Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: PFC 163 Grabber vs Floyd
Date: Mar 14, 2020

#R1#
Sanada avoids the head kick by Dikshit.
Dikshit throws a head kick but Sanada moves out of range.
Sanada avoids a kick to the body.
Sanada scores with a jab to the head.
Sanada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dikshit was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanada.
Sanada displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dikshit throws out the jab.
Dikshit throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Dikshit misses with a body shot.
Sanada throws a body shot but no joy.
Dikshit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanada manages to avoid it.
Sanada misses with a hook. Dikshit ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dikshit. Sanada does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dikshit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanada manages to avoid it.
A head kick from Dikshit lands but Sanada takes it in his stride.
Dikshit misses with a hook
and Sanada cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sanada lands a head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanada throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dikshit throws a jab when Sanada was well out of range.
Sanada throws the left hand but Dikshit avoids the punch easily.
Sanada takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dikshit throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dikshit slips a jab and a cross from Sanada. #T1#
Dikshit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanada manages to avoid it.
Sanada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sanada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dikshit moves away.
Dikshit throws an overhand right that lands on Sanada's shoulder, as Sanada tries to avoid the shot.
Dikshit lands with an overhand left.
Dikshit loads up on a big right hand but Sanada slips the punch.
Dikshit pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dikshit scores with a head kick. Sanada tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A slow jab from Dikshit misses its intended target.
Dikshit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dikshit throws a wild body kick that Sanada sees coming a mile off.
Sanada connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dikshit's hands.
Sanada stuns Dikshit with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sanada fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dikshit moves forwards but Sanada connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sanada scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dikshit plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Anurag Dikshit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dikshit connects with a body shot.
Sanada uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dikshit.
Dikshit throws the kick towards the body but Sanada avoids it.#T2#
Sanada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dikshit tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dikshit takes one to the chin there.
Sanada misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dikshit counters with a head kick.
Dikshit throws a hook but Sanada avoids it easily.
Dikshit walks into a jab.
Dikshit tries a head kick but it misses.
Dikshit comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sanada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dikshit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanada.
Dikshit takes a swing at Sanada's ribcage but misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dikshit throws a front kick that sends Sanada stumbling back into the cage.
Sanada lands a jab to the nose.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dikshit. Sanada does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dikshit with a nice cross.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sanada.
Dikshit misses the shot to the body.
Dikshit misses with an uppercut. Sanada saw that one coming.
Dikshit jabs Sanada right on the nose. Sanada blinks but takes it well.
Dikshit throws a shot from downtown. Sanada moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Sanada uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dikshit has time to react.
Sanada has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Dikshit looks to throw the jab but Sanada is out of range.
Sanada steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dikshit.
Dikshit takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sanada loads up on a big right hand but Dikshit slips the punch.
Sanada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dikshit was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanada.
Danga de danga de dang - Dikshit scores with a four punch combination!
A swing and a miss from Sanada.
Sanada defending well as Dikshit loads up on a big left hand.
Sanada throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dikshit throws a sloppy head kick and Sanada moves out of range easily.
Dikshit throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dikshit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dikshit misses with a body shot.
Dikshit throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dikshit throws a body punch but Sanada moves out of range.
Dikshit throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanada scores with a jab to the body.
Sanada is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dikshit had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Sanada lands a nice shot to the body.
Dikshit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sanada throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sanada fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dikshit looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T4#
Sanada throws a body punch but Dikshit moves out of range.
Sanada throws a body punch but Dikshit moves out of range.
Dikshit jabs at Sanada's body.
Dikshit swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sanada uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dikshit.
Dikshit lands with a nice body punch.
Sanada moves out of range as Dikshit strikes.
Dikshit lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sanada misses with a wild body shot.
Sanada dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dikshit ducks under a wild hook from Sanada.
A cross from Sanada lands.
Dikshit slips a straight right by Sanada.
Dikshit lands a jab to the nose.
Dikshit misses with the combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sanada jabs at Dikshit's body.
Sanada lands a nice looking body shot.
Sanada pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
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 Anurag Dikshit will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Dikshit throws a body punch but Sanada moves out of range.
Sanada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanada tries to counter with a clinch but Dikshit shakes him off and moves away.
Dikshit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanada scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the liver by Sanada. Beautiful body shot.
Dikshit goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sanada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dikshit.
A slow jab from Sanada misses its intended target.
Dikshit slips under a jab.
Dikshit lands a nice looking body shot.
Sanada misses the shot to the body.
Sanada throws the left hand but Dikshit avoids the punch easily.
Dikshit wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Dikshit tries a head kick but it misses.
Sanada tries to counter with a clinch but Dikshit shakes him off and moves away.
Jab from Sanada.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanada scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sanada throws an overhand right that lands on Dikshit's shoulder, as Dikshit tries to avoid the shot.
Sanada's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dikshit under the eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dikshit lands with a hook. Sanada tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dikshit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanada takes one on the button.#T1#
Sanada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dikshit.
Dikshit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dikshit throws a body punch but Sanada moves out of range.
Sanada tries to counter with a clinch but Dikshit shakes him off and moves away.
Sanada swings for the body but Dikshit moves out of range.
Sanada misses with a straight right.
Sanada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dikshit.
Sanada jabs Dikshit to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dikshit digs a good hook to Sanada's body.
Dikshit lands a head kick. Sanada smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Dikshit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dikshit throws a body shot but no joy.
Dikshit is looking to wear down Sanada with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Good standup being displayed there by Dikshit as he connects with a hook.
Sanada is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dikshit.
Dikshit misses with a looping right.
Dikshit misses with a looping right.
Dikshit defending well as Sanada loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sanada uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dikshit.
Dikshit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanada.
Sanada takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanada misses with a hook.
Sanada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dikshit was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanada.#T2#
Danga de danga de dang - Sanada scores with a four punch combination!
Sanada misses with a straight left.
Dikshit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sanada scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sanada looks to score with a jab to the body but Dikshit is just out of range.
Sanada throws a body shot but no joy.
Dikshit misses with a double jab.
Sanada takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sanada throws a big shot that misses.
Dikshit misses with an uppercut
and Sanada counters with a left to the body.
Dikshit closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dikshit throws a sloppy head kick and Sanada moves out of range easily.
Dikshit slips a jab from Sanada.
Dikshit swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Sanada to counter with a crisp jab.
Sanada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dikshit moves away.
Dikshit takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dikshit misses with a hook.
Dikshit sets himself, and Sanada steps forward looking for the clinch! Dikshit avoids it this time.
Nobu Sanada seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Sanada throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dikshit throws a counter high kick but Sanada was just alert enough to avoid it.
Sanada looks to land a left hand but Dikshit moved out of range nicely.
Sanada connects with a jab.
Dikshit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dikshit misses the shot to the body.
Sanada with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dikshit throws a predictable looking body shot #CL2#
and Sanada counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sanada.
Dikshit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Dikshit.
Dikshit misses with a punch to the body.
Sanada lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sanada.
Sanada pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dikshit misses with a punch to the body.
Sanada misses with a punch to the body.
Dikshit blocks a body shot from Sanada.
Sanada misses with some punches. #T4#
Sanada prevents a body shot from Dikshit.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanada stalling.
A shot in the inside from Sanada.
Dikshit has a couple of punches blocked by Sanada.
Sanada tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sanada goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dikshit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dikshit struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanada controls his hands.
Sanada tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sanada misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sanada throws a head punch that misses.
Dikshit lands a hook that snaps the head of Sanada backwards.
Dikshit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sanada throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dikshit lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dikshit lands a nice uppercut.
Dikshit working aggressively here.
Sanada scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nobu Sanada 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! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Dikshit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dikshit looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sanada throws a lazy right hand but Dikshit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sanada swings for the body but Dikshit moves out of range.
Dikshit misses with an uppercut. Sanada saw that one coming.
Dikshit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dikshit misses with a shot to the body
and Sanada counters with a nice body shot.
Sanada defending well as Dikshit loads up on a big left hand.
Sanada misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Dikshit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sanada takes a swing at Dikshit's ribcage but misses.
Dikshit staying out of range there.
Dikshit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dikshit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sanada 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.
Dikshit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanada sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sanada looks to land a left hand but Dikshit moved out of range nicely.
Dikshit tries to counter by clinching up but Sanada breaks away and moves out of range.
Dikshit stuns Sanada with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sanada looks to score with a jab to the body but Dikshit is just out of range.
Dikshit takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dikshit just misses with a punch to the body.
Dikshit throws an overhand right that lands on Sanada's shoulder, as Sanada tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Dikshit on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sanada lands an overhand right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanada. Dikshit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dikshit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sanada.
Dikshit misses the body punch
enabling Sanada to counter with a crisp jab.
Dikshit just misses with a punch to the body.
Dikshit misses with a body shot.
Sanada moves out of range as Dikshit throws a body kick.
Sanada appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dikshit misses with a straight left.
Dikshit takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sanada swings for the body but Dikshit moves out of range.
Sanada ducks under a wild hook from Dikshit.
Dikshit takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sanada lands a jab to Dikshit's midsection.
Dikshit throws a head kick but Sanada moves out of range.
Sanada lands a jab to Dikshit's midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dikshit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanada.
Dikshit works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T2#
Sanada throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Dikshit just misses with a punch to the body.
Dikshit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dikshit throws a sloppy head kick
and Sanada connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sanada getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dikshit throws a sloppy head kick and Sanada moves out of range easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sanada.
Sanada misses with a few strikes there.
Dikshit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice shot lands for Sanada.
Dikshit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanada takes one to the chin there.
A jab from Dikshit misses.
Sanada misses with a straight right.
A head kick misses from Dikshit.
Sanada misses with a hook.
Sanada ducks under a wild hook from Dikshit.
Dikshit takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T3#
A slow jab from Sanada misses its intended target.
Dikshit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanada manages to avoid it.
Dikshit pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dikshit throws an overhand right that lands on Sanada's shoulder, as Sanada tries to avoid the shot.
Dikshit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dikshit misses with an uppercut.
Sanada blocks a head kick by Dikshit.
Sanada smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dikshit throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sanada counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab lands there for Sanada.
Nice shot by Sanada.
Dikshit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanada moves away.
Dikshit misses the jab.
Sanada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanada lands a jab to the nose.
Sanada misses with an uppercut. Dikshit saw that one coming.
Dikshit looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanada is just out of range.
Sanada lands with a hook. Dikshit tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dikshit jabs Sanada to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T4#
Sanada looks to score with a jab to the body but Dikshit is just out of range.
Dikshit throws a body punch but Sanada moves out of range.
Dikshit misses with a head kick.
Dikshit looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanada is just out of range.
Sanada throws a big shot that misses.
As Sanada tries to get set, Dikshit tries to push him back and clinch up but Sanada manages to avoid the attempt.
Sanada ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sanada wants to counter the offense by Dikshit and move into the clinch position.
Dikshit staying out of range there.
Dikshit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dikshit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dikshit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sanada ducks under a wild hook from Dikshit.
Sanada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dikshit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dikshit lands a nice hook to Sanada's body. Sanada takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanada slips under a jab from Dikshit.
Dikshit is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dikshit misses with a wild body shot.
Dikshit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanada manages to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nobu Sanada comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sanada 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nobu Sanada!

Event: PFC 157 Aiken vs Alzheimer
Date: Feb 22, 2020

#R1#
Brixton jabs Dikshit to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Brixton looks to score with a jab to the body but Dikshit is just out of range.
Dikshit takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Anurag Dikshit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dikshit ducks under a wild hook from Brixton.
Dikshit misses the shot to the body.
Brixton tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dikshit is able to avoid easily.
Brixton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dikshit.
Brixton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Brixton was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dikshit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dikshit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brixton throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dikshit counters with a stiff right hand.
Dikshit throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dikshit looks to land a right hand but Brixton moved out of range.
Dikshit tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dikshit connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Brixton's hands.
Brixton throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Brixton throws a body punch but Dikshit moves out of range.
Brixton tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Brixton takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brixton throws a hook but Dikshit avoids it easily.
Dikshit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brixton manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Dikshit.
Dikshit lands with an overhand left.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dikshit ducks under a wild hook from Brixton.#T1#
Brixton slips a jab and a cross from Dikshit.
Dikshit throws a half hearted mid kick.
Brixton looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brixton lands with a cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Dikshit misses the target.
Brixton throws a jab but it's blocked by Dikshit.
Dikshit ducks under a wild hook from Brixton.
Brixton misses with a looping right.
Dikshit will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brixton cracks a nice hook into Dikshit's ribs.
Dikshit doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Brixton takes one to the side of the head.
Dikshit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Brixton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brixton lands a nice hook to Dikshit's body. Dikshit takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dikshit misses with a few strikes there.
Brixton throws a body punch but Dikshit moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brixton takes a swing at Dikshit's ribcage but misses.
Dikshit jabs Brixton right on the nose. Brixton blinks but takes it well.
Dikshit just misses with a punch to the body.
Brixton is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dikshit rather than just go for the knockout.
Brixton connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Brixton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dikshit moves away.#T2#
Dikshit avoids the body shot from Brixton.
Dikshit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brixton was well out of range. Poor timing from Dikshit.
Brixton looks to throw the jab but Dikshit is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Dikshit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brixton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brixton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dikshit moves away.
Brixton takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A countering left hand to the body from Brixton misses.
Brixton blocks a head kick by Dikshit.
Dikshit misses with a straight right.
Dikshit throws a sloppy head kick and Brixton moves out of range easily.
Brixton just misses with a punch to the body.
Brixton chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Brixton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brixton with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dikshit to score with a decent uppercut.
Brixton on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Brixton throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dikshit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brixton.
Brixton throws a hook but Dikshit avoids it easily.
Nice jab there from Brixton.
A big right from Dikshit misses.
Dikshit walks into a stiff left hand from Brixton.
Brixton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dikshit throws out the jab. #T3#
Dikshit scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Dikshit misses with a wild body shot.
Brixton's corner calls for a 1-2. Brixton obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Brixton throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dikshit punishes Brixton's body with a nice straight punch.
Dikshit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dikshit defending well as Brixton loads up on a big left hand.
Brixton lands with a straight right. Dikshit didn't see that one coming.
Dikshit takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dikshit misses with the combination.
Brixton avoids a kick to the body.
The crowd cheers as Dikshit lands an impressive looking overhand right. Brixton doesn't seem phased though.
Brixton misses with a hook.
As Brixton tries to get set, Dikshit tries to push him back and clinch up but Brixton manages to avoid the attempt.
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!
Dikshit lunges at Brixton with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Brixton's hand.
Brixton takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dikshit is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Dikshit loads up on a big right hand but Brixton slips the punch.
Dikshit throws a head kick that misses.
Brixton looks to land a right hand but Dikshit moved out of range.
Brixton connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dikshit's hands.
Brixton cracks the inside of Dikshit's front leg. #T4#
Dikshit throws a body shot but no joy.
Dikshit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brixton moves away.
Dikshit misses with a body shot.
Brixton throws out a counter right but Dikshit avoids it with no problem.
Brixton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brixton has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Brixton throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dikshit wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dikshit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dikshit lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Brixton throws a quick inside leg kick.
Brixton takes one on the button.
Nice jab there from Brixton.
Dikshit takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dikshit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brixton throws a big shot that misses.
Dikshit misses with a hook. Brixton ducked under it nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Dikshit. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dikshit takes one on the button.
Brixton takes a swing at Dikshit's ribcage but misses.
Dikshit is looking to counter the offense by Brixton and move into the clinch.
Brixton cracks Dikshit with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dikshit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brixton.
Dikshit gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dikshit feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Brixtons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Danny Brixton will probably get the nod.
That's time! Dikshit's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Dikshit throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It seemed like Brixton was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
It looks like Dikshit has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Dikshit misses with a double jab.
Dikshit misses the shot to the body.
Brixton just misses with a punch to the body.
Brixton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dikshit slips a straight right by Brixton.
Dikshit throws a counter high kick but Brixton was just alert enough to avoid it.
Brixton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brixton throws a good cross that connects.
Dikshit takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Brixton scores with a nice strike.
Brixton cracks a nice hook into Dikshit's ribs.
Dikshit connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dikshit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brixton misses with an uppercut.
Dikshit throwing a counter right hand but Brixton manages to avoid it.
Brixton scoring well with a low kick there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dikshit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A left lands for Brixton.
Dikshit lands a nice hook to Brixton's body. Brixton takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dikshit throws a sloppy head kick and Brixton moves out of range easily.
Danny Brixton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A good leg kick by Brixton.
Dikshit misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Brixton tests Dikshit's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brixton tries to move into range but Dikshit moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The fighters circling - Brixton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dikshit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dikshit throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Brixton.
Brixton lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Brixton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dikshit moves out of range of the strikes.
Dikshit lands a slapping body shot.
Brixton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dikshit looks to land a right hand but Brixton moved out of range.
Brixton tries a quick counter leg kick but Dikshit is wise to it.
Dikshit looks to land a body kick but Brixton moved away.
Brixton digs a good body shot into Dikshit's ribs.
Brixton ducks right into an uppercut from Dikshit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brixton thuds a left hand into Dikshit's body.
Dikshit misses with a hook. Brixton ducked under it nicely.
Brixton ducks under a wild hook from Dikshit.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dikshit, as that shot connected.
Dikshit throws a body kick that misses.
Dikshit with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2#
Brixton connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Brixton just misses with a punch to the body.
Brixton throws a hook but Dikshit avoids it easily.
Brixton uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dikshit has time to react.
Nice cross by Brixton.
Dikshit misses with the combination.
Brixton jabs at Dikshit's body.
Dikshit chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brixton can pounce on him.
Brixton avoids the head kick by Dikshit.
Dikshit scores with a kick to the body.
Dikshit misses the jab.
Brixton looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brixton lands a lovely overhand right.
Brixton lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Brixton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dikshit.
Dikshit lands with a straight right. Brixton didn't see that one coming.
Dikshit lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brixton at a distance.
Nice body punch from Dikshit.
Dikshit misses with a wild combination.
Dikshit is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T3#
Dikshit avoids a kick to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Dikshit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brixton throws out a loose jab but Dikshit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dikshit swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dikshit moves out of range of the strikes.
Brixton fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dikshit has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dikshit moves out of range of the strikes.
Brixton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dikshit manages to avoid it.
Dikshit appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Brixton has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Brixton moves away from the strike by Dikshit.
Brixton appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dikshit throws a body punch but Brixton moves out of range.
A slow jab from Brixton misses its intended target.
Dikshit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brixton scores with a nice strike.
Brixton scores with a shot to the body.
Brixton scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Brixton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dikshit.
Brixton throws a jab but it's blocked by Dikshit.
Brixton moves into range and connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brixton lands with a shot to the body.
Dikshit lands a nice shot to the body.
Brixton scores with a jab. Dikshit acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T4#
A head kick misses from Dikshit.
Brixton misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brixton. Dikshit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brixton throws a leg kick
and Dikshit counters with a straight right hand.
Brixton with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dikshit to score with a decent uppercut.
Brixton connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Brixton defending well as Dikshit loads up on a big left hand.
Dikshit lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brixton circles away quickly and effectively.
Dikshit misses with a body shot.
Brixton throws a head kick but Dikshit moves out of range.
Brixton ducks under a wild hook from Dikshit.
Dikshit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dikshit slips a jab from Brixton.
Brixton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dikshit.
Brixton has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Brixton misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dikshit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brixton.
A jab from Brixton misses.
Brixton lands with a right hand.
Brixton moves away from the strike by Dikshit.
Dikshit just misses with a punch to the body.
Dikshit backing away here, and Brixton unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Danny Brixton will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Dikshit's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Brixton throws the left hand but Dikshit avoids the punch easily.
Brixton blocks a jab.
Dikshit throws a sloppy head kick and Brixton moves out of range easily.
Brixton lands a head shot.
Dikshit has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Brixton finds it's way round the side to connect with Dikshit's head.
Dikshit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brixton manages to avoid it.
Brixton lands with a straight right. Dikshit didn't see that one coming.
Dikshit connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dikshit throws a hook but Brixton avoids it easily.
A big right from Brixton misses.
Nice body punch from Dikshit.
Dikshit delivers a nice body kick.
Brixton lands a nice looking body kick.
Dikshit misses the jab.
A cross from Brixton lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brixton jabs Dikshit to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dikshit misses with a looping left.
Brixton buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Brixton loads up on a big right hand but Dikshit slips the punch.
Brixton with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dikshit on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1#
Brixton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dikshit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dikshit. Brixton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dikshit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dikshit misses with a looping left.
Dikshit lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Brixton attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Brixton throws a leg kick but Dikshit checks it.
A head kick misses from Brixton.
Dikshit throwing a counter right hand but Brixton manages to avoid it.
Brixton just misses with a punch to the body.
Brixton throws a lazy right hand but Dikshit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Dikshit misses the target.
Brixton connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Brixton scores with a hook.
Dikshit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Brixton misses.
Dikshit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brixton manages to avoid it.
Brixton connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dikshit. Dikshit circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Brixton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dikshit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brixton throws a big shot that misses.#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!
Dikshit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brixton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dikshit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brixton moves away.
Brixton connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A slow jab from Dikshit misses its intended target.
Dikshit misses with a body shot.
Dikshit throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dikshit staying out of range there.
Brixton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dikshit was well out of range. Poor timing from Brixton.
Dikshit jabs at Brixton's body.
Dikshit throws a shot from downtown. Brixton moves away and avoids it.
Brixton lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dikshit throws a body kick that misses.
Dikshit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dikshit looks to throw the jab but Brixton is out of range.
Brixton raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Brixton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dikshit was well out of range. Poor timing from Brixton.
Dikshit misses the jab.
Brixton misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dikshit. Brixton does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Brixton throws a quick inside leg kick.
Brixton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dikshit.
Dikshit stalks Brixton and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Brixton's face. Brixton staggers backwards, shaken.
Brixton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dikshit comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dikshit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brixton lands with a nice body kick.
Dikshit throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brixton defending well as Dikshit loads up on a big left hand.
Dikshit misses with a series of wild punches.
Dikshit throws a right and a left that Brixton avoids nicely.
Dikshit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dikshit gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Brixton.
A head kick misses from Dikshit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some bone on bone action there as Dikshit checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Brixton throws a hook to the side of Dikshit's head but Dikshit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brixton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dikshit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brixton thuds a left hand into Dikshit's body.
Dikshit staying out of range there.#T4#
Dikshit lands with an overhand left.
Nice shot lands for Brixton.
Dikshit misses with a body shot.
Dikshit misses with a hook
and Brixton counters with a stiff right hand.
Dikshit moves out of range as Brixton throws a body kick.
A big right from Brixton misses.
As Brixton looks to move away, Dikshit throws a big counter combo but Brixton just gets out of the way.
Brixton takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dikshit throws a sloppy body shot
and Brixton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brixton connects with a single shot there.
Dikshit takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Brixton walks into a straight right hand from Dikshit.
Dikshit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A head kick misses from Dikshit.
Dikshit 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 crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dikshit catches Brixton with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Brixton throws the left hand but Dikshit avoids the punch easily.
Brixton moves out of range of the body kick from Dikshit.
Dikshit's jab looks to have found its range, popping Brixton under the eye.
Anurag Dikshit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dikshit throws a body shot but no joy.
A countering left hand to the body from Brixton misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Brixton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Brixton 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Brixton!
A relieved looking Danny Brixton 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: PFC 151 Wright vs Whyte
Date: Jan 19, 2020

#R1#
Dikshit throws a right hand that misses
and Fitzpatrick cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fitzpatrick throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Dikshit lands with a nice body punch.
Fitzpatrick works Dikshit's body with a nice hook.
Dikshit jabs Fitzpatrick to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dikshit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fitzpatrick moves away.
Fitzpatrick tries to counter by closing the distance.
Fitzpatrick loads up on a big right hand but Dikshit slips the punch.#CL2#
Fitzpatrick moves into the clinch.
Fitzpatrick is trying to maintain a safe position but Dikshit gets an underhook and turns Fitzpatrick into the cage.
Dikshit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fitzpatrick.
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!
Dikshit pushes Fitzpatrick back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Our sources have told us that Dikshit has been working on his elbows in the gym.
A hook to the body from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dikshit backwards.
Dikshit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dikshit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fitzpatrick trying to stall but Dikshit improves his position.
Dikshit tries to work over Fitzpatrick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fitzpatrick working aggressively here.
Fitzpatrick throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dikshit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Dikshit lands a body shot.
Dikshit lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dikshit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fitzpatrick looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dikshit digs a right hand underneath Fitzpatrick's ribcage. Fitzpatrick let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fitzpatrick lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A short left from Fitzpatrick.
Dikshit misses with some punches.
Dikshit lands a shot to the body.
Dikshit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dikshit misses with a body punch.
Dikshit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fitzpatricks head.
Dikshit blocks an uppercut.
Dikshit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dikshit swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzpatrick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzpatrick scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fitzpatrick throws an elbow that misses.
Fitzpatrick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dikshit lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitzpatrick lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fitzpatrick digs a right hand into Dikshit's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dikshit's gas tank.
Fitzpatrick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dikshit struggles to land a body shot inside as Fitzpatrick controls his hands.
Fitzpatrick throws an elbow but it misses.
Fitzpatrick tries to throw a body punch but Dikshit avoids it by throwing Fitzpatrick back against the cage.
Dikshit tries a body shot but Fitzpatrick blocks it.
Fitzpatrick has a couple of punches blocked by Dikshit.
Fitzpatrick comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dikshit.
Dikshit throws a punch but it's blocked by Fitzpatrick.
Dikshit misses with a body punch.
Fitzpatrick misses with some punches.
A short left from Dikshit.
Fitzpatrick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fitzpatrick lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dikshit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fitzpatrick lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fitzpatrick has Dikshit pushed against the cage.
Dikshit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fitzpatrick backwards. #T3#
Dikshit tries to work over Fitzpatrick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fitzpatrick takes a shot to the head.
Fitzpatrick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dikshit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dikshit tries a body shot but Fitzpatrick blocks it.
Fitzpatrick is looking to control Dikshit's arms but Dikshit gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fitzpatrick has his back to the cage.
Dikshit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dikshit misses with a punch to the body.
Dikshit tries to work over Fitzpatrick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fitzpatrick throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fitzpatrick scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dikshit.
Dikshit misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzpatrick presses Dikshit against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fitzpatrick lands an elbow inside that Dikshit shrugs off.
Fitzpatrick lands with a right to the head.
Fitzpatrick misses with the head strike.
Dikshit tries a body shot but Fitzpatrick blocks it.
Fitzpatrick prevents a body shot from Dikshit. #T4#
Dikshit scores with a shoulder strike.
Fitzpatrick softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dikshit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzpatrick scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dikshit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fitzpatrick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dikshit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dikshit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fitzpatrick lands a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Dikshit scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dikshit.
Fitzpatrick pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dikshit tries a body shot but Fitzpatrick blocks it.
Dikshit avoids a wild elbow strike from Fitzpatrick.
Dikshit swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzpatrick uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dikshit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dikshit lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Fitzpatrick on the inside.
Dikshit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Francis Fitzpatrick dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Dikshit cracks Fitzpatrick with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Anurag Dikshit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dikshit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fitzpatrick was well out of range. Poor timing from Dikshit.
Fitzpatrick connects with a right hand. Dikshit shakes it off.
Fitzpatrick tries to close the distance and clinch but Dikshit swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fitzpatrick comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fitzpatrick dodges the punch combination from Dikshit.
Fitzpatrick throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fitzpatrick slips under a jab from Dikshit.
Dikshit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fitzpatrick.
Dikshit throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dikshit looks to score with a jab to the body but Fitzpatrick is just out of range.
Fitzpatrick lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dikshit circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dikshit misses with a body shot
and Fitzpatrick counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dikshit thuds his right hand into Fitzpatrick's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fitzpatrick slips a straight right by Dikshit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fitzpatrick throws a jab when Dikshit was well out of range.
Fitzpatrick throws out a loose jab but Dikshit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzpatrick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dikshit manages to avoid it.#T1#
Fitzpatrick displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dikshit throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from Fitzpatrick on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dikshit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dikshit lands a jab to the nose.
Fitzpatrick throws a body punch but Dikshit moves out of range.
Dikshit is looking to counter punch.
Fitzpatrick swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fitzpatrick misses with a hook.
Dikshit was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fitzpatrick scores with a sloppy right hand. Dikshit should have avoided that one.
Dikshit takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fitzpatrick walks into a jab.
A head kick misses from Dikshit.
Dikshit lands with a kick to the ribs.
Fitzpatrick avoids the body shot from Dikshit.
Fitzpatrick appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dikshit missing with a left hand there. Fitzpatrick was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fitzpatrick! But no joy.
Dikshit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fitzpatrick was well out of range. Poor timing from Dikshit.
Dikshit ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dikshit throws a hook but Fitzpatrick avoids it easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fitzpatrick misses with a hook.
Dikshit throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
Fitzpatrick scores with a hook to the body. Dikshit takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dikshit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fitzpatrick lands a slapping body shot.
Fitzpatrick misses with a lunging right hand
and Dikshit counters with a left to the body.
Fitzpatrick throws a looping overhand right but Dikshit ducks down to avoid it.
Fitzpatrick avoids the body shot from Dikshit. #CL2#
Fitzpatrick clinches up with Dikshit and pushes him back against the cage.
Dikshit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Dikshit as the two fighters clinch.
Fitzpatrick is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Fitzpatrick lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fitzpatrick lands an elbow inside that Dikshit shrugs off.
Dikshit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fitzpatrick's elbow.
Dikshit avoids the elbow strike from Fitzpatrick, against the cage.
Fitzpatrick throws a punch but it's blocked by Dikshit.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fitzpatrick.
A nice left hand lands by Fitzpatrick. #T3#
Dikshit tries a body shot but Fitzpatrick blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fitzpatrick lands a right hand.
Dikshit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fitzpatrick misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dikshit.
Dikshit misses with a punch on the inside.
Dikshit lands a nice shot to the body.
Fitzpatrick softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fitzpatrick struggles to land a body shot inside as Dikshit controls his hands.
Dikshit misses with a punch on the inside.
Dikshit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dikshit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fitzpatrick creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dikshit misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzpatrick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dikshit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dikshit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Francis Fitzpatrick seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dikshit lands a right hand. #T4#
Dikshit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dikshit throws a punch but it's blocked by Fitzpatrick.
Dikshit swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzpatrick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dikshit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fitzpatrick lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fitzpatrick lands with a left to the head.
Dikshit has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzpatrick.
Dikshit misses with the head strike.
Dikshit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good body shot from Fitzpatrick.
Dikshit struggles to land a body shot inside as Fitzpatrick controls his hands.
Dikshit tries to throw a body punch but Fitzpatrick avoids it by throwing Dikshit back against the cage.
Dikshit struggles to land a body shot inside as Fitzpatrick controls his hands.
Fitzpatrick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fitzpatrick is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dikshit is keeping busy.
Dikshit lands an uppercut.
Fitzpatrick misses with an elbow over the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Francis Fitzpatrick will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A big right from Fitzpatrick misses.
Dikshit looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Dikshit connects with a nice looking jab.
Dikshit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fitzpatrick moves away.
Fitzpatrick moves out of range as Dikshit strikes.
Dikshit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fitzpatrick was well out of range. Poor timing from Dikshit.
Fitzpatrick tries to counter by closing the distance.
Dikshit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fitzpatrick.
Dikshit connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fitzpatrick momentarily.
Fitzpatrick takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fitzpatrick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dikshit.
Dikshit ducks under a wild hook from Fitzpatrick.
Dikshit throws a series of punches but Fitzpatrick avoids them all with ease.
Fitzpatrick wants to counter the offense by Dikshit and move into the clinch position.
Fitzpatrick fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dikshit looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fitzpatrick avoids the head kick by Dikshit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dikshit tries to bum rush Fitzpatrick with a series of wild strikes but Fitzpatrick uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fitzpatrick misses with a wild body shot.
Fitzpatrick scores with a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fitzpatrick. #T1#
Dikshit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fitzpatrick working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dikshit lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dikshit.
Fitzpatrick blocks an uppercut.
Fitzpatrick lands a shot to the body.
Fitzpatrick lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dikshit misses with a punch on the inside.
Dikshit avoids a wild elbow strike from Fitzpatrick.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dikshit.
Fitzpatrick throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fitzpatrick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fitzpatrick pushes Dikshit back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fitzpatrick lands an elbow that stopped Dikshit in his tracks for a moment.
Fitzpatrick controlling the action here for a moment.
Dikshit blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Fitzpatrick lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dikshit.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fitzpatrick just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dikshit's brow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dikshit misses with a body punch.
Dikshit tries to work over Fitzpatrick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fitzpatrick leaning his opponent against the cage.
Fitzpatrick tries to throw a body punch but Dikshit avoids it by throwing Fitzpatrick back against the cage.
Dikshit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fitzpatrick misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Dikshit fails to land.
Fitzpatrick lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fitzpatrick misses with a body punch.
Dikshit being controlled against the cage.
Dikshit lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fitzpatrick backwards.
Dikshit can't find room to land a body shot as Fitzpatrick controls the action.
Dikshit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fitzpatrick's elbow. #T3#
Fitzpatrick throws an elbow but it misses.
Dikshit misses with a body punch.
Fitzpatrick wants to stall.
Dikshit misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzpatrick tries to work over Dikshit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Francis Fitzpatrick is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dikshit tries a body shot but Fitzpatrick blocks it.
Dikshit can't find room to land a body shot as Fitzpatrick controls the action.
A bit of stalling here from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fitzpatrick prevents a body shot from Dikshit.
Fitzpatrick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fitzpatrick lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dikshit backwards.
Fitzpatrick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dikshit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dikshit misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dikshit.
Fitzpatrick blocking some punches.
Dikshit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fitzpatrick's elbow.
Dikshit lands a body punch.
Fitzpatrick lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fitzpatrick blocking some punches.
Dikshit tries a body shot but Fitzpatrick blocks it.
Dikshit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fitzpatrick's elbow.
Dikshit can't find room to land a body shot as Fitzpatrick controls the action.
Dikshit tries a body shot but Fitzpatrick blocks it.
Fitzpatrick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fitzpatrick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Anurag Dikshit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dikshit.
Dikshit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Francis Fitzpatrick.
Well Fitzpatrick 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Francis Fitzpatrick!
Francis Fitzpatrick decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: PFC 145 Grabber vs Perera
Date: Dec 21, 2019

#R1#
Dikshit works Bandicoot's body with a nice hook.
Dikshit tries to bum rush Bandicoot with a series of wild strikes but Bandicoot uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dikshit swings for the body but Bandicoot moves out of range.
Dikshit has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bandicoot is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Dikshit throws a hook but Bandicoot avoids it easily.
Dikshit lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bandicoot will feel that in the morning.
Bandicoot takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dikshit lands a right hook to the body.
Bandicoot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dikshit.
Dikshit is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bandicoot rather than just go for the knockout.
Dikshit pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dikshit slips a straight right by Bandicoot.
Dikshit misses with a hook
and Bandicoot connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dikshit scores with a jab.
Dikshit scores with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bandicoot moves away from the strike by Dikshit.
Bandicoot takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dikshit misses with a double jab
and Bandicoot counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dikshit throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bandicoot.
Bandicoot on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Anurag Dikshit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Bandicoot scores with a jab to the body.
Bandicoot uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dikshit.
Dikshit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bandicoot.
Dikshit jabs at Bandicoot's body.
Dikshit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dikshit scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bandicoot doesn't seem bothered though.
Dikshit lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bandicoot will feel that in the morning.
Bandicoot goes for a double leg but Dikshit avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dikshit continues to drive forward.
Bandicoot tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dikshit swivels and escapes.
Dikshit throws out a counter right but Bandicoot avoids it with no problem.
Dikshit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dikshit keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Anurag Dikshit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed right hand from Bandicoot misses the target.
Bandicoot misses with a wild body shot.
Dikshit throws a head kick that misses
letting Bandicoot counter with a right hand.
Bandicoot misses with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bandicoot walks into a jab.#T2#
Bandicoot lands a really nice looking cross but Dikshit seems unphased.
Dikshit is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dikshit has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bandicoot finds it's way round the side to connect with Dikshit's head.
Dikshit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bandicoot darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dikshit misses with a lunging right hand
and Bandicoot counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dikshit works the jab nicely.
A left lands for Dikshit.
Dikshit cracks Bandicoot with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bandicoot misses with a hook
and Dikshit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dikshit needs to keep his hands up - Bandicoot had a free shot at his head there.
Bandicoot walks into a stiff left hand from Dikshit.
Bandicoot pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dikshit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dikshit's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bandicoot under the eye.
Dikshit lands with a nice body punch. #T3#
Dikshit misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bandicoot counters with a one-two to the body.
Dikshit goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bandicoot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dikshit.
Dikshit pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dikshit is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bandicoot had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Bandicoot swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dikshit lands with a cross.
Dikshit misses with a straight right.
Dikshit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bandicoot is looking to counter punch.
Bandicoot needs to keep his hands up - Dikshit had a free shot at his head there.
Dikshit dips to his left and cracks Bandicoot with an uppercut!
Bandicoot misses with a right hand
and Dikshit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bandicoot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bandicoot appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dikshit swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
so Bandicoot counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bandicoot 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.
Bandicoot has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
Bandicoot looking to sit in guard and control but Dikshit gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Bandicoot being controlled here, momentarily.
Bandicoot controls Dikshit momentarily but Dikshit frees himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anurag Dikshit dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A swing and a miss from Bandicoot.
Dikshit throws a shot from downtown. Bandicoot moves away and avoids it.
Dikshit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dikshit bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bandicoot's head backwards.
Dikshit misses with a body shot.
Dikshit throws a hook to the side of Bandicoot's head but Bandicoot sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bandicoot loads up on a big right hand but Dikshit slips the punch.
A nice side step and Dikshit releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bandicoot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dikshit moves away.
Dikshit is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Dikshit throws a sloppy body shot #TD#
and Bandicoot counters with a single leg into guard. Dikshit didn't expect that.
Dikshit working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dikshit not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bandicoot in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bandicoot scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dikshit not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T1#
Bandicoot wants to control from the top but Dikshit keeps moving.
Dikshit avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bandicoot trying to control the position from guard on top but Dikshit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dikshit wants to sweep but no luck.
Bandicoot trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bandicoot lands a couple of elbows.
Dikshit is pulling down on Bandicoot's head to control his posture.
Dikshit is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#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.
Bandicoot postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dikshit not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dikshit misses with a head kick.
Bandicoot misses with a hook. Dikshit ducked under it nicely.
Dikshit staying out of range there.
Dikshit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot blocks the body kick.
Bandicoot displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dikshit throws out the jab.
A jab from Bandicoot misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Dikshit as he connects with a hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Bandicoot as he connects with a hook.
Dikshit throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bandicoot takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice uppercut there from Dikshit.#T3#
Bandicoot looks to throw the jab but Dikshit is out of range.
Bandicoot throws a shot from downtown. Dikshit moves away and avoids it.
Dikshit stuns Bandicoot with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dikshit misses with a head kick.
Dikshit tries a head kick but it misses.
Dikshit throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bandicoot is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dikshit.
Bandicoot misses with a wild body shot.
Bandicoot throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dikshit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dikshit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bandicoot moves away.
Bandicoot throwing a counter right hand but Dikshit manages to avoid it.
Dikshit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bandicoot throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dikshit slips a straight right by Bandicoot.
Dikshit stuns Bandicoot with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dikshit connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T4#
Dikshit misses with a wild combination.
Dikshit misses with the body kick
and Bandicoot counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bandicoot moves out of range as Dikshit strikes.
Bandicoot takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dikshit throws a hook to the side of Bandicoot's head but Bandicoot sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dikshit throws a sloppy head kick and Bandicoot moves out of range easily.
Bandicoot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dikshit was well out of range. Poor timing from Bandicoot.
Dikshit lands a high kick!
Dikshit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dikshit lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dikshit.
Bandicoot misses with an uppercut. Dikshit saw that one coming.
Bandicoot swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dikshit throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bandicoot's head.
Bandicoot throws a body shot but no joy.
Dikshit ducks under a wild hook from Bandicoot.
A head kick misses from Dikshit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Anurag Dikshit will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bandicoot lands with a cross.
Dikshit moves out of range as Bandicoot throws a body kick.
Bandicoot takes a swing at Dikshit's ribcage but misses.
Dikshit getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bandicoot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dikshit manages to avoid it.
Dikshit tries a head kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Bandicoot on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dikshit misses with a hook.
Bandicoot tries a head kick but it misses.
Dikshit lands with an overhand left.
Bandicoot slips a jab from Dikshit.
Bandicoot avoids the body shot from Dikshit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dikshit thuds a left hand into Bandicoot's body.
Bandicoot takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bandicoot with a hook.
Dikshit lands with a straight right. Bandicoot didn't see that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dikshit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
Bandicoot takes a swing at Dikshit's ribcage but misses.
Dikshit misses the body punch
and Bandicoot cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dikshit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bandicoot moves away.
Dikshit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bandicoot.
Dikshit is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bandicoot with a body shot.
Dikshit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dikshit misses with a straight left.
Bandicoot avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bandicoot is looking to counter punch.
Bandicoot bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dikshit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dikshit throws a big shot that misses.
Dikshit ducks under a wild hook from Bandicoot.
Dikshit throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bandicoot stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bandicoot swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dikshit misses with a few strikes there.
Anurag Dikshit seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Dikshit.
Bandicoot was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bandicoot connects with the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Bandicoot misses the target.
Dikshit throws a head kick that Bandicoot semi-blocks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bandicoot avoids the body shot from Dikshit.
Bandicoot tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dikshit defends well and Bandicoot ends up having to push Dikshit into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dikshit misses with a left hand
and Bandicoot counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bandicoot takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dikshit takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A jab from Dikshit misses.
Bandicoot ducks under a wild hook from Dikshit.
Bandicoot throws a hook but Dikshit avoids it easily.
Crush Bandicoot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dikshit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A quick step to the side and Bandicoot tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dikshit misses with a hook. Bandicoot ducked under it nicely.
Dikshit misses with a body shot. #KD#
A jab-cross combination lands for Bandicoot and sends Dikshit crashing to the mat! Bandicoot follows him down to the mat - Dikshit regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #T3#
Bandicoot thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dikshit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dikshit blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bandicoot. #SUB#
Bandicoot is looking for a kimura here.
Dikshit wants to improve his position but Bandicoot is controlling well.
Dikshit is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bandicoot scores with a couple of nice shots.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dikshit has hold of Bandicoot's hands but Bandicoot slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bandicoot throws a strike but Dikshit avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Bandicoot 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.
Dikshit controlling the position.
Bandicoot landing some decent shots from guard.
Dikshit preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dikshit pulls Bandicoot in to control the position.
Let's hope that Dikshit has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Bandicoot working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Crush Bandicoot showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dikshit 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anurag Dikshit!
A relieved looking Anurag Dikshit 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: PFC 140 Alzheimer vs Laine
Date: Nov 23, 2019

#R1#
Yusuke blocks a head kick by Dikshit.
Dikshit lands with a kick to the ribs.
Yusuke misses with a straight left.
Anurag Dikshit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yusuke's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dikshit connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Yusuke scrambles back to his feet.
Dikshit just misses with a punch to the body.
Yusuke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yusuke throwing a counter right hand but Dikshit manages to avoid it.
Dikshit misses with an uppercut. Yusuke saw that one coming.
Yusuke doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Yusuke is looking to land body kicks.
Dikshit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dikshit tries to land a front kick but Yusuke steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Yusuke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yusuke has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Smash and Twist in the buildup to the fight.
Dikshit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yusuke manages to avoid it.
Dikshit ducks under a wild hook from Yusuke.
Dikshit takes one to the side of the head.
Dikshit has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Yusuke misses.
Yusuke swings for the body but Dikshit moves out of range.
Dikshit slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dikshit lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Yusuke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dikshit defending well as Yusuke loads up on a big left hand.
Yusuke blocks a head kick by Dikshit. #T1#
Dikshit pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL#
Yusuke instigates a clinch. #BC#
Yusuke breaks from the clinch.
Yusuke paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Yusuke shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dikshit defends it nicely.
It seemed like Dikshit was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yusuke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dikshit.
Yusuke blocks a head kick by Dikshit.
Yusuke takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice uppercut lands for Dikshit. That snapped Yusuke's head back.
Dikshit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yusuke manages to avoid it.
Dikshit slips under a jab.
Dikshit is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Dikshit clobbers Yusuke with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Yusuke misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Dikshit was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yusuke takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Dikshit works Yusuke's body with a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dikshit throws the kick towards the body but Yusuke avoids it.
Yusuke throws a looping overhand right but Dikshit ducks down to avoid it.
Dikshit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yusuke scores with a spinning back kick!#T2#
Yusuke moves out of range of the body kick.
Dikshit looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dikshit thuds a left hand into Yusuke's body.
Dikshit with a jab.
Dikshit throws a body punch but Yusuke moves out of range.
Dikshit tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dikshit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dikshit connects with a body shot that sends Yusuke's belly button to the back.
Dikshit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yusuke was well out of range. Poor timing from Dikshit.#CL#
Yusuke forces Dikshit back against the cage and clinches.
Yusuke blocks an uppercut.
Yusuke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yusuke lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dikshit backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yusuke.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yusuke.
Yusuke blocks a body shot from Dikshit.
Yusuke lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Dikshit.
Yusuke tries to throw a body punch but Dikshit avoids it by throwing Yusuke back against the cage.
Yusuke scores with a shot to the side of Dikshit's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yusuke. #T3#
Yusuke lands with a short shot to the head.
Dikshit throws a head punch that misses.
Dikshit lands a nice uppercut.
Dikshit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yusuke misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Yusuke pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dikshit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yusuke takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Yusuke lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dikshit's sensitive parts.
Yusuke fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dikshit ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Yusuke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dikshit was well out of range. Poor timing from Yusuke.
Yusuke throws a hook but Dikshit blocks it.
Yusuke throws a nice looking combination but Dikshit bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Yusuke scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dikshit doesn't seem bothered though.
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!
Yusuke blocks a head kick by Dikshit.
Dikshit is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Yusuke rather than just go for the knockout.
Dikshit catches Yusuke with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Yusuke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yusuke shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dikshit has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Dikshit throws a head kick but Yusuke moves out of range.
It looked like Yusuke was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dikshit lands a nice looking body shot. #T4#
Yusuke pushes Dikshit away with a front kick.
Yusuke missing with a left hand there. Dikshit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dikshit throws a body shot but no joy.
Yusuke throws a body punch but Dikshit moves out of range.
A left lands for Dikshit.
Dikshit misses with a wild body shot.
Yusuke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dikshit.
Yusuke tests Dikshit's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dikshit misses with a body kick.
Dikshit is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Yusuke had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Dikshit ducks under a wild hook from Yusuke.
Dikshit let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Yusuke cracks Dikshit with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Yusuke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dikshit.
Yusuke is looking to clinch.
Dikshit lands with a slapping head kick.
Nice straight punches there by Dikshit. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dikshit.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dikshit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yusuke manages to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Yusuke.
Yusuke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dikshit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yusuke throws a shot from downtown. Dikshit moves away and avoids it.
A jab lands there for Dikshit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Anurag Dikshit will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Yusuke fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dikshit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yusuke keeps Dikshit at a distance using the push kick.
Yusuke throws out a loose jab but Dikshit uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Yusuke has taken the fight to the clinch.
Yusuke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dikshit swings wildly with an uppercut but Yusuke uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Yusuke breaks the clinch.
Dikshit scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dikshit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yusuke.
Yusuke blocks a head kick by Dikshit.
Dikshit stuns Yusuke with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Yusuke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dikshit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dikshit throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dikshit jabs Yusuke to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dikshit throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dikshit blocks the body kick.
Nice defenses there by Yusuke.
Yusuke tries to clinch up but Dikshit circles away and keeps his distance.
Yusuke connects with a jab.#T1#
A big left from Dikshit misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dikshit. Yusuke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dikshit ducks under a wild hook from Yusuke.
Dikshit works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Yusuke tries to clinch there but Dikshit circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Yusuke. Those never looked like landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Dikshit misses.#TD#
Yusuke dives in and scores a takedown into Dikshit's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dikshit controlling the position.
Yusuke looking to pass the guard.
Yusuke is looking to work some ground and pound but Dikshit has wrist control.
Yusuke sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dikshit's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yusuke missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dikshit wants to get back to full guard.
Yusuke wants to take a breather but Dikshit is having none of it. #T2##SUB#
Yusuke is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Yusuke is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dikshit has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dikshit wants to control but Yusuke is keeping busy.
Dikshit is controlling Yusuke's trapped leg to prevent Yusuke from advancing to side control.
Yusuke is looking to take a break and control but Dikshit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Dikshit is looking for a sweep. Yusuke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Yusuke wants to control but Dikshit is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Yusuke slips a straight right by Dikshit.
Dikshit misses with a head kick.
Dikshit connects with a right hand. Yusuke shakes it off.
Dikshit lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yusuke circles away quickly and effectively.
Dikshit misses with an uppercut. Yusuke saw that one coming.
Yusuke tries to land a front kick but Dikshit steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dikshit fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Yusuke fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dikshit on the side of the head.
Yusuke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yusuke misses with a body kick.
Dikshit scores with a shot to the body.
Anurag Dikshit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dikshit thuds a left hand into Yusuke's body.
Yusuke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dikshit manages to avoid it.
Yusuke misses with a looping left.
Dikshit stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yusuke.#T4#
Dikshit swings widly with a right hand
and Yusuke counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice jab there from Yusuke.
Yusuke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dikshit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Dikshit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dikshit. Yusuke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yusuke throws a hook to the side of Dikshit's head but Dikshit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dikshit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yusuke was well out of range. Poor timing from Dikshit.
A head kick misses from Dikshit.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yusuke.
Dikshit throws a right hand that Yusuke ducks under and follows up with a left that Yusuke also avoids with ease.
Dikshit fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yusuke looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD#
Yusuke closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB#
Yusuke is working for a kimura but Dikshit is defending it quite comfortably.
Dikshit trying to control from the bottom.
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 Fujii Yusuke will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Yusuke throws a right and a left that Dikshit avoids nicely.
Anurag Dikshit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dikshit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yusuke was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dikshit. Yusuke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yusuke looks to score with a jab to the body but Dikshit is just out of range.
Yusuke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dikshit takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A swing and a miss from Yusuke.
Yusuke defending well as Dikshit loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Yusuke darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Yusuke takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice takedown defense from Dikshit. No joy for Yusuke on that attempt.
Dikshit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dikshit scores with a punch to the head.
Dikshit throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dikshit swings for the body but Yusuke moves out of range.
Dikshit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yusuke.
Dikshit lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yusuke blocks a jab.
Yusuke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dikshit blocks a jab.#T1#
Yusuke lands a nice looking body shot.
Yusuke lands a jab.
Dikshit misses with a head kick.
Yusuke scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dikshit fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yusuke looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Yusuke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dikshit.
Yusuke misses with a kick to the body.
Yusuke throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dikshit on the side of the head.
Yusuke throws out a loose jab but Dikshit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dikshit lands with an overhand left.
Yusuke throws a front kick aimed at Dikshit's knee but Dikshit avoids it well.
Yusuke looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dikshit is fending him off so far but Yusuke persists. Nope, Dikshit circles away and we're back to standing.
Yusuke sets himself, and Dikshit steps forward looking for the clinch! Yusuke avoids it this time.
Yusuke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yusuke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yusuke went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dikshit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yusuke.
Yusuke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dikshit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yusuke shoots in but Dikshit avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fujii Yusuke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dikshit circles away from the clinch attempt.
No joy there for Dikshit, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Yusuke on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Yusuke is looking to clinch but Dikshit is avoiding it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dikshit. Yusuke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yusuke throws a right hand that Dikshit ducks under and follows up with a left that Dikshit also avoids with ease.
Dikshit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yusuke.
Yusuke scores with a jab to the body.
Dikshit gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Yusuke needs to keep his hands up - Dikshit had a free shot at his head there.
Yusuke slips a straight right by Dikshit.
Yusuke shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Yusuke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dikshit was well out of range. Poor timing from Yusuke.
Dikshit swings for the body but Yusuke moves out of range.
Yusuke ducks under a wild hook from Dikshit.
Dikshit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yusuke moves away.
Yusuke was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dikshit misses with a wild body shot.
Yusuke has a takedown stuffed.
Yusuke fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dikshit looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dikshit misses with a body shot.
Yusuke takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T3#
Yusuke blocks a head kick by Dikshit. #TD#
Yusuke closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dikshit's guard.
Yusuke throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dikshit works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dikshit keeping moving, preventing Yusuke from controlling successfully.
Yusuke controlling from the top position.
Dikshit keeping full guard, as Yusuke tries to pass.
Dikshit wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Dikshit working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Yusuke. #T4#
Yusuke being controlled here momentarily.
Yusuke throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dikshit works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dikshit swings for the body but Yusuke moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Yusuke on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Yusuke throws out a loose jab but Dikshit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dikshit scores with a sloppy right hand. Yusuke should have avoided that one.
Dikshit moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dikshit misses with a few strikes there.
Nice straight punches there by Dikshit. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dikshit.
A head kick misses from Dikshit.
Yusuke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dikshit tries a head kick but it misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Anurag Dikshit.
I think Dikshit 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anurag Dikshit!
A very excited looking Anurag Dikshit made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: PFC 133 Tuala vs Dmitrov
Date: Oct 19, 2019

#R1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Romano. That's going to slow Dikshit down.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Romano scores with a nice body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Romano. That's going to slow Dikshit down.
Dikshit takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dikshit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dikshit tries to bum rush Romano with a series of wild strikes but Romano uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dikshit misses with a body shot
and Romano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dikshit rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Romano moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Romano was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A chopping leg kick lands by Romano.
Romano misses with a body shot.
Romano connects with a crisp jab.
Dikshit misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Romano counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dikshit has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dikshit there as he acknowledges the shot.
Romano throws a quick inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Romano.
Dikshit sizes up Romano with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Romano has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A swing and a miss from Dikshit.
Dikshit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Romano manages to avoid it.
Romano is looking to counter punch.
Romano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Romano. Dikshit shrugs it off though.
Jab, jab by Romano - just one landing.
Dikshit misses with a body kick. #T1#
Romano lands a slapping body shot.
Dikshit throws a big shot that misses.
Dikshit throws a hook to the side of Romano's head but Romano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Romano attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Romano lands a glancing blow to the side of Dikshit's head.
Romano misses with a jab to the body
letting Dikshit counter with a right hand.
Dikshit swings for the body but Romano moves out of range.
Dikshit takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dikshit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Romano.
Romano slips a jab from Dikshit.
Romano throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Romano cracks Dikshit with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Decent striking displayed by Romano there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dikshit moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Romano is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#CL2#
Dikshit clinches up against the cage.
Dikshit lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Romano breaks the clinch.
Romano misses with a low kick.
Dikshit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Romano. #T2#
Romano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dikshit misses the shot to the body.
Dikshit defending well as Romano loads up on a big left hand.
Romano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dikshit pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Romano throws a shot to the body.
Dikshit throws an off balance right hand
and Romano counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dikshit shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Romano eats them both and turns towards Dikshit to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2#
It looks like Imperio Romano has been cut.
Jab by Romano.
Romano drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dikshit tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Romano manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Romano keeps the fight on the outside.
Dikshit throws a series of punches but Romano moves out of range.
Dikshit tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dikshit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dikshit throws a head kick that misses.
Dikshit listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Romano lands a nice looking body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Romano, right into the meat. #T3#
Dikshit swings for the body but Romano moves out of range.
Dikshit is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Romano rather than just go for the knockout.
Dikshit cracks Romano with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dikshit throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dikshit looks to land a combination but Romano avoids it well.
Dikshit tries to close the distance and clinch up but Romano swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dikshit walks into a left hand.
Dikshit misses with a hook.
Romano paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Romano fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dikshit on the side of the head.
Dikshit throws a shot from downtown. Romano moves away and avoids it.
Dikshit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Romano.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dikshit. Romano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dikshit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Romano is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Romano lands a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dikshit misses the shot to the body.
Dikshit tries to land a front kick but Romano steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Romano slips under a jab from Dikshit.
Romano bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dikshit's head backwards.
Romano paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T4#
Good shot there by Romano.
Romano thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dikshit if he has to take too many more of those.
Romano fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dikshit looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dikshit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Romano.
Dikshit wants to clinch.
Romano wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Romano lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dikshit looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dikshit swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Romano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A shot to the liver by Dikshit. Beautiful body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Romano slips under a jab from Dikshit.
Dikshit looks to score with a jab to the body but Romano is just out of range.
Dikshit takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dikshit tries to clinch but Romano is having none of it.
Dikshit looks to score with a jab to the body but Romano is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Imperio Romano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Imperio Romano's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Romano.
Romano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dikshit misses with a wild body shot.
Dikshit catches Romano with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Imperio Romano is winning the standup battle so far.
Dikshit is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dikshit misses with a hook to the body
and Romano counters with a series of strikes. Dikshit will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dikshit with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Romano to score with a decent uppercut.
A shot to the body from Dikshit misses
letting Romano counter with a right hand.
Romano throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dikshit tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dikshit misses the shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Romano blocks a head kick by Dikshit.
Dikshit tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dikshit takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dikshit wants to clinch but Romano slips to the side
and Romano counters with a good low kick that Dikshit was not able to check.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Romano - that will leave a mark!
Romano swats away the attempt to clinch by Dikshit.
Romano connects with a right hand. Dikshit shakes it off.#T1#
Dikshit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Romano moves away.
And Romano counters with a quick kick to the body but Dikshit blocks it.
Romano looks to land a body kick but Dikshit moved away.
Romano lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dikshit's sensitive parts. #CL2#
Dikshit moves into the clinch.
A hook to the body from Romano.
Romano prevents a body shot from Dikshit.
Dikshit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Romano's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Romano.
A short uppercut from Romano.
Romano stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A body shot lands from Romano.
Dikshit is breathing heavily.
Romano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Romano digs a right hand into Dikshit's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dikshit's gas tank.
Dikshit has a couple of punches blocked by Romano.
Romano misses with a punch on the inside.
Romano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Romano swings wildly with an uppercut but Dikshit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Romano goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Dikshit can't find room to land a body shot as Romano controls the action.
Romano misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Romano misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Romano manages to break the clinch.
A slapping body kick lands there for Romano.
A chopping leg kick lands by Romano.
Romano blocks a jab.
Dikshit has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Romano.
Romano circles away from the clinch attempt.
Romano is looking to counter punch.
A shot to the liver by Romano. Beautiful body shot.
Dikshit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Romano.
Romano ducks under a wild hook from Dikshit.
Dikshit has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dikshit closes the distance looking to clinch
and Romano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dikshit tries to clinch but Romano is having none of it.
Romano takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dikshit throws a nice head kick!
Dikshit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Romano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dikshit can do to turn this around?#T3#
Dikshit doesn't manage to clinch there - Romano circles away.
Romano avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dikshit throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Romano, right into the meat.
Dikshit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dikshit gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Romano.
Romano fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dikshit tries a head kick but it misses.
Dikshit's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dikshit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Romano moves away.
Dikshit doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Romano lands a nice shot that snaps Dikshit's head back.
Romano connects with a leg kick. Dikshit looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dikshit takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Romano scores with a nice head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dikshit misses with a wild body shot.
Romano swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Romano struggles to land a body shot inside as Dikshit controls his hands.
Romano misses with some punches. #T4#
Dikshit throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dikshit blocking some punches.
Romano stalling.
Romano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dikshit backwards.
Romano misses with a punch to the body.
Dikshit tries to work over Romano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dikshit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Romano controlling the action here for a moment.
Dikshit can't find room to land a body shot as Romano controls the action.
Romano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dikshit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Romano digs a right hand into Dikshit's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dikshit's gas tank.
Dikshit misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dikshit throws a head punch that misses.
Dikshit lands a right hand.
Romano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Romano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dikshit backwards.
Romano manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Imperio Romano dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Imperio Romano's cut.
That's time! Romano's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Dikshit throws a looping overhand right but Romano ducks down to avoid it.
Romano misses with a wild body shot.
Romano comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dikshit takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Romano pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dikshit fails with an attempt to clinch.
Romano buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Romano with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dikshit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dikshit doesn't manage to clinch there - Romano circles away.
Romano thuds his right hand into Dikshit's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Romano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dikshit.
Dikshit thinks about the counter body kick.
Dikshit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Romano moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dikshit lands with an overhand left.
Dikshit is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A head kick misses from Dikshit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Romano scores with a push kick.
A left lands for Romano.
Dikshit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Romano sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Romano.
Romano tries to land a front kick but Dikshit steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dikshit has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Romano.
Romano connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dikshit. Dikshit circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Romano takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Romano moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice jab there from Romano.
Dikshit misses with a double jab
and Romano counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dikshit swings for the body but Romano moves out of range.
Dikshit tries a head kick but it misses.
Dikshit takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Romano throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Dikshit throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That kick from Romano tenderised Dikshit's leg. Dikshit is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dikshit just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice uppercut lands for Romano. That snapped Dikshit's head back.
Romano lands with a nice body punch.
Dikshit takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #T2#
Dikshit doesn't manage to clinch there - Romano circles away.
Romano lands with a nice body kick.
Dikshit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Romano was well out of range. Poor timing from Dikshit.
Dikshit misses with a head kick.
Romano fires out a quick counter leg kick but Dikshit just manages to avoid it.
Dikshit connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Romano connects with a leg kick. Dikshit looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Romano moves into range and connects with a jab.
Romano cracks Dikshit with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dikshit takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dikshit just misses with a punch to the body.
Dikshit on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Romano. Romano obviously looking to wear him down.
Dikshit throws a body punch but Romano moves out of range.
Romano works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Romano scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Romano digs a good hook to Dikshit's body.
Dikshit misses with a body punch
and Romano counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dikshit's knee momentarily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Romano.
Romano wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T3#
Romano pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dikshit back to the cage. Romano follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Romano feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dikshit's calf.
Romano is looking to slow Dikshit down with leg kicks.
Dikshit throws a body kick that misses.
A head kick by Dikshit misses
and Romano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Romano lands a nice looking body shot.
A jab lands there for Romano.
Dikshit misses with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Dikshit.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Romano, as that shot connected.
Nice shot by Dikshit.
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!
Romano is looking to land body kicks.
Romano scores with a body shot.
Romano cracks Dikshit with a good jab.
Dikshit has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Romano.
Dikshit throws a body shot but no joy.
Romano appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Romano.
Anurag Dikshit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Dikshit throws a hook but Romano avoids it easily.
It appears Romano was looking to counter with a kick there.
Romano scoring well with a low kick there.
Dikshit with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Romano to score with a decent uppercut.
Dikshit throws a body punch but Romano moves out of range.
Romano connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dikshit momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Romano. Dikshit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Romano.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Romano.
Dikshit throws a big shot that misses.
Dikshit just misses with a punch to the body.
Romano quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Jab by Romano.
Dikshit throws a hook but Romano avoids it easily.
Dikshit moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Romano throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Romano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Romano digs a good hook to Dikshit's body.
Romano lands a head shot.
Romano slips a straight right by Dikshit.

And that's the end of the fight!
Imperio Romano showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Romano has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Imperio Romano!
Imperio Romano bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: PFC 128 Alzheimer vs Priester
Date: Sep 15, 2019

#R1#
Date ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Date cracks Dikshit with a good jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Date.
Date stuns Dikshit with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dikshit lands a nice hook to Date's body. Date takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Dikshit 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Date misses with a low kick.
Dikshit is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Anurag Dikshit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Decent striking displayed by Date there.
Date blocks a jab.
Date keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dikshit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dikshit throws a shot from downtown. Date moves away and avoids it.
Date only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dikshit throws a shot from downtown. Date moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Date on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Date misses the shot to the body.
Date tries to land a leg kick but Dikshit saw it coming and moves away.
It looked like Dikshit was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Date.
Dikshit just misses with a punch to the body.
Date doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Date catches Dikshit with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A solid leg kick lands there for Date. #T1##CL#
Dikshit moves into the clinch successfully.
Dikshit swings wildly with an uppercut but Date uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Dikshit - that landed with a thud.
Date swings wildly with an uppercut but Dikshit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dikshit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Our sources have told us that Dikshit has been working on his elbows in the gym.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dikshit.
Dikshit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dikshit digs a right hand underneath Date's ribcage. Date let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dikshit tries to work over Date's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Date misses with a body punch.
Dikshit tries to work over Date's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Date misses with a hook to the ribs.
Date goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Date on the inside.
Date lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dikshit misses with the head strike.
Dikshit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Date prevents a body shot from Dikshit.
Date misses with a body punch.
Date blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Date tries to work over Dikshit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Dikshit.
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!
Dikshit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Date misses with a body punch.
Dikshit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dikshit.
Date presses Dikshit against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Date misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dikshit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dikshit tries to throw a body punch but Date avoids it by throwing Dikshit back against the cage.
Dikshit lands a right hand that snaps the head of Date backwards.
Dikshit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dikshit tries to work over Date's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dikshit tries to throw a body punch but Date avoids it by throwing Dikshit back against the cage.
Date blocks a body shot from Dikshit.
Still in the clinch, Dikshit scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dikshit tries a body shot but Date blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dikshit.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dikshit.
A head punch on the inside from Dikshit fails to land.
Dikshit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dikshit struggles to land a body shot inside as Date controls his hands. #T3#
Date lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dikshit.
Date throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dikshits head.
Date working aggressively here.
Date misses with a punch on the inside.
Date lands a hook to the side of the head.
Date struggles to land a body shot inside as Dikshit controls his hands.
Date blocking some punches.
Date tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dikshit's elbow.
Dikshit scores with a hook to the body.
Date misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Date misses with the head strike.
Date misses with some punches.
Date misses with the head strike.
Dikshit is working Date over against the cage.
Dikshit misses with a punch to the body.
Date misses with some punches.
A short right from Dikshit.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dikshit.
A short right from Date on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Date working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dikshit's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
Dikshit can't find room to land a body shot as Date controls the action.
Date misses with some punches.
Dikshit tries to throw a body punch but Date avoids it by throwing Dikshit back against the cage.
Date lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Date fails to land.
Date lands an uppercut.
Date is leaning against Dikshit and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Date can't find room to land a body shot as Dikshit controls the action.
Date tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dikshit's elbow.
Date throws a punch but it's blocked by Dikshit.
Date goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Dikshit.
Date misses with the head strike.
A short body shot lands from Dikshit as the two fighters clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Date can't find room to land a body shot as Dikshit controls the action.
Date misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dikshit misses with a body punch.
Date takes a shot to the head.
Dikshit lands a shoulder strike.
Date's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Date tries to throw a body punch but Dikshit avoids it by throwing Date back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mamoru Date will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Date throws a leg kick but Dikshit sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dikshit tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Date scores with a hook to the body. Dikshit takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dikshit misses with a wild body shot.
Date jabs Dikshit to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dikshit moves in looking to clinch but Date pushes him off.
Date throws a looping overhand right but Dikshit ducks down to avoid it.
Mamoru Date seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Date misses with a straight right.
Dikshit plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Dikshit looks to clinch
and Date counters with a thumping low kick.
Dikshit scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dikshit scores with a jab to the head.
Date lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Date scores with a jab to the body.
Dikshit misses with a shot to the body
and Date connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Date throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Dikshit to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Dikshit swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Date counter with a right hand.
Date takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dikshit's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Date connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dikshit scrambles back to his feet.
Date misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dikshit counters with a right hand to the body.
Dikshit doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dikshit tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Date paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Date, right into the meat.
Date scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Date wants to slow Dikshit down by chopping away at his legs.
Dikshit is looking to wear down Date with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Date scores with a jab to the head.
Date throws a body shot but no joy.
Dikshit throws the left hand but Date avoids the punch easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dikshit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dikshit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dikshit misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dikshit with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Date to score with a decent uppercut.#T2#
Date wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Date throws a body punch but Dikshit moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Dikshit misses its target.
Date lands with a good body shot.
Date avoids the body shot from Dikshit.
Date avoids the head kick by Dikshit.
A head kick misses from Dikshit.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Date, right into the meat.
Date moves into range and connects with a jab.
A jab from Dikshit misses.
Date keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dikshit.
Date tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dikshit misses with a combination
and Date counters with a nice uppercut.
Dikshit darts in trying to clinch
and Date counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T3##CL#
Dikshit drives through and clinches with Date against the cage.
Date tries a body shot but Dikshit blocks it.
Dikshit blocks a body shot from Date.
Date tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dikshit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Date struggles to land a body shot inside as Dikshit controls his hands.
Date struggles to land a body shot inside as Dikshit controls his hands.
Dikshit blocks an uppercut.
Date throws a punch but it's blocked by Dikshit.
Date blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Anurag Dikshit has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dikshit tries to work over Date's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dikshit tries to work over Date's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Date swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Date can't find room to land a body shot as Dikshit controls the action.
Dikshit misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Date scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dikshit blocks a body shot from Date.
A head punch on the inside from Dikshit fails to land.
Dikshit fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Date misses with the head strike.
Date can't find room to land a body shot as Dikshit controls the action.
Dikshit stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Date fails to land.
Dikshit misses with the head strike.
Dikshit misses with a punch on the inside.
Date misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dikshit blocks an uppercut.
Dikshit misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Date scores with a nice short uppercut.
Date has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dikshit.
Date misses with a body punch.
Date lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dikshit backwards.
Dikshit is working Date over against the cage.
Dikshit working aggressively here.
Dikshit can't find room to land a body shot as Date controls the action.
Date tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Date misses with some punches.
A short body shot lands from Date as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Date cracks Dikshit with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mamoru Date showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Dikshit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Date.
Dikshit is looking to clinch.
Dikshit misses with a hook to the body
letting Date counter with a right hand.
A combination from Dikshit does no damage.
Good shot there by Date.
Date scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jab, jab by Date - just one landing.
Dikshit staying out of range there.
Dikshit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Date moves away.
Date throws out a counter right but Dikshit avoids it with no problem.
Dikshit tries to clinch there but Date circles away.
Date swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dikshit ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dikshit wants to clinch
and Date counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Date looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Date misses with a left hand
and Dikshit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dikshit fails with an attempt to clinch. #T1##CL2#
Date closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dikshit struggles to land a body shot inside as Date controls his hands.
Date misses with some punches.
Dikshit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Date backwards.
Dikshit misses with a body punch.
Dikshit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Date lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Date lands a right hand.
Dikshit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Date backwards.
Dikshit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dikshit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Date lands a hook that snaps the head of Dikshit backwards.
Dikshit takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Date.
Date tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dikshit tries to throw a body punch but Date avoids it by throwing Dikshit back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Date.
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!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Date creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dikshit lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Dikshit blocks a body shot from Date.
Dikshit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Date lands with a short shot to the head.
Date working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dikshit misses with a punch to the body.
Date misses with the head strike.
Date scores with a shot to the side of Dikshit's head.
Dikshit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Date backwards.
Dikshit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Date struggles to land a body shot inside as Dikshit controls his hands.
Date lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dikshit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Date misses with a body punch.
Dikshit tries to throw a body punch but Date avoids it by throwing Dikshit back against the cage.
Dikshit misses with the head strike.
Dikshit's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Date blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Date misses with a short punch on the inside.
Date blocks an uppercut.
Date throws a punch but it's blocked by Dikshit. #T3#
Dikshit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dikshit misses with a punch to the body.
Dikshit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Date working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dikshit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dikshit misses with a punch to the body.
Dikshit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Date misses with a punch on the inside.
Date digs a right hand underneath Dikshit's ribcage. Dikshit let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Date blocking some punches.
Mamoru Date is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A short uppercut from Date.
Dikshit can't find room to land a body shot as Date controls the action.
Date works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dikshit blocks a body shot from Date.
Date throws a punch but it's blocked by Dikshit.
Date misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Date.
Date lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dikshit.
Anurag Dikshit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Dikshit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Date fails to land.
Date blocking some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Date misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dikshit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Date.
Date lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dikshit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Date working aggressively here.
Date lands a hook that snaps the head of Dikshit backwards.
A shot in the inside from Date.
Dikshit digs a right hand underneath Date's ribcage. Date let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dikshit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Date lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dikshit backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dikshit tries a body shot but Date blocks it.
Dikshit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mamoru Date comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Date 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mamoru Date!
A very excited looking Mamoru Date made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: PFC 123 Slurper vs Sanchez
Date: Aug 18, 2019

#R1#
Dikshit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gavin was well out of range. Poor timing from Dikshit.
Anurag Dikshit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gavin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dikshit closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gavin defending well as Dikshit loads up on a big left hand.
Gavin throws out a counter right but Dikshit avoids it with no problem.
Dikshit scores with a hook to the body. Gavin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gavin lands a head shot.
Gavin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dikshit throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gavin replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Dikshit blocks it well.
Gavin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab lands there for Gavin.
Dikshit misses the shot to the body.
Gavin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dikshit.
Dikshit fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gavin tries to land a leg kick but Dikshit saw it coming and moves away.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Gavin. Dikshit shrugs it off though.
Gavin avoids the head kick by Dikshit.
Gavin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gavin misses with a body shot.
Gavin misses with a leg kick.
Dikshit lands a body shot. #T1#
No joy there for Dikshit, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gavin pushes Dikshit away with a front kick.
Gavin tries to land a front kick but Dikshit steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gavin circles away from the clinch attempt
and Dikshit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gavin looks to score with a jab to the body but Dikshit is just out of range.
Gavin dips to his left and cracks Dikshit with an uppercut!
Gavin lands with a nice body kick.
Dikshit moves out of range as Gavin strikes.
Dikshit misses with a wild body shot.
Gavin cracks the inside of Dikshit's front leg.
A telegraphed right hand from Dikshit misses the target.
Dikshit misses with a straight right.
Dikshit misses with a head kick.
Dikshit tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gavin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gavin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dikshit digs a good body shot into Gavin's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dikshit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gavin sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Gavin lands with a kick to the ribs.
Dikshit is looking to wear down Gavin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dikshit fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gavin fakes the leg kick and cracks Dikshit in the body.
Dikshit throws a right and a left that Gavin avoids nicely.
Gavin scores with a jab.
Dikshit moves away from the strike by Gavin.
Dikshit lands the left hand.
Gavin avoids a kick to the body.
Gavin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dikshit tries to counter by clinching up but Gavin breaks away and moves out of range.
Gavin stuns Dikshit with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gavin takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Gavin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gavin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dikshit misses with a body shot.
Dikshit takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A head kick from Gavin lands but Dikshit takes it in his stride.
A telegraphed right hand from Dikshit misses the target.
Gavin is looking to chop away at Dikshit's legs.
Gavin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dikshit. That did some damage!
Dikshit misses the shot to the body. #T3##CL#
Dikshit moves into range and clinches up with Gavin.
Gavin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gavin lands a nice uppercut.
Dikshit misses with some punches.
Gavin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dikshit lands with a short shot to the head.
Gavin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dikshit backwards.
Dikshit misses with a punch to the body.
Gavin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gavin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dikshit misses with a body punch.
Gavin blocks a body shot from Dikshit.
Dikshit misses with a punch to the body.
Dikshit misses with a punch to the body.
Dikshit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
I was talking to Dikshit's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Gavin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Gavin.
Dikshit lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gavin or not.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gavin blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
A short body shot lands from Gavin as the two fighters clinch.
Dikshit works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch on the inside from Gavin fails to land.
Dikshit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dikshit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gavin tries to work over Dikshit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dikshit blocking some punches.
Dikshit struggles to land a body shot inside as Gavin controls his hands.
Gavin lands a nice uppercut.
Dikshit misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gavin.
Gavin throws a head punch that misses.
Dikshit swings wildly with an uppercut but Gavin uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Gavin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dikshit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gavin backwards.
Gavin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Gavin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gavin moves out of range as Dikshit throws a body kick.
Gavin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dikshit with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Gavin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Gavin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dikshit loads up on a big right hand but Gavin slips the punch.
Gavin looks to land a left hand but Dikshit moved out of range nicely.
Dikshit uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gavin has time to react.
Gavin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dikshit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dikshit scores with a three punch combo! #CL#
Dikshit clinches with his opponent.
A short left from Dikshit.
Gavin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gavin scores with a shoulder strike.
Gavin blocks a body shot from Dikshit.
Dikshit misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dikshit.
Gavin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Dikshit on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gavin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tommy Gavin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dikshit misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gavin. #T1#
Dikshit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gavin misses with a punch on the inside.
Dikshit misses with a body punch.
Dikshit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dikshit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gavin backwards.
Dikshit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gavin's elbow.
Gavin blocks a body shot from Dikshit.
Gavin misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Gavin - that landed with a thud.
Dikshit tries to work over Gavin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gavin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dikshit lands a hook that snaps the head of Gavin backwards.
Dikshit lands a left hand.
Gavin misses with some punches.
Good body shot from Gavin.
Gavin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dikshit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dikshit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gavin swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dikshit blocks an uppercut.
Dikshit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gavin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dikshit has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A short left from Gavin.
Dikshit working aggressively here.
Dikshit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dikshit is leaning against Gavin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gavin throws a punch but it's blocked by Dikshit.
Dikshit tries a body shot but Gavin blocks it.
A short right from Gavin on the inside.
Dikshit lands a hook that snaps the head of Gavin backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dikshit.
Gavin working aggressively here.
Dikshit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Dikshit.
Dikshit misses with a punch on the inside.
Gavin prevents a body shot from Dikshit.
Dikshit scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dikshit. #T3##BC2#
Gavin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dikshit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gavin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gavin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gavin is looking to chop away at Dikshit's legs.
Dikshit seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Dikshit throws a body shot but no joy.
Gavin moves out of range of the strikes.
Gavin misses with a low kick.
Gavin is looking to chop away at Dikshit's legs. #CL#
Dikshit closes the distance and clinches.
Gavin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dikshit tries to work over Gavin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Gavin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dikshit ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dikshit catches Gavin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gavin scores with a nice head shot.
Gavin has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Gavin throws a shot from downtown. Dikshit moves away and avoids it.
Gavin defending well as Dikshit loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dikshit throws a right hand that misses
and Gavin counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dikshit's knee momentarily.
Tommy Gavin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dikshit takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gavin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dikshit throws out the jab.
Gavin moves out of range as Dikshit throws a body kick.
Dikshit throws a nice head kick!
Dikshit checks a low kick from Gavin.
It looked like Dikshit was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gavin.
Dikshit misses with the combination.
Dikshit walks into a stiff left hand from Gavin.
Nice straight punches there by Gavin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gavin.
Dikshit looks to score with a jab to the body but Gavin is just out of range.
Gavin flicks out a counter leg kick but Dikshit steps away.#CL#
Dikshit moves into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dikshit has a couple of punches blocked by Gavin.
Dikshit scores with a hook to the body.
Gavin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gavin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gavin.
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 Anurag Dikshit will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##CL#
Dikshit closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dikshit tries to work over Gavin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gavin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dikshit backwards.
Gavin blocking some punches.
Gavin lands with a right to the head.
Gavin lands a hook that snaps the head of Dikshit backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Gavin.
Gavin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dikshit's elbow.
Dikshit misses with a punch to the body.
Dikshit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gavin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gavin.
Gavin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dikshit lands with a right to the head.
Dikshit blocking some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice left hand lands by Gavin.
Dikshit misses with the head strike.
Gavin presses Dikshit against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC2#
Gavin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Dikshit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gavin moves away.
Gavin lands with a nice body punch.
Dikshit's corner calls for a 1-2. Dikshit obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dikshit moves out of range as Gavin throws a body kick.
Dikshit is looking to counter punch.
Gavin misses with a head kick.
Dikshit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gavin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dikshit is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gavin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dikshit darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dikshit checks a leg kick.
Gavin lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Dikshit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gavin.
Dikshit throws a series of punches but Gavin avoids them all with ease.
Gavin blocks a head kick by Dikshit.
Dikshit jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gavin misses with a straight right. #CL#
Dikshit has taken the fight to the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gavin. #T2#
Dikshit blocking some punches.
Gavin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dikshit struggles to land a body shot inside as Gavin controls his hands.
Dikshit misses with the head strike.
Dikshit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gavin misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Gavin fails to land.
Gavin misses with some punches.
Dikshit blocking some punches.
Gavin tries a body shot but Dikshit blocks it.
Dikshit tries a body shot but Gavin blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dikshit.
Gavin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dikshit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dikshit blocks a body shot from Gavin.
A right handed body shot lands from Dikshit.
Dikshit digs a right hand into Gavin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gavin's gas tank.
Gavin struggles to land a body shot inside as Dikshit controls his hands. #T3#
Dikshit is working Gavin over against the cage.
Dikshit scores with a shoulder strike.
Gavin misses with a punch on the inside.
Gavin lands with a left to the head.
Dikshit keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gavin's efforts to push away.
Dikshit misses with some punches.
Dikshit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dikshit working aggressively here.
Gavin lands a left hand.
Gavin lands an uppercut.
Dikshit tries to work over Gavin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Dikshit.
Dikshit swings wildly with an uppercut but Gavin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dikshit misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Gavin.
Dikshit will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T4#
A short left from Gavin.
Gavin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dikshit backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dikshit misses with some punches.
Dikshit misses with some punches.
Gavin blocks a body shot from Dikshit.
Dikshit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gavin's elbow.
Dikshit misses with some punches.
A short left from Gavin.
Gavin struggles to land a body shot inside as Dikshit controls his hands.
Gavin misses with a punch on the inside.
Dikshit stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dikshit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gavin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dikshit scores with a shoulder strike.
Dikshit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dikshit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gavin scores with an uppercut up the middle.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Gavin!
An out of breath and clearly excited Tommy Gavin thanked Groove Gear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: PFC 116 Raske vs Wright
Date: Jul 14, 2019

#R1#
Dikshit lands a jab to the head.
Dikshit just misses with a punch to the body.
Brixton throws the left hand but Dikshit avoids the punch easily.
Brixton bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dikshit's head.
Brixton comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dikshit scores with a spinning back kick!
Dikshit misses with a head kick.
Brixton blocks a head kick by Dikshit.
Good shot there by Dikshit.
A jab from Brixton misses.
Dikshit now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dikshit lands a right hook to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Brixton!
Brixton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dikshit looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dikshit throws a body kick that misses.
Brixton throws the left hand but Dikshit avoids the punch easily.
A head kick by Dikshit misses
and Brixton counters with a thumping low kick.
A big left from Brixton misses.
Dikshit punishes Brixton's body with a nice straight punch.
Brixton looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dikshit throws a sloppy head kick and Brixton moves out of range easily.
Dikshit misses the jab.
Brixton cracks Dikshit with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T1#
No joy there for Dikshit, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brixton takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Brixton throws a leg kick but Dikshit checks it.
A big right from Dikshit misses.
Danny Brixton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dikshit looks to throw the jab but Brixton is out of range.
Brixton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brixton was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dikshit slips a straight right by Brixton.
Dikshit tries a head kick but it misses.
Dikshit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dikshit throws a head kick that half lands.
Nice uppercut lands for Dikshit. That snapped Brixton's head back.
Dikshit scores with the left hand. Brixton knows he should have avoided that one.
Brixton throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Dikshit swings for the body but Brixton moves out of range.
Dikshit lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brixton throws a leg kick
and Dikshit finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Brixton connects with a jab.
Dikshit takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Brixton motions for Dikshit to come forward. Brixton throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dikshit misses the jab.
Brixton was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dikshit swings away with a body shot that misses
and Brixton counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T2#
Dikshit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brixton connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dikshit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brixton ducks under a wild hook from Dikshit.
Dikshit throws an overhand right that lands on Brixton's shoulder, as Brixton tries to avoid the shot.
Dikshit throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Dikshit throws a jab when Brixton was well out of range.
Brixton connects with a solid leg kick.
Dikshit with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Brixton to score with a decent uppercut.
Dikshit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dikshit scores with a hook to the body. Brixton takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dikshit wants to clinch.
Brixton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dikshit takes a swing at Brixton's ribcage but misses.
Dikshit blocks a leg kick.
Brixton misses with a body shot.
Brixton misses with a body punch
and Dikshit counters with a stiff right hand.
Brixton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Dikshit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brixton.
Brixton listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Brixton wants to land a leg kick but Dikshit is out of range.
Dikshit now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dikshit throws a good cross that connects.
Brixton shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Brixton throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Brixton misses with a kick to the body.
Dikshit throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brixton.
As Dikshit backs away, Brixton returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Brixton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dikshit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brixton. Dikshit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dikshit throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Brixton to counter with a crisp jab.
Dikshit moves out of range as Brixton strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Brixton as he connects with a hook.
Brixton is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nice cross by Dikshit.
Brixton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dikshit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dikshit thuds a left hand into Brixton's body.
Brixton throws a good cross that connects.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brixton. Dikshit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brixton thows a leg kick but Dikshit checks it
letting Dikshit counter with a right hand.
Brixton avoids the body shot from Dikshit. #T4#
Brixton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dikshit throws out the jab.
Brixton slips a straight right by Dikshit.
Brixton throws a hook to the side of Dikshit's head but Dikshit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brixton throws a solid leg kick but Dikshit takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Brixton.#CL2#
Dikshit moves into the clinch.
Brixton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dikshit throws a punch but it's blocked by Brixton.
Still in the clinch, Dikshit scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dikshit lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brixton backwards.
Dikshit blocks a body shot from Brixton.
Brixton misses with a knee strike.
Dikshit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dikshit on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dikshit blocks an uppercut.
Dikshit tries a body shot but Brixton blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dikshit's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dikshit scores with a shoulder strike.
Brixton takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Brixton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brixton throws a lazy right hand but Dikshit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anurag Dikshit dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Brixton connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Brixton scoring well with a low kick there.
Brixton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brixton fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dikshit looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Brixton throws a head kick that misses.
Dikshit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Dikshit checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Brixton swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dikshit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Dikshit moves into range and clinches up with Brixton.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Dikshit in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Dikshit tries a body shot but Brixton blocks it.
Brixton connects with a knee to the head.
Brixton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brixton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dikshits head.
Brixton blocks an uppercut.
Dikshit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dikshit misses with a hook from the clinch.
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!
Brixton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brixton prevents a body shot from Dikshit.
Brixton using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dikshit has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dikshit lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brixton.
Brixton lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Brixton fails to land.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Brixton blocks a body shot from Dikshit.
Dikshit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brixton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brixton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dikshit tries to work over Brixton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brixton lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Brixton breaks from the clinch.
Brixton finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A combination from Dikshit does no damage.
Dikshit throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brixton.
Dikshit slips under a jab.
Brixton buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dikshit takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Brixton wants to land a leg kick but Dikshit is out of range.
Brixton misses with a looping left.
Brixton ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dikshit defending well as Brixton loads up on a big left hand.
Brixton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Brixton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brixton scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dikshit in his tracks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dikshit misses with a body shot.
Dikshit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brixton moves away.
Dikshit stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice body punch from Dikshit.
Brixton avoids the body shot from Dikshit.
A big left from Brixton misses.
Brixton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A left and a right from Dikshit both land. Nice combination.
Dikshit fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Brixton looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dikshit ducks under a wild hook from Brixton.
Anurag Dikshit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dikshit throws a hook but Brixton avoids it easily.
Dikshit checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dikshit throws an overhand right that lands on Brixton's shoulder, as Brixton tries to avoid the shot.
Brixton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dikshit manages to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Brixton.
Dikshit scores with a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Dikshit.#T3#
Dikshit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dikshit looks to land a left hand but Brixton moved out of range nicely.
Dikshit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dikshit moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Brixton misses with a straight left.
Brixton scores with a nice strike.
Brixton throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dikshit stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dikshit has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Brixton.
Dikshit pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brixton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dikshit.
Brixton looks to land a right hand but Dikshit moved out of range.
Brixton slips under a jab from Dikshit.
Brixton wants to slow Dikshit down by chopping away at his legs.
Dikshit throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Brixton counters with a nice leg kick.
Brixton lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dikshit's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dikshit misses with a lunging right hand
and Brixton counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dikshit thinking.
Dikshit moves out of range of the strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Brixton lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL2#
Dikshit darts in and clinches Brixton up against the cage.#T4#
Dikshit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dikshit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dikshit lands with a right to the head.
Brixton misses with a body punch.
Dikshit tries a body shot but Brixton blocks it.
Dikshit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brixton throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dikshit blocks it with crossed arms.
Brixton misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Brixton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brixton misses with a wild body shot.
Dikshit needs to keep his hands up - Brixton had a free shot at his head there.
Brixton throws a body punch but Dikshit moves out of range.
Brixton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dikshit moves away.
Brixton throws the left hand but Dikshit avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Dikshit closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short uppercut from Brixton.
Dikshit struggles to land a body shot inside as Brixton controls his hands.
Brixton takes a shot to the head.
Dikshit takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Danny Brixton 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Brixton takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dikshit looks to score with a jab to the body but Brixton is just out of range.
Dikshit lands an overhand right.
Brixton avoids the body shot from Dikshit.
Brixton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dikshit was well out of range. Poor timing from Brixton.
Brixton misses with a low kick.
Dikshit appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Brixton.
A slow jab from Brixton misses its intended target.
Dikshit looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Brixton lands with a good body shot.
Dikshit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brixton was well out of range. Poor timing from Dikshit.
Dikshit is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dikshit misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dikshit slips a jab from Brixton.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brixton. That's going to slow Dikshit down.
Brixton swats away the attempt to clinch by Dikshit.
Dikshit lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
Brixton misses with an uppercut. Dikshit saw that one coming.
A head kick misses from Dikshit.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brixton.
Dikshit slips a straight right by Brixton.
Dikshit throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brixton ducks under a wild hook from Dikshit.
Dikshit throws a body punch but Brixton moves out of range.
Dikshit connects with a jab.
Dikshit checks the leg kick.
Brixton stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Brixton scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dikshit doesn't seem bothered though.
Brixton looks to land a right hand but Dikshit moved out of range.
Dikshit is looking to clinch.
Brixton throws a shot to the body.
A cross from Brixton lands.
Brixton throws a chopping leg kick but Dikshit manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dikshit lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brixton moves away from the strike by Dikshit.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brixton. #T2#
Dikshit ducks under a wild hook from Brixton.
Brixton throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A shot to the liver by Brixton. Beautiful body shot.
Dikshit throws a hook but Brixton avoids it easily.
Brixton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brixton moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDikshit.
Dikshit misses with a few strikes there.
Dikshit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brixton lands with a kick to the ribs.
Brixton throws the left hand but Dikshit avoids the punch easily.
Dikshit stuns Brixton with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dikshit throws a sloppy head kick and Brixton moves out of range easily.
Dikshit lands a body shot.
Brixton fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dikshit takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dikshit takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dikshit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brixton moves away.
Dikshit throws a body shot but no joy.
Dikshit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brixton.#T3#
Dikshit walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Brixton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dikshit throws out the jab.
A shot to the liver by Dikshit. Beautiful body shot.
Dikshit scores with a head kick.
Dikshit is looking to clinch.
Brixton was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dikshit lands with a shot to the body.
Brixton throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dikshit throws a lazy right hand but Brixton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brixton throws a head kick that Dikshit semi-blocks.
Brixton throws out a loose jab but Dikshit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dikshit misses with a looping left.
Dikshit ducks under a wild hook from Brixton.
Brixton connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Brixton slips a straight right by Dikshit.
Brixton misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brixton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brixton takes a swing at Dikshit's ribcage but misses.
Dikshit blocks the body kick. #T4#
Dikshit misses the body punch
and Brixton counters with a nice uppercut.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Dikshit. Brixton shrugs it off though.
Brixton swats away the attempt to clinch by Dikshit.
Dikshit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brixton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dikshit.
Dikshit avoids the body shot from Brixton.
Brixton sets himself, and Dikshit steps forward looking for the clinch! Brixton avoids it this time.
Dikshit takes one to the chin there.
Dikshit lands a body shot.
Dikshit misses the jab.
Dikshit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dikshit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brixton.
Dikshit misses with a wild combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brixton scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dikshit doesn't seem bothered though.
Dikshit jabs at Brixton's body.
Brixton smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Brixton showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Brixton 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Brixton!
Danny Brixton decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: PFC 112 Soszynski vs Van Buren
Date: Jun 23, 2019

#R1#
Bottura tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dikshit is able to avoid easily.
Dikshit looks to score with a jab to the body but Bottura is just out of range.
Bottura on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bottura throws out a loose jab but Dikshit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dikshit tries to land a front kick but Bottura steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bottura throws a body shot but no joy.
Dikshit is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bottura.
Dikshit tries to clinch there but Bottura circles away.
Dikshit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dikshit takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dikshit checks a low kick from Bottura.
Nice uppercut lands for Dikshit. That snapped Bottura's head back.
Bottura avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dikshit throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bottura connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bottura pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bottura on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dikshit misses with a wild body shot.
Bottura throws a leg kick but Dikshit sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bottura throws a body kick that misses. #T1#
Dikshit takes a swing at Bottura's ribcage but misses.
Bottura keeps the fight on the outside.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bottura. That's going to slow Dikshit down.
Dikshit fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dikshit uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bottura has time to react.
Dikshit looks to score with a jab to the body but Bottura is just out of range.
Despite the aggression on Bottura's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dikshit pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dikshit digs a good hook to Bottura's body.
Dikshit lands a nice shot that snaps Bottura's head back.
Bottura takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dikshit misses with a body shot. #CL#
Dikshit takes the fight into the clinch.
Bottura blocks a body shot from Dikshit.
Dikshit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dikshit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bottura tries to pull guard but Dikshit forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dikshit scores with a hook to the body.#T2##TD2#
Bottura gets control of Dikshit's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bottura will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Bottura working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dikshit doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dikshit manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Bottura is looking for a triangle but Dikshit pushes his legs off easily.
Bottura can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dikshit controls the pace.#SUB2#
Bottura looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Bottura looking for a guillotine here but Dikshit defends easily.
Bottura being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Dikshit won't allow Bottura to sweep him here.
Dikshit is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dikshit stopping the sweep attempt from Bottura.
Dikshit sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dikshit throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bottura lands a leg kick that knocks Dikshit off balance momentarily.
Dikshit throws a hook but Bottura blocks it.
Dikshit misses with a left hand
and Bottura counters with a left to the body.
Dikshit throws a head kick that misses.
Dikshit scores with a jab.
Dikshit is looking to wear down Bottura with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A shot to the liver by Dikshit. Beautiful body shot.
Dikshit stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bottura.
Bottura misses with an uppercut.
Dikshit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bottura.
Dikshit misses with a hook.
Dikshit looks to score with a jab to the body but Bottura is just out of range.
Bottura throws a counter combo.
Dikshit avoids the head kick by Bottura.
Dikshit throws the left hand but Bottura avoids the punch easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anurag Dikshit dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Dikshit lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dikshit!
A jab lands there for Dikshit.
A lazy body kick from Bottura
and Dikshit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Anurag Dikshit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dikshit throws a body punch but Bottura moves out of range.
Bottura gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dikshit.
Dikshit takes a swing at Bottura's ribcage but misses.
Bottura throws out a loose jab but Dikshit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bottura jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dikshit tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bottura paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dikshit takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bottura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dikshit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bottura.
Dikshit takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dikshit throws a body shot but no joy.
Bottura wants to slow Dikshit down by chopping away at his legs.
Bottura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dikshit moves away.#T1#
Bottura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dikshit lands a two punch combo. #CL#
Dikshit clinches.
Dikshit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bottura can do to turn this around?
Bottura tries to pull guard but Dikshit won't allow it.
Bottura tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dikshit smiles and moves away.
Bottura throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dikshit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dikshit tries a head kick but it misses.
Dikshit lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bottura at a distance.
Dikshit avoids the head kick by Bottura.
Bottura on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Bottura. Those never looked like landing.
Dikshit connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dikshit missing with a left hand there. Bottura was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bottura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dikshit scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bottura throws a shot to the body.
Dikshit wants to clinch up but Bottura keeps it at a distance.#T2#
Dikshit tries to clinch up.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bottura! But no joy.
Anurag Dikshit is winning the standup battle so far.
Bottura will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bottura closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bottura scores with a hook to the body. Dikshit takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bottura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dikshit throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Bottura to counter with a crisp jab.
Bottura showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dikshit.
Bottura feints a counter leg kick.
Dikshit throws a sloppy body shot
letting Bottura counter with a right hand.
Dikshit throws a body punch but Bottura moves out of range.
Dikshit works over Bottura's head and body with a nice combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Bottura misses the target.
Bottura swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bottura throws a body punch but Dikshit moves out of range.
Bottura throws a jab when Dikshit was well out of range.#T3#
Dikshit lands a glancing blow to the side of Bottura's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dikshit. Bottura does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dikshit is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dikshit throws a lazy right hand but Bottura sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Dikshit. That snapped Bottura's head back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bottura. Dikshit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dikshit tries to clinch but Bottura is having none of it.
Bottura misses with a wild body shot.
Dikshit throws a head kick that Bottura semi-blocks.
Bottura throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Dikshit gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bottura.
Bottura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dikshit. #CL#
Dikshit moves into the clinch successfully.
A right handed body shot lands from Dikshit.
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 quick uppercut on the inside from Dikshit.
Bottura fails to pull guard.
Anurag Dikshit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caio Bottura.
Bottura is trying to pull guard but Dikshit has him pressed against the cage.#T4#
Bottura jumps guard but Dikshit turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A right hand to the body from Dikshit.
Bottura jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dikshit walks away with a smile on his face. Bottura gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dikshit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bottura moves away.
Bottura let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL#
Bottura gets tackled into the cage by Dikshit. Dikshit maintains the clinch.
Bottura misses with a punch to the body.
Bottura prevents a body shot from Dikshit.
Dikshit digs a right hand underneath Bottura's ribcage. Bottura let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right handed body shot lands from Dikshit.
Bottura is breathing heavily.
Dikshit pushes Bottura back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dikshit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bottura prevents a body shot from Dikshit.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dikshit.
Bottura jumps guard but Dikshit stands there with Bottura around his waist. Bottura gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bottura jumps guard but Dikshit turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bottura blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Our sources have told us that Dikshit has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Dikshit lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dikshit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anurag Dikshit dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Dikshit throws a series of punches but Bottura moves out of range.
Dikshit throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bottura counters with a good low kick that Dikshit was not able to check. #CL#
Dikshit rushes Bottura and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dikshit misses with a body punch.
Bottura fails to pull guard.
Bottura tries to pull guard but Dikshit holds him up against the cage and eventually Bottura drops back down to his feet.
Dikshit throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bottura tries to pull guard but Dikshit forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Anurag Dikshit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caio Bottura.
Bottura prevents a body shot from Dikshit.
Bottura is trying to pull guard but Dikshit turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dikshit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bottura jumps guard but Dikshit turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bottura is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dikshit to keep the fight standing.
Dikshit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bottura blocks a body shot from Dikshit.
Bottura jumps guard but Dikshit turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dikshit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dikshit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Botturas head.
Dikshit throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bottura takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Bottura takes a shot to the head.
Dikshit gets through Bottura's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bottura is trying to pull guard but Dikshit turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dikshit lands a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Dikshit as the two fighters clinch.
Bottura is trying to pull guard but Dikshit has him pressed against the cage.
Bottura tries to pull guard but Dikshit holds him up against the cage and eventually Bottura drops back down to his feet.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dikshit.
Dikshit lands a body punch.
Dikshit throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dikshit throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bottura is trying to pull guard but Dikshit has him pressed against the cage.
Dikshit lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bottura backwards.
A right hand to the body from Dikshit.
Dikshit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dikshit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dikshit softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bottura tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dikshit lands a body shot in the clinch. #T2#
Dikshit lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Dikshit.
Anurag Dikshit has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dikshit lands a right hand.
Dikshit lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dikshit.
Dikshit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dikshit lands a left hand.
Dikshit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bottura is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dikshit to keep the fight standing.
Dikshit lands a hook that snaps the head of Bottura backwards.
Dikshit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bottura fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dikshit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bottura tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bottura is trying to pull guard but Dikshit turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dikshit lands with a light punch inside.
Dikshit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dikshit lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bottura backwards.
Dikshit scores with a shot to the side of Bottura's head.
Dikshit misses with a body punch.
Caio Bottura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dikshit.
Bottura fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dikshit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dikshit works on Bottura's body with a couple of short punches.
Dikshit lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bottura or not.
Bottura is trying to pull guard but Dikshit has him pressed against the cage.
Dikshit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dikshit lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bottura backwards.
Bottura tries to pull guard but Dikshit holds him up against the cage and eventually Bottura drops back down to his feet.
Dikshit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bottura's elbow.
Dikshit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bottura tries to pull guard but Dikshit holds him up against the cage and eventually Bottura drops back down to his feet.
Dikshit lands a nice shot to the body.
Bottura tries to pull guard but Dikshit won't allow it.
Dikshit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bottura tries to pull guard but Dikshit won't allow it.
Bottura is trying to pull guard but Dikshit has him pressed against the cage.
Dikshit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Botturas head. #T4#
Dikshit lands a left hand. #ROC#
Bottura is rocked!
Dikshit lands with a right to the head.
Bottura is still on wobbly legs! Can Dikshit finish him?
Dikshit throws a punch but it's blocked by Bottura.
Bottura tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dikshit smiles and moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dikshit drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Bottura right on the button. Bottura goes down! Dikshit follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Dikshit gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anurag Dikshit!
A relieved looking Anurag Dikshit 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: PFC 107 Tuala vs Brakely
Date: May 26, 2019

#R1#
Dikshit blocks a low kick nicely.
Deadmarsh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dikshit was well out of range. Poor timing from Deadmarsh.
Deadmarsh is looking to score with low kicks.
Dikshit slips under a jab.
It seemed like Dikshit was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Deadmarsh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dikshit.
Deadmarsh definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Deadmarsh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dikshit.
Deadmarsh quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#CL2#
Dikshit takes the fight into the clinch.
Dikshit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dikshit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dikshit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Deadmarsh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Deadmarsh tries to work over Dikshit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Deadmarsh blocks a body shot from Dikshit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deadmarsh lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dikshit backwards.
Deadmarsh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dikshit lands a nice uppercut.
Dikshit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dikshit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dikshit told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Dikshit misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Deadmarsh swings wildly with an uppercut but Dikshit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dikshit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dikshit can't find room to land a body shot as Deadmarsh controls the action.
Deadmarsh blocks a body shot from Dikshit.
Dikshit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Deadmarsh misses with a punch to the body.
Dikshit has a couple of punches blocked by Deadmarsh.
Dikshit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Deadmarsh backwards.
Dikshit misses with the head strike.
Deadmarsh prevents a body shot from Dikshit.
A short right from Dikshit.
Nice body punch from Deadmarsh - that landed with a thud.
A right hook to the body lands for Dikshit.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Deadmarsh.
Deadmarsh scores with a shot to the side of Dikshit's head.
Dikshit can't find room to land a body shot as Deadmarsh controls the action.
Deadmarsh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Deadmarsh tries to work over Dikshit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dikshit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Deadmarsh's elbow. #T2#
Deadmarsh tries a body shot but Dikshit blocks it.
Dikshit lands with a light punch inside.
Deadmarsh tries a body shot but Dikshit blocks it.
Dikshit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dikshit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Deadmarsh lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Dikshit fails to land.
Dikshit tries a body shot but Deadmarsh blocks it.
Deadmarsh struggles to land a body shot inside as Dikshit controls his hands.
Deadmarsh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dikshit pushes Deadmarsh back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dikshit.
Dikshit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dikshit scores with a nice hook to the head.
Deadmarsh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Deadmarsh blocks an uppercut.
Deadmarsh stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dikshit tries a body shot but Deadmarsh blocks it.
Deadmarsh can't find room to land a body shot as Dikshit controls the action. #T3#
Dikshit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dikshit working aggressively here.
Deadmarsh can't find room to land a body shot as Dikshit controls the action.
Dikshit tries to work over Deadmarsh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dikshit takes a shot to the head.
Dikshit misses with a punch to the body.
Dikshit lands a body punch.
Dikshit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Deadmarsh scores with a nice hook to the head.
Deadmarsh working aggressively here.
Dikshit presses Deadmarsh against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dikshit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dikshit blocks a body shot from Deadmarsh.
Dikshit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Deadmarsh lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dikshit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Deadmarsh presses Dikshit against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dikshit has a couple of punches blocked by Deadmarsh.
Dikshit lands a body shot. #T4#
Deadmarsh blocking some punches.
Deadmarsh misses with a punch on the inside.
Deadmarsh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dikshit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Deadmarshs head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Deadmarsh.
A nice left hand lands by Dikshit.
Dikshit pushes Deadmarsh back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dikshit has a couple of punches blocked by Deadmarsh.
Dikshit blocks an uppercut.
Dikshit struggles to land a body shot inside as Deadmarsh controls his hands.
Deadmarsh tries to throw a body punch but Dikshit avoids it by throwing Deadmarsh back against the cage.
A short right from Dikshit.
Dikshit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dikshit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dikshit tries to work over Deadmarsh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Deadmarsh lands a body punch.
Deadmarsh blocks a body shot from Dikshit.
Deadmarsh throws a punch but it's blocked by Dikshit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anurag Dikshit dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Deadmarsh fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dikshit checks it well.
Deadmarsh misses with a hook
and Dikshit counters with a nice body shot.
Dikshit misses with a looping left.
Dikshit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dikshit throws a head kick but Deadmarsh moves out of range.
Deadmarsh moves in looking to clinch but Dikshit pushes him off.
Deadmarsh just misses with a punch to the body.
Dikshit steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Dikshit throws an off balance right hand
and Deadmarsh counters with a thumping low kick.
Dikshit throws a head kick that misses.
Deadmarsh tries to clinch but Dikshit moves out of range.
Deadmarsh avoids the body shot from Dikshit.
Dikshit lands the left hand.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Deadmarsh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dikshit loads up on a big right hand but Deadmarsh slips the punch.
Dikshit throws a push kick but Deadmarsh slaps the foot to one side.
Dikshit connects with a body shot.
A slow jab from Dikshit misses its intended target.
Dikshit goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good shot there by Dikshit.#T1#
Jab from Dikshit.
Deadmarsh tries for a takedown but Dikshit circles away easily
and Dikshit counters with a nice body shot.
Dikshit misses with a jab to the body
and Deadmarsh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dikshit misses with an uppercut.
Anurag Dikshit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dikshit takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Deadmarsh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Deadmarsh walks into a jab.
Deadmarsh fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dikshit has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL2#
Dikshit closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dikshit tries to throw a body punch but Deadmarsh avoids it by throwing Dikshit back against the cage.
Deadmarsh tries to throw a body punch but Dikshit avoids it by throwing Deadmarsh back against the cage.
Deadmarsh misses with a body punch.
Dikshit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dikshit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dikshit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dikshit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dikshit fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Deadmarsh lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Deadmarsh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Deadmarsh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Anurag Dikshit seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short left from Deadmarsh.
Dikshit is working Deadmarsh over against the cage.
Dikshit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dikshit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dikshit lands a left hand that snaps the head of Deadmarsh backwards.
Dikshit misses with some punches.
Deadmarsh cracks Dikshit with a nice body shot.
Dikshit lands a left hand that snaps the head of Deadmarsh backwards.
Dikshit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Deadmarsh's elbow.
Dikshit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dikshit tries to work over Deadmarsh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right handed body shot lands from Deadmarsh.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Deadmarsh.
Deadmarsh lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dikshit misses with a body punch. #T3#
Deadmarsh lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dikshit or not.
Dikshit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Deadmarsh's elbow.
Dikshit blocks a body shot from Deadmarsh.
Dikshit prevents a body shot from Deadmarsh.
Dikshit has a couple of punches blocked by Deadmarsh.
Deadmarsh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dikshit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dikshit tries to work over Deadmarsh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dikshit struggles to land a body shot inside as Deadmarsh controls his hands.
Dikshit throws a head punch that misses.
Deadmarsh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Deadmarsh on the inside.
Dikshit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dikshit tries to throw a body punch but Deadmarsh avoids it by throwing Dikshit back against the cage.
Dikshit blocks a body shot from Deadmarsh.
Deadmarsh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dikshit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Deadmarsh backwards.
Dikshit misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dikshit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dikshit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dikshit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dikshit tries to throw a body punch but Deadmarsh avoids it by throwing Dikshit back against the cage.
Deadmarsh takes a shot to the head.
Deadmarsh lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Deadmarsh.
A shot in the inside from Deadmarsh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A body shot lands from Deadmarsh.
Dikshit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Deadmarsh blocking some punches.
Dikshit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dikshit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Deadmarsh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dikshit tries to throw a body punch but Deadmarsh avoids it by throwing Dikshit back against the cage.
Dikshit tries a body shot but Deadmarsh blocks it.
Dikshit lands with a short shot to the head.
Dikshit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Deadmarsh throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anurag Dikshit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Dikshit misses with a wild body shot.
Dikshit tests Deadmarsh's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dikshit. Deadmarsh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Deadmarsh half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dikshit misses with a head kick.
Deadmarsh scores with a jab to the head.
Dikshit tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Deadmarsh drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dikshit sprawls and moves away.
Dikshit moves out of range of the strikes.
It seemed like Dikshit was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Deadmarsh fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dikshit has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dikshit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dikshit scores with a one two! Deadmarsh had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Dikshit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Deadmarsh throws out the jab.
Dikshit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL2#
Dikshit moves into the clinch.
Deadmarsh lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dikshit working aggressively here.
Dikshit misses with a punch to the body.
Dikshit can't find room to land a body shot as Deadmarsh controls the action.
Deadmarsh stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Deadmarsh - that landed with a thud.
Deadmarsh prevents a body shot from Dikshit. #T1#
Dikshit has a couple of punches blocked by Deadmarsh.
Dikshit struggles to land a body shot inside as Deadmarsh controls his hands.
Dikshit struggles to land a body shot inside as Deadmarsh controls his hands.
Dikshit misses with the head strike.
Deadmarsh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Deadmarsh lands with a short shot to the head.
Deadmarsh blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Dikshit fails to land.
Dikshit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Deadmarsh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Dikshit fails to land.
Deadmarsh blocks a body shot from Dikshit.
Deadmarsh tries to work over Dikshit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Deadmarsh misses with a punch to the body.
Dikshit prevents a body shot from Deadmarsh.
Deadmarsh works on Dikshit's body with a couple of short punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Deadmarsh creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Deadmarsh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Adam Deadmarsh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Dikshit misses with a body punch.
Dikshit swings wildly with an uppercut but Deadmarsh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dikshit lands a hook that snaps the head of Deadmarsh backwards.
Deadmarsh digs a right hand underneath Dikshit's ribcage. Dikshit let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Good body shot from Dikshit.
Dikshit struggles to land a body shot inside as Deadmarsh controls his hands.
Deadmarsh scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dikshit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Deadmarsh lands with a short shot to the head.
Dikshit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Deadmarsh.
Dikshit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Deadmarsh.
Deadmarsh stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Deadmarsh fails to land.
Deadmarsh blocking some punches.
Dikshit misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Dikshit lands with a short shot to the head.
Dikshit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dikshit lands a right hand.
Good body shot from Dikshit.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dikshit.
A short left from Deadmarsh.
Deadmarsh digs a right hand underneath Dikshit's ribcage. Dikshit let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dikshit misses with a punch to the body.
Dikshit lands a right hand that snaps the head of Deadmarsh backwards.
Dikshit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Deadmarsh blocks a body shot from Dikshit.
Deadmarsh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Deadmarsh tries to throw a body punch but Dikshit avoids it by throwing Deadmarsh back against the cage.
Deadmarsh lands a hook that snaps the head of Dikshit backwards.
Dikshit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dikshit tries a body shot but Deadmarsh blocks it.
Dikshit swings wildly with an uppercut but Deadmarsh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dikshit misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deadmarsh throws a head punch that misses.
Deadmarsh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dikshit struggles to land a body shot inside as Deadmarsh controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Deadmarsh.
Deadmarsh lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Deadmarsh blocks a body shot from Dikshit.
Dikshit is working Deadmarsh over against the cage.
Dikshit misses with a body punch.
Deadmarsh pushes Dikshit back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Deadmarsh misses with a punch to the body.
Deadmarsh misses with a punch on the inside.
Dikshit lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Deadmarsh.
Deadmarsh prevents a body shot from Dikshit.
Deadmarsh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dikshit's elbow.
A short right from Dikshit.
Deadmarsh working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Deadmarsh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dikshit's elbow.
Dikshit prevents a body shot from Deadmarsh.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: PFC 103 Mirage vs Lafitte
Date: May 04, 2019

#R1##CL#
Dikshit takes the fight into the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Dikshit has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Vila blocks a body shot from Dikshit.
Vila wants to get back to striking at distance but Dikshit won't allow it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vila.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dikshit.
Dikshit misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Vila escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dikshit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vila.
Vila avoids the body shot from Dikshit.
Vila lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dikshit will feel that in the morning.
Vila misses with an uppercut
and Dikshit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Dikshit darts in and clinches Vila up against the cage.
Vila misses with a body punch.
Dikshit lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dikshit.
Dikshit scores with a hook to the body.
Vila lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dikshit backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vila tries to break free but Dikshit pushes him back against the cage.
Dikshit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vila can't break the clinch.
Dikshit prevents Vila from breaking the clinch.
Vila blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Dikshit lands an uppercut.
Dikshit working aggressively here.
Vila wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dikshit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vila's elbow.
Nice body punch from Dikshit - that landed with a thud.
Dikshit misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dikshit.
Dikshit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Dikshit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dikshit lands a shot to the body.
Dikshit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dikshit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vila looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vila.
Vila has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Dikshit seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Vila can turn it around.
Dikshit tries a body shot but Vila blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Dikshit.
Vila doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dikshit struggles to land a body shot inside as Vila controls his hands.
Vila prevents a body shot from Dikshit. #T2#
Vila wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dikshit has him pressed against the cage.
Dikshit misses with some punches.
Vila blocks a body shot from Dikshit. #BC2#
Vila escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vila takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dikshit just misses with a punch to the body.
Vila staying out of range there.
Crunch! Dikshit slams his shin into Vila's torso.
Vila uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dikshit.
Vila misses with a wild body shot.
Vila throws a sloppy head kick and Dikshit moves out of range easily.
Dikshit appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dikshit cracks Vila with a right hand to the side of the head.
Vila throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vila connects with a right hand. Dikshit shakes it off.
Dikshit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vila manages to avoid it.
Dikshit missing with a left hand there. Vila was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vila connects with the punch.
Dikshit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dikshit scores with a hook.
Dikshit scores with a hook to the body. Vila takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T3#
Dikshit throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A slow jab from Vila misses its intended target.
Vila throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vila misses the jab.
Dikshit is looking to wear down Vila with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dikshit scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Dikshit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dikshit on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dikshit lands with a nice body kick. #CL#
Dikshit closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dikshit misses with a punch to the body.
Vila misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Dikshit.
Vila blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dikshit.
Vila wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vila slows down the pace here.
Dikshit misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vila swings wildly with an uppercut but Dikshit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vila blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dikshit.
A right hand to the body from Dikshit.
Dikshit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from Vila.
Dikshit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vila's elbow.
Dikshit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vila lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dikshit backwards. #BC2#
Vila breaks the clinch.
Vila takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dikshit lands a nice hook to Vila's body. Vila takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheers as Vila lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dikshit doesn't seem phased though.
Dikshit tries to close the distance and clinch but Vila swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dikshit has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Vila.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dikshit misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Vila was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vila throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dikshit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vila.
Dikshit is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vila is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dikshit with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anurag Dikshit dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Dikshit slips a straight right by Vila.
Dikshit is looking to counter punch.
Joan Vila is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vila tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dikshit was well out of range. Poor timing from Vila.
Dikshit misses with a hook to the body
and Vila counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dikshit rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vila moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Despite the aggression on Vila's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dikshit moves out of range as Vila strikes.
Dikshit punishes Vila's body with a nice straight punch.
Vila swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dikshit thinks about countering with a body kick.
Dikshit throws a head kick but Vila moves out of range.
Vila is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Vila throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vila misses with a body shot.
Dikshit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vila misses with a few strikes there.
Dikshit takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Vila takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vila lands with an uppercut that bounces Dikshit off the cage and back into range.
Vila lands a jab to the head.
Dikshit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vila.
Dikshit lands with a slapping head kick. #T1#
A lazy body kick from Vila
and Dikshit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dikshit with a nice cross.
Vila tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dikshit was well out of range. Poor timing from Vila.
That kick from Vila tenderised Dikshit's leg. Dikshit is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dikshit avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Vila lands a head kick!
Dikshit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vila can do to turn this around?
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Vila - that will leave a mark!
Dikshit digs a good body shot into Vila's ribs.
Dikshit misses with a wild combination.
Dikshit takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dikshit connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vila waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dikshit.
A cross from Dikshit lands.
Dikshit scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dikshit lands a nice looking body shot.
Vila misses with a straight left. #T2#
Vila misses with a body kick.
Dikshit scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dikshit connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vila lands a high kick!
Dikshit throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vila stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dikshit. Vila does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vila! But no joy.
Dikshit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vila swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vila moves forwards but Dikshit connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Anurag Dikshit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vila misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dikshit wants to clinch up but Vila keeps it at a distance.
Vila looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vila.
Vila takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dikshit takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dikshit tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vila throws out a counter right but Dikshit avoids it with no problem.
Vila scores with a body shot.
Dikshit avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T3#
Dikshit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vila is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Dikshit misses the shot to the body.
Vila throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Dikshit gets a clinch.
Dikshit can't find room to land a body shot as Vila controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Dikshit scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dikshit pushes Vila back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dikshit digs a right hand underneath Vila's ribcage. Vila let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vila throws a head punch that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Dikshit.
Vila is breathing heavily.
A short right from Dikshit on the inside.
Dikshit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dikshit tries to work over Vila's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vila has had enough of the clinch but Dikshit keeps him there for the moment.
Dikshit scores with a shot to the side of Vila's head.
A short right from Dikshit on the inside.
Dikshit prevents a body shot from Vila.
Vila is trying to break the clinch but Dikshit has him pressed against the cage.
Vila's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
A frustrated look appears on Vila's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dikshit lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vila wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dikshit has him pressed against the cage.
Anurag Dikshit has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vila prevents a body shot from Dikshit.
Dikshit lands with a short shot to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dikshit digs a right hand into Vila's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vila's gas tank.
Dikshit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vila wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dikshit lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dikshit throws a head punch that misses.
Vila wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dikshit tries to throw a body punch but Vila avoids it by throwing Dikshit back against the cage.
Vila is trying to force a seperation but Dikshit has the dominant position.
Vila wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dikshit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dikshit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dikshit throws a head punch that misses.
Dikshit stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dikshit lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anurag Dikshit dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Dikshit tries to clinch but Vila moves out of range.
Dikshit lands a slapping body shot.
Dikshit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vila.
A jab from Vila misses.
Dikshit is looking to counter punch.
Vila on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Vila misses with a wild body shot.
It appears Dikshit was looking to counter with a kick there.
Dikshit lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The fight stays on the outside here - Dikshit looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vila throws out a loose jab but Dikshit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vila throws out a loose jab but Dikshit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vila tries a head kick but it misses.
Vila misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dikshit lands a nice looking body shot.
Vila throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice shot by Vila.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dikshit displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Vila misses with a head kick.
Vila takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dikshit. Vila does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1##CL#
Dikshit clinches up with Vila and pushes him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dikshit.
Vila wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vila misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vila.
Vila blocking some punches.
Vila looking to stall.
Vila tries to break free but Dikshit pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vila.
Vila blocks a body shot from Dikshit.
Vila lands with a short shot to the head.
Dikshit lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vila backwards.
Dikshit pushes Vila back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Vila working hard to break the clinch.
Vila swings wildly with an uppercut but Dikshit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dikshit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dikshit lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vila misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
A right hand to the body from Dikshit.
Vila tries to break the clinch but Dikshit is controlling the position.
Dikshit tries to throw a body punch but Vila avoids it by throwing Dikshit back against the cage.
Dikshit lands a hook that snaps the head of Vila backwards.
Dikshit is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vila wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dikshit lands a shot to the body.
Dikshit tries a body shot but Vila blocks it.
Dikshit lands a nice uppercut.
Dikshit lands a right hand.
Dikshit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vila is looking to break free of the clinch but Dikshit has double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dikshit.
Dikshit lands a body punch.
Vila misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vila blocks a body shot from Dikshit.
Vila misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dikshit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vila is pushing Dikshit up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Dikshit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vila backwards. #T3#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dikshit as Vila tries to tie him up.
Vila has had enough of the clinch but Dikshit keeps him there for the moment.
Vila wants to break free but Dikshit has control.
A right hand to the body from Dikshit.
Vila wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vila tries to break the clinch but Dikshit is controlling the position.
Dikshit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vila's elbow.
Dikshit pushes Vila back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dikshit throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dikshit lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dikshit.
Dikshit struggles to land a body shot inside as Vila controls his hands.
Dikshit lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vila backwards.
Dikshit scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vila misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dikshit lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Vila. #T4#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Vila looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Joan Vila has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dikshit lands with a right to the head.
Vila tries to throw a body punch but Dikshit avoids it by throwing Vila back against the cage. #BC2#
Vila breaks from the clinch.
Anurag Dikshit is winning the standup battle so far.
Dikshit lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dikshit scores with a spinning back kick!
Dikshit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vila.
Dikshit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vila.
Dikshit scores with a kick to the body.
Dikshit lands a head kick. Vila smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Dikshit scores with a spinning back kick!
Dikshit lands with a hook. Vila tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dikshit scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vila doesn't seem bothered though.
Vila throws a leg kick
and Dikshit counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vila cracks Dikshit with a good jab.
Dikshit scores with a jab. Vila acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Vila cracks a nice hook into Dikshit's ribs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anurag Dikshit showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dikshit has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: PFC 95 Wright vs Bosch
Date: Mar 23, 2019

#R1#
Springs scores with a head kick.
Springs tries to clinch there but Karter circles away.
Karter seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Karter tries to land a leg kick but Springs saw it coming and moves away.
Springs slips under a jab.
A head kick misses from Springs.
Springs looks to score with a jab to the body but Karter is just out of range.
Springs lands with a right hand.
Springs is looking to clinch.
Springs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Springs lands a head shot.
Springs tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A quick step to the side and Karter tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karter misses with a looping right.
Karter keeps the fight on the outside.
Karter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Springs.
Springs bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Karter's head backwards.
A left lands for Karter.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Karter gets tackled into the cage by Springs. Springs maintains the clinch.
Springs misses with a punch to the body.
Springs lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Springs throws a punch but it's blocked by Karter.
Springs told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Karter is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T1#
Springs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Springs tries to throw a body punch but Karter avoids it by throwing Springs back against the cage.
Springs lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Karter prevents a body shot from Springs.
Karter prevents a body shot from Springs.
Springs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Karter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Springs gets through Karter's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Springs prevents the takedown attempt.
Karter has a couple of punches blocked by Springs.
Karter blocks a body shot from Springs.
Karter is trying to maintain a safe position but Springs gets an underhook and turns Karter into the cage.
A short right from Springs.
Springs swings wildly with an uppercut but Karter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Springs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karter stalling the fight.
A short uppercut from Springs.
Springs has a couple of punches blocked by Karter.
Springs misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Karter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Springs.
Good body shot from Springs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karter manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Karter stalling in the clinch but Springs improves position.
Springs misses with a punch to the body.
Karter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Springs tries a body shot but Karter blocks it.
Karter misses with a punch to the body.
Karter goes for a takedown in the clinch but Springs prevents it.
Karter tries for a takedown but Springs manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Karter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karter blocking some punches.
A short right from Springs on the inside.
Karter wants to stall.
Karter tries to work over Springs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Springs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Karter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3#
A shot to the liver by Springs. Beautiful body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Springs. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Springs.
Karter lands with a kick to the temple. Springs shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Springs misses with a two punch combination.
Springs tries to clinch up but Karter circles away and keeps his distance.
Springs scores with a jab to the head.
Karter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Springs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karter manages to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Springs. Beautiful body shot.
Karter throws a body punch but Springs moves out of range.
Springs lands a body shot.
Springs cracks Karter with a good jab.
Springs looks to land a body kick but Karter moved away.
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 left and a right from Karter both land. Nice combination.
Springs doesn't manage to clinch there - Karter circles away.
Springs fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Karter looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Springs throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Karter on the side of the head.
Springs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karter was well out of range. Poor timing from Springs.
Karter thinks about countering with a head kick.#T4#
Springs looks to score with a jab to the body but Karter is just out of range.
It looked like Karter was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Springs.
Randy Springs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Springs moves out of range as Karter strikes.
Springs let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Karter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Springs was well out of range. Poor timing from Karter.
Karter swats away the attempt to clinch by Springs.
Karter throws a leg kick but Springs moved away.
Springs takes a swing at Karter's ribcage but misses.
Springs takes a swing at Karter's ribcage but misses.
Springs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Springs closes the distance and clinches.
Karter tries to throw a body punch but Springs avoids it by throwing Karter back against the cage. #BC#
Karter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Karter misses with the combination.
Springs takes a swing at Karter's ribcage but misses.
Karter throwing a counter right hand but Springs manages to avoid it.
Karter connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Springs throws a series of punches but Karter moves out of range.
Karter lands with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Springs 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#
Karter connects with a jab.
Springs misses with a hook to the body
and Karter counters with a stiff right hand.
Springs jabs Karter to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Karter thumps Springs with a low kick.
Randy Springs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice jab there from Karter.
Karter misses with an uppercut. Springs saw that one coming.#CL2#
Springs gets a clinch.
Karter is trying to maintain a safe position but Springs gets an underhook and turns Karter into the cage.
Springs working aggressively here.
Karter lands with a left to the head.
Springs makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Karter scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karter is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Springs struggles to land a body shot inside as Karter controls his hands.
Springs scores with a shot to the side of Karter's head.
Springs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Springs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Springs misses with the head strike.
Karter goes for a takedown attempt but Springs pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #T1#
Karter looks to land a body kick but Springs moved away.
Springs throws a good cross that connects.
Springs is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Karter rather than just go for the knockout.
Karter misses the jab.
Springs misses with a kick to the body.
Karter appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Springs fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Springs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karter.
Springs throws out a powerful jab.
Karter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Springs defending well as Karter loads up on a big left hand.
Randy Springs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Springs.
Springs misses the shot to the body.
Karter throws a jab when Springs was well out of range.
Springs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Karter is looking to score with low kicks.
A swing and a miss from Karter.
Springs throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Karter on the side of the head.
Karter with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Springs to score with a decent uppercut.
Decent striking displayed by Karter there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Karter walks into a stiff left hand from Springs.#T2#
Springs throws a body punch but Karter moves out of range.
Karter looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Springs stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Springs punishes Karter's body with a nice straight punch.
Karter avoids the body shot from Springs.
Karter moves away from the strike by Springs.
Karter attempts a counter takedown but Springs avoids it well and moves away.
Springs lands a nice looking body shot.
Springs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Karter.
Springs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karter.
Karter takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Karter misses with a hook. Springs ducked under it nicely.
Springs tries to clinch but Karter moves out of range.
Springs throws a body shot but no joy.
Springs throws a looping overhand right but Karter ducks down to avoid it.
Springs takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T3#
Springs avoids the body shot from Karter. #CL2#
Springs closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Springs creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Springs misses with a body punch.
Springs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karter takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Springs. #TD#
Karter has clasped his hands together around Springs's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Springs manages to work his way to half guard, despite Karter's best efforts.
Springs regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Karter.
Springs pulls Karter in close to prevent any damage.
Karter throws a big elbow that misses.
Springs is adopting a defensive guard.#T4#
Karter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Karter is looking to work some ground and pound but Springs has wrist control.
Springs tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Springs keeping moving, preventing Karter from controlling successfully.
Karter postures up in Springs's guard and throws a big left but Springs blocks it.
Karter postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Karter postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Springs has his hands on Karter's head, controlling the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Karter throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Randy Springs will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Springs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karter was well out of range. Poor timing from Springs.
Karter shoots in for a takedown but Springs shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Springs on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Karter. Karter obviously looking to wear him down.
Springs takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Springs lands a slapping body shot.
Karter just misses with a punch to the body.
Karter works the jab nicely.
Springs lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Springs lands a front kick.
Springs throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Springs throws a lazy head kick
and Karter counters with a right hand to the body.
Karter throws a lazy uppercut
and Springs counters with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Springs. Karter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Springs lands a head shot.
Springs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karter.
Springs lands with a nice body punch.
Karter throws a head kick that misses.
Springs throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Karter.#T1##CL2#
Karter gets tackled into the cage by Springs. Springs maintains the clinch.
Springs lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Karter - that landed with a thud.
Springs can't find room to land a body shot as Karter controls the action.
Springs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Springs misses with a punch on the inside.
Karter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Springs.
Springs tries to work over Karter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Springs lands with a short shot to the head. #TD#
Karter has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Springs is trying to keep an underhook but Karter manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Karter thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Springs preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Springs is staying active underneath Karter, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Chris Karter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Springs trying to control from the bottom.
Karter lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Karter is thwarting Springs's attempts to control the position.
Springs keeping hold of Karter's head, controlling as best he can. #T3#
Karter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Springs keeps working.
Springs has his hands clasped together around Karter's back. He's all about the action.
Karter lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Karter throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Springs wants to control but Karter is keeping busy.
Springs is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Karter's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Karter's back!#T4#
You can see the frustration on Karter's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Springs wants to control but Karter is keeping busy.
Karter tries to break free.
Springs is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Springs keeps control of the position as Karter tries to break free.
Springs has good solid back control here.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Springs!
A very excited looking Randy Springs made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: PFC 89 Alzheimer vs Larusso 3
Date: Feb 16, 2019

#R1#
Romano misses with a looping right.
That kick from Springs tenderised Romano's leg. Romano is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've been told by Romano's head coaches at The Jungle Room that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Springs.
Springs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Romano.
Romano walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Springs misses the shot to the body.
Springs delivers a nice body kick.
Springs drops his hands momentarily and Romano takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Springs ducks under a wild hook from Romano.
Romano shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Romano swings for the body but Springs moves out of range.
Springs stuns Romano with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Randy Springs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Springs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Romano.
Good shot there by Romano.
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!
Springs takes a swing at Romano's ribcage but misses.
Springs scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Romano doesn't seem bothered though.
Springs takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Springs missing with a left hand there. Romano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Romano feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Romano misses the target.
Romano lands a jab to the nose.#T1##CL2#
Springs gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Springs misses with a punch to the body.
Springs stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Springs lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Romano can't find room to land a body shot as Springs controls the action.
Romano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Romano tries to work over Springs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Romano - that landed with a thud.
Romano dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Romano blocking some punches.
Springs lands a right hand that snaps the head of Romano backwards.
Springs struggles to land a body shot inside as Romano controls his hands.
Romano lands with a light punch inside.
Romano scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Springs.
Romano trying to control the position but instead, Springs has worked for underhooks and has pushed Romano into the cage.
Springs lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Romano. #T2#
Springs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
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!
Springs misses with some punches. #BC#
Romano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Springs ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Springs swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Springs pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Springs throws a low kick but Romano moves out of range easily.
Springs throws a leg kick but Romano sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Romano takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Springs missing with a left hand there. Romano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Springs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Romano.
An inside leg kick from Springs misses.
Springs misses with a straight left.
Springs throws a low kick, looking for Romano's leg but Romano calmly moves out of range.
Romano throwing a counter right hand but Springs manages to avoid it.
Romano swinging wildly here.
Springs moves away from the strike by Romano.
Springs is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Springs lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Romano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Springs throws a jab when Romano was well out of range.
Springs lands with a cross.
Romano misses with a looping left.
Springs throws a nice inside leg kick.
Romano misses with a straight right.
Romano is looking to clinch but Springs is avoiding it.
Romano misses with a jab, cross combination.
Romano pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Springs! But no joy.
Springs throws a series of punches but Romano moves out of range.
Romano on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Springs lands a lovely overhand right.
Springs throws a hook but Romano blocks it.
A swing and a miss from Springs.
A quick step to the side and Romano tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Romano has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Springs.
Springs staying out of range there.#T4#
Springs catches Romano with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL#
Romano clinches.
Romano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Springs's elbow.
Springs tries a body shot but Romano blocks it.
A short uppercut from Romano.
Romano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Springs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Romano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Romano scores with a shoulder strike.
Springs working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romano.
Romano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Romano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Springs blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Romano - that landed with a thud.
Romano pushes Springs back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Springs has a couple of punches blocked by Romano.
Romano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Springs has a couple of punches blocked by Romano.
Romano blocks a body shot from Springs.
Romano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Springs backwards.
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 Imperio Romano 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#
Springs fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Romano is out of range.
Springs walks into a stiff left hand from Romano.
Romano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Romano bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Springs's head backwards.
Springs lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Springs lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Springs is looking to score with low kicks.
Springs connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Springs throws the kick towards the body but Romano avoids it.
Romano fires out a quick counter leg kick but Springs just manages to avoid it.
Romano moves out of range as Springs throws a body kick.
Springs moves out of range of the strikes.
It seemed like Springs was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Romano on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Springs. Springs obviously looking to wear him down.
Springs misses with an uppercut.
A cross from Romano lands.
Romano checks the leg kick.
Springs lands with a straight right. Romano didn't see that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Springs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Romano shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Romano turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
Romano blocks a jab.
Springs misses with a straight right.
A nice leg kick lands there from Romano.
Romano throws a hook to the side of Springs's head but Springs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Springs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Springs misses with a wild body shot.
Romano with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Romano takes a swing at Springs's ribcage but misses.
Springs scoring well with a low kick there.
Springs throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Romano on the side of the head.
Romano shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Springs takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Romano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Romano swings away with a body shot that misses
and Springs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Springs defending well as Romano loads up on a big left hand.
Springs lunges at Romano with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Romano's hand.
Romano misses the jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Romano walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Springs checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Springs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Romano. #T2#
Springs avoids the body shot from Romano.
Romano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Romano swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Romano tried to score with a low kick but Springs checks it.
Romano cracks Springs with a good jab.
Romano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Springs moves out of range as Romano throws a body kick.
Randy Springs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Romano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Springs was well out of range. Poor timing from Romano.
Springs takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Springs uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Springs cracks the inside of Romano's front leg.
Romano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Springs.
Romano stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Springs.
Springs needs to keep his hands up - Romano had a free shot at his head there.
Romano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Romano looks to land a combination. Springs sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Springs throws a shot from downtown. Romano moves away and avoids it.
Springs misses with a looping left.#T3#
Romano takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Romano cracks Springs with a right hand to the side of the head.
Springs misses with a looping right.
Romano is looking to chop away at Springs's legs.
Springs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Springs avoids the body shot from Romano.
Romano throws a body shot but no joy.
Romano just misses with a punch to the body.
Springs checks the leg kick nicely there.
Springs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Romano goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Springs lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Springs moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Romano misses.
Springs checks a low kick from Romano.
Romano takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romano fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Springs looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T4#
Springs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Romano lands a nice leg kick that just misses Springs's sensitive parts.
Romano is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Romano slips under a jab from Springs.
Springs scores with a hook to the body. Romano takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A slapping leg kick lands for Springs.
Jab, jab by Springs - just one landing.
Romano throws a jab when Springs was well out of range.
Romano jabs Springs to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Springs throws a leg kick but Romano sees it coming and moves out of range.
Springs catches Romano with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Springs just misses with a punch to the body.
Springs lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Romano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Romano ducks under a wild hook from Springs.
Romano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Romano tries to work over Springs's front leg with a kick but Springs checks it.
Romano sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Romano throws a hook but Springs avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Springs on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
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 Imperio Romano will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Springs moves out of range as Romano strikes.
Springs takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Romano cracks Springs with a good jab.
Romano scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Romano swats away the attempt to clinch by Springs.
Nice uppercut lands for Springs. That snapped Romano's head back.
Springs fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Romano has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Springs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Romano.
Romano throws a big counter combination but Springs scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Springs throws a quick inside leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Romano as he connects with a hook.
Springs connects with a jab.
Romano slips a straight right by Springs.
Romano lands with a straight right. Springs didn't see that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Romano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Springs.
Romano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Springs.
Romano looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Springs uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Romano has time to react.#T1#
A big left from Springs misses.
Romano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Springs.
Springs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Romano.
Springs scoring well with a low kick there.
Romano ducks under a wild hook from Springs.
Romano lands a really nice looking cross but Springs seems unphased.
Romano delivers a nice body kick.
Romano on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Romano takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Romano turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Springs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Springs looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A lazy left from Springs finds it's target.
Romano connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Romano misses with a jab to the body
and Springs counters with a nice uppercut.
Springs fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Romano has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Romano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Springs.
Romano scores with a jab. Springs acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T2#
Romano moves away from the strike by Springs.
Springs misses with a hook to the body
and Romano counters with a leg kick.
Romano throws a leg kick but Springs moved away.
Romano is looking to land body kicks.
Springs throws a left and a right that both miss
and Romano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Romano tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Romano moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Springs misses with a low kick.
Romano throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Springs tries to clinch but Romano moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Springs, right into the meat.
Springs misses with a kick to the body.
Springs throws a looping overhand right but Romano ducks down to avoid it.
Romano swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Romano throws a half hearted mid kick.
Springs throws a hook but Romano avoids it easily.
Springs slips under a jab.
Romano throws a body shot but no joy.
Springs lands with an uppercut that bounces Romano off the cage and back into range.#T3#
Crunch! Springs slams his shin into Romano's torso.
A slow jab from Romano misses its intended target.
Jab from Romano.
Springs tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Imperio Romano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Romano avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#CL#
Romano gets a clinch.
Romano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Springs tries to work over Romano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Romano tries a body shot but Springs blocks it.
Springs lands a left hand.
Romano avoiding damage.
Springs throws a head punch that misses.
Romano misses with a body punch.
Romano taking a breather.
A shot in the inside from Springs.
Springs lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Randy Springs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Romano.
Imperio Romano has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Springs struggles to land a body shot inside as Romano controls his hands.
Romano misses with some punches.
Springs throws a head punch that misses.
Springs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Springs working aggressively here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Romano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Springs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Romano swings wildly with an uppercut but Springs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Springs lands a hook to the side of the head.
Romano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Springs backwards.
Springs misses with some punches.
Romano misses with a punch on the inside.
Springs throws a punch but it's blocked by Romano.
Springs working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Springs working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Springs letting Romano take a breather here.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Randy Springs.
I think Romano 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:30

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

Event: PFC 80 Alzheimer vs Dad
Date: Dec 22, 2018

#R1#
Romano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Springs was well out of range. Poor timing from Romano.
Romano is looking to clinch but Springs is avoiding it.
Springs is looking to land body kicks.
Springs lands a nice shot to the body.
Romano ducks under a wild hook from Springs.
Romano looks to score with a jab to the body but Springs is just out of range.
Springs lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Romano at a distance.
Romano looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Romano avoids the body shot from Springs.
Springs looks to throw the jab but Romano is out of range.
Romano feints and then cracks Springs's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Springs down.
Springs lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Romano thows a body kick. Springs tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Springs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Romano.
Springs throws a nice outside leg kick.
Springs lunges at Romano with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Romano's hand.
Springs 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.
It looked like Romano wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romano ducks under a wild hook from Springs.
Springs lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Springs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Romano takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Springs avoids the body shot from Romano.
Romano misses with the combination.
Springs lands with a thumping leg kick.
Romano scores with a kick to the midsection.
Romano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Springs.
Romano misses with a wild body shot.
Romano throws a leg kick but Springs sees it coming and moves out of range.
Springs lands a head shot.
Springs fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Romano checks it well.
Romano was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Springs dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Romano. That did some damage!
Romano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Springs.
Springs connects with the punch.
A shot to the body from Springs misses
and Romano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Springs scores with a sloppy right hand. Romano should have avoided that one. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Romano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Romano throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL#
Springs gets tackled into the cage by Romano. Romano maintains the clinch.
Springs can't find room to land a body shot as Romano controls the action.
Romano tries to break free but Springs pushes him back against the cage.
Springs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Springs as Romano tries to tie him up.
Romano can't break the clinch.
Springs lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Springs lands a shoulder strike.
Romano has Springs pressed against the cage.
Romano looking to stall.
Romano leaning his opponent against the cage.
Springs misses with a punch to the body.
Romano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Springs. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Romano.
A head punch on the inside from Springs fails to land.
Springs on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Springs lands a body punch.
Romano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Springs prevents Romano from breaking the clinch.
Springs pushes Romano back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Springs scores with a shoulder strike.
Springs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Romano.
Springs has Romano pressed against the cage, preventing Romano from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Romano blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Romano breaks from the clinch.
Springs scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Romano pivots, looking for a leg kick but Springs is out of range and Romano settles back down.
Springs thumps Romano with a low kick.
Springs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Romano tries to clinch but Springs is having none of it.
Springs throws a hook but Romano avoids it easily.
Springs lands with a hook. Romano tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T4#
Romano misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Springs counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Springs fails to land.
Springs lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC#
Romano breaks from the clinch.
Romano moves out of range of the body kick.
Springs connects with an inside leg kick.
Romano misses with a series of wild punches.
Springs looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Springs thows a body kick. Romano tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Springs throws a jab but it's blocked by Romano.
Springs connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Romano momentarily.
Springs connects with a leg kick. Romano looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Springs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Romano.
Romano throws a right hand that misses
enabling Springs to counter with a crisp jab.
Romano moves out of range of the strikes.
Romano on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Springs dominated that round.
That's time! Romano's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Romano takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Springs cracks the inside of Romano's front leg.
Springs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Romano misses with a two punch combination.
Springs paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Springs misses the shot to the body.
Romano misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Springs misses.
Romano lands with a hook. Springs tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Springs misses with a wild body shot.
Springs catches Romano with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Springs scores with a nice right hand.
A swing and a miss from Romano.
Springs takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Springs misses with a low kick as Romano jumps back.
Springs moves out of range as Romano strikes.
Randy Springs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Springs misses with an uppercut. Romano saw that one coming.
Springs looks to score with a jab to the body but Romano is just out of range.
Romano throws a wild body kick that Springs sees coming a mile off.#T1#
Springs scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Romano is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#CL2#
Springs fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Romano, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Romano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Springs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Romano.
Springs throws a nice outside leg kick.
Springs scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Springs scores with a jab to the head.
Springs lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Springs thows a left - swing and a miss!
Springs lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Romano misses with an uppercut. Springs saw that one coming.
Romano stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Springs.
Springs keeps Romano at a distance using the push kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Springs throws a right hand that misses
and Romano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jab, jab by Romano - just one landing.
Romano takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Springs misses with a body kick. #T2#
Springs cracks Romano with an open hand slap.
Springs takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Springs throws a leg kick that misses.
Springs 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.
Springs misses with a low kick.
Romano feinted there with a counter leg kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Romano is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Springs thumps Romano with a low kick.
Romano lands a nice looking body shot.
Springs connects with a body shot that sends Romano's belly button to the back.
Springs connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Springs lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Romano scores with a body shot.
A jab from Romano finds it's way through Springs's defenses.
Springs throws a body kick that misses.
Romano throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Romano throws a body kick that misses.
Springs throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Romano.
Romano connects with the punch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Springs.
Romano takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Springs lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Springs throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Romano takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Springs misses with a wild body shot.
Romano missing with a left hand there. Springs was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Springs fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Romano on the side of the head.
Springs pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Springs moves out of range of the body kick from Romano.
Romano throws a big shot that misses.
Springs checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T4#
Springs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Romano taking a breather.
Springs lands a left hand that snaps the head of Romano backwards.
Springs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Romano wants to stall.
Romano trying to control the position but instead, Springs has worked for underhooks and has pushed Romano into the cage.
Springs swings wildly with an uppercut but Romano uses good head movement to avoid it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Springs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Springs scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Springs lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Romano blocking some punches.
Romano tries to stall but Springs uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Romano wants to stall.
Romano seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Springs is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
A head punch on the inside from Springs fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Springs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Springs scores with a shot to the body.
Romano takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Romano throws a leg kick that is checked
and Springs makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Romano really felt that one!
Nice uppercut there from Springs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Springs. That's going to slow Romano down.
Romano throws a looping overhand right but Springs ducks down to avoid it.
Romano throws a big shot that misses.
Springs connects with a single shot there.
Springs looks to score with a jab to the body but Romano is just out of range.
Romano gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Springs throws a head kick that misses.
Romano moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice defenses there by Romano.
Springs slips a straight right by Romano.
It seemed like Springs was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Springs's corner calls for a 1-2. Springs obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd cheers as Springs lands an impressive looking overhand right. Romano doesn't seem phased though.
Romano defending well as Springs loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Romano staying out of range there.
Springs swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Romano swings for the body but Springs moves out of range. #CL#
Romano fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Springs, pushing him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Springs.
Nice body punch from Springs.
Springs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Springs working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Springs has Romano pressed against the cage, preventing Romano from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Romano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Springs throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Romano on the side of the head.
Romano finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Springs lands a nice looking kick to the body. Romano takes a step back to recover.
Springs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Romano scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Romano.
Romano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Springs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Springs with a jab.#T2##CL#
Romano clinches up with Springs and pushes him back against the cage.
Romano blocks an uppercut.
Romano looking to slow down the pace here.
Romano wants to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Springs fails to land.
Springs misses with some punches.
Romano wants to stall.
Romano is pushing Springs up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Romano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Springs swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Romano breaks from the clinch.
Romano fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Springs is out of range.
Springs throws a body shot but no joy.
Romano throws a half hearted mid kick.#T3#
Romano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Springs.
Imperio Romano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Romano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Springs misses with a straight right.
Romano tried to counter with a leg kick but Springs avoided it.
Both fighters circling a little - Romano finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Romano.
Romano takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Springs swings away with a body shot that misses
and Romano counters with a straight right hand.
Springs tries to clinch up but Romano circles away and keeps his distance.
Springs clobbers Romano with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Romano motions for Springs to come forward. Romano throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Some wild striking there from Romano.
Springs defending well as Romano loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Springs! But no joy.
Randy Springs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Romano tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#CL2#
Springs rushes Romano and presses him up against the cage.
Springs lands a left hand that snaps the head of Romano backwards. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Romano is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Springs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Springs lands a hook that snaps the head of Romano backwards.
Springs will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Romano up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Springs.
Springs lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Romano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Romano looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Springs bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Romano's head.
Romano connects with a solid leg kick.
Romano drops his hands momentarily and Springs takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Springs connects with a nice looking jab.
Springs is looking to slow Romano down with leg kicks.
Springs connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Romano's hands.
Springs scores with a sloppy right hand. Romano should have avoided that one.
Romano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Springs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Springs 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: PFC75 Yamaguchi vs Fitzpatrick
Date: Nov 24, 2018

#R1#
Emelienko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Springs.
Springs swings away with a body shot that misses
and Springs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Emelienko fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Randy Springs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Emelienko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Springs moves out of range of the strikes.
Springs tries to clinch but Emelienko moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Emelienko there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Emelienko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Springs lands a nice leg kick that just misses Emelienko's sensitive parts.
Emelienko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Springs misses the jab.
Springs takes a swing at Emelienko's ribcage but misses.
We've been told by Springs's head coaches at Trinity Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Emelienko takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Emelienko. Springs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Emelienko misses with a low kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Springs, right into the meat.
A swing and a miss from Springs.
Springs connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Emelienko thuds a left hand into Springs's body.
Springs checks a low kick from Emelienko.
Emelienko throws a body punch but Springs moves out of range. #T1#
Springs misses with an attempted mid kick.
Emelienko takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Springs takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Emelienko ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Springs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Emelienko.
Springs throws a nice inside leg kick.
Springs displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Emelienko throws out the jab.
Emelienko slips under a jab.
Emelienko punishes Springs's body with a nice straight punch.
Emelienko scores with a body shot.
Springs blocks a jab.
Springs avoids the body shot from Emelienko.
Emelienko misses with a wild body shot.
Emelienko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Springs was well out of range. Poor timing from Emelienko.
Emelienko is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Springs rather than just go for the knockout.
A decent looking cross lands there for Emelienko.
Springs looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
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!
Emelienko missing with a left hand there. Springs was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Springs throws out a loose jab but Emelienko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Emelienko now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A jab lands there for Emelienko.#T2#
Emelienko throws a solid leg kick but Springs takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Emelienko.
Springs with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Emelienko to score with a decent uppercut.
Emelienko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Springs.
Emelienko tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Springs is able to avoid easily.
The fighters circling - Emelienko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Springs throws a low kick but Emelienko moves out of range easily.
Springs backing away here, and Emelienko unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Emelienko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That kick from Springs tenderised Emelienko's leg. Emelienko is trying to keep his angry face on.
Springs looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Emelienko feints a counter leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Springs there.
Emelienko misses with a straight right.
Emelienko connects with a jab.
Springs staying out of range there.
Emelienko scores with a body shot.
Emelienko throws a big shot that misses.
Emelienko takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice straight punches there by Emelienko. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Emelienko.
Springs throws a body punch but Emelienko moves out of range.
A low kick from Emelienko is predictable there
and Springs counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T3#
Emelienko avoids a kick to the body.
Emelienko throws a low kick, looking for Springs's leg but Springs calmly moves out of range.
Emelienko looks to score with a jab to the body but Springs is just out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Springs.
Emelienko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Springs.
A leg kick checked by Emelienko.
Emelienko looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Emelienko shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Springs takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Springs misses with a head kick.
Emelienko looks to throw the jab but Springs is out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Emelienko. That's going to slow Springs down.
Emelienko takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice body kick there by Springs.
Springs scores with a leg kick.
Emelienko misses with a low kick.
Emelienko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Springs has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Springs misses with a hook.
Springs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Emelienko.#T4#
Springs throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Emelienko stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Springs looks to throw the jab but Emelienko is out of range.
Springs throws a half hearted mid kick.
Emelienko throws out a counter right but Springs avoids it with no problem.
Springs throws a leg kick but Emelienko moved away.
Springs throws a lazy right hand but Emelienko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Emelienko doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Emelienko scores with a nice right hand.
Springs throws a body punch but Emelienko moves out of range.
It seemed like Emelienko was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Springs will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Springs connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Springs misses with a kick to the body.
Springs's jab looks to have found its range, popping Emelienko under the eye.
Emelienko checks a leg kick.
Emelienko scores with a decent looking hook.
Emelienko checks a low kick from Springs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Emelienko lands a nice shot to the body.
Emelienko's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Emelienko punishes Springs's body with a nice straight punch.
Springs looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL#
Springs forces Emelienko back against the cage and clinches.
Springs throws a punch but it's blocked by Emelienko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vladimir Emelienko will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Springs throws a shot from downtown. Emelienko moves away and avoids it.
Springs backing away here, and Emelienko unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Emelienko misses the jab.
A lazy body kick from Springs
and Emelienko counters with an outside leg kick.
Emelienko checks a leg kick.
Springs moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Emelienko is looking to slow Springs down with leg kicks.
Emelienko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Springs.
Springs looks to land a left hand but Emelienko moved out of range nicely.
Emelienko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Emelienko throws a head kick that misses.
Springs tries to work over Emelienko's front leg with a kick but Emelienko checks it. #CL#
Springs closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Springs fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelienko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Emelienko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Springs swings wildly with an uppercut but Emelienko uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Emelienko.
Emelienko misses with a body punch.
Emelienko blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Springs scores with a shoulder strike.
Springs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Springs can't find room to land a body shot as Emelienko controls the action.
Good body shot from Springs.
Come on Springs - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Emelienko.
Emelienko has a couple of punches blocked by Springs.
Emelienko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Springs pushes Emelienko back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Springs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Emelienko's elbow.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Emelienko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Springs backwards.
Emelienko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Springs backwards.
Emelienko lands with a right to the head.
A short left from Springs.
Springs misses with the head strike.
Emelienko scores with a shot to the side of Springs's head.
Springs lands a right hand that snaps the head of Emelienko backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Springs prevents a body shot from Emelienko.
A head punch on the inside from Springs fails to land.
Emelienko misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Emelienko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Springs's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Springs fails to land.
Nice body punch from Springs.
Springs lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Springs.
A right hand to the body from Springs.
A head punch on the inside from Springs fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Springs fails to land.
Springs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Emelienko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Emelienko.
Emelienko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Emelienko tries to land knees in the clinch but Springs avoids the damage to the body.
Emelienko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Emelienko - that landed with a thud.
Emelienko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Springss head.
Emelienko is leaning against Springs and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Springs misses with the head strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T3#
Springs lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Emelienko scores with a shot to the side of Springs's head.
Emelienko blocks a body shot from Springs.
Emelienko lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Springs.
Emelienko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Springs's elbow.
Emelienko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Emelienko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Springs.
Emelienko pushes Springs back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Springs.
Springs throws a head punch that misses.
Randy Springs has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Emelienko tries to throw a body punch but Springs avoids it by throwing Emelienko back against the cage.
Springs prevents a body shot from Emelienko. #BC2#
Emelienko breaks from the clinch.
Springs cracks Emelienko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Emelienko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Springs.
Emelienko takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Emelienko has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Emelienko there as he acknowledges the shot.
Springs scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Springs throws an overhand right that lands on Emelienko's shoulder, as Emelienko tries to avoid the shot.
Springs throws a looping overhand right but Emelienko ducks down to avoid it.
Emelienko connects with a solid leg kick.
Springs takes a swing at Emelienko's ribcage but misses.
Emelienko bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Springs's head.
Springs misses with a hook.
Emelienko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vladimir Emelienko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Emelienko lands with a right hand.
Springs lands a nice looking body kick.
A leg kick checked by Emelienko.
Springs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Emelienko.
Emelienko takes a swing at Springs's ribcage but misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Emelienko checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Springs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Emelienko pivots, looking for a leg kick but Springs is out of range and Emelienko settles back down.
Emelienko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Springs moves away.
Springs avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
An inside leg kick lands from Emelienko.
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 Randy Springs will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Emelienko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Springs checks a low kick from Emelienko.
A looping hook to the body misses from Emelienko. Springs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Emelienko misses with a hook
and Springs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Emelienko cracks Springs with an open hand slap.
Emelienko lands a jab.
Emelienko avoids the body shot from Springs.
Springs misses with a body shot.
Springs lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Springs tries to land a leg kick but Emelienko saw it coming and moves away.
Springs misses with a hook
and Emelienko counters with a stiff right hand.
Springs misses with a double jab
and Emelienko counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Springs thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelienko on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Emelienko throws a body kick that misses.
Emelienko with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Springs is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Springs checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T1#
Emelienko avoids the body shot from Springs.
Emelienko feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Springs's calf.
Emelienko throws a body shot but no joy.
Springs throws a head kick but Emelienko moves out of range.
Emelienko jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CL#
Springs gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Springs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Emelienko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Springs swings wildly with an uppercut but Emelienko uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Emelienko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Springs tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Emelienko is able to avoid easily.
Emelienko looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Springs gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Emelienko.
Emelienko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Springs feints and then cracks Emelienko's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Emelienko down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Springs.
Emelienko throws out a powerful jab.
Emelienko misses with a low kick.
Emelienko misses with a wild body shot.
Springs was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Emelienko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Springs.
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!
Emelienko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Springs was well out of range. Poor timing from Emelienko.
Springs connects with the punch.
Springs takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Emelienko misses with a shot to the body
and Springs counters with a leg kick.
Springs lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Springs takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Springs throws a hook but Emelienko avoids it easily.
Emelienko does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Springs. Emelienko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Springs shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Springs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Emelienko.
Emelienko lands a slapping body shot.
Emelienko throws out a loose jab but Springs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Emelienko throws a body shot but no joy.
Emelienko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Emelienko lands with a good body shot.#T3#
Springs fails in his attempt to clinch.
Emelienko takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Springs misses with a looping left.
Springs shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Springs throws out a loose jab but Emelienko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Springs throws a leg kick but Emelienko sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A nice side step and Emelienko releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Emelienko looks to score with a jab to the body but Springs is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Springs misses the target.
Emelienko takes one on the button.
Nice jab there from Emelienko. #CL#
Springs instigates a clinch.
Emelienko has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Springs seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Emelienko can turn it around.
Emelienko working Springs over with knees to the body.
Springs lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Emelienko.
Emelienko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Springs swings wildly with an uppercut but Emelienko uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Emelienko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Emelienko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Springs thuds his shin into the meat of Emelienko's side.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A clash of legs there as Springs blocks the low kick.
Emelienko is looking to slow Springs down with leg kicks.
Springs misses with a leg kick
and Emelienko counters with a stiff right hand.
Emelienko finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Springs throws a leg kick which misses Emelienko's front leg but catches the back leg as Emelienko tries to avoid it.
Emelienko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Springs connects with a single shot there.
Emelienko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Springs.
Emelienko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Springs.
Emelienko digs a good hook to Springs's body.
Springs connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Emelienko throws a low kick but Springs avoids it.
Springs throws a big counter combination but Emelienko scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Emelienko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Springs tries to clinch there but Emelienko circles away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Springs lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Emelienko has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Emelienko and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Springs misses with a wild body shot.
Springs throws a leg kick
and Emelienko counters with a right hand to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vladimir Emelienko.
I think Emelienko 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Emelienko!
Vladimir Emelienko bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
The defeated Randy Springs had this to say: 'I want a rematch'.

Event: GAMMA#731 Kruger v Simmons
Date: Sep 08, 2018

#R1#
Springs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Springs lands with a nice body punch.
Barbo 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.
Barbo misses with a low kick.
Springs jabs Barbo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Barbo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Springs throws out the jab.
Springs fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Barbo is out of range.
Barbo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Barbo scores with a head kick. Springs tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Springs misses with an attempted mid kick.
Randy Springs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbo swings widly with a right hand
and Springs counters with a leg kick.
Barbo throws the kick towards the body but Springs avoids it.#CL#
Springs gets a clinch.
Springs tries to work over Barbo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barbo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barbo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Springs stalling.
A shot in the inside from Barbo.
A head punch on the inside from Barbo fails to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Springs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barbo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barbo takes a shot to the head. #T1#
Springs throws a punch but it's blocked by Barbo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barbo.
Barbo blocking some punches.
Springs misses with the head strike.
Barbo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Springs taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Springs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barbo blocks a body shot from Springs.
Springs lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barbo backwards.
Springs works on Barbo's body with a couple of short punches.
Barbo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Barbo as the two fighters clinch.
Springs misses with some punches.
Barbo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barbo scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barbo.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barbo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Barbo tries to work over Springs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Springs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbo blocks a body shot from Springs.
Springs working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Barbo misses with some punches. #T2#
Barbo working aggressively here.
Springs blocking some punches.
Barbo struggles to land a body shot inside as Springs controls his hands.
Barbo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Springs's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Springs.
Springs misses with the head strike.
Barbo misses with the head strike.
A hook to the body from Barbo.
Barbo struggles to land a body shot inside as Springs controls his hands.
Springs digs a right hand into Barbo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Barbo's gas tank.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barbo.
Barbo throws a punch but it's blocked by Springs.
Springs lands a body shot.
Springs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barbo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Springs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Springs throws a punch but it's blocked by Barbo.
A head punch on the inside from Barbo fails to land.
Barbo blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Barbo misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Barbo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice defenses there by Springs.
Barbo takes a swing at Springs's ribcage but misses.
Barbo throws a hook but Springs blocks it.
Springs's jab looks to have found its range, popping Barbo under the eye.
Springs throws out a loose jab but Barbo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Springs gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Barbo.
Barbo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Springs misses with an uppercut.
Barbo throws out a counter right but Springs avoids it with no problem.
Barbo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Springs throws a low kick but Barbo avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Springs.
A punch lands to the side of Barbo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Springs slips under a jab from Barbo.
Barbo misses with a low kick as Springs jumps back.
Springs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barbo lands a nice looking body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbo throws a half hearted mid kick.#T4#
Barbo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A jab from Barbo misses.
Springs fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barbo.
Springs throws a lazy body kick
and Springs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Springs scores with a decent looking hook.
Springs doesn't manage to clinch there - Barbo circles away.
Both fighters circling a little - Springs finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Springs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barbo.
Barbo cracks Springs with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Barbo misses the shot to the body.
Springs gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Springs lands a jab to Barbo's midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Springs moves away from the strike by Barbo.
Springs chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Springs stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barbo.
Springs looks to land a right hand but Barbo moved out of range.
Barbo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Springs's sensitive parts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sala Barbo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Barbo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Springs fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Barbo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Springs connects with a right hand. Barbo shakes it off.
Springs misses with a body shot.
Springs slips under a jab.
Springs misses with a straight right.
Springs cracks the inside of Barbo's front leg.
Springs lets loose with a powerful body kick. Barbo will feel that in the morning.
Springs moves away from the strike by Barbo.
Springs stuns Barbo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Barbo throws the left hand but Springs avoids the punch easily.
Springs is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Springs misses with a straight left.
Springs checks a leg kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Springs cracks the inside of Barbo's front leg.
Springs lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Barbo at a distance.
Barbo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Springs feints and then cracks Barbo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Barbo down.
Springs connects with a nice looking jab.
Barbo misses with a low kick. #T1#
Good leg kick by Springs there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A lazy left from Barbo finds it's target.
Springs pivots, looking for a leg kick but Barbo is out of range and Springs settles back down.
Springs lands a head shot.
A jab from Barbo misses.
Barbo misses with a right hand
and Springs counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Springs misses with a straight left. #CL#
Barbo gets tackled into the cage by Springs. Springs maintains the clinch.
Barbo misses with the head strike.
Barbo blocks a body shot from Springs.
Springs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barbo's elbow.
Barbo lands with a left to the head.
Barbo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barbo misses with a body punch.
Springs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Barbo.
Barbo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sala Barbo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Springs swings wildly with an uppercut but Barbo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Springs throws a punch but it's blocked by Barbo.
Barbo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Springs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Springs lands a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barbo.
Springs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barbo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Springs.
Springs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Springs throws a punch but it's blocked by Barbo.
Barbo blocking some punches.
Barbo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Springs prevents a body shot from Barbo.
Barbo misses with a punch to the body.
Springs lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Springs lands a shoulder strike.
Barbo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Springs lands a nice shot to the body.
Springs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barbo blocks an uppercut.
Springs lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barbo backwards.
Springs swings wildly with an uppercut but Barbo uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Barbo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Springs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbo.
Barbo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Barbo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Springs moves away.
Barbo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Springs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Springs displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barbo throws out the jab.
Springs misses with a hook. Barbo ducked under it nicely.
Barbo throws out a counter right but Springs avoids it with no problem.
Barbo avoids the head kick by Springs.
Springs takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Springs just misses with a punch to the body.
Springs misses with a body kick.
Springs pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Springs does it's job there.
Springs takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Springs throws a nice outside leg kick.
Barbo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Springs throws out the jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Barbo misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Springs. That snapped Barbo's head back. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Springs was well out of range. Poor timing from Barbo.
And Springs counters with a quick kick to the body but Barbo blocks it.
Springs throws a body shot but no joy.
Springs moves out of range of the body kick.
Barbo throws out a loose jab but Springs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Springs throws a good cross that connects.
Springs tries to clinch but Barbo moves away
and Barbo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barbo tries to land a front kick but Springs steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Springs scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Springs misses with a low kick.
Barbo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Springs.
Springs fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Barbo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Barbo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Springs.
Springs with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbo throws a body punch but Springs moves out of range.
Springs throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Barbo on the side of the head.
Barbo checks the leg kick.
Barbo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Springs dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Barbo scores with a nice strike.
Barbo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Springs misses with an uppercut.
Barbo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Springs moves out of range as Barbo throws a body kick.
Springs comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Springs takes a swing at Barbo's ribcage but misses.
Springs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barbo ducks under a wild hook from Springs.
Barbo throws a push kick but Springs slaps the foot to one side.
Barbo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Springs's hands.
Barbo throws a leg kick but Springs sees it coming and checks it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Springs pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Barbo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Barbo takes a swing at Springs's ribcage but misses.
Springs dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barbo. That did some damage!
Barbo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barbo throws a jab but it's blocked by Springs. #T1#
Barbo moves out of range of the leg kick from Springs.#CL#
Springs clinches with his opponent.
Springs tries a body shot but Barbo blocks it.
Barbo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barbo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Springs lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Barbo tries to throw a body punch but Springs avoids it by throwing Barbo back against the cage.
Barbo lands a shot to the body.
Springs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Springs gets through Barbo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Barbo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Springs lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barbo backwards.
Barbo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Springs's elbow.
Springs tries a body shot but Barbo blocks it.
Barbo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Springs working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Springs prevents a body shot from Barbo.
Springs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Springs prevents a body shot from Barbo.
Nice body punch from Springs. #T2#
A short left from Barbo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbo lands a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Springs.
Barbo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barbo lands a shoulder strike.
Barbo prevents a body shot from Springs.
Barbo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Springs lands a shoulder strike.
Barbo swings wildly with an uppercut but Springs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Springs's elbow.
Barbo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barbo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Springs leaning against his opponent.
Springs swings wildly with an uppercut but Barbo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Springs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Springs on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barbo.
Springs throws a punch but it's blocked by Barbo. #T3#
Springs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barbo misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Barbo.
Barbo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Springs is stalling here.
Barbo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barbo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Springs lands a shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Barbo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barbo.
Barbo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barbo tries to throw a body punch but Springs avoids it by throwing Barbo back against the cage.
Barbo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Springs's elbow.
A body shot lands from Springs.
Nice body punch from Barbo.
Barbo has a couple of punches blocked by Springs.
Springs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Springs scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
Springs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Springs misses with a body punch.
Barbo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Springs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Springs working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Springs lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barbo.
Barbo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Springs.
Springs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barbo lands with a short shot to the head.
Barbo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barbo misses with the head strike.
Barbo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barbo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barbo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Springs's elbow.
Springs working aggressively here.
Springs misses with some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Barbo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Springs lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sala Barbo.
I think Barbo 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Sala Barbo!
Sala Barbo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Randy Springs spoke after the fight, saying 'I want a rematch'.

Event: GAMMA#725 Simmons v Hoyce 2
Date: Aug 11, 2018

#R1#
Partio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Springs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Partio is defended easily by Springs.
Springs takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Springs has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Springs ducks under a wild hook from Partio.
Partio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Springs.
Springs throws a good cross that connects.
Crunch! Springs slams his shin into Partio's torso.
Partio throws a leg kick that misses.
Partio throws a low kick but Springs moves out of range easily.
Springs tries a quick counter leg kick but Partio is wise to it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Springs throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Springs.
Springs takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Springs scores with a sloppy right hand. Partio should have avoided that one.
Partio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Springs.
Springs misses with a looping left.
Partio with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Springs's corner calls for a 1-2. Springs obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Springs takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nice uppercut lands for Partio. That snapped Springs's head back.
Partio slips under a jab.
Partio was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Partio lands with a kick to the temple. Springs shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Springs darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Springs misses with a body shot.
Partio throws a shot from downtown. Springs moves away and avoids it.
Springs scores with a leg kick.
Springs cracks Partio with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Springs misses with a looping left.
Partio shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Springs defends it nicely.
Springs throws a leg kick but Partio sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Springs, right into the meat.
Springs avoids the body shot from Partio.
A low kick from Partio misses
enabling Springs to counter with a crisp jab.
Springs checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Springs fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Partio looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Partio slips a jab from Springs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Springs lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Partio looks to land a body kick but Springs moved away.
Springs takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T2#
Springs cracks the inside of Partio's front leg.
Springs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Partio uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Springs has time to react.
The fighters circling - Springs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Springs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Partio.
Springs scores with a push kick.
Springs connects with a nice looking jab.
Partio takes a swing at Springs's ribcage but misses.
Springs moves out of range as Partio strikes.
Springs throws a leg kick which misses Partio's front leg but catches the back leg as Partio tries to avoid it.
Partio lands with a thumping leg kick.
Springs moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Springs moves away from the strike by Partio.
Springs takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Partio walks into a straight right hand from Springs.
A slow jab from Springs misses its intended target.
Partio scores with a push kick.
Springs keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Partio jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Springs. #T3#
Springs scores with a head kick.
Partio throws the left hand but Springs avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Springs was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Partio lands with an uppercut that bounces Springs off the cage and back into range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Springs!
Springs ducks under a wild hook from Partio.
Springs fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Randy Springs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Partio fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Springs checks it well.
Springs takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Springs ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Partio takes one to the side of the head.
Partio looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Springs is fending him off so far but Partio persists. Nope, Springs circles away and we're back to standing.
A countering left hand to the body from Springs misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Katu Partio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Partio moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Springs throws out a powerful jab.
Partio looks to land a right hand but Springs moved out of range.
Springs misses the jab.
Springs pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Partio throws a leg kick but Springs checks it.
Partio looks to land a left hand but Springs moved out of range nicely.
Springs swings for the body but Partio moves out of range.
Partio moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Nice uppercut there from Springs.
Springs on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Springs fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Springs throws a jab but it's blocked by Partio.
Partio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Springs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Springs is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Partio had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Springs on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Partio getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Partio moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nice defenses there by Springs.
Springs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Partio.
Springs throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Partio on the side of the head.
A big left from Partio misses.
Partio throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Springs defending well as Partio loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Partio throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Partio lands a really nice looking cross but Springs seems unphased.
Partio ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Springs staying out of range there.
Partio jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Randy Springs will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Partio has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Springs.
Springs feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Partio's calf.
Partio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A chopping leg kick lands by Springs.
Partio fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Springs slips a straight right by Partio.#TD#
Partio fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Springs to the ground. Partio is now in Springs's guard.
Partio throws a strike but Springs rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Springs not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Partio throws his legs up looking for a submission but Springs uses it to pass to side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Partio tries to buck Springs off but Springs is having none of it.
Springs slows the pace down.
Partio 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.#T1#
Partio is trying to get back to half guard.
Springs is looking to take a break and control but Partio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Partio's face as Springs controls the position.
Partio tries to buck Springs off but Springs is having none of it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Partio holds on to Springs's head and controls the position momentarily. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Partio struggling a bit here.
Partio gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Partio looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Partio moves into full guard. #SUB#
Partio is looking for a triangle but Springs pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Springs is sitting in close to Partio's body. Partio has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Springs is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Springs is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Partio.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Katu Partio!
Katu Partio retains his lightweight title!
Katu Partio decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
In defeat, Randy Springs stepped up to the mic, saying 'I want a rematch'.

Event: GAMMA#722 Defoe v Okah 3
Date: Jul 28, 2018

#R1#
Barbo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Springs.
Barbo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jab from Springs.
Springs ducks right into an uppercut from Barbo.
Springs scores with a sloppy right hand. Barbo should have avoided that one.
Barbo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Springs shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Springs looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A good leg kick by Barbo.
Barbo scores with the left hand. Springs knows he should have avoided that one.
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!
Barbo defending well as Springs loads up on a big left hand.
Barbo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Springs bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Barbo's head backwards.
Barbo misses with a kick to the body.
Barbo throws the kick towards the body but Springs avoids it.
Barbo throws the left hand but Springs avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - Barbo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barbo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Springs's head backwards.
Springs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Springs. #T1#
Barbo throws a looping overhand right but Springs ducks down to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Springs misses its target.
Barbo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Springs.
Barbo feints a counter leg kick.
Springs lands a leg kick that knocks Barbo off balance momentarily.
Barbo checks a leg kick.
Springs ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barbo steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Springs. That one must have hurt.
Barbo is looking to slow Springs down with leg kicks.
A big left from Barbo misses.
Barbo throws a push kick but Springs slaps the foot to one side.
Barbo slips a jab from Springs.
Springs lets loose with a powerful body kick. Barbo will feel that in the morning.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Barbo.
Barbo connects with the punch.
A swing and a miss from Springs.
Barbo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Springs is out of range.
Barbo tries to land a front kick but Springs steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Springs moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Springs misses the target.
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!
Springs scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Springs ducks under a wild hook from Barbo.
Barbo throws a head kick but Springs moves out of range.
Springs scores with a jab to the body.
Barbo throws a head kick but Springs moves out of range.
Barbo lands a slapping body shot.
Barbo swings widly with a right hand
and Springs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barbo throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL#
Springs darts in and clinches Barbo up against the cage.
Barbo misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Barbo fails to land.
Barbo pushes Springs back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Springs has a couple of punches blocked by Barbo.
Barbo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barbo misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Springs.
Barbo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
Barbo wants to stall.
A right hand to the body from Springs.
Barbo takes a shot to the head.
Barbo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Springs lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barbo.
A short right from Springs.
Springs lands with a left to the head.
Springs digs a right hand into Barbo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Barbo's gas tank.
Barbo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Springs's elbow.
Springs lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Barbo tries to work over Springs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Springs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barbo misses with the head strike.
Springs lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Springs blocks an elbow strike.
Springs lands a shoulder strike.
Barbo takes a shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Springs gets through Barbo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Springs lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barbo blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Nice body punch from Barbo.
Barbo throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Springs on the inside.
Barbo misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barbo.
Barbo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Springs lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Springs lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Springs misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Springs.
A short uppercut from Springs.
Springs misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Springs.
Springs scores with a shot to the side of Barbo's head.
Barbo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbo takes a shot to the head.
Barbo misses with a punch on the inside.
Barbo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Springs.
The referee calls for Springs to work.
Springs misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Springs dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Springs misses with a body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Barbo misses.
Springs ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Springs connects with a jab.
Springs throws a front kick that sends Barbo stumbling back into the cage.
Barbo just misses with a punch to the body.
Barbo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Springs was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Barbo.
Barbo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Barbo throws a low kick but Springs avoids it.
Springs thuds his right hand into Barbo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Springs thows a left - swing and a miss!
Springs tries to work over Barbo's front leg with a kick but Barbo checks it.
Barbo throws out a counter right but Springs avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbo is looking to slow Springs down with leg kicks.
Nice body kick there by Springs.
Springs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbo.
Barbo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Springs fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Barbo walks into a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbo walks into a left hand. #T1#
Springs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barbo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Springs counters with a nice uppercut.
Springs throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Springs stuns Barbo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Springs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barbo can do to turn this around?
Barbo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Barbo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Barbo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barbo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barbo looks to land a left hand but Springs moved out of range nicely.
Barbo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Springs connects with a leg kick. Barbo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Barbo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Springs blocks a head kick by Barbo.
Barbo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Randy Springs is winning the standup battle so far.
Barbo staying out of range there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Springs moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Barbo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Springs looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T2#
Springs lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Springs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbo was well out of range. Poor timing from Springs.
Springs just misses with a punch to the body.
Barbo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Springs with a body shot.
Barbo takes a swing at Springs's ribcage but misses.
Springs jabs at Barbo's body.
Barbo lands a glancing blow to the side of Springs's head.
Springs scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL#
Springs moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Barbo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Springs thuds his right hand into Barbo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Springs misses with a hook. Barbo ducked under it nicely.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Springs.
Barbo lands a nice looking kick to the body. Springs takes a step back to recover.
Barbo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Barbo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Springs blocks the body kick. #T3#
Barbo misses with a wild body shot.
Barbo looks to score with a jab to the body but Springs is just out of range.
Good exchange - Barbo coming out on top.
Springs lands a nice shot that snaps Barbo's head back.
Barbo is looking to land body kicks.
Springs on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Springs tries to land a front kick but Barbo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Springs takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Barbo drops his hands momentarily and Springs takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Springs fakes the leg kick and cracks Barbo in the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Springs.
Barbo wants to counter with a clinch but Springs pushes him away.
Springs tries to land a front kick but Barbo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Springs throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barbo tries to clinch but Springs moves out of range.
Springs swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Springs takes a swing at Barbo's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Barbo misses with a hook
and Springs makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Springs tries to clinch up.
Decent striking displayed by Barbo there.
Barbo throws out a loose jab but Springs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A bone on bone clash there as Springs blocks the leg kick.
Springs avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Springs tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Barbo manages to circle out of the way.
Springs looks to throw the jab but Barbo is out of range.
Barbo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Springs moves out of range of the body kick.
Springs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Springs connects with a crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Barbo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbo scores with a decent looking hook.
Barbo looks to throw the jab but Springs is out of range.
Barbo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Barbo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Springs tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Barbo manages to circle out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Springs 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#
Springs misses with a leg kick
and Barbo counters with a solid body kick.
Springs on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Barbo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Barbo looks to land a body kick but Springs moved away.
Barbo throws a body punch but Springs moves out of range.
Springs throws the kick towards the body but Barbo avoids it.
A nice side step and Barbo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Good standup being displayed there by Springs as he connects with a hook.
Barbo catches Springs with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice cross by Barbo.
Barbo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Barbo misses the jab.
Barbo has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Springs.
Barbo wants to land a leg kick but Springs is out of range.
Barbo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Barbo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Springs moves away.
Barbo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Springs has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
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!
Springs misses with a looping left.#T1#
Barbo throws a low kick but Springs avoids it.
Springs tries to work over Barbo's front leg with a kick but Barbo checks it.
Barbo throws the kick towards the body but Springs avoids it.
Barbo moves in looking to clinch but Springs pushes him off.
Barbo throws a big shot that misses.
Barbo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Barbo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Good leg kick by Barbo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Springs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbo misses with a kick to the body.
Barbo throws the left hand but Springs avoids the punch easily.
Springs chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Springs connects with a body shot.
Barbo throws a push kick but Springs slaps the foot to one side.
Barbo moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Springs misses the shot to the body.
Sala Barbo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Barbo misses with a hook.
Springs throwing a counter right hand but Barbo manages to avoid it.
Barbo looks to throw the jab but Springs is out of range.
Barbo misses with an uppercut
and Springs counters with a nice low kick that buckles Barbo's knee momentarily.
Springs cracks Barbo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Springs lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
An inside leg kick from Springs misses.
Springs checks the leg kick nicely there.
Springs blocks a leg kick.
Springs lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Springs scores with a push kick.
Barbo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Springs cracks the inside of Barbo's front leg.
Barbo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Barbo misses with the body kick
and Springs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slow jab from Springs misses its intended target.
Springs gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T3#
Barbo digs a good hook to Springs's body.
Barbo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Springs thuds his right hand into Barbo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL#
Springs has managed to clinch.
Barbo misses with a knee to the head.
Barbo blocking some punches.
Randy Springs has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Springs works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Barbo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Springs misses with the head strike.
Barbo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barbo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Barbo as Springs tries to tie him up.
Barbo misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Springs.
Barbo lands with a right to the head.
Springs working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Springs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barbo pushes Springs back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barbo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Barbo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Springs working aggressively here.
Springs lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Barbo or not.
Springs working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Springs fails to land.
Springs misses with a punch on the inside.
Springs tries a body shot but Barbo blocks it.
Springs can't find room to land a body shot as Barbo controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Springs.
Springs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Springs scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Barbo tries to throw a body punch but Springs avoids it by throwing Barbo back against the cage.
Springs makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barbo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Springs wants to stall.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Randy Springs.
Well Springs has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

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

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

#R1#
Gower throws the kick towards the body but Springs avoids it.
That kick from Gower tenderised Springs's leg. Springs is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gower on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Gower misses with an uppercut. Springs saw that one coming.
Springs looks to land a left hand but Gower moved out of range nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gower.
Gower with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gower attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Springs throws a good cross that connects.
Springs lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gower's sensitive parts.
Gower buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gower throws a half hearted mid kick.
Springs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gower.
Jeff Gower seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Springs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gower.
Gower thuds his shin into the meat of Springs's side.
Gower throws a body punch but Springs moves out of range.
Gower misses with a wild body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Springs with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Springs slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1#
Springs avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A slapping body kick lands there for Springs.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Springs - that will leave a mark!
A leg kick checked by Gower.
Springs misses with a wild body shot.
Gower is looking to counter with a body kick.
Springs scores with a push kick.
Gower throws a hook but Springs blocks it.
Springs throws a shot from downtown. Gower moves away and avoids it.
Gower throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Springs! But no joy.
Gower dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Springs. That did some damage!
Springs motions for Gower to come forward. Springs throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gower misses with an uppercut. Springs saw that one coming.
Gower looks for the body kick but Springs saw that one coming.
Gower keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Springs.
Springs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gower was well out of range. Poor timing from Springs.
Gower avoids the body shot from Springs.
Springs connects with a leg kick. Gower looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Springs looks to score with a jab to the body but Gower is just out of range.#T2#
A bone on bone clash there as Springs blocks the leg kick.
Springs throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gower avoids a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Springs looks to score with a jab to the body but Gower is just out of range.
Gower moves in looking to clinch but Springs pushes him off.
Springs uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Springs tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Gower misses the target.
Gower avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gower misses with a kick to the body.
Gower cracks Springs with an open hand slap.
A decent looking cross lands there for Springs.
Springs checks a low kick from Gower.
Springs lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gower scores with a jab to the head.
Gower fails in his attempt to clinch.
Springs feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gower's calf.
Springs throws a big shot that misses.
Gower looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T3#
The crowd cheers as Gower lands an impressive looking overhand right. Springs doesn't seem phased though.
Gower is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gower throws a leg kick but Springs sees it coming and moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Gower.
Springs blocks a jab.
Springs turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Springs throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Gower counters with a straight right hand.
Gower misses with a right hand
and Springs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gower. Springs does a little dance to reset his feet.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Springs checks a leg kick.
That kick from Gower tenderised Springs's leg. Springs is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gower throws a hook but Springs avoids it easily.
That kick from Gower tenderised Springs's leg. Springs is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gower misses with a low kick.
Springs throws an off balance right hand
and Gower counters with a slapping leg kick.
Gower throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Springs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gower swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Gower steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Springs.
Gower appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Springs just misses with a punch to the body.
Gower checks a low kick from Springs.
A counter left hand to the body from Gower misses its target.
Springs explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A decent looking cross lands there for Springs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Springs.
Nice body punch from Springs.
A leg kick checked by Gower.
It looked like Gower was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Springs.
Gower uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Springs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gower.
Gower tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gower misses with a hook. Springs ducked under it nicely.
Gower misses with a body kick.
Gower motions for Springs to come forward. Gower throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Springs keeps the fight on the outside.
Springs bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gower's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Springs displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gower throws out the jab.
Gower throws a low kick but Springs avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Randy Springs will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Springs throws a leg kick which misses Gower's front leg but catches the back leg as Gower tries to avoid it.
Springs looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gower throws a push kick but Springs slaps the foot to one side.
Randy Springs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slow jab from Springs misses its intended target.
As Springs tries to get set, Gower tries to push him back and clinch up but Springs manages to avoid the attempt.
Gower scores with a leg kick.
Jab by Gower.
Gower throws a shot from downtown. Springs moves away and avoids it.
Gower lands a nice looking kick to the body. Springs takes a step back to recover. #CL#
Gower moves into range and clinches up with Springs.
Springs can't find room to land a body shot as Gower controls the action.
Springs just leaning against Gower, taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gower being controlled against the cage.
Nice body punch from Gower - that landed with a thud.
A right hand to the body from Gower.
Springs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gower lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Springs.
Gower lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Gower.
Gower is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gower misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gower throws a head punch that misses.
Gower blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Springs misses with a punch on the inside.
Gower prevents a body shot from Springs.
Springs blocks an uppercut.
Springs working aggressively here.
Gower blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Springs has a couple of punches blocked by Gower.
Springs misses with a punch on the inside.
Springs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Springs throws a punch but it's blocked by Gower.
Gower blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gower tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gower scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Springs throws a punch but it's blocked by Gower. #T2#
Springs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Springs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gower blocks a body shot from Springs.
Gower prevents a body shot from Springs.
A head punch on the inside from Springs fails to land.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gower throws a punch but it's blocked by Springs.
Gower works on Springs's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch on the inside from Gower fails to land.
Springs can't find room to land a body shot as Gower controls the action.
Springs scores with a shot to the side of Gower's head.
Gower misses with a punch on the inside.
Springs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gower lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gower's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gower blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Springs manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Springs tries a body shot but Gower blocks it.
Springs doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Springs throws a head punch that misses.
Gower lands with a short shot to the head.
Springs working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Springs takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Gower working aggressively here.
Gower lands a nice uppercut.
Springs tries to stall but Gower uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Springs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Springs takes a shot to the head.
Springs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gower blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Springs misses with a punch on the inside.
Springs misses with some punches.
Springs tries to stall but Gower uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Springs lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Springs.
Gower fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Springs softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Springs. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Gower.
Springs lands a nice uppercut.
Springs blocks an uppercut.
Springs has a couple of punches blocked by Gower.
Gower lands a nice uppercut.
Springs content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Springs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gower goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gower tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gower lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gower misses with the head strike.
Springs throws a head punch that misses.
Gower misses with a hook from the clinch.
Springs throws a head punch that misses.
Springs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Springs misses with the head strike.
Gower digs a right hand underneath Springs's ribcage. Springs let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gower tries to throw a body punch but Springs avoids it by throwing Gower back against the cage.
Gower has a couple of punches blocked by Springs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeff Gower dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Gower looks for the body kick but Springs saw that one coming.
Springs throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Springs throws a hook but Gower avoids it easily.
Gower swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Springs.
Gower with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gower throws out a leg kick but Springs moves out of range and Gower only half commits.
Springs swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gower takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Springs avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Springs moves out of range as Gower strikes.
Gower shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Springs throws a front kick aimed at Gower's knee but Gower avoids it well.
Gower takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Gower misses the target.
Springs fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gower checks it well.
Springs thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gower pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Springs moves out of range of the body kick.#T1#
A big right from Gower misses.
Gower scores with a crisp jab that stopped Springs in his tracks.
Gower fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Springs checks it well.
Springs looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Springs slips under a jab.
Springs connects with a body shot.
Gower lands a nice hook to Springs's body. Springs takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gower goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gower tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Springs paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Springs.
Gower is looking to clinch.
Springs looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Springs walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gower.
Gower scores with a nice head shot.
Gower moves in looking to clinch but Springs pushes him off.
Springs swings for the body but Gower moves out of range.
Springs fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gower on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Springs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gower.#T2#
Springs avoids the body shot from Gower.
Gower throws a body kick that misses.
Gower takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Springs misses with a low kick as Gower jumps back.
Springs misses the shot to the body.
Springs avoids the body shot from Gower.
Springs moves out of range of the body kick.
A swing and a miss from Gower.
It seemed like Springs was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gower is looking to land body kicks.
Springs throws a jab when Gower was well out of range.
Gower pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gower looks to land a left hand but Springs moved out of range nicely.
Gower dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Springs closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gower has a couple of punches blocked by Springs.
Gower swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gower will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T3#
Gower lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gower misses with a punch on the inside.
Jeff Gower has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gower blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Gower scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gower lands a nice shot to the body.
Springs lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gower blocks an uppercut.
Springs throws a head punch that misses.
Springs swings wildly with an uppercut but Gower uses good head movement to avoid it.
Springs makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gower presses Springs against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Springs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gower misses with a punch on the inside.
Gower doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Springs tries a body shot but Gower blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gower.
Gower pushes Springs back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gower lands a right hand that snaps the head of Springs backwards. #T4#
Springs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gower creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gower fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gower prevents a body shot from Springs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Springs.
Springs misses with some punches.
Gower throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Springss head.
Springs lands a hook that snaps the head of Gower backwards.
Gower gets through Springs's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Springs is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Gower lands a shoulder strike.
Gower throws a head punch that misses.
Gower misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gower lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Springs backwards.
Gower misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gower blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Springs.
Springs misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeff Gower clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
Gower pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Springs looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Springs connects with a solid leg kick.
Springs throws a head kick but Gower moves out of range.
Gower tries to land a front kick but Springs steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Springs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Springs chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gower can pounce on him.
Springs misses with a wild body shot.
Gower tries a low kick but Springs avoids it.
Springs tries a quick counter leg kick but Gower is wise to it.
Springs takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Gower throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gower comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Springs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Springs avoids a kick to the body.
Gower misses with a body shot.
Springs goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gower throws a wild body kick that Springs sees coming a mile off.#T1#
Gower throws a body shot but no joy.
A low kick from Gower is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Gower. Those never looked like landing.
Gower tries a low kick but Springs avoids it.
Springs throws an overhand right that lands on Gower's shoulder, as Gower tries to avoid the shot.
Gower bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Springs's head.
Springs throws the left hand but Gower avoids the punch easily.
Gower connects with a solid leg kick.
Gower has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Springs finds it's way round the side to connect with Gower's head.
Gower misses with a head kick.
Springs jabs at Gower's body.
Gower throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gower misses with a body kick.
Gower lands a right hook to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Springs there.
Gower misses with an attempted mid kick. #T2#
Springs thumps Gower with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gower avoids a kick to the body.
Gower thuds his right hand into Springs's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gower throws a nice outside leg kick.
Springs misses the jab.
Gower blocks the body kick.
Gower takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Springs throws a body punch but Gower moves out of range.
And Gower counters with a quick kick to the body but Springs blocks it.
Springs throws out a leg kick but Gower moves out of range and Springs only half commits.
Gower scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Springs attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gower checks a leg kick.
Gower fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Springs is out of range.
Gower connects with a body shot.
Springs tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T3##CL2#
Springs takes the fight into the clinch.
Gower lands an uppercut.
Gower misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gower blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Springs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gower doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Springs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Springs can't find room to land a body shot as Gower controls the action.
Gower has a couple of punches blocked by Springs.
Gower blocks a body shot from Springs.
Gower pushes Springs back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gower blocks a body shot from Springs.
Springs takes a shot to the head.
Gower lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Springs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Springs lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gower lands a nice shot to the body. #T4#
Springs lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Springs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Springs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gower tries to throw a body punch but Springs avoids it by throwing Gower back against the cage.
Springs swings wildly with an uppercut but Gower uses good head movement to avoid it.
Springs can't find room to land a body shot as Gower controls the action.
Springs slows down the pace here.
Gower swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gower blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gower has a couple of punches blocked by Springs.
Gower softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gower has a couple of punches blocked by Springs.
Gower misses with the head strike.
Gower fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gower.
Gower tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeff Gower had his way with Randy Springs in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Gower missing with a left hand there. Springs was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gower tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Springs was well out of range. Poor timing from Gower.
Gower lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL#
Gower clinches.
Springs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Springs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gower lands an uppercut.
Gower lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gower tries to work over Springs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gower blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gower swings wildly with an uppercut but Springs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Springs scores with a shot to the side of Gower's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Springs wants to stall.
Gower lands a body shot.
Springs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gower. #T1#
Springs struggles to land a body shot inside as Gower controls his hands.
Gower swings wildly with an uppercut but Springs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gower swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gower.
A head punch on the inside from Gower fails to land.
Springs scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Springs.
Gower blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gower has a couple of punches blocked by Springs.
A short right from Gower.
Springs is trying to maintain a safe position but Gower gets an underhook and turns Springs into the cage.
Gower lands a body punch.
Gower scores with a shot to the side of Springs's head.
Springs can't find room to land a body shot as Gower controls the action.
Springs throws a punch but it's blocked by Gower.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Springs.
Springs working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
Springs throws a punch but it's blocked by Gower.
Springs lands a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gower blocks a body shot from Springs.
Springs swings wildly with an uppercut but Gower uses good head movement to avoid it.
Springs scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gower is working Springs over against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gower.
Gower misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gower lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Springs.
Gower tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gower.
Gower misses with a punch on the inside.
Springs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gower fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Springs is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gower is keeping busy.
Springs lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gower backwards. #T3#
Springs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gower lands a body shot in the clinch.
Springs is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Gower lands a hook that snaps the head of Springs backwards.
Springs tries to work over Gower's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Gower.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gower.
Springs lands a left hand.
Gower misses with the head strike.
Gower doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gower misses with a punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Gower.
Gower lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Springs backwards.
Gower lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Springs tries to work over Gower's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gower misses with a hook from the clinch.
Springs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Springs just leaning against Gower, taking a breather.
A left hand lands to the body for Gower.
Randy Springs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jeff Gower is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Springs lands a shoulder strike.
Gower cracks Springs with a nice body shot.
Springs's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Springs fails to land.
Springs misses with the head strike.
Gower misses with a short punch on the inside.
Springs swings wildly with an uppercut but Gower uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gower with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Springs working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gower misses with a punch on the inside.
Springs misses with some punches.
Springs working aggressively here.
Springs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Springs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Springs blocks a body shot from Gower.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jeff Gower showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gower has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeff Gower!
Jeff Gower retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath Jeff Gower thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Randy Springs spoke after the fight, saying 'I want a rematch'.

Event: GAMMA#712 Keenan v Ramos
Date: Jun 02, 2018

#R1#
Springs slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL#
Springs moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bruyne.
A shot in the inside from Springs.
Springs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bruyne throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Springss head.
Bruyne misses with some punches.
Springs's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short left from Bruyne.
Springs throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bruynes head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Springs.
Bruyne tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Springs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Springs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bruyne blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Bruyne manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Springs misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bruyne! But no joy.
Bruyne misses with a wild body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bruyne. That's going to slow Springs down.
Springs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bruyne with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Springs looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bruyne throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bruyne misses with a straight right. #T1#
Bruyne misses the jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Springs.
Springs swings for the body but Bruyne moves out of range.
Bruyne steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Bruyne throws a leg kick
and Springs finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Bruyne throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Springs lands the left hand.
Bruyne lands a nice shot to the body.
Springs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bruyne manages to avoid it.
Bruyne sizes up Springs with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Springs misses the jab.
Springs checks the leg kick.
Springs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bruyne.
Jab, jab by Springs - just one landing.
Springs swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And Bruyne responds with a good body kick, but Springs manages to step out the way in time.
Bruyne rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Springs moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A jab from Bruyne misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Springs on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A low kick from Bruyne misses
and Springs counters with a nice uppercut.
Bruyne shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T2#
Bruyne on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Springs. Springs obviously looking to wear him down.
Springs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bruyne moves away.
Bruyne takes one to the side of the head.
Bruyne misses with a straight right.
Springs is looking to counter the offense by Bruyne and move into the clinch.
Springs misses with a body kick.
Springs 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.
Bruyne takes a swing at Springs's ribcage but misses.
Springs misses with a body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Springs lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bruyne has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bruyne and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Springs displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bruyne throws out the jab.
A quick step to the side and Springs tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bruyne on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bruyne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Springs manages to avoid it.
Springs on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bruyne. Bruyne obviously looking to wear him down.
Springs ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bruyne takes a swing at Springs's ribcage but misses.
Springs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bruyne.
Nice body punch from Bruyne.
Springs lands with a nice body kick. #T3#
Bruyne looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bruyne is looking to chop away at Springs's legs.
Bruyne connects with a leg kick. Springs looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A swing and a miss from Bruyne.
Springs takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bruyne takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Springs ducks under a wild hook from Bruyne.
Nice defenses there by Springs.
Springs showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bruyne.
Springs swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bruyne takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bruyne defending well as Springs loads up on a big left hand.
Springs scores with a leg kick.
Bruyne takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Springs swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bruyne moves out of range as Springs throws a body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bruyne throws out a loose jab but Springs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Springs ducks under a wild hook from Bruyne.#T4#
Bruyne avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bruyne thows a leg kick but Springs checks it
and Springs counters with a leg kick.
Springs misses with a straight right.
Bruyne defending well as Springs loads up on a big left hand.
Bruyne walks forward, straight into a front kick from Springs.
Bruyne throws a jab but it's blocked by Springs.
De Bruyne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Springs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bruyne feints a counter leg kick.
Bruyne throws a low kick but it's checked well by Springs.
The fighters circling - Bruyne throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bruyne scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bruyne scores with a shot to the body.
Bruyne misses with a hook to the body
and Springs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Springs feints and then cracks Bruyne's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bruyne down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bruyne misses with a low kick.
Bruyne tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Springs is able to avoid easily.
Bruyne tries to score with a low kick but Springs moves his leg out of the way.
A swing and a miss from Bruyne.
Springs lands a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Randy Springs will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Springs cracks Bruyne with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bruyne checks a leg kick nicely.
Bruyne throws a low kick, looking for Springs's leg but Springs calmly moves out of range.
Bruyne uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Springs.
Bruyne throws a solid leg kick but Springs takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bruyne.
Springs takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Springs takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bruyne swats away the attempt to clinch by Springs.
Springs lands with a kick to the ribs.
Springs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Springs moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bruyne slips a straight right by Springs.
Springs throws a jab when Bruyne was well out of range.
Bruyne swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bruyne throws an overhand right that lands on Springs's shoulder, as Springs tries to avoid the shot.
Springs misses with a hook.
Springs misses with a straight right.
Bruyne looks to throw the jab but Springs is out of range. #T1#
Bruyne keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Bruyne
and Springs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Springs moves out of range as Bruyne strikes.
Bruyne tries to work over Springs's front leg with a kick but Springs checks it.
Springs tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bruyne manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bruyne! But no joy.
Bruyne steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Springs.
Springs throws a hook but Bruyne avoids it easily.
Springs lands a slapping body shot.
Springs throws a jab when Bruyne was well out of range.
Springs gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bruyne.
Bruyne looks to land a left hand but Springs moved out of range nicely.
Springs closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Springs misses with a body kick.
Springs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Springs has Bruyne up against the cage in a clinch.
Springs lands with a left to the head.
Springs pushes Bruyne back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Springs. #T2#
A nice left hand lands by Springs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bruyne.
Bruyne doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Springs.
Bruyne makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Springs lands a right hand.
Springs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Springs digs a right hand into Bruyne's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bruyne's gas tank.
Bruyne lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Springs blocking some punches.
Springs pushes Bruyne back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Bruyne fails to land.
Bruyne working aggressively here.
Springs misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Bruyne.
Springs softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bruyne is trying to break the clinch but Springs has him pressed against the cage.
Springs working aggressively here.
Springs throws a punch but it's blocked by Bruyne.
Bruyne lands a hook that snaps the head of Springs backwards. #T3#
Bruyne working aggressively here.
Bruyne tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Springs's elbow. #BC2#
Bruyne breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for Springs.
Springs just misses with a punch to the body.
Bruyne avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bruyne lands with a good body shot.
Bruyne attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bruyne blocks a jab.
Bruyne throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bruyne takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Springs moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bruyne tries to work over Springs's front leg with a kick but Springs checks it.
Bruyne moves out of range of the leg kick from Springs.
Springs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bruyne.
Springs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bruyne throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Springs connects with a crisp jab.
Springs on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bruyne uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Springs.#T4#
Springs goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bruyne feints a counter leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bruyne looks to land a left hand but Springs moved out of range nicely.
Springs on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bruyne staying out of range there.
Bruyne throws the kick towards the body but Springs avoids it.
Bruyne thumps Springs with a low kick.
Bruyne throws a lazy right hand but Springs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Springs misses with a body kick.
Springs misses the jab.
Bruyne throws a looping overhand right but Springs ducks down to avoid it.
Springs fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bruyne is out of range.
Springs throws an off balance right hand
enabling Bruyne to counter with a crisp jab.
Bruyne moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Springs throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Bruyne on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Springs misses with a straight right.
Springs scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bruyne delivers a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Springs dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
A clash of legs there as Springs blocks the low kick.
De Bruyne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bruyne ducks under a wild hook from Springs.
Bruyne swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Springs instigates a clinch.
Bruyne tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Springs's elbow.
Bruyne misses with a hook from the clinch.
Springs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Springs tries to throw a body punch but Bruyne avoids it by throwing Springs back against the cage.
Springs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bruyne blocking some punches.
Springs scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bruyne digs a right hand into Springs's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Springs's gas tank.
A shot in the inside from Bruyne.
Bruyne tries to throw a body punch but Springs avoids it by throwing Bruyne back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Springs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Randy Springs has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Springs misses with some punches.
Springs takes a shot to the head.
Bruyne misses with a punch to the body.
Bruyne throws a punch but it's blocked by Springs.
Still in the clinch, Springs scores with a nice short uppercut.
Springs misses with the head strike. #T1#
Bruyne lands a left hand that snaps the head of Springs backwards.
Springs trying to stall but Bruyne improves his position.
Springs is working Bruyne over against the cage.
Springs blocking some punches.
Springs tries to throw a body punch but Bruyne avoids it by throwing Springs back against the cage.
Springs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hand to the body from Springs.
Bruyne's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Springs lands with a short shot to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Springs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Springs.
Springs blocks an uppercut.
Springs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Springs working aggressively here.
Springs takes a shot to the head.
Springs has a couple of punches blocked by Bruyne.
A nice right hand lands inside from Springs.
Bruyne goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Springs lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Springs has a couple of punches blocked by Bruyne.
Springs trying to control the position but instead, Bruyne has worked for underhooks and has pushed Springs into the cage.
Springs tries to throw a body punch but Bruyne avoids it by throwing Springs back against the cage.
A short right from Bruyne on the inside.
Springs blocking some punches.
Bruyne working aggressively here.
Bruyne is leaning against Springs and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bruyne tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Springs tries to work over Bruyne's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Springs can't find room to land a body shot as Bruyne controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Springs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Springs.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Springs misses with some punches.
Bruyne has a couple of punches blocked by Springs.
Bruyne scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bruyne. #T3#
Still in the clinch, Springs scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Bruyne as the two fighters clinch.
Springs lands a shot to the body.
Springs is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bruyne throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Springss head.
Bruyne swings wildly with an uppercut but Springs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Springs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Springs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bruyne softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bruyne.
Springs blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bruyne creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Springs lands with a right to the head.
Springs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Springs can't find room to land a body shot as Bruyne controls the action.
Bruyne misses with a hook from the clinch.
Springs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bruyne's elbow.
Bruyne pushes Springs back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Springs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bruyne makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Springs scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4#
Springs stalls.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bruyne.
Bruyne misses with the head strike.
Bruyne scores with a shoulder strike.
Springs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bruyne has a couple of punches blocked by Springs.
Bruyne misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bruyne blocks an uppercut.
Springs misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Springs.
Springs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Springs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bruyne lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Springs backwards.
Springs throws a punch but it's blocked by Bruyne.
Bruyne misses with some punches.
Springs leaning his opponent against the cage.
Springs can't find room to land a body shot as Bruyne controls the action.

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

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

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

Event: GAMMA#708 Goodman v Verama
Date: May 12, 2018

#R1#
Gower jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gower. Springs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Springs displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gower throws out the jab.
Springs is looking to score with low kicks.
Gower tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Springs is able to avoid easily.
Gower moves forwards but Springs connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gower uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Springs.
Gower misses with a kick to the body
and Springs counters with a straight right hand.
Springs lands a jab.
Springs uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gower scores with a jab.
Gower throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gower missing with a left hand there. Springs was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Springs takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
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!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gower, right into the meat.
Springs throws a looping overhand right but Gower ducks down to avoid it.
Gower lands with an uppercut that bounces Springs off the cage and back into range.
Good work by Springs as he checks the leg kick.#T1#
Springs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gower.
Gower ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gower misses with a hook. Springs ducked under it nicely.
Gower keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Springs.
Springs looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gower throws a front kick aimed at Springs's knee but Springs avoids it well.
Gower ducks under a wild hook from Springs.
Springs takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Springs lands with a straight right. Gower didn't see that one coming.
Springs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gower.
Gower attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Springs tries to counter by clinching up but Gower breaks away and moves out of range.
Springs throws out a leg kick but Gower moves out of range and Springs only half commits.
Springs wants to land a leg kick but Gower is out of range.
Springs connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gower's hands.
Springs throws a push kick but Gower slaps the foot to one side.
Gower's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Springs connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gower scrambles back to his feet.
Gower tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T2#
Springs misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Gower has closed the distance and engaged Springs in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Springs.
A head punch on the inside from Springs fails to land.
Gower working aggressively here.
Springs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gower misses with the head strike.
Springs lands a nice uppercut.
Gower working aggressively here.
Springs lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gower working aggressively here.
Springs lands with a light punch inside.
Springs working aggressively here.
Gower blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gower throws a punch but it's blocked by Springs.
Gower lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gower prevents a body shot from Springs.
Springs takes a shot to the head.
Springs throws a head punch that misses.
Springs lands a left hand.
Gower lands a left hand that snaps the head of Springs backwards. #T3#
Springs slows down the pace here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Springs.
Springs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Springs prevents a body shot from Gower.
Springs scores with a hook to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Gower.
Springs tries a body shot but Gower blocks it.
Springs working aggressively here.
Springs struggles to land a body shot inside as Gower controls his hands.
Springs lands a body shot.
Gower has a couple of punches blocked by Springs.
Springs has a couple of punches blocked by Gower.
Springs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Springs is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Springs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Springs misses with the head strike.
Springs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gower's elbow.
Gower swings wildly with an uppercut but Springs uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Gower. #T4#
Springs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gower makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gower takes a shot to the head.
Gower lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Springs lands a body shot.
Gower prevents a body shot from Springs.
I was talking to Springs's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Springs swings wildly with an uppercut but Gower uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gower swings wildly with an uppercut but Springs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gower throws a punch but it's blocked by Springs.
Gower has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Springs seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Gower can turn it around.
Springs lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Springs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gower blocking some punches.
Springs lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Springs softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Springs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Springs's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Gower misses with a punch to the body.
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 Randy Springs will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Gower misses with a wild body shot.
Springs connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gower uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Springs.
Gower tries to work over Springs's front leg with a kick but Springs checks it. #CL#
Springs fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gower, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Springs.
Gower lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Springs backwards.
Springs blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Springs.
Gower lands a right hand.
Springs lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gower backwards.
A short left from Springs.
Gower tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Springs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gower's elbow.
Randy Springs has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gower throws a punch but it's blocked by Springs.
A shot in the inside from Springs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gower misses with a punch on the inside.
Gower goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Springs throws a head punch that misses.
Springs's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Springs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Springs.
Gower prevents a body shot from Springs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Springs.
Springs lands a right hand.
Springs lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gower backwards.
Gower blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gower.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Springs takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Gower tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gower gets through Springs's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Springs.
Springs takes a shot to the head.
Springs scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Springs lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Springs working aggressively here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gower misses with some punches.
Gower misses with a punch to the body.
Springs is looking to control Gower's arms but Gower gets an underhook and turns him. Now Springs has his back to the cage.
Springs lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gower backwards. #T2#
Gower throws a punch but it's blocked by Springs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gower.
Springs misses with a punch on the inside.
Springs scores with a nice hook to the head.
Springs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Springs lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gower blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Springs blocking some punches.
Gower blocks an uppercut.
Gower lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Springs.
A short right from Gower on the inside.
Gower throws a head punch that misses.
Springs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gower working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Springs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gower lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gower makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gower scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Springs presses Gower against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Springs swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Gower swings wildly with an uppercut but Springs uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Gower fails to land.
Gower blocking some punches.
Gower lands with a short shot to the head.
Gower tries a body shot but Springs blocks it.
Springs tries to work over Gower's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gower tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Springs's elbow.
Gower blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Gower fails to land.
Gower misses with a short punch on the inside.
Springs lands an uppercut.
Gower swings wildly with an uppercut but Springs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Springs lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gower blocking some punches.
Gower tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Springs's elbow.
Springs lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Springs.
Springs misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Gower blocks an uppercut.
Gower can't find room to land a body shot as Springs controls the action.
Springs blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Springs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gower lands with a left to the head.
Gower lands a left hand.
Gower fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gower scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short uppercut from Gower.
Springs lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gower backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gower creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Springs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Springs misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Gower.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gower.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gower lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Springs misses with a punch on the inside.
Springs throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gowers head.
Springs has a couple of punches blocked by Gower.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gower.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jeff Gower will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Springs throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Gower counters with a good low kick that Springs was not able to check.
Gower swings for the body but Springs moves out of range.
Springs jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Gower slips a jab from Springs.
Springs tests Gower's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gower throws an off balance right hand
and Springs counters with an outside leg kick. #CL#
Springs forces Gower back against the cage and clinches.
Springs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Springs.
Springs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Springs misses with a punch on the inside.
Gower scores with a shot to the side of Springs's head.
A head punch on the inside from Springs fails to land.
Gower blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Springs blocks an uppercut.
Gower throws a punch but it's blocked by Springs.
Gower can't find room to land a body shot as Springs controls the action. #T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Springs.
Springs working aggressively here.
Gower misses with a hook from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Gower.
Gower lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Springs lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gower backwards.
Gower swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gower blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Gower.
Springs misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Gower.
Springs throws a head punch that misses.
Springs tries to work over Gower's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Springs misses with a punch to the body.
Springs lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gower.
A head punch on the inside from Gower fails to land.
Gower tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Springs throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot in the inside from Gower. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Springs.
Gower lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Springs or not.
Gower misses with a punch on the inside.
Gower swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gower makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gower misses with a short punch on the inside.
Springs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gower has a couple of punches blocked by Springs.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gower as Springs tries to tie him up.
Springs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Springs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Springs lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gower blocks an uppercut.
Springs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gower lands with a short shot to the head.
Springs lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gower lands a left hand.
Springs misses with the head strike.
Springs makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Gower tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gower throws a head punch that misses.
Springs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gower struggles to land a body shot inside as Springs controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Gower.
Springs swings wildly with an uppercut but Gower uses good head movement to avoid it.
Springs working aggressively here.
Springs cracks Gower with a nice body shot.
Springs working aggressively here.
Springs swings wildly with an uppercut but Gower uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gower.
Springs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Gower.
Springs has a couple of punches blocked by Gower.
Gower blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gower tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Springs's elbow.
Springs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Gower misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Springs.
Springs misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from Springs.
Gower swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gower struggles to land a body shot inside as Springs controls his hands.
Gower throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Springs.
Springs misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Gower.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice right hand lands inside from Springs.
Springs lands an uppercut.
Springs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gower gets through Springs's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gower.
Springs misses with a punch on the inside.
Gower lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A right hand to the body from Springs.
Springs misses with some punches.
Gower prevents a body shot from Springs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Jeff Gower just about did enough to take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Springs misses with a wild body shot.
Jeff Gower seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Springs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Randy Springs is winning the standup battle so far.
Gower misses with a right hand
letting Springs counter with a right hand.
Springs misses with a hook.
Springs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gower.
Springs looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Springs is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Gower moves forwards but Springs connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Springs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Springs thumps Gower with a low kick.
Gower feints and then cracks Springs's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Springs down.
A slow jab from Gower misses its intended target.
Springs takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Springs is looking to chop away at Gower's legs.
Springs connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Springs misses with a body shot.
Springs throws a wild body kick that Gower sees coming a mile off.
Springs feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gower's calf.#T1#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Springs.
Gower goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A lazy body kick from Springs
and Gower counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Springs lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gower's sensitive parts.
Springs misses with a kick to the body.
Springs moves out of range of the leg kick from Gower.
Gower scores with a leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Springs there.
Gower motions for Springs to come forward. Gower throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Springs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gower keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Springs stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gower.
Gower lands a jab to the head.
Nice body kick from Gower.
Springs throws a body kick that misses.
Gower throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
That kick from Gower tenderised Springs's leg. Springs is trying to keep his angry face on.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gower tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gower swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Springs jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Gower walks into a stiff left hand from Springs.
Springs connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gower. Gower circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gower tries to clinch but Springs is having none of it.
Gower looks to land a combination but Springs avoids it well.
Gower scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gower jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Springs displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gower throws out the jab.
Springs throws a leg kick which misses Gower's front leg but catches the back leg as Gower tries to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Springs - just one landing. #CL#
Springs closes the distance and pushes Gower back into the cage.
Gower lands a left hand.
Springs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gower throws a punch but it's blocked by Springs.
Gower works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T3#
Gower lands a body shot in the clinch.
Springs takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Springs.
Gower lands a right hand that snaps the head of Springs backwards.
Gower lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Springs lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gower lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gower lands a body punch in the clinch.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Springs swings wildly with an uppercut but Gower uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left hand lands to the body for Gower.
Springs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Springs takes a shot to the head.
Gower digs a right hand underneath Springs's ribcage. Springs let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gower lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gower blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gower.
Gower misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Gower goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gower pushes Springs back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gower's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gower misses with some punches.
Springs blocks an uppercut.
Gower scores with a hook to the body.
Gower misses with a punch on the inside.
Gower misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Springs.
Springs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Springs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gower lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gower swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Springs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gower lands a left hand that snaps the head of Springs backwards.
Springs misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Springs.
Springs has a couple of punches blocked by Gower.
Gower blocking some punches.
Springs misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeff Gower dominated that fourth 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. This is the final round!
#R5#
Springs lands a glancing blow to the side of Gower's head.
Gower scores with a leg kick.
Gower pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gower looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Springs fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gower is out of range.
Springs takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Gower moves out of range of the body kick from Springs.
Gower lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gower keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Springs closes the distance and pushes Gower back into the cage.
Springs swings wildly with an uppercut but Gower uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Springs is leaning against Gower and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Springs on the inside.
Springs throws a head punch that misses.
Gower working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gower. #T1#
Springs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Springs on the inside.
Springs lands with a short shot to the head.
A short left from Gower.
Springs working aggressively here.
Gower fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Springs blocking some punches.
Gower blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Springs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gower.
Gower lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gower lands a nice uppercut.
Springs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gower misses with the head strike.
Springs scores with a shoulder strike.
Gower lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Springs throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gower misses with the head strike.
Springs throws a punch but it's blocked by Gower. #T2#
Gower swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gower has a couple of punches blocked by Springs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Springs.
Gower tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Springs.
Springs has a couple of punches blocked by Gower.
Springs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gower misses with a short punch on the inside.
Springs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gower.
Gower makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gower misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Gower.
Gower misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gower lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Springs.
Gower digs a right hand underneath Springs's ribcage. Springs let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Springs swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Gower tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gower throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Springs on the inside.
Springs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gower has a couple of punches blocked by Springs.
A short right from Gower.
Gower blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gower throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Springss head.
Gower misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gower lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Springs scores with a hook to the body.
Springs working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gower is leaning against Springs and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gower scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Springs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gower's elbow.
Springs is leaning against Gower and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gower digs a right hand into Springs's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Springs's gas tank.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gower being controlled against the cage.
Randy Springs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jeff Gower is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Gower struggles to land a body shot inside as Springs controls his hands.
Springs misses with the head strike.
Springs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Springs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Springs misses with the head strike.
Springs throws a punch but it's blocked by Gower.
Springs tries a body shot but Gower blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Springs.
Springs throws a head punch that misses.
Gower blocks an uppercut.
Springs throws a punch but it's blocked by Gower.
Still in the clinch, Gower scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gower lands a hook that snaps the head of Springs backwards.
Gower pushes Springs back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jeff Gower.
I think Gower 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:49
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:49

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jeff Gower!
Jeff Gower is the new lightweight champion!
Our winner, Jeff Gower, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Randy Springs was interviewed post fight and said 'I want a rematch'.

Event: GAMMA#705 Springs v Malenko
Date: Apr 28, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Malenko shoots in and bounces Springs off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Springs avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Malenko stopping the sweep attempt from Springs.
Malenko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Malenko is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malenko wants to pass the guard but Springs is keeping the position.
Springs wants to sweep here but Malenko controlling him for the moment.
Springs is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Malenko is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Malenko swings for the body but Springs moves out of range.
Springs looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Malenko takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Malenko swings widly with a right hand
and Springs counters with a stiff right hand.
Malenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Malenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Springs is just out of range.
Springs throws a lazy body kick
and Malenko counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Springs thinking.
A slow jab from Malenko misses its intended target.
Springs misses with a body shot.
Springs slips under a jab from Malenko.
Springs works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Springs lands a nice shot that snaps Malenko's head back.
Malenko looks to land a left hand but Springs moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Malenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Springs is just out of range.
Malenko takes a swing at Springs's ribcage but misses.
Springs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Malenko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Malenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Springs moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Springs misses with an uppercut. Malenko saw that one coming.
Malenko fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Malenko misses with a body shot.
Malenko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Malenko misses with a left hand
and Malenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Springs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Malenko throws a right and a left that Springs avoids nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Springs misses the target.
Malenko throws a body punch but Springs moves out of range.
Malenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Springs.
It looked like Springs was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Malenko.
Malenko takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Malenko is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Springs rather than just go for the knockout.
Springs thows a left - swing and a miss!
Malenko appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Springs throws a hook but Malenko avoids it easily.
Malenko throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Good shot there by Springs.
Springs keeps Malenko at a distance using the push kick.
Springs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Malenko.
Malenko fails to land with a series of punches.
Malenko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Malenko throws a series of strikes that have Springs backpedaling.
Randy Springs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Springs.
Springs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Springs throws an overhand right that lands on Malenko's shoulder, as Malenko tries to avoid the shot.
Malenko takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Springs misses with a looping left.
Springs keeps Malenko at a distance using the push kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malenko throws a body shot but no joy.
Malenko throws a hook but Springs avoids it easily.
Springs jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Springs misses with a looping right.#T4#
Malenko comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Malenko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Springs.
Springs tried to score with a low kick but Malenko checks it.
Springs pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Springs staying out of range there.
Springs chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Malenko takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Springs lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Springs doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Springs takes a swing at Malenko's ribcage but misses.
Springs misses with an uppercut.
Malenko scores with a hook to the body. Springs takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Springs scores with a kick to the midsection.
Malenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malenko swings for the body but Springs moves out of range.
Malenko misses with a body shot.
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 Randy Springs will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Malenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Springs moves away.#CL#
Springs has Malenko up against the cage in a clinch.
Springs working aggressively here.
Malenko blocks a body shot from Springs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Springs.
Springs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Springs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Springs.
Springs swings wildly with an uppercut but Malenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malenko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A short right from Springs on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Springs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Springs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Malenko's elbow.
Springs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Springs.
Springs lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Malenko backwards.
Springs misses with the head strike. #T1#
Malenko blocks an uppercut.
Springs working aggressively here.
Malenko lands a nice uppercut.
Springs misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Malenko.
Springs tries to throw a body punch but Malenko avoids it by throwing Springs back against the cage.
Malenko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Springs is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A head punch on the inside from Springs fails to land.
Malenko digs a right hand into Springs's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Springs's gas tank.
Springs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Malenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Springs.
Malenko tries to stall but Springs uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Springs throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Malenkos head.
A head punch on the inside from Springs fails to land.
Malenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Springs's elbow.
Malenko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Springs misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Malenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Springs tries to work over Malenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Springs blocks an uppercut.
Malenko is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Malenko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Springs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malenko tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Springs smiles and moves away.
A punch lands to the side of Springs 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Springs turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Malenko on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice defenses there by Springs.
Springs scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Springs lands with a thumping leg kick.
Malenko swings for the body but Springs moves out of range. #T3#
Springs lands the left hand.
Malenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Springs was well out of range. Poor timing from Malenko.
Springs lands with a good body shot.
Malenko throws a sloppy body shot
and Springs finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Malenko swings for the body but Springs moves out of range.
Malenko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Springs moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Springs slips under a jab.
Malenko throws a predictable looking body shot
and Springs counters with a good low kick that Malenko was not able to check.
Springs lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Springs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malenko.
As Malenko tries to get set, Springs tries to push him back and clinch up but Malenko manages to avoid the attempt.
Malenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Springs.
It looked like Springs wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Springs misses with a body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Springs.
Malenko misses with a body shot.
Springs works Malenko's body with a nice hook.
Springs scores with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malenko takes a swing at Springs's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Springs jabs Malenko right on the nose. Malenko blinks but takes it well.
Springs feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Malenko's calf.
Springs ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Springs throws a series of punches but Malenko avoids them all with ease.
Malenko misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Springs counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Springs thuds a left hand into Malenko's body.
Springs throws a low kick but Malenko moves out of range easily.
Malenko throws a hook but Springs blocks it.
Springs moves away from the strike by Malenko.
Springs fails to land with a series of punches.
Springs swings for the body but Malenko moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Springs.
Malenko throws a predictable looking body shot
and Springs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Malenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Springs.
Springs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malenko.
Malenko misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Springs dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Springs throws a nice inside leg kick.
Malenko lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Springs dips to his left and cracks Malenko with an uppercut!
Malenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Springs manages to avoid it.
Malenko throws a shot from downtown. Springs moves away and avoids it.
Malenko misses with a looping left.
Springs lands a jab to the nose.
Malenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Springs.
Malenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Springs.
Randy Springs is winning the standup battle so far.
Springs misses with a straight right.
Malenko let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Malenko misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Springs is just out of range.
Springs is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Springs.
Springs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Malenko can do to turn this around?
Malenko ducks under a wild hook from Springs.
Springs bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Malenko's head backwards.
Malenko misses with a body shot.
Springs scores with a nice body kick. #T1#
Springs throws a shot from downtown. Malenko moves away and avoids it.
Springs fakes the leg kick and cracks Malenko in the body.
Malenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Springs is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Malenko throws out a loose jab but Springs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Springs is looking to counter with a body kick.
Malenko misses with a body shot.
Springs scoring well with a low kick there.
Malenko changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Springs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Malenko misses with a body shot.
Malenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Springs moves away.
Malenko misses the shot to the body.
Springs throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A lazy left from Springs finds it's target.
A swing and a miss from Springs.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malenko throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Malenko swings for the body but Springs moves out of range.
Malenko just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSprings.
Malenko looks to land a right hand but Springs moved out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Springs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Springs.
Good shot there by Springs.
Springs attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Springs turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Malenko shoots in looking for a takedown. Springs tries to sprawl out of it but Malenko keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Springs manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Springs throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Malenko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Springs.
Malenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Springs was well out of range. Poor timing from Malenko.
Springs connects with an inside leg kick.
Springs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malenko. #T3#
Springs jabs Malenko to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Malenko misses with an uppercut
and Springs counters with an outside leg kick.
Springs scores with a punch to the head.
Malenko on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Springs tries to clinch up but Malenko circles away and keeps his distance.
Malenko misses the body punch
and Springs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Springs fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Springs.
Malenko cracks a nice hook into Springs's ribs.
Malenko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Springs misses with a hook. Malenko ducked under it nicely.
Malenko connects with a crisp jab.
Malenko's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Springs connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Malenko scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Springs misses with a straight right.
Malenko appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Malenko swings for the body but Springs moves out of range. #T4#
Springs will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Malenko let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Springs scores with a kick to the body.
Malenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Springs is just out of range.
Malenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Springs fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Malenko.
Malenko's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Malenko. Springs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Malenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Springs.
Malenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Springs thuds a left hand into Malenko's body.
Malenko connects with a body shot.
Malenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Springs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Malenko looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Springs takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Malenko has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Springs lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Malenko has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Malenko and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Springs rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Malenko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Springs clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Springs thumps Malenko with a low kick.
Malenko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Springs stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Malenko on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Malenko tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Springs defends well and Malenko ends up having to push Springs into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Malenko avoids the head kick by Springs.
Malenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Springs throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Springs, right into the meat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Malenko. Springs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Malenko swings for the body but Springs moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Malenko. Springs does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Springs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Malenko has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Springs.
Malenko lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Springs at a distance.
Springs throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab from Malenko.
Malenko misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Springs lands with a shot to the body.
Springs uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Malenko.
Springs blocks a jab.
Springs lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Springs throws a leg kick but Malenko moved away.
Malenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice side step and Malenko releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Good standup being displayed there by Malenko as he connects with a hook.
Malenko misses with a looping right.
Springs tries to land a front kick but Malenko steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Malenko digs a good hook to Springs's body.
Malenko on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Springs. Springs obviously looking to wear him down.
A swing and a miss from Malenko.
Springs moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Malenko throws out a loose jab but Springs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Springs wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2#
Springs fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Malenko is out of range.
Springs throws a nice inside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Malenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Springs.
Springs lands with a right hand.
Springs slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Malenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Springs manages to avoid it.
Malenko misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Springs. Malenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Malenko throws a sloppy body shot
and Springs counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Springs avoids the body shot from Malenko.
Springs throws a hook but Malenko avoids it easily.
Malenko is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Springs with a body shot.
Malenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Springs.
That kick from Springs tenderised Malenko's leg. Malenko is trying to keep his angry face on.
Malenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Springs is just out of range.
Springs throws a body punch but Malenko moves out of range. #T3#
Malenko throws a lazy right hand but Springs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Springs throws an off balance right hand
letting Malenko counter with a right hand.
Springs scores with a body shot.
Springs misses with a body shot.
A jab from Malenko misses.
Malenko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Springs missing with a left hand there. Malenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Springs looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Springs fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Malenko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Springs lands a jab.
Malenko throws a body punch but Springs moves out of range.
Springs defending well as Malenko loads up on a big left hand.
Springs throws a sloppy head kick and Malenko moves out of range easily.
Springs on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T4#
Springs explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Malenko swings for the body but Springs moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Malenko misses its intended target.
Malenko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Malenko. Beautiful body shot.
Springs avoids the body shot from Malenko.
Nice uppercut lands for Springs. That snapped Malenko's head back.
Malenko ducks under a wild hook from Springs.
Springs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Malenko takes a swing at Springs's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Springs misses.
Malenko lands with a nice body punch.
Malenko takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Springs throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Malenko on the side of the head.
Springs scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Springs had his way with Ray Malenko in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Springs tries a head kick but it misses.
Malenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Springs.
Malenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Springs is just out of range.
Springs takes one to the side of the head.
Malenko takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Springs cracks Malenko with a good jab.
Good leg kick by Springs there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Springs looks to score with a jab to the body but Malenko is just out of range.
It seemed like Malenko was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
An inside leg kick lands from Springs.
Springs doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Malenko.
Springs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Springs appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Springs chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Malenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Springs throwing a counter right hand but Malenko manages to avoid it.#CL#
Springs drives through and clinches with Malenko against the cage. #T1#
Malenko lands with a left to the head.
Malenko wants a takedown.
Springs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Malenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Malenko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Malenko will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Springs up against the cage.
Springs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Springs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Springs cracks Malenko with a nice body shot.
Springs lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Malenko can't find room to land a body shot as Springs controls the action.
Springs slows down the pace here.
Springs just leaning against Malenko, taking a breather. #T2#
Springs stalling in the clinch but Malenko improves position.
Springs lands a shot to the body.
Malenko tries to stall but Springs uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Springs has a couple of punches blocked by Malenko.
Springs tries to stall but Malenko uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Springs lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from Springs.
Malenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Springs controls his hands.
A bit of stalling here from Malenko.
Malenko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Springs misses with some punches.
Springs lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Malenko.
Malenko manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Springs lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Malenko backwards. #T3#
Springs stalls. #TD2#
Malenko pulls guard.
Malenko working a defensive guard here.
Springs wants to pass the guard but Malenko is keeping the position.
Malenko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Malenko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ray Malenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Malenko keeping moving, preventing Springs from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Malenko has his foot on Springs's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Springs works his way back into a safe position though.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
Malenko looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Springs passes into half guard.
Springs is figuring out what he wants to do next.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Randy Springs.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Springs, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45

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

Event: GAMMA#701 Shin v Laine 2
Date: Apr 07, 2018

#R1#
Springs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ramos .
Ramos misses with an uppercut
enabling Springs to counter with a crisp jab.
Springs looks to land a body kick but Ramos moved away.
Ramos tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#TD2#
Ramos closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Springs's guard.
Springs can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ramos controls the pace.
Ramos in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ramos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ramos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ramos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Springs pulls Ramos in to control the position.
Ramos missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ramos works over Springs with some ground and pound from guard.#T1#
Springs preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Springs keeping moving, preventing Ramos from controlling successfully.
Ramos looking to pass the guard.
Ramos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ramos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Springs trying to keep a closed guard but Ramos is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Springs lands with an overhand left.
Ramos walks into a jab.
A shot to the liver by Springs. Beautiful body shot.#TD2#
Springs gets caught flat footed, as Ramos shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T2#
Ramos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Springs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ramos throws a big right hand that misses.
Ramos missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Springs pulls Ramos in close to his closed guard and prevents Ramos from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ramos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Springs works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ramos connects with a couple of short punches.
Ramos stands up over Springs, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Springs has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Ramos working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Ramos 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ramos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ramos working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Springs's head.
Ramos landing some decent shots from guard.
Springs is pulling down on Ramos 's head to control his posture.
Ramos lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ramos with a nice head shot there.#T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ramos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Springs utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ramos looking to sit in guard and control but Springs gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Springs stopping the sweep attempt from Ramos .
Ramos controls Springs momentarily but Springs frees himself.
Ramos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ramos manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Springs manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Springs has control of Ramos 's left arm, preventing Ramos from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Ramos dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Ramos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Springs circles away quickly and effectively.
Springs throws a leg kick but Ramos sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Springs pushes Ramos away with a front kick.
Ramos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ramos doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ramos scores with a nice head shot.
Springs throws out a powerful jab.
Ramos throws a looping overhand right but Springs ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Springs on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ramos throws a series of strikes that have Springs backpedaling.
Springs throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ramos tries to move into range but Springs moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ramos looks to land a right hand but Springs moved out of range.
Ramos scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Springs throws a big shot that misses.
Ramos on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Springs throws out a loose jab but Ramos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Springs misses with a straight right.
Ramos moves out of range as Springs throws a body kick.
Ramos lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #T1#
A clash of legs there as Ramos blocks the low kick.
Tony Ramos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramos loads up on a big right hand but Springs slips the punch.
Springs throws a wild body kick that Ramos sees coming a mile off.
Springs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ramos .
Springs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Springs appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ramos lands a jab to the nose.
Randy Springs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Springs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ramos .
A looping hook to the body misses from Springs. Ramos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ramos checks the leg kick.
Ramos drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Springs defends it well.
Springs throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ramos shoots in looking for a takedown but Springs manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ramos 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ramos looks to score with a jab to the body but Springs is just out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Springs.
Ramos looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Springs fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ramos has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T2#
Springs works the jab nicely.
Springs throws a leg kick but Ramos moved away.
Ramos is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Springs scores with a nice right hand.
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!
Ramos avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ramos lands with a straight right. Springs didn't see that one coming.
Springs loads up on a big right hand but Ramos slips the punch.
Springs lands a slapping body shot.
Ramos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Springs. #TD2#
Ramos closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES#
Springs has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Ramos is on him like a limpet, forcing Springs back against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ramos .
Ramos pushes Springs back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ramos blocks an uppercut.
Springs has a couple of punches blocked by Ramos .
Springs throws a punch but it's blocked by Ramos .
A nice left hand lands by Springs. #T3#
Springs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Springs blocks an elbow strike from Ramos .
Springs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ramos as Springs tries to tie him up.
Ramos blocking some punches.
Springs lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Springs. #TD2#
Ramos has clasped his hands together around Springs's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Springs is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ramos off and has taken his back!
Ramos wants to escape the position.
Springs trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramos wants to escape the position. #T4#
Ramos trying to control the position but Springs manages to sink in the hooks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Springs has the hooks in. Ramos is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Springs is riding his opponent, not letting Ramos buck him off.
Springs continues to stall.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ramos is in bad spot here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Springs dominated that second round.
That's time! Springs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Ramos works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Springs takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ramos misses with a body shot.
Springs is looking to counter punch.
Springs's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ramos connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Springs scrambles back to his feet.
Springs throws a right hand that misses
and Ramos counters with a stiff right hand.
Springs moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Springs misses with a right hand
letting Ramos counter with a right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Ramos . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ramos .
Good leg kick by Springs there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ramos misses the shot to the body.
Springs scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Springs manages to avoid it.
Ramos throws a body shot but no joy.
Springs throws a shot from downtown. Ramos moves away and avoids it.
Springs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ramos misses with an uppercut
and Springs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Springs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Ramos feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Springss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ramos blocks a low kick nicely.
Ramos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Springs.
Ramos just misses with a punch to the body.
Randy Springs is winning the standup battle so far.
Ramos lands a jab to Springs's midsection.
Springs misses with a leg kick.
Springs cracks a nice hook into Ramos 's ribs.
Ramos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Springs fails with an attempt to clinch.
Springs slips under a jab.
Springs tried to score with a low kick but Ramos checks it.
Springs looks for the body kick but Ramos saw that one coming.
Ramos jabs at Springs's body.
Ramos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Springs counters with a nice body shot.
Ramos lands with a cross.
Springs with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ramos to score with a decent uppercut.#T2#
Ramos lands with a good body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramos cracks Springs with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Springs throws a hook to the side of Ramos 's head but Ramos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ramos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ramos 's corner calls for a 1-2. Ramos obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ramos misses with a looping right.
Ramos misses with a body shot.
Springs leaves Ramos with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Springs. Ramos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ramos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ramos blocks a head kick by Springs.
Ramos looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Springs paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ramos lands with a straight right. Springs didn't see that one coming.
Springs throws a low kick but Ramos moves out of range easily.
Ramos misses with a straight right. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Springs. Ramos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ramos tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Springs misses with a leg kick.
Ramos throws a body shot but no joy.
Springs throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Ramos counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ramos wants to pass to mount but Springs is defending the position.
Ramos lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Springs is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ramos scores with a couple of nice shots.
Springs is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Ramos . He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Ramos thows a huge punch but Springs dodges it nicely.
Ramos not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
Ramos is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ramos is taking a breather. Springs 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.
Ramos throws a strike but Springs avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Ramos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tony Ramos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ramos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ramos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Springs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ramos showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ramos in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Ramos really dominated that round.
That's time! Springs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Nice defenses there by Springs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Springs. That's going to slow Ramos down.
A big right from Ramos misses.
Springs misses with a hook.
Ramos misses with a hook. Springs ducked under it nicely.
Ramos gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Springs throws an overhand right that lands on Ramos 's shoulder, as Ramos tries to avoid the shot.
Springs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ramos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Springs moves away.
Springs lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ramos at a distance.
Springs sizes up Ramos with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramos shoots in and drives through. Springs sprawls well.
Springs misses the jab.
Springs slips a jab from Ramos .
Ramos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Springs.
Springs uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ramos .
An attempted straight right counter from Springs misses the target.
Springs thumps Ramos with a low kick.#T1#
Ramos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Springs as he jumps to the side.
A jab from Ramos finds it's way through Springs's defenses.
Springs is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Springs staying out of range there.
Springs ducks under a wild hook from Ramos .
Springs scores with a nice body kick.
Nice defenses there by Springs.
Springs misses with a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Springs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ramos misses with a left hand
and Springs makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ramos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A swing and a miss from Ramos .
Springs looks to score with a jab to the body but Ramos is just out of range.#T2#
Springs with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ramos misses with a straight right.
Springs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ramos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Springs looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Randy Springs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Ramos .
Ramos throws a body punch but Springs moves out of range.
Ramos has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ramos there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Springs lands with a cross.
Ramos dives in for a single leg takedown but Springs sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Springs connects with a looping right hand.
Good leg kick by Springs there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ramos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ramos .
Springs moves out of range of the strikes.
Springs throws a low kick, looking for Ramos 's leg but Ramos calmly moves out of range.
Springs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ramos was well out of range. Poor timing from Springs.#T3#
Ramos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ramos connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice cross by Ramos .
A jab from Ramos does it's job there.
Springs lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Springs blocks a jab.
Springs throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ramos .
Ramos misses with a straight left.
Ramos wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Springs, as that shot connected.
Ramos with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Springs to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Springs throws a looping overhand right but Ramos ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Springs moves into the clinch.
I was talking to Springs's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ramos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Springs misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Ramos wants to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ramos .
Ramos is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ramos has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Springs cracks Ramos with a nice body shot.
Ramos stalls.
Springs scores with a shot to the side of Ramos 's head.
A head punch on the inside from Springs fails to land.
Ramos throws an elbow but it misses.
Springs pushes Ramos back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Springs.
Springs blocks an elbow strike from Ramos .
Springs is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Springs as Ramos tries to tie him up. #TD2#
Ramos works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Ramos is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Ramos preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Springs had his way with Tony Ramos in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Ramos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Springs was well out of range. Poor timing from Ramos .
Ramos moves away from the strike by Springs.
A little jabbing left from Ramos on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ramos scores with a hook.
Ramos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Springs.
Springs swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Springs ducks right into an uppercut from Ramos .
Springs moves out of range as Ramos strikes.
Springs feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Springs throws a body shot but no joy.
Ramos let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ramos connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Springs fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ramos on the side of the head.
Ramos misses with a takedown attempt - Springs sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Springs pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Springs throws out a powerful jab.
Good leg kick by Springs there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ramos walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Springs keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Springs as he connects with a hook.#TD2#
Ramos throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Springs tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ramos is in Springs's guard.
Ramos throws a strike but Springs rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Ramos working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Ramos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ramos 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.
Ramos trying to control the position. #T2#
Ramos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Springs is one step ahead there.
Ramos controls Springs momentarily but Springs frees himself.
Springs wants to get up but he can't break Ramos 's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Ramos paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ramos on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Springs connects with a body shot.
Ramos misses the shot to the body.
Springs ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ramos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Springs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ramos looks to land a right hand but Springs moved out of range.
Springs throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ramos 's head.
Springs swings for the body but Ramos moves out of range.
Ramos looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ramos 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Springs scores with a leg kick.
Ramos takes a swing at Springs's ribcage but misses.
Ramos misses with a lunging right hand
and Springs counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ramos checks the leg kick nicely there.
A swing and a miss from Ramos .
Donk. Springs catches Ramos right on the button with a cross.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That kick from Springs tenderised Ramos 's leg. Ramos is trying to keep his angry face on.
A telegraphed right hand from Ramos misses the target.
Springs slips under a jab from Ramos .
Springs tries to work over Ramos 's front leg with a kick but Ramos checks it.
Springs slips a jab from Ramos .
Ramos slips under a jab.
Ramos scores with a hook to the body. Springs takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ramos shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Ramos manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Springs on his heels. He'll look to pass Springs's guard now, I'm sure.
Springs is controlling Ramos 's posture.
Ramos trying to control the position from guard on top but Springs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ramos throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Springs!
Randy Springs retains his lightweight title!
Randy Springs thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GAMMA#696 Goodman v Asai 2
Date: Mar 10, 2018

#R1#
Springs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway throws a looping overhand right but Springs ducks down to avoid it.
Springs misses the body punch
and Ridgeway counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Springs checks a low kick from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway misses with a low kick.
Springs follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Springs ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ridgeway fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Springs.
Springs avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Springs counters with a body kick.
Springs throws a looping overhand right but Ridgeway ducks down to avoid it.
Springs takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ridgeway throws a nice outside leg kick.
Springs throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Ridgeway makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Springs scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ridgeway doesn't seem bothered though.
Ridgeway tries a low kick but Springs avoids it.
It seemed like Springs was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ridgeway slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ridgeway misses with a low kick.
Ridgeway rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Springs counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Springs connects with a leg kick. Ridgeway looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ridgeway moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Springs throws a solid leg kick but Ridgeway takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Springs.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick but Springs checks it. #T1#
Springs throws a solid leg kick but Ridgeway takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Springs.
Ridgeway throws a jab when Springs was well out of range.
Ridgeway keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Springs.
Springs throws a big shot that misses.
Ridgeway pivots, looking for a leg kick but Springs is out of range and Ridgeway settles back down.
Ridgeway 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.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Springs! But no joy.
Springs checks a low kick from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Springs was well out of range. Poor timing from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Springs flicks out a counter leg kick but Ridgeway steps away.
Springs uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ridgeway.
Springs looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Springs scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ridgeway pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ridgeway wants to slow Springs down by chopping away at his legs.
Ridgeway feints and then cracks Springs's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Springs down.
Ridgeway throws a body shot but no joy.
Springs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd cheers as Springs lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ridgeway doesn't seem phased though.
Ridgeway just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Ridgeway slips under a jab from Springs.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick
and Springs counters with a good low kick that Ridgeway was not able to check.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Springs misses with a low kick.
Ridgeway cracks Springs with an open hand slap.
A swing and a miss from Ridgeway.
A nice side step and Springs releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Springs throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Springs jabs Ridgeway right on the nose. Ridgeway blinks but takes it well.
Good work by Springs as he checks the leg kick.
Springs takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Springs moves away from the strike by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway backing away here, and Springs unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ridgeway fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Springs checks it well.
An inside leg kick lands from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ridgeway throws a body kick that misses.
Springs rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ridgeway counters with a stiff right hand.
Ridgeway stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Springs.
Springs lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ridgeway will feel that in the morning.
Springs with a nice cross.
Ridgeway throws the left hand but Springs avoids the punch easily.
Ridgeway drops his hands momentarily and Springs takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T3##CL2#
Springs moves into the clinch.
Ridgeway can't find room to land a body shot as Springs controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Springs.
Ridgeway misses with a short punch on the inside.
Springs scores with a shot to the side of Ridgeway's head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Springs.
I was talking to Ridgeway's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Springs swings wildly with an uppercut but Ridgeway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ridgeway misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Springs fails to land.
Ridgeway tries to throw a body punch but Springs avoids it by throwing Ridgeway back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ridgeway.
Springs lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ridgeway.
A head punch on the inside from Springs fails to land.
Springs tries a body shot but Ridgeway blocks it.
Springs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Springs misses with a punch to the body.
Springs's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Springs lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ridgeway working aggressively here.
Ridgeway softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Springs lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ridgeway backwards. #T4#
Ridgeway stalls.
Springs has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ridgeway seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Springs can turn it around.
Ridgeway can't find room to land a body shot as Springs controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Springs.
Springs throws a head punch that misses.
Ridgeway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ridgeway tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ridgeway scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Springs.
Ridgeway tries a body shot but Springs blocks it.
Springs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ridgeway struggles to land a body shot inside as Springs controls his hands.
Springs lands a hook to the side of the head.
Springs works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ridgeway works on Springs's body with a couple of short punches.
Springs misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ridgeway goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ridgeway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway misses with some punches.
Ridgeway digs a right hand underneath Springs's ribcage. Springs let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Springs lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Randy Springs will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Springs misses with a straight right.
Mathew Ridgeway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A clash of legs there as Springs blocks the low kick.
A little jabbing left from Springs on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Springs blocks a leg kick.
Ridgeway looks to land a body kick but Springs moved away.
Springs lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ridgeway at a distance.
Ridgeway throws out a leg kick but Springs moves out of range and Ridgeway only half commits.
Ridgeway moves out of range of the leg kick from Springs.
Mathew Ridgeway is winning the standup battle so far.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick that is checked
and Springs counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ridgeway misses with a low kick.
Ridgeway tries a low kick but Springs avoids it.
It seemed like Springs was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ridgeway walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Springs checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A shot to the liver by Springs. Beautiful body shot.
Springs throws a chopping leg kick but Ridgeway manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A slow jab from Springs misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ridgeway is looking to chop away at Springs's legs.
Springs slips under a jab.
Springs jabs Ridgeway right on the nose. Ridgeway blinks but takes it well.
Springs goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Springs connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ridgeway momentarily.
Springs takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Ridgeway.
Springs takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Springs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ridgeway.
Springs scoring well with a low kick there.
Ridgeway slips under a jab from Springs.
Springs slips a straight right by Ridgeway.
Springs throws a hook but Ridgeway blocks it.
Ridgeway scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ridgeway throws a solid leg kick but Springs takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ridgeway.
Ridgeway throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ridgeway avoids the body shot from Springs.
Ridgeway jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Springs slips a straight right by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Springs moves away.
Ridgeway is looking to land body kicks.
Springs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ridgeway manages to avoid it.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick that is checked
and Springs counters with a stiff right hand.
Springs blocks a leg kick.
Ridgeway avoids the body shot from Springs.
Springs throws a wild body kick that Ridgeway sees coming a mile off.#T2#
Springs throws a looping overhand right but Ridgeway ducks down to avoid it.
Springs bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Springs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Springs feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ridgeway's calf.
A telegraphed right hand from Springs misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Ridgeway misses the target.
Springs replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Ridgeway blocks it well.
Ridgeway throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ridgeway lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ridgeway moves out of range of the body kick.
Ridgeway lands the left hand.
Ridgeway listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ridgeway steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Springs.
Nice uppercut lands for Springs. That snapped Ridgeway's head back.
A slow jab from Ridgeway misses its intended target.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Springs in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Ridgeway throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ridgeway blocks a jab.
Ridgeway throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Springs counters with a body kick.
Ridgeway wants to land a leg kick but Springs is out of range.
Springs moves out of range as Ridgeway throws a body kick. #T3#
Ridgeway misses with a body shot.
Ridgeway throws a big shot that misses.
Springs unleashes a big counter combination but Ridgeway bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Springs wants to land a leg kick but Ridgeway is out of range.
Ridgeway buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ridgeway fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Springs is out of range.
Springs throws a chopping leg kick but Ridgeway manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Springs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ridgeway.
Springs feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ridgeway's calf.
Springs lands with a good body shot.
Springs throws a looping overhand right but Ridgeway ducks down to avoid it.
Springs scores with a decent looking hook.
Ridgeway tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ridgeway takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ridgeway buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ridgeway swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Springs on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ridgeway lands a leg kick that knocks Springs off balance momentarily.
Ridgeway misses with a straight left.
Springs misses with a low kick.
Ridgeway chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Springs can pounce on him. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Springs connects with a right hand. Ridgeway shakes it off.
Ridgeway catches Springs with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ridgeway ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Springs uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ridgeway.
Springs throws a chopping leg kick but Ridgeway manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ridgeway just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Springs on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ridgeway takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Springs slips a jab from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick
and Springs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ridgeway on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice cross by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway takes a swing at Springs's ribcage but misses.
Springs cracks Ridgeway with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Springs checks the leg kick.
Springs is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Springs buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Springs cracks Ridgeway with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ridgeway throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Springs! But no joy.
Ridgeway feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Springs's calf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Randy Springs will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Springs bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Springs will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ridgeway misses with a low kick.
Springs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ridgeway moves away.
Ridgeway lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Springs connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A bone on bone clash there as Springs blocks the leg kick.
Springs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ridgeway sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Springs.
Springs goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ridgeway looks to land a left hand but Springs moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Springs misses the target.
Ridgeway 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.
Ridgeway steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Springs.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick but Springs sees it coming and moves out of range.
Springs blocks a low kick nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ridgeway.
Springs connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Springs throws a hook but Ridgeway blocks it.#T1#
Springs is looking to score with low kicks.
A slow jab from Springs misses its intended target.
An attempted straight right counter from Ridgeway misses the target.
Ridgeway swings away with a body shot that misses
and Springs counters with a nice uppercut.
Ridgeway misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Springs.
Ridgeway turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Springs lands a really nice looking cross but Ridgeway seems unphased.
Ridgeway misses with a wild body shot.
Ridgeway misses with a straight right.
Springs throws a sloppy head kick and Ridgeway moves out of range easily.
Ridgeway looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ridgeway lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ridgeway throws out a leg kick but Springs moves out of range and Ridgeway only half commits.
Ridgeway throws a jab when Springs was well out of range.
Nice body punch from Springs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Springs.
Ridgeway keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Springs misses with a body kick.
Ridgeway ducks under a wild hook from Springs.
Ridgeway avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Ridgeway with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ridgeway lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Springs takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL2#
Springs gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Springs stalling in the clinch but Ridgeway improves position.
Ridgeway tries a body shot but Springs blocks it.
Springs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Ridgeway.
Ridgeway scores with a nice hook to the head.
Springs softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ridgeway softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ridgeway working aggressively here.
Ridgeway misses with a punch on the inside.
Randy Springs seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ridgeway.
A shot in the inside from Ridgeway.
Springs lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ridgeway working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ridgeway softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ridgeway misses with a punch on the inside.
Ridgeway misses with a body punch. #T3#
Ridgeway lands a hook that snaps the head of Springs backwards.
Ridgeway misses with a body punch.
Ridgeway throws a punch but it's blocked by Springs.
Ridgeway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Springs's elbow.
Ridgeway misses with a punch on the inside.
Springs lands a right hand.
A hook to the body from Ridgeway.
Springs misses with a body punch.
Ridgeway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ridgeway stalling the fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ridgeway.
Springs misses with a body punch.
Ridgeway tries a body shot but Springs blocks it.
Springs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ridgeway misses with a punch on the inside.
Ridgeway makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Springs blocks a body shot from Ridgeway.
Springs lands a shoulder strike.
Ridgeway softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Ridgeway. #T4#
Ridgeway trying to control the position but instead, Springs has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ridgeway into the cage.
Springs working aggressively here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Come on Springs - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ridgeway blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Springs blocks an uppercut.
Ridgeway tries to throw a body punch but Springs avoids it by throwing Ridgeway back against the cage.
Ridgeway lands a left hand.
Ridgeway blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ridgeway swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Springs lands a body shot.
Springs lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ridgeway backwards.
Springs blocks an uppercut.
Springs lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ridgeway swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ridgeway creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Springs misses with a body punch.
Springs lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Mathew Ridgeway did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Ridgeway dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Springs. That did some damage!
A good leg kick by Ridgeway.
Springs moves out of range of the leg kick from Ridgeway.
Springs thumps Ridgeway with a low kick.#CL2#
Springs closes the distance and clinches.
Ridgeway misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ridgeway lands a shoulder strike.
Springs lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ridgeway wants to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Springs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Springs.
Springs pushes Ridgeway back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ridgeway tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ridgeway struggles to land a body shot inside as Springs controls his hands.
Springs misses with a body punch.
Springs lands with a right to the head.
Springs lands a shot to the body.
Springs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Springs lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ridgeway backwards. #T1#
Springs lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ridgeway backwards.
A short left from Springs.
Ridgeway working aggressively here.
Ridgeway can't find room to land a body shot as Springs controls the action.
Springs lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Springs has a couple of punches blocked by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway tries a body shot but Springs blocks it.
Springs scores with a shoulder strike.
Springs blocking some punches.
Ridgeway has a couple of punches blocked by Springs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Springs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ridgeway creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ridgeway lands with a light punch inside.
Springs scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ridgeway blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ridgeway is working Springs over against the cage.
Ridgeway throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ridgeway blocks an uppercut.
Springs misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Ridgeway as the two fighters clinch. #T2#
Ridgeway misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ridgeway lands a left hand.
Ridgeway tries to throw a body punch but Springs avoids it by throwing Ridgeway back against the cage.
Springs is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A short uppercut from Ridgeway.
Springs lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Springs tries to throw a body punch but Ridgeway avoids it by throwing Springs back against the cage.
Ridgeway misses with the head strike.
Ridgeway lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Springs blocks an uppercut.
Ridgeway blocking some punches.
Ridgeway lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Springs blocks a body shot from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway misses with a short punch on the inside.
Springs lands with a left to the head.
Springs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Springs lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Springs taking a breather.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T3#
Springs misses with some punches.
Ridgeway lands a hook to the side of the head.
Springs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Springs working aggressively here.
Springs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Springs makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ridgeway throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Springs prevents a body shot from Ridgeway.
A head punch on the inside from Springs fails to land.
Springs's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Springs.
Ridgeway pushes Springs back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Springs lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Springs swings wildly with an uppercut but Ridgeway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Springs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Springs can't find room to land a body shot as Ridgeway controls the action.
A short right from Springs on the inside.
Springs lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ridgeway struggles to land a body shot inside as Springs controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Springs fails to land.
Springs swings wildly with an uppercut but Ridgeway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Springs tries a body shot but Ridgeway blocks it.
Springs struggles to land a body shot inside as Ridgeway controls his hands.
Springs blocks an uppercut.
Ridgeway softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ridgeway misses with a punch on the inside.
Ridgeway trying to stall but Springs improves his position.
Ridgeway can't find room to land a body shot as Springs controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Springs creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ridgeway tries to throw a body punch but Springs avoids it by throwing Ridgeway back against the cage.
Springs lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Springs.
Springs makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Springs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Ridgeway.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Springs can't find room to land a body shot as Ridgeway controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Springs dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Springs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ridgeway was well out of range. Poor timing from Springs.
Ridgeway was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Springs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ridgeway throws out a leg kick but Springs moves out of range and Ridgeway only half commits.
Ridgeway connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ridgeway is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Springs.
Ridgeway lands with a straight right. Springs didn't see that one coming.
A solid leg kick lands there for Springs.
Ridgeway connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Springs lands with a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Ridgeway. That snapped Springs's head back.
Springs throws a leg kick but Ridgeway sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ridgeway blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Springs defending well as Ridgeway loads up on a big left hand.
Ridgeway gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Springs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Springs with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ridgeway takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ridgeway drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick but Springs sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Springs thinks about the counter body kick.#T1#
Springs on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ridgeway. Ridgeway obviously looking to wear him down.
Ridgeway swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Springs moves out of range of the leg kick from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway throws a wild body kick that Springs sees coming a mile off.
Nice shot by Ridgeway.
Springs is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ridgeway jabs Springs to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A low kick from Ridgeway misses
and Springs counters with a slapping leg kick.
Springs throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ridgeway lands the left hand.
Ridgeway blocks a low kick nicely.
Ridgeway tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ridgeway swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Springs.
Ridgeway tries to land a leg kick but Springs saw it coming and moves away.
Springs stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ridgeway.#T2#
Springs misses with a body kick.
Ridgeway motions for Springs to come forward. Ridgeway throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ridgeway fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Springs on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Springs lands a head shot.
Springs dips to his left and cracks Ridgeway with an uppercut!
Ridgeway misses with a looping left.
Ridgeway throws the left hand but Springs avoids the punch easily.
Ridgeway connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Springs takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ridgeway throws a lazy uppercut
and Springs counters with a slapping leg kick.
Springs misses with a wild body shot.
Springs connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ridgeway momentarily.
Springs looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ridgeway throws a right hand that misses #CL2#
and Springs counters by moving into the clinch.
Springs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ridgeway lands a right hand that snaps the head of Springs backwards.
Springs doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Springs throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ridgeways head.
Ridgeway misses with a body punch.
Ridgeway stalling the fight.
Mathew Ridgeway has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Springs misses with the head strike.
Springs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ridgeway's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Ridgeway fails to land.
Springs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Springs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Ridgeway.
Springs prevents a body shot from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hand to the body from Ridgeway.
Springs softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ridgeway misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ridgeway scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ridgeway throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Springss head.
Ridgeway throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Springss head.
Springs has a couple of punches blocked by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
Ridgeway misses with a punch to the body.
Ridgeway throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Springs working aggressively here.
Ridgeway presses Springs against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ridgeway misses with a punch on the inside.
Springs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ridgeway scores with a shoulder strike.
Springs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Springs lands a left hand.
Springs blocking some punches.
Springs tries a body shot but Ridgeway blocks it.
Ridgeway tries to work over Springs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Springs stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ridgeway can't find room to land a body shot as Springs controls the action.
Springs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ridgeway's elbow.
Springs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ridgeway tries a body shot but Springs blocks it.
Ridgeway lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Springs backwards.
Springs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mathew Ridgeway.
I think Springs 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:49
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:49

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Randy Springs!
Randy Springs is the new lightweight champion!
A victorious Randy Springs thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: GAMMA#692 Ridgeway v Diehard
Date: Feb 17, 2018

#R1#
Springs thows a leg kick but Emelienko checks it
and Emelienko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Springs wants to land a leg kick but Emelienko is out of range.
Emelienko fires out a quick counter leg kick but Springs just manages to avoid it.
Springs thows a leg kick but Emelienko checks it
and Emelienko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Springs dips to his left and cracks Emelienko with an uppercut!
Emelienko throws a leg kick but Springs sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Emelienko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Springs throws out the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Emelienko misses the target.
Springs fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice cross by Springs.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Emelienko checks a leg kick.
We've been told by Emelienko's head coaches at Runts Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Springs misses.
As Springs backs away, Emelienko returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Springs throws a leg kick
and Emelienko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Emelienko walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Springs throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Emelienko to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Springs swings widly with a right hand
letting Emelienko counter with a right hand.
Springs misses with a body shot.
Emelienko seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Springs connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Springs scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Emelienko doesn't seem bothered though.
Emelienko ducks under a wild hook from Springs.
Springs walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Emelienko checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Springs darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Springs ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Springs throws a jab when Emelienko was well out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Emelienko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Springs slips under a jab.
Springs lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Emelienko at a distance.
A low kick from Springs is predictable there
and Emelienko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Springs darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Springs fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Emelienko.
Springs throws a wild body kick that Emelienko sees coming a mile off.
Emelienko takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Springs lands with a thumping leg kick.
A low kick from Springs is predictable there
and Emelienko counters with a stiff right hand.
Springs's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Emelienko connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Springs scrambles back to his feet.
Springs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Springs throws a hook but Emelienko blocks it.
Emelienko throws a leg kick but Springs sees it coming and moves out of range.
Springs blocks a leg kick.
Springs looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Emelienko walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T3#
Emelienko takes a jab right on the kisser.
Springs misses with a hook
and Emelienko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Springs fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A punch lands to the side of Emelienko 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Emelienko clobbers Springs with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Emelienko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Emelienko takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Springs uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A jab from Springs misses.
Emelienko appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Springs as he connects with a hook.
Springs misses the body punch
and Emelienko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Springs comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Springs chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Emelienko can pounce on him.
Springs connects with a right hand. Emelienko shakes it off.
Springs punishes Emelienko's body with a nice straight punch.
Emelienko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Springs.
Emelienko takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Springs cracks Emelienko with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Emelienko walks into a left hand.
Springs connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Emelienko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Springs.
Emelienko takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Springs stuns Emelienko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Springs 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#
A low kick from Emelienko is predictable there
and Springs counters with a nice uppercut.
Springs scores with a crisp jab that stopped Emelienko in his tracks.
Springs throws a shot to the body.
Randy Springs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good exchange - Springs coming out on top.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Emelienko might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Emelienko on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Springs lands a really nice looking cross but Emelienko seems unphased.
Springs dips to his left and cracks Emelienko with an uppercut!
Springs attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Springs scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Emelienko doesn't seem bothered though.
A cross from Springs lands.
Emelienko misses with a leg kick.
Springs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
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!
Springs ducks under a wild hook from Emelienko.#T1#
Springs throws a front kick that sends Emelienko stumbling back into the cage.
The fighters circling - Springs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Springs misses with a body shot.
Springs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Emelienko takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A cross from Springs lands.
Springs avoids the body shot from Emelienko.
Emelienko connects with the punch.
Springs misses with a looping right.
A left lands for Springs.
Springs cracks Emelienko with a good jab.
A good leg kick by Springs. #T2#
Emelienko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Emelienko appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Emelienko misses with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Emelienko takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The fighters circling - Springs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Springs dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Emelienko. That did some damage!
Springs lands a right hook to the body.
Springs throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Springs throws a nice outside leg kick.
Emelienko throws a low kick, looking for Springs's leg but Springs calmly moves out of range.
Springs throws a leg kick that is checked
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Springs defending well as Emelienko loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Emelienko moves away from the strike by Springs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Springs.
Springs swings away with a body shot that misses
and Springs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Emelienko connects with the punch.
Emelienko takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A jab from Springs finds it's way through Emelienko's defenses.
Springs scores with a decent looking hook.
Springs takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Springs buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Springs lands with a right hand.
Springs connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Springs clobbers Emelienko with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T4#
Emelienko throws a leg kick which misses Springs's front leg but catches the back leg as Springs tries to avoid it.
Springs scores with a kick to the body.
Springs doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Springs dips to his left and cracks Emelienko with an uppercut!
Springs fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Emelienko on the side of the head.
Springs lands with a cross.
Emelienko defending well as Springs loads up on a big left hand.
Jab, jab by Springs - just one landing.
Randy Springs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Emelienko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Springs.
Emelienko takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Springs walks into a stiff left hand from Emelienko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Springs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Springs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Emelienko.
An inside leg kick lands from Springs.
Emelienko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Springs.
An attempted straight right counter from Emelienko misses the target.
Springs throws a body shot but no joy.
Emelienko tried to counter with a leg kick but Springs avoided it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Emelienko. Springs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Emelienko misses with a hook
and Springs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Emelienko avoids the body shot from Springs.
Emelienko throwing a counter right hand but Springs manages to avoid it.
Emelienko takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Springs chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Emelienko walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Springs checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Springs cracks Emelienko with a good jab.
Springs throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Emelienko on the side of the head. #T1#
Springs throws a quick inside leg kick.
Springs lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Emelienko falls off balance throwing a combination
and Springs counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Emelienko looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Springs lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Emelienko is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Springs throws a jab but it's blocked by Emelienko.
Springs closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Springs defending well as Emelienko loads up on a big left hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Emelienko lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Springs has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Springs and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Springs throws a shot to the body. #T2#
Springs moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Emelienko. Springs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Emelienko throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Springs fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Emelienko.
Springs slips under a jab from Emelienko.
Springs misses the jab.
Springs cracks Emelienko with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Springs throws a hook but Emelienko blocks it.
Emelienko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A head kick by Emelienko misses
and Springs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Emelienko on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Emelienko checks a leg kick. #T3#
Springs will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
It looked like Emelienko wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Springs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Emelienko takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Springs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Springs scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Springs misses with a body kick.
Emelienko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vladimir Emelienko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A telegraphed right hand from Emelienko misses the target.
Emelienko throws the left hand but Springs avoids the punch easily.
Emelienko looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Springs lands a nice hook to Emelienko's body. Emelienko takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Springs lands a leg kick that knocks Emelienko off balance momentarily.
Emelienko misses with a lunging right hand
and Springs counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Emelienko slips a jab from Springs.
Springs lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Springs is looking to land body kicks.
Emelienko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Emelienko is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Emelienko walks into a left hand.
Springs fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Emelienko.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Springs throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Springs. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Springs.
Springs throws a nice outside leg kick.
Springs getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Springs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Springs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Springs 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

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

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

#R1#
Fakiiri blocks the body kick.
Fakiiri looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Springs on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Springs scores with a push kick.
A good leg kick by Springs.
Springs looks to throw the jab but Fakiiri is out of range. #CL#
Fakiiri rushes Springs and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fakiiri blocking some punches.
Springs is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fakiiri is keeping busy.
Fakiiri misses with a hook from the clinch.
Springs tries a body shot but Fakiiri blocks it.
Springs swings wildly with an uppercut but Fakiiri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fakiiri lands a left hand that snaps the head of Springs backwards.
Fakiiri lands an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Springs misses with a body punch.
Springs working aggressively here. #BC2#
Springs manages to break the clinch.
Springs digs a good hook to Fakiiri's body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fakiiri tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Springs paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Springs works the jab nicely.#T1#
Springs blocks a low kick nicely.
Springs with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fakiiri throws a body punch but Springs moves out of range.
Fakiiri misses with a straight right.
Fakiiri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Springs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fakiiri lands a jab to the nose.
Springs connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fakiiri. Fakiiri circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fakiiri tried to score with a low kick but Springs checks it.
Springs attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A big left from Fakiiri misses.
Springs lands a nice looking kick to the body. Fakiiri takes a step back to recover.
Fakiiri moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fakiiri rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Springs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Springs throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Springs misses with a body shot.
Fakiiri blocks a low kick nicely.
Fakiiri moves forwards but Springs connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fakiiri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Springs was well out of range. Poor timing from Fakiiri.#T2#
Springs jabs at Fakiiri's body.
Fakiiri missing with a left hand there. Springs was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fakiiri uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Springs keeps the fight on the outside.
Springs misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fakiiri tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Springs manages to circle out of the way.
Springs blocks a jab.
Nice shot lands for Springs.
Fakiiri throws a head kick but Springs moves out of range.
Springs misses with an uppercut.
Springs will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Springs misses with a low kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Springs.
Springs throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nakki Fakiiri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid body kick from Springs.
Springs ducks under a wild hook from Fakiiri.
The fighters circling - Springs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fakiiri is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Springs.
Fakiiri moves out of range of the body kick from Springs.
Fakiiri is looking to clinch.
Fakiiri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Springs. #T3#
Nice defenses there by Fakiiri.
Springs misses with a low kick.
Fakiiri throws a solid leg kick but Springs takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fakiiri.
Springs misses with a low kick.
Fakiiri stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Springs.
Fakiiri blocks a jab.
Springs walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Springs misses with a body shot.
Fakiiri tries to clinch up.
Fakiiri lands with a cross.
Springs connects with a jab.
Fakiiri scores with a hook.
Springs scores with a decent looking hook.
A swing and a miss from Fakiiri.
Springs lands a jab to Fakiiri's midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fakiiri defending well as Springs loads up on a big left hand.
Fakiiri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Springs swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Springs misses with a wild combination. #T4#
Springs scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fakiiri in his tracks.
Fakiiri throws a hook to the side of Springs's head but Springs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Springs let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Springs has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Fakiiri throws a body shot but no joy.
Springs throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fakiiri. Springs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Springs counters with a body kick.
Fakiiri throws a lazy uppercut
and Fakiiri takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Springs connects with a body shot that sends Fakiiri's belly button to the back.
Springs digs a good body shot into Fakiiri's ribs.
Springs with a nice cross.
Fakiiri thows a left - swing and a miss!
Springs throws a jab when Fakiiri was well out of range.
Springs feints and then cracks Fakiiri's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fakiiri down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fakiiri tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fakiiri misses with a shot to the body
and Springs counters with a stiff right hand.
Springs throws a leg kick but Fakiiri checks it.
Fakiiri loads up on a big right hand but Springs slips the punch.
Springs misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Springs dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Fakiiri tries to clinch there but Springs circles away.
Fakiiri throws out a loose jab but Springs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Springs as he connects with a hook.
Fakiiri misses with a low kick.
Springs thows a left - swing and a miss!
Springs misses with a straight left.
Fakiiri throws a jab when Springs was well out of range.
Springs wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Springs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fakiiri looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Springs tries to move into range but Fakiiri moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Springs tries to score with a low kick but Fakiiri moves his leg out of the way.
Fakiiri seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Springs moves out of range as Fakiiri strikes.
Springs steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Springs throws a leg kick but Fakiiri sees it coming and checks it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fakiiri lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fakiiri goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fakiiri's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Springs connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fakiiri scrambles 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!
Fakiiri takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Springs throws a half hearted mid kick.
Springs moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #T1#
Fakiiri takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Springs scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Springs blocks a jab.
Springs tries to score with a low kick but Fakiiri moves his leg out of the way.
Springs swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Springs is looking to chop away at Fakiiri's legs.
Fakiiri avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Fakiiri takes a jab right on the kisser.
Springs scores with a spinning back kick!
Fakiiri connects with the punch.
Fakiiri throws a low kick, looking for Springs's leg but Springs calmly moves out of range.
Jab from Springs.
Springs takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fakiiri will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Fakiiri takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fakiiri has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Springs.
Springs thumps Fakiiri with a low kick.
Springs walks into a left hand.
Fakiiri avoids a kick to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Springs. Fakiiri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Fakiiri.
Springs throws a good cross that connects.
Randy Springs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Springs sizes up Fakiiri with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Springs throws a leg kick
and Fakiiri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Springs looks to land a left hand but Fakiiri moved out of range nicely.
Springs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Springs looks to land a body kick but Fakiiri moved away.
Springs misses with an uppercut.
Fakiiri tries to land a leg kick but Springs saw it coming and moves away.
Fakiiri throws a poor cross that misses
and Springs counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fakiiri is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fakiiri stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Springs feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fakiiri's calf.
Fakiiri walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Springs scores with a leg kick. #T3#
Springs attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fakiiri is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Springs.
Fakiiri takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Springs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fakiiri avoids a kick to the body.
Fakiiri throwing a counter right hand but Springs manages to avoid it.
A jab from Springs does it's job there.
Fakiiri scores with a punch to the head.
Springs lands a nice hook to Fakiiri's body. Fakiiri takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fakiiri rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Springs counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Springs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fakiiri paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fakiiri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Springs manages to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Springs misses.
Springs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fakiiri.
Springs connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fakiiri is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fakiiri moves out of range of the body kick from Springs.
Springs ducks under a wild hook from Fakiiri.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Springs connects with a leg kick. Fakiiri looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Springs throws a hook but Fakiiri blocks it.#T4#
Springs scores with a leg kick.
Springs throws a wild body kick that Fakiiri sees coming a mile off.
Fakiiri misses with a low kick.
Fakiiri fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Springs gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fakiiri looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Springs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Springs paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Springs pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fakiiri is out of range and Springs settles back down.
Springs tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fakiiri checks a leg kick nicely.
Springs throws a leg kick but Fakiiri checks it.
Fakiiri ducks under a wild hook from Springs.
Springs throws a hook but Fakiiri blocks it.
Fakiiri swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fakiiri waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Springs.
Springs scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fakiiri doesn't seem bothered though.
Fakiiri thuds his right hand into Springs's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fakiiri throws a leg kick but Springs sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Springs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Springs moves out of range as Fakiiri strikes.
Springs scores with a push kick.
Fakiiri moves out of range of the strikes.
Fakiiri misses with a looping right.
Springs looks to score with a jab to the body but Fakiiri is just out of range.
Fakiiri is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fakiiri closes the distance but Springs moves to the side
and Springs counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fakiiri looks to throw the jab but Springs is out of range.
Springs misses with an uppercut. Fakiiri saw that one coming.
Fakiiri misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Springs ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fakiiri staying out of range there.
Springs throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fakiiri is looking to counter the offense by Springs and move into the clinch.
Fakiiri throws a shot from downtown. Springs moves away and avoids it.
Springs throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL#
Fakiiri closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1#
Springs lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Springs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Springs scores with a body shot.
Springs ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Springs uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fakiiri.
Springs throws a low kick but Fakiiri avoids it.
Springs has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Springs there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL#
Fakiiri gets a clinch.
Springs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Springs lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fakiiri.
Fakiiri scores with a shot to the side of Springs's head.
Springs takes a shot to the head.
Springs scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Springs throws a head punch that misses.
Springs lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Springs misses with the head strike.
Springs is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Springs lands with a light punch inside.
Nakki Fakiiri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A shot in the inside from Fakiiri.
Springs lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Springs breaks the clinch.
Fakiiri misses with a hook
and Springs counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Springs works Fakiiri's body with a nice hook.
Fakiiri misses with a straight right.
Springs bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fakiiri's head.
Springs throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fakiiri lands a nice shot to the body.
Fakiiri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fakiiri throws a head kick that misses.
A jab from Springs misses.
Springs sizes up Fakiiri with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fakiiri throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Springs stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Springs throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Springs slips a straight right by Fakiiri.
Springs moves forwards but Fakiiri connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T3#
Springs scores with a nice strike.
Springs checks a low kick from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fakiiri is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fakiiri doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fakiiri with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Springs to score with a decent uppercut.
Springs circles away from the clinch attempt.
Springs scoring well with a low kick there.
Fakiiri misses with a looping right.
A jab lands there for Fakiiri.
Springs lands a front kick.
Nice cross by Springs.
Springs throws the left hand but Fakiiri avoids the punch easily.
Fakiiri walks forward, straight into a front kick from Springs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Springs moves out of range as Fakiiri strikes.#T4#
Fakiiri is looking to score with low kicks.
Fakiiri looks to throw the jab but Springs is out of range.
Fakiiri moves out of range as Springs strikes.
Springs dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fakiiri. That did some damage!
Fakiiri throws a hook but Springs avoids it easily.
Fakiiri throws an overhand right that lands on Springs's shoulder, as Springs tries to avoid the shot.
Fakiiri throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fakiiri thows a left - swing and a miss!
Springs scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Springs tests Fakiiri's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fighters circling - Fakiiri throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good shot there by Springs.
Springs lands with an uppercut that bounces Fakiiri off the cage and back into range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fakiiri misses with a right hand
and Springs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fakiiri throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Springs counters with a stiff right hand.
Springs fakes the leg kick and cracks Fakiiri in the body.
Fakiiri misses with a left hand
and Springs counters with a straight right hand.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Springs!
A very excited looking Randy Springs made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Nakki Fakiiri stepped up to the mic, saying 'eating out at the "Y" later...so tell ur sister to douche....'.

Event: GAMMA#682 Churchill v Ridgeway
Date: Dec 30, 2017

#R1#
Shaman loads up on a big right hand but Springs slips the punch.
Crunch! Springs slams his shin into Shaman's torso.
A big left from Springs misses.
Springs fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shaman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Shaman throws a low kick, looking for Springs's leg but Springs calmly moves out of range.
Springs connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shaman. Shaman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Springs motions for Shaman to come forward. Springs throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shaman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shaman looks to score with a jab to the body but Springs is just out of range.
Shaman throws a leg kick but Springs checks it.
Springs swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Springs slips a straight right by Shaman.
Shaman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Springs.
Springs scores with a sloppy right hand. Shaman should have avoided that one.
Shaman on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Springs looks for the body kick but Shaman saw that one coming.
Shaman feints the counter takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Springs. Shaman does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Springs throws a leg kick but Shaman sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T1#
Springs lands a slapping body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shaman. Springs does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Springs wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shaman misses the shot to the body.
Springs goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shaman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Springs rather than just go for the knockout.
Springs walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shaman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Shaman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Shaman has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Shaman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shaman. That's going to slow Springs down.
Decent striking displayed by Springs there.
A combination from Shaman does no damage.
Shaman on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Springs just misses with a punch to the body.
Springs misses with a straight right.
Shaman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Springs throws an overhand right that lands on Shaman's shoulder, as Shaman tries to avoid the shot.
Springs walks into a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shaman moves out of range of the body kick from Springs. #T2#
Shaman throws a jab when Springs was well out of range.
Springs throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shaman counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Shaman misses with a body shot.
Shaman lands with a right hand.
Springs connects with a single shot there.
Randy Springs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shaman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Springs is out of range.
Springs buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shaman slips a jab and a cross from Springs.
Shaman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Springs looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shaman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shaman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Springs throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Shaman checks a low kick from Springs.
Shaman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Springs checks the leg kick nicely there.
Springs misses with a low kick.
Shaman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Springs uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shaman.#T3#
Springs fakes the leg kick and cracks Shaman in the body.
Springs misses with a straight left.
Springs takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shaman wants to slow Springs down by chopping away at his legs.
Springs appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Shaman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shaman cracks the inside of Springs's front leg.
A swing and a miss from Shaman.
A quick step to the side and Springs tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shaman misses the body punch
and Springs counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Springs lands with a kick to the temple. Shaman shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Shaman on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Springs 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.
Springs looks to score with a jab to the body but Shaman is just out of range.
Springs throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Shaman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Springs manages to avoid it.
Springs swings widly with a right hand
letting Shaman counter with a right hand.
Springs blocks a leg kick.
Shaman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Springs.#T4#
Springs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shaman.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Shaman misses.
Springs looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice defenses there by Shaman.
Shaman throws a nice looking combination but Springs bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Springs throws an overhand right that lands on Shaman's shoulder, as Shaman tries to avoid the shot.
Shaman now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Shaman lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Springs lands with a straight right. Shaman didn't see that one coming.
Springs tries a low kick but Shaman avoids it.
A low kick from Springs misses
enabling Shaman to counter with a crisp jab.
Shaman thuds his right hand into Springs's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Shaman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shaman scores with the left hand. Springs knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Springs pushes Shaman away with a front kick.
Shaman throws a hook to the side of Springs's head but Springs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slapping body kick lands there for Shaman.
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 Randy Springs will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Springs connects with a leg kick. Shaman looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Shaman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Shaman takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Shaman throws a big shot that misses.
Springs feints and then cracks Shaman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shaman down.
Randy Springs is winning the standup battle so far.
Shaman misses with a lunging right hand
and Springs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Springs throws a lazy uppercut
and Shaman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Springs moves away from the strike by Shaman.
Springs scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Shaman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Springs.
Shaman looks to land a body kick but Springs moved away.
Springs throws a half hearted mid kick.
Despite the aggression on Shaman's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A big right from Springs misses.
As Springs backs off Shaman throws a huge counter combo but Springs manages to avoid it all.
Springs thumps Shaman with a low kick.
The crowd cheers as Springs lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shaman doesn't seem phased though.
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!
Springs takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Springs misses with a kick to the body
and Shaman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Springs fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shaman checks it well.
Shaman only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Springs scores with a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shaman. That's going to slow Springs down.
Shaman pivots, looking for a leg kick but Springs is out of range and Shaman settles back down.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Springs.
Shaman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Springs misses with a low kick.
Springs keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Springs throws a wild body kick that Shaman sees coming a mile off.
Springs misses the shot to the body.
Shaman tries a quick counter leg kick but Springs is wise to it.
Shaman throws an overhand right that lands on Springs's shoulder, as Springs tries to avoid the shot.
Shaman scores with a hook to the body. Springs takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Springs throws a hook but Shaman blocks it.
Shaman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A big right from Shaman misses.
Springs looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T2#
Springs connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shaman throws a right hand that Springs ducks under and follows up with a left that Springs also avoids with ease.
Springs swings for the body but Shaman moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shaman misses the shot to the body.
Springs throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Shaman throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Springs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Springs lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Springs works the jab nicely.
Shaman moves out of range of the body kick.
Shaman throws a low kick but Springs avoids it.
Springs throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shaman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shaman takes a swing at Springs's ribcage but misses.
Shaman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Springs throws out a loose jab but Shaman uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Springs misses with a body shot
and Shaman counters with a slapping leg kick.
Springs checks the leg kick nicely there.
Shaman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Springs's sensitive parts.
Springs finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Springs misses with a kick to the body.
Crunch! Springs slams his shin into Shaman's torso.
Shaman misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Shaman misses.
Springs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shaman doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Shaman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Springs has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Springs.
Jab, jab by Springs - just one landing.
Springs throws a looping overhand right but Shaman ducks down to avoid it.
Shaman looks to score with a jab to the body but Springs is just out of range.
Shaman moves away from the strike by Springs.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shaman takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #T4#
A left lands for Springs.
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!
Shaman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Springs's sensitive parts.
Springs misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Shaman misses the target.
Springs swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Springs lands a front kick.
Shaman punishes Springs's body with a nice straight punch.
Springs will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Shaman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A telegraphed right hand from Shaman misses the target.
Springs is looking to counter punch.
Shaman walks into a stiff left hand from Springs.
Shaman throws the left hand but Springs avoids the punch easily.
Springs blocks a leg kick.
Shaman has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Springs.
Shaman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Springs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shaman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shaman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Springs.
Springs connects with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Springs dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Springs misses with a looping right.
Shaman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Springs chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Springs throws a head kick that misses.
Shaman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Springs walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shaman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Springs pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shaman is out of range and Springs settles back down.
Springs throws a wild body kick that Shaman sees coming a mile off.
Shaman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jab, jab by Shaman - just one landing. #TD2#
Springs gets caught napping as Shaman dives in and scores a takedown. Springs manages to retain guard.#ES#
Springs is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
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!
Springs scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shaman struggles to land a body shot inside as Springs controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Springs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Springs.
Springs tries a body shot but Shaman blocks it. #T1#
Shaman struggles to land a body shot inside as Springs controls his hands.
Shaman blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Springs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shaman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Springs misses the jab.
Springs stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shaman.
Shaman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Springs.
Springs swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shaman throws a lazy right hand but Springs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Springs is looking to counter with a body kick.
Shaman misses with a straight left.
Shaman connects with a crisp jab.
Springs looks to land a body kick but Shaman moved away.
Springs cracks Shaman with a right hand to the side of the head.
Springs misses with an attempted mid kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shaman. That's going to slow Springs down.
Springs is looking to score with low kicks.
Shaman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Springs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Springs on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Shaman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Springs avoids it really well and circles away.
Springs connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shaman momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Springs lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Springs.
Blind Shaman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shaman throws a leg kick but Springs sees it coming and moves out of range.
Springs scores with a nice body kick.
Shaman works the jab nicely.
Springs with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shaman throws a big shot that misses.
A left lands for Shaman.
Springs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shaman.
Donk. Springs catches Shaman right on the button with a cross.#T3#
Springs misses with a straight left.
Shaman checks a leg kick.
And Shaman tries to counter it with a takedown but Springs pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Shaman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Springs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shaman throws a poor cross that misses
and Springs makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Springs lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shaman sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Shaman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Springs. That did some damage!
Shaman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shaman swings for the body but Springs moves out of range.
Shaman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Springs.
Shaman takes one to the side of the head.
Shaman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Springs chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shaman lands a jab-cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Springs misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Shaman misses with a right hand
enabling Springs to counter with a crisp jab.
Shaman wants to slow Springs down by chopping away at his legs.
A solid body kick from Springs.
Springs thuds his shin into the meat of Shaman's side.
Springs swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Springs thuds his right hand into Shaman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Shaman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shaman looks to land a combination but Springs avoids it well.
Shaman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shaman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Springs in his tracks.
Nice shot by Springs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice inside leg kick there by Springs. That's going to slow Shaman down.
Shaman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Springs half committed to a counter leg kick.
Shaman swinging wildly here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Springs showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Springs has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

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

Event: GAMMA#678 Bryant v Hoyce
Date: Dec 09, 2017

#R1#
Springs is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ridgeway tries to score with a low kick but Springs moves his leg out of the way.
Springs throws a leg kick but Ridgeway moved away.
Ridgeway throws a low kick but Springs avoids it.
Springs with a hook.
Springs throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Springs throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Springs.
Ridgeway lands a head shot.
Ridgeway thows a body kick. Springs tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ridgeway throws a low kick but Springs avoids it.
Ridgeway on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Springs connects with a jab.
Springs looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ridgeway throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ridgeway misses with a wild body shot.
Ridgeway on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Springs checks a low kick from Ridgeway.
Springs half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ridgeway tries to score with a low kick but Springs moves his leg out of the way.
Ridgeway lands with an uppercut that bounces Springs off the cage and back into range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ridgeway.
Springs works Ridgeway's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Ridgeway slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Springs cracks the inside of Ridgeway's front leg.
Ridgeway fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ridgeway uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Springs.
Good standup being displayed there by Ridgeway as he connects with a hook.
Ridgeway throws a sloppy body shot
and Springs counters with a stiff right hand.
Ridgeway moves forwards but Springs connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Springs moves out of range of the leg kick from Ridgeway.
Springs appears to be looking for a big counter.
Springs has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway lands a nice looking body shot.
Springs tries to bum rush Ridgeway with a series of wild strikes but Ridgeway uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ridgeway throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Springs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick but Springs sees it coming and checks it nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ridgeway misses with a low kick.
Ridgeway takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ridgeway wants to slow Springs down by chopping away at his legs.
Ridgeway fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Springs on the side of the head.
Springs connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Springs gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T2#
Springs cracks Ridgeway with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Springs misses with a straight left.
Ridgeway connects with a solid leg kick.
Ridgeway lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Springs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway scores with a jab to the head.
Ridgeway misses with a hook to the body
and Springs counters with a nice kick to the body.
Ridgeway throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Springs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Springs on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ridgeway tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ridgeway slips under a jab.
Springs avoids the body shot from Ridgeway.
A shot to the liver by Ridgeway. Beautiful body shot.
Springs lands with an uppercut that bounces Ridgeway off the cage and back into range.
Ridgeway wants to slow Springs down by chopping away at his legs.
Ridgeway stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Springs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ridgeway.
Springs moves into range and connects with a jab.
Springs has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Springs there as he acknowledges the shot.#T3#
Springs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ridgeway sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Springs misses with a straight right.
Ridgeway now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Springs checks a leg kick.
Ridgeway throws a poor cross that misses
and Springs counters with a straight right hand.
Springs moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ridgeway misses with an uppercut. Springs saw that one coming.
Ridgeway dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Springs. That did some damage!
Ridgeway tests Springs's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ridgeway looks to score with a jab to the body but Springs is just out of range.
A leg kick checked by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway throws the left hand but Springs avoids the punch easily.
Ridgeway throws a chopping leg kick but Springs manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ridgeway misses with a body shot.
Springs with a hook.
Springs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A bone on bone clash there as Springs blocks the leg kick.
Ridgeway ducks under a wild hook from Springs.#T4#
Springs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Springs fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Springs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ridgeway.
Springs throws out a powerful jab.
Springs checks a leg kick.
Springs swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ridgeway lands a nice shot to the body.
Ridgeway throws the kick towards the body but Springs avoids it.
Springs connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ridgeway ducks under a wild hook from Springs.
Ridgeway delivers a nice body kick.
Springs throws an overhand right that lands on Ridgeway's shoulder, as Ridgeway tries to avoid the shot.
Ridgeway throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ridgeway scores with a decent looking hook.
Springs just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ridgeway throws a wild body kick that Springs sees coming a mile off.
Springs throws a quick counter kick to the body but Ridgeway avoids it.
Ridgeway misses with a leg kick.
Ridgeway throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A solid body kick from Ridgeway.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mathew Ridgeway will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Springs punishes Ridgeway's body with a nice straight punch.
Ridgeway tests Springs's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mathew Ridgeway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway throws a body punch but Springs moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Springs.
Ridgeway moves out of range of the strikes.
Ridgeway throws a low kick but it's checked well by Springs.
Crunch! Ridgeway slams his shin into Springs's torso.
Ridgeway is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Springs.
Ridgeway misses with a body shot.
Ridgeway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Springs was well out of range. Poor timing from Ridgeway.
Springs ducks under a wild hook from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ridgeway throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ridgeway dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Springs scores with a kick to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Springs just misses with a punch to the body.
Ridgeway moves out of range of the body kick from Springs.
Springs punishes Ridgeway's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Ridgeway checks a low kick from Springs.
Springs throws a hook but Ridgeway blocks it.
Springs takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ridgeway misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Springs.
Ridgeway waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Springs.
A telegraphed right hand from Ridgeway misses the target.
Springs blocks a jab.
Springs checks the leg kick.
Springs scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Springs just misses with a punch to the body.
Ridgeway flicks out a counter leg kick but Springs steps away.
A telegraphed right hand from Ridgeway misses the target.
Springs lands an overhand right.
Ridgeway throws a body shot but no joy.
Springs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ridgeway manages to avoid it.
Ridgeway lands a jab to the nose.
Springs thumps Ridgeway with a low kick.
Springs throws a series of punches but Ridgeway moves out of range.
Ridgeway moves into range and connects with a jab. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Springs scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ridgeway turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ridgeway throws a shot to the body.
Ridgeway takes a swing at Springs's ribcage but misses.
Springs lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ridgeway's sensitive parts.
Ridgeway walks into a jab.
Ridgeway uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Springs.
Ridgeway lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Springs attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ridgeway slips a jab from Springs.
Springs is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Springs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ridgeway throws out a counter right but Springs avoids it with no problem.
Good leg kick by Ridgeway there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ridgeway wants to land a leg kick but Springs is out of range.
Ridgeway tests Springs's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ridgeway throws a big shot that misses.
Springs connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ridgeway. Ridgeway circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ridgeway misses with a low kick.
Ridgeway lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Mathew Ridgeway seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ridgeway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Springs was well out of range. Poor timing from Ridgeway.
Springs thinks about countering with a head kick.#T3#
Ridgeway misses the shot to the body.
A quick step to the side and Springs tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ridgeway steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Springs.
A swing and a miss from Ridgeway.
Springs slips under a jab.
Ridgeway lands a jab to the head.
Ridgeway throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Springs misses with a right hand
enabling Ridgeway to counter with a crisp jab.
Ridgeway has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ridgeway misses with a body shot.
Springs looks to land a right hand but Ridgeway moved out of range.
Ridgeway was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ridgeway shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ridgeway checks a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ridgeway. That's going to slow Springs down.
Springs has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Ridgeway moves out of range of the strikes.
Springs scores with a nice head shot.
Ridgeway throws an overhand right that lands on Springs's shoulder, as Springs tries to avoid the shot.
Ridgeway just misses with a punch to the body.
Springs will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ridgeway throws a low kick but Springs avoids it.
Ridgeway throws a low kick but Springs moves out of range easily. #T4#
Ridgeway gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Springs staying out of range there.
Springs lands with a right hand.
Ridgeway throws a body shot but no joy.
Springs swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Springs with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ridgeway is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Springs.
Nice defenses there by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Springs throws out a powerful jab.
Springs checks a low kick from Ridgeway.
Springs is looking to land body kicks.
Ridgeway feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Springs's calf.
Springs throws out a loose jab but Ridgeway uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ridgeway! But no joy.
Springs gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ridgeway.
The fighters circling - Ridgeway throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ridgeway swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Springs swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ridgeway uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Springs.
A little jabbing left from Ridgeway on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ridgeway on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mathew Ridgeway will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Ridgeway ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ridgeway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Springs was well out of range. Poor timing from Ridgeway.
An inside leg kick from Springs misses.
Springs throws a wild body kick that Ridgeway sees coming a mile off.
Ridgeway looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ridgeway pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ridgeway connects with a body shot.
Springs throws a jab when Ridgeway was well out of range.
Ridgeway swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Springs.
Springs takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ridgeway tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Springs is able to avoid easily.
Ridgeway slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ridgeway looks to land a body kick but Springs moved away.
Springs looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ridgeway misses with a straight left.
Springs throwing a counter right hand but Ridgeway manages to avoid it.
Ridgeway misses with a looping left.
Springs looks to land a right hand but Ridgeway moved out of range.
Springs will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ridgeway slips a straight right by Springs.#T1#
Springs misses with a straight left.
Ridgeway dips to his left and cracks Springs with an uppercut!
Ridgeway throws a hook but Springs blocks it.
Ridgeway fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Springs has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ridgeway takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ridgeway goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Springs ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Springs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ridgeway wants to slow Springs down by chopping away at his legs.
Ridgeway throws a body punch but Springs moves out of range.
Ridgeway keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A cross from Ridgeway lands.
Ridgeway loads up on a big right hand but Springs slips the punch.
Springs misses with a right hand
and Ridgeway counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ridgeway 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.
Springs swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Springs. Ridgeway does a little dance to reset his feet.
Springs pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ridgeway tries a quick counter leg kick but Springs is wise to it.
Springs throws a hook to the side of Ridgeway's head but Ridgeway sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Springs throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ridgeway misses with an uppercut.
Ridgeway misses with a left hand
letting Springs counter with a right hand.
Springs takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A shot to the body from Ridgeway misses
and Springs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ridgeway lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ridgeway throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Springs to counter with a crisp jab.
Ridgeway keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ridgeway follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Ridgeway lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ridgeway swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Springs lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ridgeway keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Springs lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Springs cracks Ridgeway with a right hand to the side of the head.
Springs takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Springs is looking to score with low kicks.
A big left from Springs misses. #T3#
Ridgeway cracks Springs with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ridgeway connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ridgeway connects with a body shot that sends Springs's belly button to the back.
Springs slips a jab from Ridgeway.
Springs fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ridgeway.
Both fighters circling a little - Ridgeway finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A slow jab from Ridgeway misses its intended target.
A slow jab from Ridgeway misses its intended target.
Springs is looking to counter with a body kick.
Ridgeway takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ridgeway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Springs manages to avoid it.
Ridgeway throws a low kick but Springs avoids it.
Springs swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ridgeway appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ridgeway motions for Springs to come forward. Ridgeway throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Springs throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Springs with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Springs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Springs lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ridgeway fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Springs is out of range. #T4#
Springs scores with a hook to the body. Ridgeway takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ridgeway cracks a nice hook into Springs's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ridgeway. Springs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Springs throws a shot from downtown. Ridgeway moves away and avoids it.
Springs listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ridgeway tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Springs is able to avoid easily.
Ridgeway scores with a leg kick.
Springs explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ridgeway throws out a loose jab but Springs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Springs misses with an uppercut. Ridgeway saw that one coming.
Ridgeway listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Springs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Springs throws the left hand but Ridgeway avoids the punch easily.
Springs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway throws a big shot that misses.
A slow jab from Springs misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Mathew Ridgeway just about did enough to take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Ridgeway lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ridgeway throws a looping overhand right but Springs ducks down to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Ridgeway 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Springs slips under a jab from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway connects with a solid leg kick.
Springs connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Springs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Springs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ridgeway.
Springs is looking to counter punch.
Ridgeway takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ridgeway throws a sloppy body shot
and Springs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ridgeway scores with a jab to the jaw.
Springs lands a nice looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some bone on bone action there as Springs checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That kick from Springs tenderised Ridgeway's leg. Ridgeway is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ridgeway misses with a jab to the body
and Springs counters with a straight right hand.
Springs throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Springs scoring well with a low kick there. #T1#
Ridgeway throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Springs scores with a jab. Ridgeway acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ridgeway with a nice cross.
Ridgeway bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Springs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ridgeway.
Springs on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Springs ducks under a wild hook from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ridgeway scores with a kick to the body.
Ridgeway lands a leg kick that knocks Springs off balance momentarily.
Springs throws the kick towards the body but Ridgeway avoids it.
Ridgeway slips a straight right by Springs.
Springs checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ridgeway throws a body shot but no joy.
Springs appears to be looking for a big counter.
Springs throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ridgeway misses with a straight right.
Ridgeway throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Springs stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T2#
Ridgeway lands with a good body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ridgeway moves out of range as Springs throws a body kick.
It seemed like Ridgeway was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Springs tries to move into range but Ridgeway moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ridgeway throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Springs was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ridgeway lands a right hook to the body.
Springs moves away from the strike by Ridgeway.
Springs on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Springs scores with a leg kick.
Ridgeway sizes up Springs with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ridgeway slips a straight right by Springs.
Springs is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ridgeway misses with a hook
and Ridgeway takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Springs misses with a straight left.
Springs checks a leg kick nicely.
Springs scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ridgeway misses with a low kick as Springs jumps back.
Ridgeway swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Springs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ridgeway.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ridgeway.
Springs fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ridgeway.
Ridgeway lands with a shot to the body.
Springs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ridgeway was well out of range. Poor timing from Springs.
Springs loads up on a big right hand but Ridgeway slips the punch.
Ridgeway feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Springs's calf.
Ridgeway jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ridgeway throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
It looked like Springs wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Springs takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ridgeway looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A big left from Ridgeway misses.
Springs feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Springs tests Ridgeway's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Springs chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ridgeway can pounce on him.
Ridgeway keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Springs throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ridgeway, right into the meat.
Ridgeway misses with a low kick.
Ridgeway takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Springs bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Springs lands with a nice body punch.
Springs misses with a looping right.
Ridgeway motions for Springs to come forward. Ridgeway throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ridgeway misses with a looping right.
Ridgeway moves away from the strike by Springs.
Springs just misses with a punch to the body.
Springs throws a big shot that misses.
Ridgeway keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Springs.
Ridgeway throws a front kick aimed at Springs's knee but Springs avoids it well.
Springs moves out of range of the strikes.
Springs has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ridgeway finds it's way round the side to connect with Springs's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Springs ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Mathew Ridgeway 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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Ridgeway lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ridgeway throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Springs misses with a low kick.
Springs jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Springs tries a head kick but it misses.
Ridgeway uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Springs throws a hook to the side of Ridgeway's head but Ridgeway sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Springs misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ridgeway. Springs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Springs tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ridgeway sizes up Springs with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Springs takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Springs misses with an uppercut.
Ridgeway on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ridgeway misses with a looping right.
Springs half committed to a counter leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ridgeway.
Springs checks a low kick from Ridgeway.#T1#
Good leg kick by Springs there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Springs staying out of range there.
Ridgeway tries to work over Springs's front leg with a kick but Springs checks it.
A good leg kick by Springs.
Ridgeway fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Springs avoids the body shot from Ridgeway.
Springs checks the leg kick.
Springs quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Springs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ridgeway scores with a shot to the body.
Springs throws a lazy uppercut
and Ridgeway connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Springs throws the kick towards the body but Ridgeway avoids it.
Ridgeway avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A left lands for Ridgeway.
Springs throws a half hearted mid kick.
Springs ducks under a wild hook from Ridgeway.
Springs lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ridgeway swings widly with a right hand
letting Springs counter with a right hand. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A low kick from Ridgeway is predictable there
and Springs counters with a leg kick.
Ridgeway tests Springs's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Springs. That's going to slow Ridgeway down.
Ridgeway throws a jab when Springs was well out of range.
Ridgeway checks a leg kick.
Ridgeway is looking to chop away at Springs's legs.
Ridgeway wants to slow Springs down by chopping away at his legs.
Springs darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ridgeway takes a swing at Springs's ribcage but misses.
Springs scores with a decent looking hook.
Springs connects with a solid leg kick.
Springs scores with a sloppy right hand. Ridgeway should have avoided that one.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick
and Springs counters with a stiff right hand.
Springs goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ridgeway lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Springs loads up on a big right hand but Ridgeway slips the punch.#T3#
Ridgeway misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Springs.
Springs misses with a looping left.
Springs cracks Ridgeway with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ridgeway with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Springs to score with a decent uppercut.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick but Springs moved away.
Ridgeway throws a low kick, looking for Springs's leg but Springs calmly moves out of range.
Ridgeway buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ridgeway pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A slow jab from Springs misses its intended target.
Ridgeway throws a low kick but Springs avoids it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Springs.
Ridgeway tries to land a front kick but Springs steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Springs moves away from the strike by Ridgeway.
Springs throws a hook but Ridgeway avoids it easily.
Springs looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Springs takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Randy Springs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Springs sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ridgeway looks to land a body kick but Springs moved away.
Springs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ridgeway.
Mathew Ridgeway is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Springs stuns Ridgeway with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ridgeway avoids a kick to the body.
Ridgeway misses with a low kick as Springs jumps back.
Springs looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Springs throws a looping overhand right but Ridgeway ducks down to avoid it.
Springs avoids the body shot from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ridgeway lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A big left from Springs misses.
Ridgeway lands a nice shot that snaps Springs's head back.
Nice body punch from Ridgeway.
Springs takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Randy Springs.
Well Ridgeway 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:49
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mathew Ridgeway!
Mathew Ridgeway is the new lightweight champion!
Mathew Ridgeway decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Randy Springs stepped up to the mic, saying 'I want a rematch'.

Event: GAMMA#674 Bryant v Mencken
Date: Nov 18, 2017

#R1#
Emelienko misses with a low kick.
Emelienko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Springs moves away.
Emelienko misses with a low kick.
Springs swings for the body but Emelienko moves out of range.
Springs lands a nice shot that snaps Emelienko's head back.
Emelienko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Springs.
Springs has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Emelienko is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Emelienko bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Springs's head backwards.
Emelienko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from Springs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Emelienko.
Springs swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Emelienko.
Emelienko thuds a left hand into Springs's body.
Springs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Emelienko moves away.
Emelienko has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Emelienko walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Emelienko is looking to score with low kicks.
Springs with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Decent striking displayed by Springs there.
Emelienko throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Emelienko misses with a low kick as Springs jumps back.
A clash of legs there as Emelienko blocks the low kick.
Emelienko looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Emelienko uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Springs misses with an uppercut. Emelienko saw that one coming.
Springs ducks under a wild hook from Emelienko.
A leg kick checked by Springs.
Springs jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Springs cracks Emelienko with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Springs buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Emelienko wants to land a leg kick but Springs is out of range.
Springs moves out of range of the strikes.
Emelienko thuds a left hand into Springs's body.
Emelienko darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Emelienko.
Springs explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Springs misses with a jab, cross combination.
Springs walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Emelienko checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T2#
Emelienko takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Emelienko scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Springs is looking to chop away at Emelienko's legs.
Springs misses with a low kick.
Emelienko walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Springs checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Springs throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Springs misses the shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Springs.
A telegraphed right hand from Emelienko misses the target.
Emelienko moves away from the strike by Springs.
Springs scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Springs takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Emelienko swings for the body but Springs moves out of range.
Emelienko backing away here, and Springs unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Springs needs to keep his hands up - Emelienko had a free shot at his head there.
Springs ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Emelienko misses with a lunging right hand
and Springs counters with a slapping leg kick. #T3#
Good work by Emelienko as he checks the leg kick.
Springs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Springs lands a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Emelienko. Springs does a little dance to reset his feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Springs misses.
An inside leg kick from Springs misses.
Springs chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Emelienko can pounce on him.
Emelienko falls off balance throwing a combination
and Springs counters with a nice low kick that buckles Emelienko's knee momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Springs. Emelienko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Emelienko takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Emelienko will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Springs connects with a jab.
Springs throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Springs looks to land a body kick but Emelienko moved away.
Springs misses with a looping right.
Nice uppercut there from Emelienko.#T4#
Springs looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Springs throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No joy there for Springs, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Springs moves out of range of the leg kick from Emelienko.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Springs! But no joy.
Jab by Springs.
Springs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Emelienko.
Emelienko takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Emelienko misses with an uppercut.
Springs misses with an uppercut. Emelienko saw that one coming.
Emelienko scores with a jab to the body.
Springs defending well as Emelienko loads up on a big left hand.
Good work by Springs as he checks the leg kick.
Emelienko is looking to score with low kicks.
Springs is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Emelienko had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Emelienko fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Springs looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Emelienko blocks a jab.
Emelienko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Emelienko fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Springs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Randy Springs will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Springs avoids a punch combination nicely.
Emelienko takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Springs scores with a nice head shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Emelienko might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Springs defending well as Emelienko loads up on a big left hand.
Springs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Emelienko.
Emelienko ducks right into an uppercut from Springs.
Springs rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Emelienko counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Emelienko lands a slapping body shot.
Emelienko wants to land a leg kick but Springs is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Springs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Emelienko was well out of range. Poor timing from Springs.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Springs in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Emelienko takes one on the button.
Springs lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Springs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Emelienko.
Emelienko misses with a wild body shot.
Springs lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Springs, right into the meat.
A punch lands to the side of Emelienko 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Springs lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A big right from Emelienko misses.
Emelienko works the jab nicely.
Emelienko throws a hook to the side of Springs's head but Springs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Springs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A combination from Emelienko does no damage.
Emelienko misses with an uppercut
and Emelienko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Emelienko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Springs has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Emelienko walks into a stiff left hand from Springs.
Emelienko scores with a sloppy right hand. Springs should have avoided that one.
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!
Springs lands a nice leg kick that just misses Emelienko's sensitive parts.
An inside leg kick from Emelienko misses.
Emelienko fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Emelienko scores with a jab to the jaw.#T2#
Emelienko sizes up Springs with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Emelienko's jab looks to have found its range, popping Springs under the eye.
Emelienko scores with a nice right hand.
Emelienko falls off balance throwing a combination
and Springs counters with a right hand to the body.
Emelienko misses the body punch
and Springs counters with a stiff right hand.
Emelienko is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Emelienko wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Emelienko moves out of range as Springs throws a body kick.
Emelienko takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Emelienko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Emelienko cracks Springs with a good jab.
Emelienko fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Springs walks into a stiff left hand from Emelienko.
Emelienko misses with a hook
and Springs counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Emelienko thinking.
Springs blocks a jab.
Emelienko jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T3#
Springs fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Emelienko is out of range.
Springs throws a hook to the side of Emelienko's head but Emelienko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Springs throws an off balance right hand
and Emelienko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Springs getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Springs connects with a leg kick. Emelienko looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A slow jab from Springs misses its intended target.
Emelienko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Springs.
Randy Springs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Emelienko throws a leg kick but Springs sees it coming and moves out of range.
Springs takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Springs walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Decent striking displayed by Springs there.
Springs scores with a kick to the body.
Springs misses with a low kick.
Emelienko throwing a counter right hand but Springs manages to avoid it.
Emelienko takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Emelienko scores with a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Emelienko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Springs.
Emelienko went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T4#
Springs misses with an attempted mid kick.
Emelienko connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Springs misses with an uppercut. Emelienko saw that one coming.
Emelienko attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Springs lands a jab to Emelienko's midsection.
Emelienko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Springs moves away.
Springs throws a lazy body kick
and Springs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Springs slips a straight right by Emelienko.
Emelienko chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Springs lands with an uppercut that bounces Emelienko off the cage and back into range.
Springs ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Springs pushes Emelienko away with a front kick.
Emelienko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Springs manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Springs! But no joy.
Emelienko lands a nice hook to Springs's body. Springs takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Springs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Emelienko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Vladimir Emelienko will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
A combination from Springs does no damage.
Springs throws a leg kick which misses Emelienko's front leg but catches the back leg as Emelienko tries to avoid it.
Emelienko moves out of range as Springs strikes.
As Springs backs away, Emelienko returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Emelienko throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A jab from Emelienko misses.
Springs jabs Emelienko to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Springs throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Emelienko counters with a straight right hand.
Springs swings for the body but Emelienko moves out of range.
Emelienko tried to counter with a leg kick but Springs avoided it.
Good leg kick by Springs there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Emelienko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Springs.
Emelienko throws a leg kick but Springs moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelienko tries to work over Springs's front leg with a kick but Springs checks it.
A bone on bone clash there as Springs blocks the leg kick.
Springs throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Springs throws a good cross that connects.
Emelienko looks to land a combination. Springs sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T1#
Emelienko takes a jab right on the kisser.
Emelienko will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Springs takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A left and a right from Springs both land. Nice combination.
Emelienko takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Springs lands with a hook. Emelienko tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Springs throws a combination. Emelienko tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Springs has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Springs wants to slow Emelienko down by chopping away at his legs.
Emelienko takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Springs blocks a low kick nicely.
Springs pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Emelienko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Emelienko throws a body shot but no joy.
Emelienko takes a kick to the side of the head.
Emelienko lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A decent looking cross lands there for Springs.
The fighters circling - Emelienko throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Springs lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Emelienko misses the jab.
Emelienko misses with a low kick.
Emelienko thows a leg kick but Springs checks it
and Springs counters with a nice uppercut.
Springs chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Emelienko can pounce on him.
Springs thows a left - swing and a miss!
Springs misses with a wild combination.
Emelienko throws a leg kick that is checked
and Springs counters with an inside leg kick.
Emelienko fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Springs connects with a body shot.
Emelienko throws a leg kick but Springs sees it coming and moves out of range.
Springs walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Springs lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Emelienko at a distance.
Emelienko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Emelienko walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T3#
Springs lands a jab to the nose.
Emelienko misses with a hook
and Springs makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Emelienko really felt that one!
Springs looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Emelienko connects with a nice looking jab.
Springs throws a nice inside leg kick.
Emelienko misses with a left hand
and Springs counters with a thumping low kick.
Springs blocks a leg kick.
Springs throws a leg kick that misses.
Springs throws an overhand right that lands on Emelienko's shoulder, as Emelienko tries to avoid the shot.
Emelienko throws a leg kick but Springs moved away.
Emelienko scores with a leg kick.
Springs tries a low kick but Emelienko avoids it.
Springs defending well as Emelienko loads up on a big left hand.
Emelienko lands a nice hook to Springs's body. Springs takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Springs moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Springs takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Emelienko misses with a straight left.
Emelienko throws a low kick but it's checked well by Springs.
Springs looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Emelienko cracks Springs with a right hand to the side of the head.
Springs misses the shot to the body.
Springs ducks under a wild hook from Emelienko.
Springs lands a jab to the head.
Springs misses with a looping left.
Emelienko looks to land a combination but Springs avoids it well.
Emelienko lands the left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Springs lands a nice shot to the body.
Springs lands a nice leg kick that just misses Emelienko's sensitive parts.
A swing and a miss from Springs.
Emelienko misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Springs really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Springs comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Emelienko. Springs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Springs connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A solid leg kick lands there for Springs.
Springs scores with a jab to the jaw.
Emelienko lunges at Springs with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Springs's hand.
Springs dodges the punch combination from Emelienko.
Emelienko throws an overhand right that lands on Springs's shoulder, as Springs tries to avoid the shot.
Springs throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Springs throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
An attempted straight right counter from Emelienko misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Springs throws a jab but it's blocked by Emelienko.
Springs throws a jab when Emelienko was well out of range.
An inside leg kick from Springs misses.
Springs moves out of range of the strikes.
Springs catches Emelienko with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
Springs throws a leg kick but Emelienko moved away.
Springs moves out of range of the leg kick from Emelienko.
Springs gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Emelienko.
Springs moves out of range of the strikes.
Springs cracks Emelienko with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Springs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Emelienko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Emelienko fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Springs.
A big right from Springs misses.
Emelienko misses with a body shot.
Emelienko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Springs manages to avoid it.
Springs fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Emelienko on the side of the head.
Emelienko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Springs.
Springs throws a big shot that misses.
Nice body kick there by Springs.
Emelienko throws a leg kick but Springs checks it.
Springs looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Springs slips under a jab from Emelienko.
Springs is trying to counter with his kicks.
Springs checks the leg kick.
Nice shot by Emelienko.
Some bone on bone action there as Springs checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Springs swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Emelienko throws a leg kick that is checked
and Springs counters with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Springs moves out of range of the leg kick from Emelienko.
Springs connects with a body shot that sends Emelienko's belly button to the back.
A jab lands there for Emelienko.
A punch lands to the side of Springs 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Springs fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Emelienko.
Emelienko looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Springs loads up on a big right hand but Emelienko slips the punch.
Springs connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Emelienko. Springs does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
A punch lands to the side of Emelienko 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Springs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Springs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Emelienko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Emelienko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Emelienko blocks a jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Emelienko.
Emelienko walks into a jab.
Springs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Emelienko was well out of range. Poor timing from Springs.
Emelienko tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Springs is able to avoid easily.
Springs appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Springs.
Emelienko cracks a nice hook into Springs's ribs.
Emelienko misses with a body shot
and Springs counters with a nice uppercut.
Emelienko lands with an uppercut that bounces Springs off the cage and back into range.
Springs is looking to score with low kicks.
Springs throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
No joy there for Springs, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Springs lands with a nice body punch.
Emelienko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Springs uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Emelienko.
Springs feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Emelienkos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Springs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Emelienko.
Emelienko throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Emelienko throws a jab but it's blocked by Springs.
Good standup being displayed there by Emelienko as he connects with a hook.
Springs connects with a leg kick. Emelienko looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Emelienko attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Emelienko with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Emelienko looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Emelienko lands a jab to the head.
Emelienko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Emelienko ducks under a wild hook from Springs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Randy Springs will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Springs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Emelienko.
Emelienko throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Emelienko misses with a leg kick.
Springs misses the shot to the body.
Emelienko scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Springs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Emelienko moves away.
Springs takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Springs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Emelienko.
Jab from Emelienko.
A good leg kick by Emelienko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A leg kick checked by Emelienko.
Emelienko was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Emelienko swings widly with a right hand
and Springs counters with an outside leg kick.
Springs slips under a jab from Emelienko.
Springs checks a leg kick.
Emelienko jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T1#
Springs misses with an uppercut. Emelienko saw that one coming.
Springs throws a low kick, looking for Emelienko's leg but Emelienko calmly moves out of range.
Springs looks for the body kick but Emelienko saw that one coming.
Emelienko throws a leg kick but Springs checks it.
A slow jab from Emelienko misses its intended target.
Springs misses with a body shot.
Emelienko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Emelienko lands with a right hand.
Springs looks to land a body kick but Emelienko moved away.
Emelienko has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Springs.
Springs misses with a shot to the body
and Emelienko counters with a nice leg kick.
Emelienko misses with an uppercut
and Emelienko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slapping leg kick lands for Emelienko.
Emelienko throws out a loose jab but Springs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Emelienko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Springs can pounce on him. #T2#
Springs looks for the body kick but Emelienko saw that one coming.
Springs throws a hook to the side of Emelienko's head but Emelienko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Emelienko catches Springs with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Springs throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Springs throws a leg kick
and Emelienko counters with a low kick, right behind Springs 's knee.
Emelienko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Emelienko's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Springs connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Emelienko scrambles back to his feet.
Springs misses with a body shot.
Good work by Emelienko as he checks the leg kick.
Nice cross by Emelienko.
Springs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Emelienko manages to avoid it.
Emelienko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Springs.
Springs looks to score with a jab to the body but Emelienko is just out of range.
Springs takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
Emelienko tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Springs is able to avoid easily.
Springs throws out a counter right but Emelienko avoids it with no problem.
Springs lands a nice shot that snaps Emelienko's head back.
Springs lands a right hook to the body.
Springs connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Emelienko momentarily.
Springs moves out of range of the leg kick from Emelienko.
Springs looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Emelienko throws a shot to the body.
Emelienko scores with a jab.
Vladimir Emelienko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Emelienko scores with a leg kick.
Emelienko takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Emelienko walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Emelienko lands a nice leg kick that just misses Springs's sensitive parts.
Emelienko throws a right hand that Springs ducks under and follows up with a left that Springs also avoids with ease.
Emelienko slips under a jab from Springs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Springs wants to slow Emelienko down by chopping away at his legs. #T4#
Emelienko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Springs.
Emelienko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Emelienko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Springs moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Springs. Emelienko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Emelienko takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Springs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Emelienko lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Springs has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Springs and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Emelienko tries a low kick but Springs avoids it.
Springs looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Emelienko looks to land a left hand but Springs moved out of range nicely.
Emelienko takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Emelienko lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Emelienko avoids a kick to the body.
Emelienko tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Emelienko scores with a jab to the body.
Springs scores with a jab to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Vladimir Emelienko.
Well Springs 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:50
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:50
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Springs!
Randy Springs is the new lightweight champion!
Randy Springs thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GAMMA#670 Curry v Mencken
Date: Oct 28, 2017

#R1#
The fighters circling - Churchill throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Springs looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Springs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Springs walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Churchill checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Churchill lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Churchill throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Springs tries a quick counter leg kick but Churchill is wise to it.
Springs stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Springs lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Springs fails in his attempt to clinch.
Springs cracks Churchill with a right hand to the side of the head.
Churchill scores with a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Springs.
Springs takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Churchill slips a jab from Springs.
Churchill walks into a straight right hand from Springs.
Churchill tries to clinch up but Springs circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
Churchill misses with an uppercut.
A big right from Springs misses.
Churchill lands a really nice looking cross but Springs seems unphased.
A decent looking cross lands there for Springs.
Springs cracks the inside of Churchill's front leg.
Churchill fails in his attempt to clinch.
Churchill keeps Springs at a distance using the push kick.
Springs ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Churchill moves in looking to clinch but Springs pushes him off.
Springs scores with a jab to the jaw.
Churchill tries to close the distance and clinch but Springs swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Churchill throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Springs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A lazy left from Springs finds it's target.
Churchill on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Springs. Springs obviously looking to wear him down. #T2#
Churchill's jab looks to have found its range, popping Springs under the eye.
Nice shot by Springs.
Churchill wants to clinch up but Springs keeps it at a distance.
Springs slips a jab from Churchill.
Churchill wants to clinch.
Churchill misses with a low kick.
Springs moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Springs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Springs is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Churchill had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Churchill jabs at Springs's body.
Churchill throws a hook but Springs avoids it easily.
Springs pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Springs connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T3#
Churchill throws a sloppy head kick and Springs moves out of range easily.
The fighters circling - Springs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Churchill moves in looking to clinch but Springs pushes him off.
A head kick misses from Churchill.
Springs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Churchill.
Springs connects with a leg kick. Churchill looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #CL#
Springs tries to keep at a distance but Churchill has taken the fight into the clinch.
Springs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Churchill goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Churchill.
Churchill working aggressively here.
Churchill struggles to land a body shot inside as Springs controls his hands.
Churchill tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Springs's elbow.
Springs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Churchill makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Churchill stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short uppercut from Springs. #T4#
Good body shot from Springs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Springs creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Churchill lands a body punch in the clinch.
Churchill swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Churchill misses with a body punch.
Springs misses with a punch to the body.
Churchill swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Churchill lands a body punch.
Springs tries to work over Churchill's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Churchill fails to land.
Churchill lands a hook that snaps the head of Springs backwards.
Springs lands with a left to the head.
Churchill lands a shoulder strike.
Churchill misses with a short punch on the inside.
Springs blocking some punches.
Springs blocking some punches.
Churchill lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Springs blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Springs.
Springs works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Churchill lands with a right to the head.
Springs lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Churchill or not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Randy Springs will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Springs jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Churchill instigates a clinch.
Churchill misses with a hook to the ribs.
Springs has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Springs.
Churchill misses with a body punch.
Churchill doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Churchill swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Springs lands a nice uppercut.
Churchill works on Springs's body with a couple of short punches.
Springs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Springs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Churchill working aggressively here.
Churchill misses with the head strike.
Springs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Churchill blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Churchill swings wildly with an uppercut but Springs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Churchill can't find room to land a body shot as Springs controls the action.
Churchill tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Springs scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Churchill goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Springs lands a shoulder strike.
Springs swings wildly with an uppercut but Churchill uses good head movement to avoid it.
A body shot lands from Churchill.
Springs lands a right hand that snaps the head of Churchill backwards.
I was talking to Churchill's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Springs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Springs prevents a body shot from Churchill.
Springs makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Churchill lands a right hand.
Springs is pushing Churchill up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Springs lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Churchill lands a left hand that snaps the head of Springs backwards.
Springs misses with some punches.
Churchill scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Springs lands a body punch in the clinch.
Springs has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Churchill seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Springs can turn it around.
Churchill misses with the head strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Churchill being controlled against the cage.
Churchill misses with some punches.
Winston Churchill has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2#
Churchill tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Churchill misses with a body punch.
Springs working aggressively here.
Churchill working aggressively here.
A short right from Churchill.
Springs working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Churchill.
Springs working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Churchill.
Churchill blocks an uppercut.
Springs trying to stall but Churchill improves his position.
Churchill misses with a body punch.
Springs lands an uppercut.
Churchill swings wildly with an uppercut but Springs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Springs misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Springs.
Springs lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Churchill backwards.
A short uppercut from Springs.
Churchill goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Churchill blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Springs pushes Churchill back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Churchill blocking some punches.
Churchill tries to work over Springs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Churchill scores with a nice short uppercut.
Churchill blocks an uppercut.
Churchill tries a body shot but Springs blocks it.
Springs makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Springs misses with the head strike.
Churchill tries to work over Springs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Churchill blocking some punches.
Churchill misses with a punch on the inside.
Springs content to slow the pace in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Springs.
Springs throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Springs.
Springs throws a punch but it's blocked by Churchill.
Churchill swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Springs has a couple of punches blocked by Churchill.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Springs.
Springs has a couple of punches blocked by Churchill.
A head punch on the inside from Churchill fails to land. #T4#
Churchill working aggressively here.
Churchill can't find room to land a body shot as Springs controls the action.
Churchill working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Churchill swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Churchill blocking some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Springs throws a head punch that misses.
Churchill takes a shot to the head.
Churchill lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Springs lands a body shot in the clinch.
Churchill misses with a short punch on the inside.
Springs is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Churchill is keeping busy.
Churchill swings wildly with an uppercut but Springs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Springs throws a head punch that misses.
Springs lands with a light punch inside.
Springs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Springs lands a right hand.
Springs misses with the head strike.
Churchill lands with a right to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Springs 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! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Springs lands with an overhand left.
Springs avoids the head kick by Churchill.
Springs throws a shot from downtown. Churchill moves away and avoids it.
Churchill is looking to counter the offense by Springs and move into the clinch.
Springs misses with a left hand
and Churchill connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Churchill misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Springs on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Springs throws a leg kick but Churchill checks it.
Churchill wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Churchill clinches up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Churchill.
Churchill working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
A nice left hand lands by Churchill.
Springs throws a punch but it's blocked by Churchill.
Springs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Churchill blocking some punches.
A short left from Springs.
Churchill lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Springs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Springs.
Springs throws a punch but it's blocked by Churchill.
Churchill gets through Springs's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Churchill on the inside.
Churchill misses with a body punch.
Springs tries a body shot but Churchill blocks it.
Churchill tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Springs's elbow.
Springs lands with a short shot to the head.
Churchill lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Springs lands a body shot.
Springs lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Churchill.
Springs lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Churchill tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Churchill lands a right hand.
Springs throws a punch but it's blocked by Churchill.
Springs blocking some punches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Churchill lands a left hand that snaps the head of Springs backwards.
Churchill blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Churchill doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Churchill misses with a short punch on the inside.
Springs swings wildly with an uppercut but Churchill uses good head movement to avoid it.
Springs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Churchill takes a shot to the head.
Churchill throws a head punch that misses.
Churchill misses with a hook from the clinch.
Springs throws a punch but it's blocked by Churchill.
Churchill misses with the head strike.
Springs blocking some punches.
Churchill misses with the head strike. #T3#
Springs lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Churchill doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Churchill blocks an uppercut.
Springs stalling in the clinch.
Churchill scores with a shot to the side of Springs's head.
Springs prevents a body shot from Churchill.
Springs struggles to land a body shot inside as Churchill controls his hands.
A right hook to the body lands for Churchill.
Churchill lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Springs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Springs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Churchill swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Churchill blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Churchill fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Churchill has a couple of punches blocked by Springs.
Churchill misses with a body punch.
Springs lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Churchill throws a head punch that misses.
Springs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Springs lands a shot to the body.
Springs presses Churchill against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T4#
Churchill lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Springs blocking some punches.
Churchill misses with a hook from the clinch.
Springs lands a hook to the side of the head.
Churchill misses with a short punch on the inside.
Springs lands with a left to the head.
Springs tries to work over Churchill's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Churchill takes a shot to the head.
Springs pressing his opponent against the cage.
Churchill lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Springs has a couple of punches blocked by Churchill.
Springs lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Springs lands an uppercut.
Springs swings wildly with an uppercut but Churchill uses good head movement to avoid it.
Churchill blocks a body shot from Springs.
Winston Churchill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Springs misses with a body punch.
Springs lands a left hand.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: GAMMA#666 Curry v Gunnar 2
Date: Oct 07, 2017

#R1#
Springs jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Springs scores with a sloppy right hand. Ridgeway should have avoided that one.
Springs throws a chopping leg kick but Ridgeway manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Springs misses the target.
An inside leg kick from Springs misses.
Springs cracks Ridgeway with an open hand slap.
Donk. Ridgeway catches Springs right on the button with a cross.
Ridgeway blocks a head kick by Springs.
Springs slips a straight right by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Springs's hands.
Ridgeway slips a straight right by Springs.
Both fighters circling a little - Springs finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A slow jab from Springs misses its intended target.
Springs ducks under a wild hook from Ridgeway.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Springs just misses with a punch to the body.
Springs tries a head kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ridgeway! But no joy.
Ridgeway throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Springs stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ridgeway dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Springs throws a big shot that misses.
Ridgeway feints and then cracks Springs's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Springs down.
Springs keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T1#
Ridgeway looks to land a left hand but Springs moved out of range nicely.
Springs is looking to counter punch.
Springs fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ridgeway has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ridgeway fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Springs has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Springs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ridgeway manages to avoid it.
Springs throws a leg kick which misses Ridgeway's front leg but catches the back leg as Ridgeway tries to avoid it.
Ridgeway clobbers Springs with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Springs scoring well with a low kick there.
Springs looks to land a right hand but Ridgeway moved out of range.
Ridgeway staying out of range there.
Springs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ridgeway manages to avoid it.
Springs looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Springs takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ridgeway checks a leg kick.
Ridgeway throws a hook to the side of Springs's head but Springs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A cross from Springs lands.
Ridgeway chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Springs can pounce on him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ridgeway punishes Springs's body with a nice straight punch.
Ridgeway misses with a straight right.
Springs moves out of range as Ridgeway strikes.#T2#
Springs checks a low kick from Ridgeway.
Springs throws an overhand right that lands on Ridgeway's shoulder, as Ridgeway tries to avoid the shot.
Ridgeway misses with a left hand
and Springs counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ridgeway checks the leg kick.
Springs lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ridgeway takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Springs throws a hook to the side of Ridgeway's head but Ridgeway sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ridgeway misses with a low kick.
Springs stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ridgeway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Springs was well out of range. Poor timing from Ridgeway.
Springs takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Springs wants to land a leg kick but Ridgeway is out of range.
Ridgeway takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A low kick from Springs misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Springs connects with the punch.
Ridgeway lands a glancing blow to the side of Springs's head.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick
and Springs counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ridgeway's knee momentarily.#T3#
Ridgeway throws a hook but Springs blocks it.
Springs throws an overhand right that lands on Ridgeway's shoulder, as Ridgeway tries to avoid the shot.
Springs looks to land a right hand but Ridgeway moved out of range.
Ridgeway lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Springs ducks right into an uppercut from Ridgeway.
Springs walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Springs moves out of range of the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Springs tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Springs takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Springs lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Springs fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ridgeway on the side of the head.
Springs misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Springs misses.
Ridgeway steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Springs.
Springs is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Springs sizes up Ridgeway with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ridgeway lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A looping hook to the body misses from Springs. Ridgeway does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ridgeway throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ridgeway lands a slapping body shot. #T4#
Ridgeway moves in looking to clinch but Springs pushes him off.
Springs wants to land a leg kick but Ridgeway is out of range.
Springs thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ridgeway scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Springs moves out of range of the strikes.
Springs checks the leg kick.
Ridgeway takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ridgeway keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #CL2#
Springs tries to keep at a distance but Ridgeway has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ridgeway misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ridgeway misses with a hook to the ribs.
Springs lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Springs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Springs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ridgeway tries a body shot but Springs blocks it. #BC#
Springs breaks from the clinch.
Springs tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ridgeway lands a head kick!
Springs lands a right hook to the body.
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 Randy Springs 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#
Ridgeway misses with a head kick.
Ridgeway moves in looking to clinch but Springs pushes him off.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Springs is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice shot by Ridgeway.
Springs on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A leg kick checked by Springs.
Springs tried to counter with a leg kick but Ridgeway avoided it.
Springs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ridgeway throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Springs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Springs ducks under a wild hook from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ridgeway dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ridgeway takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Springs on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ridgeway. Ridgeway obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Springs misses with a body kick.
Ridgeway swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Springs on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Springs feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ridgeway's calf.
Ridgeway scores with a hook to the body. Springs takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Randy Springs is winning the standup battle so far.
Springs blocks a head kick by Ridgeway.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick
and Springs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Springs.
Springs throws an overhand right that lands on Ridgeway's shoulder, as Ridgeway tries to avoid the shot.
Ridgeway feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Springss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Springs blocks a low kick nicely.
Springs misses the jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Ridgeway blocks the leg kick.
Ridgeway with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ridgeway throws a head kick that misses.
Springs throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL2#
Ridgeway clinches. #BC#
Springs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ridgeway connects with a leg kick. Springs looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ridgeway steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Springs.
Ridgeway tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Springs is able to avoid easily.
Ridgeway throws a front kick aimed at Springs's knee but Springs avoids it well.
Ridgeway's corner calls for a 1-2. Ridgeway obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Springs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Springs fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T2#
Ridgeway looks to throw the jab but Springs is out of range.
Springs thinks about countering with a body kick.
Ridgeway wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ridgeway connects with an inside leg kick.
Springs misses the jab.
Springs backing away here, and Ridgeway unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Springs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Springs scores with a jab.
Ridgeway on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Springs looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Springs throws a jab but it's blocked by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway moves away from the strike by Springs.
Ridgeway throws a low kick but Springs moves out of range easily.
Ridgeway comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A jab lands there for Springs.
Ridgeway misses with a low kick.
Ridgeway slips a jab from Springs.
Ridgeway looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Springs takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL2#
Ridgeway moves into range and clinches up with Springs.#T3#
Ridgeway is leaning against Springs and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ridgeway lands a body punch.
Springs has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Springs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Springs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ridgeway prevents a body shot from Springs.
Nice body punch from Springs - that landed with a thud.
Ridgeway misses with a punch on the inside.
Ridgeway lands with a left to the head.
Springs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ridgeway's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ridgeway works on Springs's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
Springs manages to break the clinch.
A good leg kick by Ridgeway.
Some bone on bone action there as Springs checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Springs looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ridgeway lands a high kick!
Ridgeway misses with a low kick.
Ridgeway connects with a right hand. Springs shakes it off.
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!
Springs throws a lazy right hand but Ridgeway sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ridgeway wants to slow Springs down by chopping away at his legs. #T4#
Ridgeway tries a low kick but Springs avoids it.
Springs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ridgeway.
Springs misses with a low kick.
Ridgeway throws a low kick, looking for Springs's leg but Springs calmly moves out of range.
Good shot there by Springs.
Springs checks a leg kick.
Ridgeway misses with a body shot.
Springs misses with a jab, cross combination.
Springs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Springs pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ridgeway wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ridgeway checks a low kick from Springs.
Ridgeway throws a sloppy head kick and Springs moves out of range easily.
Springs misses with a looping left.
Ridgeway chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Springs takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mathew Ridgeway showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
A swing and a miss from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ridgeway takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Springs throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ridgeway.
Springs on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Springs moves out of range of the leg kick from Ridgeway.
Springs misses with a straight right.
Mathew Ridgeway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Springs throws out a loose jab but Ridgeway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Springs is looking to land body kicks.
Ridgeway swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ridgeway throws an overhand right that lands on Springs's shoulder, as Springs tries to avoid the shot.
Ridgeway throws a lazy right hand but Springs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Ridgeway coming out on top.
Springs scores with a jab.
Springs throws the kick towards the body but Ridgeway avoids it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ridgeway.
Ridgeway uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Springs.
Ridgeway lands a nice looking body shot. #T1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ridgeway checks a leg kick.
Springs throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Springs throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ridgeway, right into the meat.
Ridgeway throws a head kick but Springs moves out of range.
Ridgeway throws the left hand but Springs avoids the punch easily.
Ridgeway looks to score with a jab to the body but Springs is just out of range.
Ridgeway connects with a single shot there.
A solid body kick from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Springs moves away.
A big left from Springs misses.
Ridgeway throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Springs ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ridgeway tries to work over Springs's front leg with a kick but Springs checks it.
Springs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ridgeway.
It appears Springs was looking to counter with a kick there.
Springs chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ridgeway can pounce on him.
Ridgeway's corner calls for a 1-2. Ridgeway obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T2#
Springs misses with a low kick as Ridgeway jumps back.
Ridgeway throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Springs's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ridgeway under the eye.
Springs throws the left hand but Ridgeway avoids the punch easily.
Ridgeway misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Springs.
A slow jab from Springs misses its intended target.
Springs scores with a nice head shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ridgeway.
Good work by Ridgeway as he checks the leg kick.
Springs's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ridgeway under the eye.
Springs missing with a left hand there. Ridgeway was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ridgeway misses with a wild body shot.
Springs loads up on a big right hand but Ridgeway slips the punch.
Ridgeway tries a quick counter leg kick but Springs is wise to it.
Springs throws a leg kick but Ridgeway moved away.
Ridgeway scores with a hook to the body. Springs takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick
and Springs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ridgeway throws a low kick but Springs avoids it.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Ridgeway.
That kick from Ridgeway tenderised Springs's leg. Springs is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ridgeway misses with an uppercut. Springs saw that one coming.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ridgeway, right into the meat.
Ridgeway wants to clinch but Springs slips to the side
and Springs counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ridgeway's knee momentarily.
Ridgeway works Springs's body with a nice hook.
Ridgeway takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Springs throws the left hand but Ridgeway avoids the punch easily.
Springs jabs at Ridgeway's body.
Ridgeway lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ridgeway throws a body punch but Springs moves out of range.
Springs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Springs tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Springs, right into the meat.
Ridgeway looks to land a left hand but Springs moved out of range nicely.
Springs misses with a looping left.#T4#
Springs throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body kick from Springs.
A shot to the liver by Ridgeway. Beautiful body shot.
A low kick from Ridgeway misses
enabling Springs to counter with a crisp jab.
Ridgeway throws a chopping leg kick but Springs manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ridgeway misses with a low kick.
Springs misses the shot to the body.
Springs scores with a nice body kick.
Springs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway misses the shot to the body.
Springs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway throws a head kick that misses
and Springs counters with a stiff right hand.
Ridgeway lands a right hook to the body.
Ridgeway moves away from the strike by Springs.
Ridgeway is looking to chop away at Springs's legs.
Ridgeway takes a swing at Springs's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Springs misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Mathew Ridgeway just about did enough to take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Springs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ridgeway tries a low kick but Springs avoids it.
Ridgeway ducks under a wild hook from Springs.
Ridgeway walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Springs checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ridgeway tries to close the distance and clinch up but Springs swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Springs looks to throw the jab but Ridgeway is out of range.
Ridgeway blocks a jab.
Springs avoids the head kick by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway moves out of range of the strikes.
Ridgeway misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Springs.
Ridgeway looks to land a right hand but Springs moved out of range.
It looked like Springs was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway lands a leg kick that knocks Springs off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Ridgeway misses the target.
A head kick misses from Ridgeway.
Springs lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Ridgeway tries to clinch but Springs moves out of range.
It looked like Springs wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Springs misses with a hook. Ridgeway ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Ridgeway does it's job there.#T1#
Ridgeway jabs at Springs's body.
Springs checks a low kick from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway looks to throw the jab but Springs is out of range.
Ridgeway blocks a leg kick.
Springs slips a jab from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway tries to clinch but Springs moves out of range.
Springs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Ridgeway misses.
Ridgeway uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Springs.
Ridgeway scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ridgeway connects with a crisp jab.
Springs misses with a hook.
Springs throws a push kick but Ridgeway slaps the foot to one side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ridgeway. Springs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ridgeway throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Springs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Springs looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Springs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ridgeway manages to avoid it.#T2#
Ridgeway throws a good cross that connects.
Ridgeway connects with a solid leg kick.
Springs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ridgeway scores with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Springs throws a low kick but Ridgeway moves out of range easily.
Ridgeway has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ridgeway clobbers Springs with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ridgeway tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Springs manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ridgeway on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ridgeway throws an off balance right hand
and Springs counters with a nice leg kick.
Springs motions for Ridgeway to come forward. Springs throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ridgeway tries to score with a low kick but Springs moves his leg out of the way.
Springs jabs Ridgeway to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice straight punches there by Springs. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Springs.
Springs ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway moves out of range as Springs strikes.#T3#
Springs looks to score with a jab to the body but Ridgeway is just out of range.
Ridgeway moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Springs fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Springs misses with a straight left.
Ridgeway takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ridgeway is looking to clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ridgeway.
Springs misses with a two punch combination.
Ridgeway throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Springs stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A jab from Springs does it's job there.
Springs displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ridgeway throws out the jab.
Springs checks a leg kick nicely.
Ridgeway ducks under a wild hook from Springs.
Springs looks to land a left hand but Ridgeway moved out of range nicely.
Ridgeway with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Springs looks to land a body kick but Ridgeway moved away.#T4#
Springs has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ridgeway finds it's way round the side to connect with Springs's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ridgeway moves out of range as Springs strikes.
Ridgeway feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Springs's calf.
Ridgeway moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Springs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Springs misses with a straight right.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ridgeway.
Ridgeway moves away from the strike by Springs.
Springs lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nice uppercut there from Springs.
A jab from Ridgeway misses.
Ridgeway throws a low kick but Springs moves out of range easily.
Springs ducks under a wild hook from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway moves out of range of the body kick from Springs.
A good leg kick by Springs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Mathew Ridgeway will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Ridgeway throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Springs misses the shot to the body.
Ridgeway lands a jab to Springs's midsection.
Ridgeway bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Springs throws a leg kick but Ridgeway sees it coming and moves out of range.
Springs tried to score with a low kick but Ridgeway checks it.
Good work by Ridgeway as he checks the leg kick.
Ridgeway cracks Springs with a good jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Springs. Ridgeway does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ridgeway takes a swing at Springs's ribcage but misses.
Ridgeway is looking to score with low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ridgeway looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Springs lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ridgeway has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ridgeway and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Springs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ridgeway uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Springs has time to react.
Ridgeway misses with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Ridgeway.#T1#
Ridgeway misses with a wild body shot.
Springs moves away from the strike by Ridgeway.
Springs swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ridgeway misses with a body shot.
Springs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick that is checked
and Springs makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Ridgeway really felt that one!
Springs swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ridgeway tries to work over Springs's front leg with a kick but Springs checks it.
Ridgeway's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Springs connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ridgeway scrambles back to his feet.
Springs throws a sloppy body shot
and Ridgeway counters with a straight right hand.
Springs turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ridgeway just misses with a punch to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ridgeway works Springs's body with a nice hook.
Ridgeway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Springs manages to avoid it.
It looked like Springs wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ridgeway has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Springs.
Springs connects with a leg kick. Ridgeway looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Springs.
Springs misses with a low kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Ridgeway misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ridgeway ducks under a wild hook from Springs.
Springs throws a right and a left that Ridgeway avoids nicely.
Springs throws a solid leg kick but Ridgeway takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Springs.
Ridgeway sizes up Springs with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Springs takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CL2#
Ridgeway takes the fight into the clinch.
Springs is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Ridgeway fails to land.
Springs lands with a light punch inside.
Ridgeway throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Springs blocks an uppercut.
Ridgeway tries to throw a body punch but Springs avoids it by throwing Ridgeway back against the cage.
Springs working aggressively here.
Ridgeway is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Springs is keeping busy.#T3#
Ridgeway misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ridgeway swings wildly with an uppercut but Springs uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Ridgeway.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Springs.
Ridgeway swings wildly with an uppercut but Springs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ridgeway lands a nice uppercut.
Ridgeway prevents a body shot from Springs.
Mathew Ridgeway seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ridgeway lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ridgeway is trying to maintain a safe position but Springs gets an underhook and turns Ridgeway into the cage.
Ridgeway misses with some punches.
Springs prevents a body shot from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway lands a right hand.
Ridgeway stalling against the cage.
Ridgeway tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Springs makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Randy Springs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Ridgeway blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Springs.
Ridgeway lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mathew Ridgeway is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A short right from Springs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Springs's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ridgeway works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ridgeway lands with a right to the head.
Ridgeway works on Springs's body with a couple of short punches.
Springs misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from Springs.
Ridgeway lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Springs looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ridgeway tries to throw a body punch but Springs avoids it by throwing Ridgeway back against the cage.
Springs struggles to land a body shot inside as Ridgeway controls his hands.
Ridgeway slowing the pace effectively.
Springs struggles to land a body shot inside as Ridgeway controls his hands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mathew Ridgeway comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ridgeway 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:48
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 47:49

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Mathew Ridgeway!
Mathew Ridgeway is the new lightweight champion!
Mathew Ridgeway seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Randy Springs spoke after the fight, saying 'I want a rematch'.

Event: GAMMA#660 Goodman v Obama
Date: Sep 09, 2017

#R1#
Castrello bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A leg kick checked by Springs.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Springs! But no joy.
Castrello doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Castrello scores with a sloppy right hand. Springs should have avoided that one.
Springs connects with a solid leg kick.
Castrello moves out of range as Springs throws a body kick.
Castrello ducks right into an uppercut from Springs.
Castrello throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab lands there for Castrello.
Springs takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CL#
Castrello fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Springs, pushing him back against the cage.
Springs has a couple of punches blocked by Castrello.
Springs can't find room to land a body shot as Castrello controls the action.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Springs misses with some punches.
Castrello creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Springs's defenses.
Springs prevents a body shot from Castrello.
Castrello lands a body punch.
Castrello blocking some punches.
Castrello blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Springs has a couple of punches blocked by Castrello. #T1#
Springs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Springs lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Springs fails to land.
Springs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hand to the body from Springs.
A head punch on the inside from Springs fails to land.
Springs misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Springs.
A short right from Springs on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Castrello.
Springs lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Castrello backwards.
Springs lands with a short shot to the head.
Castrello trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Springs.
Springs misses with a punch on the inside.
Springs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Castrello's elbow.
Castrello misses with an elbow over the top.
Castrello goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Castrello just misses with a elbow thrown towards Springs's brow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Springs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Castrello lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Springs - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Springs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Springs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Castrello's elbow.
Springs throws a punch but it's blocked by Castrello.
Springs misses with a punch to the body.
Springs is working Castrello over against the cage.
Castrello throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Springs scores with a nice short uppercut.
Springs misses with a punch on the inside.
Castrello lands a left hand.
Castrello tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Castrello crunches a lovely knee into Springs's ribcage.
Castrello misses with a hook from the clinch.
Castrello really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Springs stalling in the clinch but Castrello improves position.
A head punch on the inside from Castrello fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Springs.
Castrello lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Springs breaks from the clinch. #T3#
A jab from Castrello misses.
A little jabbing left from Springs on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Springs throws a push kick but Castrello slaps the foot to one side.
Cullen Castrello seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Springs lands a nice hook to Castrello's body. Castrello takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Castrello throws a low kick but Springs moves out of range easily.
Castrello with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Castrello tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Castrello takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Castrello on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Springs fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Castrello checks it well.
Castrello looks to throw the jab but Springs is out of range.
Castrello takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Castrello slips a straight right by Springs.
Springs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Castrello manages to avoid it.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Springs manages to break the clinch. #T4#
Castrello misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Springs throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Castrello misses with a hook.
Springs swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A jab lands there for Castrello.
Castrello throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Springs fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Castrello.
Castrello lands a high kick!
Springs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Springs tests Castrello's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Castrello has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Springs.
Springs scores with a shot to the body.
A clash of legs there as Springs blocks the low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Castrello just misses with a punch to the body.
Springs fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Springs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Castrello takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Springs dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Springs walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Castrello checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Castrello fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Springs checks it well.
Castrello tries to clinch but Springs is having none of it.
Castrello slips under a jab from Springs.
Springs throws a body shot but no joy.
Castrello staying out of range there.
Castrello misses with a straight left.
Castrello lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Castrello fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Springs looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Castrello misses with a hook to the body
and Springs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Castrello ducks under a wild hook from Springs.
Castrello lands a two punch combo.
Springs fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Castrello has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Castrello fails with an attempt to clinch.
Castrello takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Castrello misses with an attempted mid kick.
Decent striking displayed by Castrello there.
Castrello misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T1#
Castrello uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Springs.
A jab lands there for Springs.
Castrello throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Castrello lands a glancing blow to the side of Springs's head.
Castrello throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Springs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Castrello tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Springs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Randy Springs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Springs swings widly with a right hand
and Castrello counters with a nice uppercut.
Castrello misses with a combination
and Castrello takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Castrello swings for the body but Springs moves out of range.
Castrello throws a nice outside leg kick.
Castrello displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Springs throws out the jab.
Castrello throws a quick counter kick to the body but Springs avoids it.
Springs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Castrello was well out of range. Poor timing from Springs.
Springs looks to throw the jab but Castrello is out of range.
Springs swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Castrello throws a right and a left that both miss.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Springs throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That kick from Castrello tenderised Springs's leg. Springs is trying to keep his angry face on.
Springs connects with an inside leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Castrello blocks the low kick.
Castrello misses with a head kick.
It seemed like Springs was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Springs throws a poor cross that misses
and Castrello counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice cross by Castrello.
Springs takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Castrello avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Castrello.
Castrello darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Springs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Castrello was well out of range. Poor timing from Springs.
Castrello looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Springs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Castrello manages to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Springs.
Springs moves out of range as Castrello strikes.
Springs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Castrello wants to clinch but Springs slips to the side
and Springs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Castrello is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Castrello avoids a kick to the body.
Castrello is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Castrello moves in looking to clinch but Springs pushes him off.
A good leg kick by Castrello.
Castrello feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Springs's calf.
Castrello is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Springs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Springs.
Springs takes a jab right on the kisser.
Castrello misses the jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Castrello.
Castrello swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Castrello throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Springs's head.
Castrello takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Castrello misses with an uppercut. Springs saw that one coming.
Springs moves out of range of the strikes.
Castrello pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Springs was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Springs swinging wildly here. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Castrello tries to clinch up but Springs circles away and keeps his distance.
Springs looks to score with a jab to the body but Castrello is just out of range.
Nice shot by Springs.
Springs throws a push kick but Castrello slaps the foot to one side.
Springs looks to land a left hand but Castrello moved out of range nicely.
A head kick misses from Castrello. #CL#
Castrello moves into the clinch.
Springs lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Springs blocking some punches.
Castrello landing knees to the body.
Castrello goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Springs on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Springs prevents a body shot from Castrello.
Castrello lands with a short shot to the head.
Castrello tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Castrello tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Springs avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cullen Castrello dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Castrello throws a leg kick but Springs moved away.
Springs connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Castrello lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Castrello fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Castrello as he connects with a hook.
Springs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Springs on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Castrello. Castrello obviously looking to wear him down.
A telegraphed right hand from Castrello misses the target.
Springs walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Castrello checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Castrello lands a nice hook to Springs's body. Springs takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A big right from Castrello misses.
Springs fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Castrello checks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castrello uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Springs has time to react.
Castrello avoids a kick to the body.
Springs throws a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Castrello lands with a right hand.
Castrello tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Springs paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Springs shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Castrello eats them both and turns towards Springs to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A swing and a miss from Springs.
A lazy left from Castrello finds it's target.
Jab by Springs.
Springs misses with a low kick.
A punch combination from Castrello misses.
Castrello moves away from the strike by Springs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Springs.
Springs slips under a jab.
Springs closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Castrello misses with a body kick.
Springs moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Castrello bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Castrello lands with an uppercut that bounces Springs off the cage and back into range.
Springs misses with a body shot.
Castrello misses the jab.#T2#
Springs looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Springs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Castrello.
Springs showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Castrello.
Springs lands a jab to Castrello's midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Castrello. Springs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Springs swings for the body but Castrello moves out of range.
Springs throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That kick from Castrello tenderised Springs's leg. Springs is trying to keep his angry face on.
Castrello throws a leg kick but Springs sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Springs tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Castrello is able to avoid easily.
A jab from Castrello misses.
Springs tries a quick counter leg kick but Castrello is wise to it.
Castrello is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Castrello walks into a stiff left hand from Springs.
Castrello uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Springs. #T3#
Castrello takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Castrello swings for the body but Springs moves out of range.
Springs has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Castrello jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Castrello scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Castrello scores with a sloppy right hand. Springs should have avoided that one.
Castrello swings for the body but Springs moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Castrello.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Springs! But no joy.
Castrello's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Springs is looking to chop away at Castrello's legs.
Springs takes a swing at Castrello's ribcage but misses.
Springs looks to score with a jab to the body but Castrello is just out of range.
Springs ducks under a wild hook from Castrello.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Springs! But no joy.
Castrello misses with a straight left.
Springs dodges the punch combination from Castrello.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Castrello, right into the meat. #T4#
A shot to the body from Castrello misses
and Springs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Springs lands a nice leg kick that just misses Castrello's sensitive parts.
Castrello misses with a series of wild punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Castrello lands the left hand.
Castrello scores with a nice head shot.
Castrello misses the body punch
and Springs counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Springs connects with a leg kick. Castrello looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Castrello misses with a leg kick
and Springs makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Castrello takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
No joy there for Springs, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Springs lands a jab to Castrello's midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Castrello has managed to clinch.
Castrello fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Springs is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Cullen Castrello did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Castrello tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Springs paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice shot by Springs.
Castrello throws an overhand right that lands on Springs's shoulder, as Springs tries to avoid the shot.
Castrello throws a right and a left that both miss.
A slow jab from Castrello misses its intended target.
Castrello uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Springs.
Springs throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Castrello throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A swing and a miss from Springs.
Springs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Springs misses with a hook. Castrello ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castrello scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Springs tests Castrello's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Castrello feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Springs's calf.
Springs shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T1#
Springs misses with a hook.
Castrello keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Castrello ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Springs moves away.
Castrello turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Castrello scores with a nice right hand.
Springs lands with a good body shot.
Springs has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Castrello.
Springs takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Castrello throws a leg kick but Springs checks it.
Castrello throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice shot lands for Springs.
Castrello 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.
Castrello slips under a jab.
Springs scores with a jab to the head.
Springs looks to land a body kick but Castrello moved away.
Springs misses with a hook.#T2#
Springs fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Springs slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Springs ducks under a wild hook from Castrello.
Springs takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Springs scores with a sloppy right hand. Castrello should have avoided that one.
The fighters circling - Castrello throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Springs avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Springs scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Springs pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Some wild striking there from Castrello.
A little jabbing left from Springs on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Castrello moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Castrello ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Castrello misses the target.
Castrello lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T3#
Springs slips under a jab from Castrello.
Springs doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL#
Castrello drives through and clinches with Springs against the cage.
Castrello misses with a short punch on the inside.
Springs lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Springs's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#BC2#
Springs manages to break the clinch.
Donk. Springs catches Castrello right on the button with a cross.#CL#
Castrello rushes Springs and presses him up against the cage.
Springs content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Castrello lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Springs misses with the head strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Castrello just misses with a elbow thrown towards Springs's brow.
Springs makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Springs avoids a wild elbow strike from Castrello.
Springs lands a right hand. #T4##BC2#
Springs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Springs. Castrello does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Springs circles away from the clinch attempt.
Springs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Castrello thuds his right hand into Springs's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Springs swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Castrello seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Castrello sizes up Springs with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Castrello blocks a jab.
Springs scores with the left hand. Castrello knows he should have avoided that one.
Springs thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Castrello closes the distance and clinches.
Springs lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Springs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Springs is looking to chop away at Castrello's legs.
A slapping body kick lands there for Springs.
Springs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Castrello.
Castrello tried to counter with a leg kick but Springs avoided it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Randy Springs will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Castrello lands a head kick. Springs smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Springs takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Springs lands the left hand.
Springs misses with a wild combination.
Springs connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Springs fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Castrello misses with a hook.
Castrello doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Springs uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Castrello has time to react.
Castrello moves out of range of the leg kick from Springs.
Castrello steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Springs.
Castrello lands with a straight right. Springs didn't see that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Springs moves out of range of the body kick from Castrello.
Springs moves away from the strike by Castrello. #T1#
A left lands for Castrello.
Springs lands with a nice combination. Castrello backs away looking to recover.
Castrello lands the left hand.
Springs gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Castrello.
Springs cracks Castrello with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Castrello uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Springs.
Springs takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Springs. That's going to slow Castrello down.
Springs connects with a leg kick. Castrello looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Castrello slips a straight right by Springs.
It looked like Castrello wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Castrello throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Springs.
Springs is looking to land body kicks.
Springs throws a lazy right hand but Castrello sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Springs misses with a right hand
and Castrello counters with a right hand to the body. #T2#
Springs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Castrello thows a left - swing and a miss!
Springs takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A shot to the body from Castrello misses
and Springs counters with a nice low kick that buckles Castrello's knee momentarily.
Castrello blocks a jab.
Springs ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Castrello misses with a body shot.
Castrello throws the kick towards the body but Springs avoids it.
Castrello does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A slapping leg kick lands for Springs.
Castrello on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Castrello keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Springs takes a swing at Castrello's ribcage but misses.
Springs bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Springs lands a jab to Castrello's midsection.#T3#
Springs throws a nice inside leg kick.
Castrello checks a low kick from Springs.
Castrello throwing a counter right hand but Springs manages to avoid it.
Castrello lands with a thumping leg kick.
Castrello tries to clinch but Springs moves out of range.
Castrello throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Springs throws out a counter right but Castrello avoids it with no problem.
Springs moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Springs misses with a looping left.
Castrello lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Springs thows a body kick. Castrello tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Springs misses with an uppercut. Castrello saw that one coming.
Castrello is looking to counter punch.
Castrello checks a low kick from Springs.
Castrello getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Springs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Castrello looks for the body kick but Springs saw that one coming.
It seemed like Springs was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Springs swings widly with a right hand
and Castrello counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Castrello throws a big shot that misses.
Castrello takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Castrello lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Springs just misses with a punch to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Castrello scores with a four punch combination!
Springs bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Castrello checks a leg kick.
Castrello throws out a loose jab but Springs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Springs misses with a looping right.
Springs tries to bum rush Castrello with a series of wild strikes but Castrello uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Castrello defending well as Springs loads up on a big left hand.
Castrello moves in looking to clinch but Springs pushes him off.
Springs on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Springs throws a jab when Castrello was well out of range.
Castrello lands with a kick to the temple. Springs shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Randy Springs.
I think Springs 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:49
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:49
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:48

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

Event: GAMMA#653 Bryant v Rutten 2
Date: Aug 12, 2017

#R1#
Lamb ducks right into an uppercut from Springs.
Lamb looks to throw the jab but Springs is out of range.
Lamb connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lamb feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Springs's calf.
Lamb has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hart Family Dungeon in the buildup to the fight.
Springs lands an overhand right.
Springs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lamb throws a hook but Springs blocks it.
Springs lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lamb lands with a good body shot.
Lamb digs a good body shot into Springs's ribs.
Lamb thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lamb digs a good body shot into Springs's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Springs scores with a leg kick.
Lamb misses with a right hand
enabling Springs to counter with a crisp jab.
Springs walks into a left hand.
Springs's corner calls for a 1-2. Springs obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Springs tries to land a front kick but Lamb steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Springs connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1#
Springs scores with a kick to the body.
Springs getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lamb shoots in looking for a takedown but Springs manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lamb's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Springs lands with a cross.
Springs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Springs thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lamb if he has to take too many more of those.
Springs scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lamb misses with a lunging right hand
and Springs counters with a nice body shot.
Springs connects with a looping right hand.
Springs lands a glancing blow to the side of Lamb's head.
Lamb connects with a leg kick. Springs looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lamb uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Springs.
Springs throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Lamb wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lamb throws a big shot that misses.
Springs scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lamb in his tracks.
Lamb is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Springs.
Randy Springs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Springs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lamb.
Lamb scores with a punch to the head.
Lamb takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Springs turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Springs throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Springs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lamb.
The crowd cheers as Lamb lands an impressive looking overhand right. Springs doesn't seem phased though.
Lamb throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Springs misses.
Lamb waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Springs.
Springs with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lamb misses with a left hand
and Springs counters with a thumping low kick.
Lamb tries to close the distance and clinch up but Springs swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Springs goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lamb is looking to counter punch.
Springs lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lamb throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Springs counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T3#
Springs fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL#
Lamb clinches up with Springs and pushes him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Springs.
Lamb jumps guard but Springs turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lamb blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lamb is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Springs to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darren Lamb. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short left from Springs.
Lamb lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Springs backwards.
Springs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lamb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lamb lands a body punch.
Springs misses with the head strike.
Lamb lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Springs throws a punch but it's blocked by Lamb.
Lamb blocks a body shot from Springs.
Lamb has a couple of punches blocked by Springs.
A head punch on the inside from Lamb fails to land.
Springs misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Springs. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lamb fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lamb is trying to stall.
Lamb tries a body shot but Springs blocks it.
Springs struggles to land a body shot inside as Lamb controls his hands.
Springs blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Lamb scores with a nice short uppercut.
Springs softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Springs. #TD#
Lamb has hold of one of Springs's legs. Springs is fighting the takedown attempt but Lamb gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Lamb has gone for a leg lock! Springs slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lamb's guard.#REVB#
Lamb wants to control the position but Springs says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Springs tries to pass to full mount but Lamb defends it.
Lamb is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Springs dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Springs throws a head kick that misses #TD#
so Lamb counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lamb postures up and lands a big shot to Springs's brow.
Lamb loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Springs manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lamb manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Lamb trying to keep a closed guard but Springs is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Lamb working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Springs doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Springs manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamb wants to control the position but Springs says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Lamb trying to control from the bottom. #T1#
Springs is controlling the pace. #SUB#
Lamb looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Springs works his foot free and advances to mount.
Lamb is trying to escape the mount.
Springs blocks Lamb's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lamb really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lamb wants to hold on but Springs pushes him away.
Lamb working to try and regain half guard.
Springs looking to control but Lamb is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Lamb is desperately trying to improve his position but Springs has a good base and remains in mount.
Springs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lamb is working hard here to advance position.
Springs looking to control but Lamb is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lamb is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4#
Springs wants to control the pace but Lamb is squirming around nicely.
Springs looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lamb is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lamb is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Springs prevents Lamb from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Springs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Lamb's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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#
Springs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lamb misses with a straight right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Springs! But no joy.
Springs throws a head kick but Lamb moves out of range.
Lamb shoots in for a takedown but Springs shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lamb misses with a right hand
and Springs counters with an outside leg kick.
Springs pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lamb is out of range and Springs settles back down.
Lamb fails with a takedown attempt.
Springs only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Randy Springs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Springs feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lambs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamb fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Springs manages to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by Springs.
Springs lands with a hook. Lamb tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Springs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lamb. #T1#
Springs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lamb. #TD#
Lamb closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Springs did well to prevent Lamb getting side control.
Lamb is trying to control. Springs wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Springs tries to get to full guard but Lamb has control of the leg.
Lamb is keen to just control but Springs is a slippery customer.
Springs keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Springs has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Springs is looking to control Lamb's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Springs avoid being mounted?
Springs keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Springs avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lamb.
Lamb missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
Lamb throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Darren Lamb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Springs keeping control of the position.
Lamb trying to control from Springs's half guard. Springs has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Lamb pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Springs is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lamb throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Springs works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Lamb trying to control but Springs is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Lamb throws a one two combo.
Lamb takes one to the chin there.
Springs thumps Lamb with a low kick.
Springs scores with a jab.
Lamb throws a big shot that misses.
Springs swats away the attempt to clinch by Lamb.
Lamb moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Springs slips a jab from Lamb.
Springs slips a straight right by Lamb.
Springs connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lamb momentarily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lamb crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Springs - the referee stops the clock and Lamb gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Springs. Lamb manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Lamb has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Springs finds it's way round the side to connect with Lamb's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lamb with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4#
Lamb throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Springs fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Springs lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A big right from Lamb misses.
Lamb has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Springs.
Both fighters circling a little - Springs finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Springs dips to his left and cracks Lamb with an uppercut!
Lamb tries for a takedown but Springs sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darren Lamb. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Springs scores with a push kick.
Lamb takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lamb scoring well with a low kick there.
Lamb getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A slapping body kick lands there for Springs.
Lamb is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Springs!
After winning the bout, Randy Springs thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Darren Lamb was interviewed post fight and said 'Baaaaaa... Baaaaaa... Baaaaa... Shit, someone backstage put acid in my drink. I thought I was a lamb.'.

Event: GAMMA#645 Hasai vs Hanolla
Date: Jul 08, 2017

#R1#
Boma scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Springs works the jab nicely.
Boma lands a nice leg kick that just misses Springs's sensitive parts.
A swing and a miss from Springs.
Boma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Springs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boma fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Springs has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Springs throws out a powerful jab.
Boma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Springs misses with a looping right.
Springs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boma tries a head kick but it misses.
Boma tries to clinch up but Springs circles away and keeps his distance.
Boma 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.
Boma lands a nice looking body shot.
Boma throws the left hand but Springs avoids the punch easily.
Springs was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Springs throws a body shot but no joy.
Springs throws a front kick aimed at Boma's knee but Boma avoids it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boma with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Springs to score with a decent uppercut.
Boma moves forwards but Springs connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Springs checks a leg kick.
Springs jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T1#
Springs fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Boma has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Boma connects with a looping right hand.
A swing and a miss from Springs.
A nice side step and Boma releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Boma throws a lazy right hand but Springs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Springs takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Springs misses with a looping right.
Springs takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Springs lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Boma is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Boma lands with a thumping leg kick.
Boma ducks under a wild hook from Springs.
Springs lands with a kick to the ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Springs misses with a looping left.
Boma connects with a high kick.
Springs moves out of range of the strikes.
Springs swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Springs lands with a nice combination. Boma backs away looking to recover.#T2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Springs.
Springs lands a right hook to the body.
Boma tries to clinch but Springs moves away
and Springs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Springs is looking to score with low kicks.
Springs misses with a head kick.
Boma steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Springs.
Springs loads up on a big right hand but Boma slips the punch.
A shot to the body from Boma misses
and Springs counters with a straight right hand.
Springs cracks Boma with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Springs.
Boma tries to counter by closing the distance.
Springs 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.
Boma misses with a head kick.
Boma lands with a nice body punch.
A big left from Boma misses.
A little feinted left hand from Springs on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Springs uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boma.#CL2#
Boma closes the distance and clinches. #T3#
Springs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boma's elbow.
Springs pushes Boma back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Boma.
Springs throws a head punch that misses.
Boma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Springs's elbow.
Springs digs a right hand into Boma's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Boma's gas tank. #BC#
Springs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boma scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Springs is looking to land body kicks.
Springs lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Springs avoids the body shot from Boma.
Springs throws a hook to the side of Boma's head but Boma sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boma works Springs's body with a nice hook.
Jab by Springs.
Springs wants to land a leg kick but Boma is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Boma.
Springs tried to counter with a leg kick but Boma avoided it.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Springs misses with a hook. Boma ducked under it nicely.
Springs misses with an uppercut. Boma saw that one coming.
Springs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boma scores with a head kick. Springs tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Boma lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Boma on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Boma lands a head shot.
Springs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boma looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Springs fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Boma blocks a jab.
Springs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boma.
Springs is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boma takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Springs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boma moves away.
Boma throws a big shot that misses.
Boma throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
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 Randy Springs will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Springs lands with a kick to the ribs.
Boma misses with a body shot.
Boma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boma walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Springs checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Springs lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Springs has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Boma takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Boma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Springs.
Boma wants to clinch up but Springs keeps it at a distance.
Springs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boma moves away.
Springs throws the left hand but Boma avoids the punch easily.
Boma lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boma uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Springs.
Springs takes a jab right on the kisser.
Springs throws a looping overhand right but Boma ducks down to avoid it.
Springs lands a really nice looking cross but Boma seems unphased.
Randy Springs is winning the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from Springs misses its intended target. #T1#
Boma throws a shot from downtown. Springs moves away and avoids it.
Springs misses with a hook. Boma ducked under it nicely.
Boma takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Boma looks to land a right hand but Springs moved out of range.
Springs takes a swing at Boma's ribcage but misses.
Nice body kick from Springs.
A low kick from Boma misses
and Springs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boma throws the left hand but Springs avoids the punch easily.
Boma uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Springs.
Springs scores with a jab to the body.
Springs throws a looping overhand right but Boma ducks down to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Boma checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Boma is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Boma throws a jab when Springs was well out of range.
Boma throws a nice inside leg kick.
Springs takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Boma misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An inside leg kick lands from Springs.
Boma throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Springs's head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Springs.
Boma throws a body punch but Springs moves out of range.
Springs throws a front kick aimed at Boma's knee but Boma avoids it well.
Boma was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Springs slips under a jab from Boma.
Springs misses with a low kick.
Springs throws a shot to the body.
Springs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boma.
Good standup being displayed there by Boma as he connects with a hook.
Springs missing with a left hand there. Boma was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice side step and Boma releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Boma tries a head kick but it misses.
Boma throws a solid leg kick but Springs takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Boma.
Boma has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Springs finds it's way round the side to connect with Boma's head.
Springs throws a body shot but no joy.
Springs just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Boma swings for the body but Springs moves out of range.
Springs misses with a leg kick.
Springs scoring well with a low kick there. #CL2#
Boma rushes Springs and presses him up against the cage.
Boma lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Boma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Boma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Springs wants to break the clinch but can't.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Springs. #BC#
Springs breaks from the clinch.
Boma connects with a body shot that sends Springs's belly button to the back.
Springs misses with a hook. Boma ducked under it nicely.
Boma fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Springs.
A slow jab from Boma misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Springs on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Springs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boma.
Springs checks a low kick from Boma.#T4#
Springs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boma.
Springs takes a swing at Boma's ribcage but misses.
Boma throws a low kick, looking for Springs's leg but Springs calmly moves out of range.
Springs looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Boma tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boma takes a swing at Springs's ribcage but misses.
Some wild striking there from Boma. #CL2#
Boma gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Springs.
Boma scores with a shoulder strike.
Springs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boma pushes Springs back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Boma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boma lands with a short shot to the head.
Springs lands a hook to the side of the head.
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 Randy Springs will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A telegraphed right hand from Springs misses the target.
Springs backing away here, and Boma unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Boma ducks under a wild hook from Springs.
The fighters circling - Boma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Springs pivots, looking for a leg kick but Boma is out of range and Springs settles back down.
Springs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boma moves away.
Springs throws a body punch but Boma moves out of range.
Boma uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Springs.
Springs throws a low kick but Boma moves out of range easily.
Boma scores with a head kick.
Boma misses the shot to the body.
It appears Springs was looking to counter with a kick there.
Boma on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Springs. Springs obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boma misses with a body shot.
Springs listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Boma pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Springs avoids the body shot from Boma.
Springs throws a shot from downtown. Boma moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Springs scores with a jab to the jaw.
Boma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boma misses with a body shot.
Springs works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Boma bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Springs's head.
Springs lands a nice hook to Boma's body. Boma takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The fighters circling - Boma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boma throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jab from Springs.
Boma has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Good standup being displayed there by Springs as he connects with a hook.
Springs with a jab.
Boma thows a left - swing and a miss!
Springs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boma.
Boma blocks a head kick by Springs.
Boma swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boma pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oscar Boma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Springs. Boma does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Boma! But no joy.
Springs misses with a hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Springs.
Boma shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Boma throws a head kick that misses.
As Boma looks to move away, Springs throws a big counter combo but Boma just gets out of the way.
Boma uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Springs.
Springs blocks a head kick by Boma.
Springs slips a jab from Boma.
Boma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Springs was well out of range. Poor timing from Boma.
Springs loads up on a big right hand but Boma slips the punch.
Springs moves away from the strike by Boma.
Springs throws a shot from downtown. Boma moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Boma misses.
Springs cracks Boma with an open hand slap.
A nice combination there by Springs. #T3#
A swing and a miss from Boma.
Boma throws a nice outside leg kick.
Springs with a nice cross.
Boma misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A quick step to the side and Springs tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Springs uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Boma misses the jab.
Springs cracks Boma with an open hand slap.
Boma missing with a left hand there. Springs was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boma tries to clinch up.
Springs is looking to counter with a body kick.
A jab from Springs does it's job there.
Boma misses with a right hand
enabling Springs to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Boma closes the distance and pushes Springs back into the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Boma takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC#
Springs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boma swings widly with a right hand
enabling Springs to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Boma takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Boma throws a leg kick but Springs sees it coming and moves out of range.
Springs with a nice cross.
Springs cracks the inside of Boma's front leg.
Springs moves out of range of the strikes.
Boma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Springs lands a nice shot to the body.
Boma wants to slow Springs down by chopping away at his legs.
Boma takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Boma slips under a jab.
Springs misses with an uppercut. Boma saw that one coming.
Boma unleashes a big counter combination but Springs bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Springs scores with a decent looking hook.
Springs connects with an inside leg kick.
A left lands for Springs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Springs showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Springs, 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: GAMMA#641 Hanolla v Jimenez
Date: Jun 17, 2017

#R1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Springs, as that shot connected.
Springs with a hook.
Bunga keeps the fight on the outside.
Springs digs a good hook to Bunga's body.
Bunga throws a lazy right hand but Springs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Springs fails to land with a series of punches.
And Bunga responds with a good body kick, but Springs manages to step out the way in time.
Bunga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Springs seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Springs looks to land a combination but Bunga avoids it well.
Springs fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bunga looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bunga checks a leg kick.
Jab, jab by Springs - just one landing.
Bunga takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bunga gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Springs checks a leg kick. #CL#
Springs has Bunga up against the cage in a clinch.
Bunga misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bunga lands a shoulder strike.
Bunga goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Bunga lands with a left to the head.
Bunga makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Springs fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Bunga breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Springs tries to land a leg kick but Bunga saw it coming and moves away.
Springs takes a swing at Bunga's ribcage but misses.
Bunga looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bunga misses with a lunging right hand
and Springs counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bunga misses with a straight right.
Springs throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bunga digs a good body shot into Springs's ribs.
Springs is looking to slow Bunga down with leg kicks.
A big left from Bunga misses.
Springs avoids the body shot from Bunga.
Bunga is looking to clinch but Springs is avoiding it.
Bunga takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bunga jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Springs, as that shot connected.
Bunga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Bunga walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Springs scoring well with a low kick there.
Bunga swings for the body but Springs moves out of range.
Bunga throws a hook but Springs avoids it easily.
Springs swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bunga on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Springs. Springs obviously looking to wear him down.
Bunga misses with a body shot.
Springs is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Springs scores with a jab. Bunga acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Springs is looking to land body kicks.
Bunga checks a low kick from Springs.
Springs closes the distance looking to clinch
and Springs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Springs has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bunga.
Springs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bunga.
A little jabbing left from Bunga on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bunga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Springs was well out of range. Poor timing from Bunga.#T3#
Springs throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Springs misses with a hook. Bunga ducked under it nicely.
Bunga looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bunga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Springs manages to avoid it.
Bunga drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bunga tries to score with a low kick but Springs moves his leg out of the way.
Springs misses with a hook.
Springs lands with a thumping leg kick.
Springs slips a straight right by Bunga.
Springs lands a nice looking body shot.
Springs is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bunga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Springs works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Springs scores with a decent looking hook.
Bunga fails in his attempt to clinch.
Springs fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bunga has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bunga jabs at Springs's body.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Springs looks to land a right hand but Bunga moved out of range.
Springs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bunga.
Springs moves out of range as Bunga strikes.
Bunga blocks a low kick nicely.
Springs is looking to score with low kicks.
Springs lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Decent striking displayed by Springs there.
Bunga slips a jab from Springs.
Bunga looks for the body kick but Springs saw that one coming.
Springs moves out of range of the body kick.
Springs connects with a solid leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Springs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bunga scores with a jab to the body.
Bunga throws a body punch but Springs moves out of range.
Springs loads up on a big right hand but Bunga slips the punch.
Bunga swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Springs dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Bunga throws an overhand right that lands on Springs's shoulder, as Springs tries to avoid the shot.
Bunga's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Springs avoids the head kick by Bunga.
Springs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bunga.
A little feinted left hand from Springs on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Springs lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bunga tries to bum rush Springs with a series of wild strikes but Springs uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Springs.
That kick from Springs tenderised Bunga's leg. Bunga is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bunga doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A punch combination from Bunga misses.
Springs appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Springs has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Springs there as he acknowledges the shot.
Springs moves in looking to clinch but Bunga pushes him off.
The fighters circling - Springs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bunga lands a nice shot that snaps Springs's head back.
Randy Springs is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bunga misses with a hook. Springs ducked under it nicely.
Springs lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Springs walks into a jab.
Springs misses with a looping left.#T1#
Springs connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bunga tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Springs seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Springs uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bunga has time to react.
Bunga is looking to land body kicks.
Bunga circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bunga fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Springs checks it well.
Springs seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A telegraphed right hand from Bunga misses the target.
The crowd cheers as Bunga lands an impressive looking overhand right. Springs doesn't seem phased though.#CL2#
Bunga has managed to clinch.
Springs blocking some punches.
Springs lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Springs lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bunga backwards. #BC2#
Bunga breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bunga checks a low kick from Springs.
Springs takes a swing at Bunga's ribcage but misses.
A solid body kick from Springs.
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!
Bunga throws a jab but it's blocked by Springs. #T2#
Springs throws a low kick, looking for Bunga's leg but Bunga calmly moves out of range.
Springs's corner calls for a 1-2. Springs obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A slow jab from Bunga misses its intended target.
An inside leg kick lands from Springs.
Springs throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bunga keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Springs scoring well with a low kick there.
Bunga tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Springs takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bunga throws a right hand that Springs ducks under and follows up with a left that Springs also avoids with ease.
A clash of legs there as Bunga blocks the low kick.
And Bunga responds with a good body kick, but Springs manages to step out the way in time.
Springs is looking to slow Bunga down with leg kicks.
Springs looks to land a right hand but Bunga moved out of range.
Bunga connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Springs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Springs 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. #T3#
Springs jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bunga takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Springs throws a lazy right hand but Bunga sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bunga listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bunga swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bunga swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Springs thuds his shin into the meat of Bunga's side.#CL#
Springs gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bunga working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Springs digs a right hand into Bunga's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bunga's gas tank.
Springs digs a right hand underneath Bunga's ribcage. Bunga let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bunga misses with some punches.
Springs is leaning against Bunga and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bunga is breathing heavily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Springs.
Good body shot from Springs.
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!
Bunga struggles to land a body shot inside as Springs controls his hands.
Springs lands with a left to the head. #T4#
Springs blocks a body shot from Bunga.
Bunga misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bunga throws a head punch that misses.
Bunga wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bunga has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bunga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bunga misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Springs fails to land.
Springs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Springs swings wildly with an uppercut but Bunga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Springs misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Bunga fails to land.
Bunga tries to work over Springs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Springs.
Springs lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Springs dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
A bone on bone clash there as Bunga blocks the leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bunga.
Springs is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Springs throws a good cross that connects.
Bunga defending well as Springs loads up on a big left hand.
Springs throws a head kick but Bunga moves out of range.
Bunga avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bunga throws a half hearted mid kick.
Springs lands with an uppercut that bounces Bunga off the cage and back into range.
Bunga throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bunga loads up on a big right hand but Springs slips the punch.
Springs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bunga can do to turn this around?
Springs moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Springs is looking to slow Bunga down with leg kicks.
Bunga throws out a loose jab but Springs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Springs tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bunga manages to circle out of the way.
Springs sizes up Bunga with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Springs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bunga slips a straight right by Springs.#T1#
Bunga throws a sloppy head kick and Springs moves out of range easily.
Springs tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bunga counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Bunga darts in and clinches Springs up against the cage.
Springs has Bunga pressed against the cage, preventing Bunga from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Springs lands a left hand. #BC2#
Bunga breaks from the clinch.
That kick from Springs tenderised Bunga's leg. Bunga is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bunga throws the left hand but Springs avoids the punch easily.
Springs tries to counter by clinching up but Bunga breaks away and moves out of range.
Bunga has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bunga there as he acknowledges the shot.
Springs lands with a right hand.
A jab from Bunga misses.
Springs blocks a jab.
Bunga takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Springs stalks Bunga and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bunga's face. Bunga staggers backwards, shaken.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice cross by Springs.#T2#
Springs throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bunga stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bunga takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Springs scores with a kick to the body.
Springs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bunga.
Bunga throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and Springs holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Springs misses with a punch on the inside.
Bunga tries to work over Springs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Springs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bunga swings wildly with an uppercut but Springs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Springs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bunga throws a punch but it's blocked by Springs.
Springs blocks an uppercut.
Springs misses with some punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Springs misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Bunga is working Springs over against the cage.
Springs working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Springs swings wildly with an uppercut but Bunga uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Bunga.
Springs lands with a left to the head.
Springs throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bungas head.
Springs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bart Bunga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Springs has a couple of punches blocked by Bunga.
Bunga scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bunga.
Springs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Springs misses with a punch on the inside.
Springs lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bunga.
Springs throws a head punch that misses.
Springs throws a punch but it's blocked by Bunga.
Bunga lands a hook that snaps the head of Springs backwards. #T4#
Bunga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Springs.
Springs prevents Bunga from breaking the clinch.
Springs tries to work over Bunga's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Randy Springs has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bunga working aggressively here.
Bunga works on Springs's body with a couple of short punches.
Bunga tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Springs's elbow.
A short right from Springs.
Springs pushes Bunga back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Springs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Bunga.
Bunga blocking some punches.
Springs lands a shot to the body.
Springs struggles to land a body shot inside as Bunga controls his hands.
A body shot lands from Bunga.
Springs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Springs tries to throw a body punch but Bunga avoids it by throwing Springs back against the cage.
Bunga working aggressively here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Springs showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Springs has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Springs!
Our winner, Randy Springs, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: POWERS 66
Date: Jan 18, 2017

#R1#
Springs fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Van Gaal on the side of the head.
Van Gaal throws a hook to the side of Springs's head but Springs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van Gaal looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Van Gaal thuds his right hand into Springs's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Van Gaal scores with a jab. Springs acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Springs throws a jab when Van Gaal was well out of range.
Van Gaal misses with a wild body shot.
Springs misses with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Springs.
A swing and a miss from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Springs looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Van Gaal misses the body punch
and Springs counters with a straight right hand.
Springs connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Van Gaal takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Van Gaal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Gaal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Van Gaal tries to clinch but Springs moves out of range.
Van Gaal misses with a straight right.
Springs fakes the leg kick and cracks Van Gaal in the body.
Springs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal misses with a body shot. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Van Gaal.
Springs throws a hook but Van Gaal avoids it easily.
Van Gaal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Springs.
Van Gaal takes a swing at Springs's ribcage but misses.
A punch combination from Van Gaal misses.
Van Gaal checks a low kick from Springs.
Van Gaal ducks right into an uppercut from Springs.
Nice shot lands for Van Gaal.
A nice inside leg kick there by Springs. That's going to slow Van Gaal down.
Van Gaal throws a looping overhand right but Springs ducks down to avoid it.
Springs has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Springs throws a lazy right hand but Van Gaal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cholo Van Gaal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Springs ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Springs scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Springs throws a hook but Van Gaal blocks it.
Van Gaal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Springs throws a body punch but Van Gaal moves out of range.
Van Gaal appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Van Gaal moves out of range as Springs throws a body kick. #T2#
Springs wants to slow Van Gaal down by chopping away at his legs.
Van Gaal was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Springs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Van Gaal walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Springs checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Springs! But no joy.
Van Gaal throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Springs makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Springs misses with a straight left.
Springs fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Van Gaal on the side of the head.
Van Gaal takes a swing at Springs's ribcage but misses.
Springs moves away from the strike by Van Gaal.
Springs lands with a good body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Springs.
Springs tried to score with a low kick but Van Gaal checks it.
Springs feints and then cracks Van Gaal's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Van Gaal down.
Nice defenses there by Van Gaal.
Springs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Gaal.
Springs lands a jab to the nose.
Springs takes a swing at Van Gaal's ribcage but misses.
Van Gaal takes one to the chin there.#T3#
Van Gaal looks to land a right hand but Springs moved out of range.
Van Gaal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Springs.
Springs staying out of range there.
Van Gaal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Springs, right into the meat.
A shot to the liver by Van Gaal. Beautiful body shot.
Springs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Gaal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Springs.
Van Gaal throws a hook to the side of Springs's head but Springs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Springs is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Van Gaal had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Springs.
Springs connects with a solid leg kick.
Springs getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Van Gaal moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Springs.
Springs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Gaal.
A nice side step and Springs releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Springs throws a body kick that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Springs.
Van Gaal is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T4#
Van Gaal takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Van Gaal tests Springs's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Springs takes one to the side of the head.
Van Gaal throws the left hand but Springs avoids the punch easily.
Van Gaal walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Springs checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Van Gaal lands a glancing blow to the side of Springs's head.
Springs takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Springs misses with a hook. Van Gaal ducked under it nicely.
Van Gaal misses with a straight left.
Van Gaal throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Springs counters with a left to the body.
Van Gaal is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A punch combination from Van Gaal misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Springs keeps Van Gaal at a distance using the push kick.
Springs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Gaal was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Van Gaal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Springs.
Van Gaal misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Springs dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A jab from Springs misses.
A little feinted left hand from Van Gaal on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice cross by Springs.
Springs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Van Gaal closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Springs avoids a punch combination nicely.
A good leg kick by Springs.
Springs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Gaal.
Springs misses with a hook. Van Gaal ducked under it nicely.
Van Gaal swings widly with a right hand
and Springs counters with a nice kick to the body.
Van Gaal lands a high kick!
Van Gaal throws a jab but it's blocked by Springs.
Van Gaal misses with a hook. Springs ducked under it nicely.
Van Gaal steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Springs.
A jab from Springs misses.
It looked like Van Gaal wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice uppercut lands for Van Gaal. That snapped Springs's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Gaal looks to land a combination. Springs sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
An inside leg kick lands from Springs. #T1#
Springs scores with a jab. Van Gaal acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Springs scores with a nice right hand.
Springs will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Van Gaal misses with a body shot.
Van Gaal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Springs moves away.
Van Gaal misses with a looping left.
Van Gaal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Springs bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Van Gaal's head backwards.
Van Gaal looks to land a combination but Springs avoids it well.
Van Gaal lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Van Gaal misses with a head kick.
Van Gaal throws a shot from downtown. Springs moves away and avoids it.
Springs lands a head kick. Van Gaal smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Van Gaal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Springs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Van Gaal misses.
Van Gaal misses with a body shot. #T2#
Van Gaal walks into a stiff left hand from Springs.
Springs throws a hook to the side of Van Gaal's head but Van Gaal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Springs scores with a hook to the body. Van Gaal takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Van Gaal throws a shot from downtown. Springs moves away and avoids it.
Van Gaal swinging wildly here.
Springs walks into a left hand.
Springs fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Van Gaal on the side of the head.
Springs lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Van Gaal fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Springs on the side of the head.
Van Gaal stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Springs.
Springs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Springs takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Springs chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Van Gaal drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Springs takes a jab right on the kisser. #T3#
Springs stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Van Gaal just misses with a punch to the body.
Springs throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Van Gaal counters with a straight right hand.
Springs slips under a jab from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Van Gaal walks forward, straight into a front kick from Springs.
Springs connects with a good right hand that stumbles Van Gaal. Van Gaal circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Van Gaal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Springs.
Van Gaal wants to clinch
and Springs counters with a straight right hand.
Springs fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Van Gaal has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Van Gaal has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Springs.
Van Gaal misses with a body shot.
Springs tries a head kick but it misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Gaal feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Springss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Springs connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T4#
Van Gaal scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A big right from Springs misses.
Van Gaal wants to clinch up but Springs keeps it at a distance.
Van Gaal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Springs.
Van Gaal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Springs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Gaal. Springs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Randy Springs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circling - Van Gaal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Springs looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Springs moves away from the strike by Van Gaal.
Springs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Gaal.
Springs swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Van Gaal throws a looping overhand right but Springs ducks down to avoid it.
Van Gaal looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Springs misses with a body shot.
Springs lands a nice hook to Van Gaal's body. Van Gaal takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Springs misses with a wild body shot.
Van Gaal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Springs.
Springs scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Van Gaal moves out of range of the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Randy Springs will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
A jab from Springs finds it's way through Van Gaal's defenses.
Good shot there by Van Gaal.
Springs looks to throw the jab but Van Gaal is out of range.
Springs cracks Van Gaal with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Van Gaal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Springs.
Van Gaal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Springs.
Springs motions for Van Gaal to come forward. Springs throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Springs misses with a wild body shot.
Springs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Gaal swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Van Gaal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Springs manages to avoid it.
Springs let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Springs loads up on a big right hand but Van Gaal slips the punch.
Springs throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Van Gaal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Springs looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Van Gaal swings away with a body shot that misses
and Springs counters with a good low kick that Van Gaal was not able to check.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Van Gaal might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Springs misses. #T1#
Springs thumps Van Gaal with a low kick.
Van Gaal swings widly with a right hand
and Springs counters with a stiff right hand.
Van Gaal lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Springs with a jab.
Van Gaal throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Springs throws a body punch but Van Gaal moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Gaal misses the target.
Van Gaal looks to land a right hand but Springs moved out of range.
Van Gaal ducks under a wild hook from Springs.
Van Gaal scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The fight stays on the outside here - Van Gaal looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Van Gaal will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Gaal throws a jab when Springs was well out of range.
Springs throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Van Gaal misses with a left hand
and Springs counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Van Gaal ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T2#
Springs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Springs, right into the meat.
Springs missing with a left hand there. Van Gaal was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Van Gaal uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Springs.
Springs lands a slapping body shot.
Springs throws a leg kick which misses Van Gaal's front leg but catches the back leg as Van Gaal tries to avoid it.
Springs moves forwards but Van Gaal connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Springs throws out a loose jab but Van Gaal uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Gaal misses the target.
Springs swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Springs throws a body kick that misses.
Springs staying out of range there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Van Gaal, right into the meat.
Good standup being displayed there by Springs as he connects with a hook.
Van Gaal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Springs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Van Gaal steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Springs. That one must have hurt.
A left lands for Van Gaal.
Springs throws a shot to the body.
Van Gaal takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice body kick from Springs.
Van Gaal jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Van Gaal looks to land a combination but Springs avoids it well.
Van Gaal looks to score with a jab to the body but Springs is just out of range.
Van Gaal lands a jab to Springs's midsection.
Springs closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A slow jab from Springs misses its intended target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot by Springs.
Cholo Van Gaal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Springs looks to land a left hand but Van Gaal moved out of range nicely.
Nice body punch from Springs.
Springs turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Springs misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Springs looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Van Gaal on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Springs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A swing and a miss from Van Gaal.
Springs appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Springs takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jab from Springs.
Van Gaal connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Springs lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Van Gaal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Van Gaal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Springs throws out a counter right but Van Gaal avoids it with no problem.
Springs ducks under a wild hook from Van Gaal.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Springs lands a leg kick that knocks Van Gaal off balance momentarily.
Van Gaal takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Springs throws a nice inside leg kick.
Springs throws a shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Springs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Springs 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Springs!
Randy Springs seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Cholo Van Gaal was interviewed post fight and said 'I ain't no terminator but... ILL BE BACK!'.

Event: PFC 47 :
Date: Aug 20, 2016

#R1#
Hughes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Mouba wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hughes moves out of range as Mouba strikes.
Mouba looks to score with a jab to the body but Hughes is just out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Mouba as he connects with a hook.
Mouba cracks Hughes with a good jab.
Hughes looks to land a combination. Mouba sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mouba thumps Hughes with a low kick.
Hughes throws a shot from downtown. Mouba moves away and avoids it.
Mouba thinks about countering with a body kick.
Mouba avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mouba throws out a powerful jab.
Mouba scores with a push kick.
Hughes is looking to clinch.
Hughes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mouba stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hughes throws a hook but Mouba avoids it easily.
Mouba throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hughes finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Mouba fakes the leg kick and cracks Hughes in the body.
Hughes slips under a jab from Mouba.
An inside leg kick lands from Mouba.
Hughes misses with a head kick.
Mouba fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hughes just manages to avoid it.#T1#
Mouba throws a front kick that sends Hughes stumbling back into the cage.
Nice cross by Hughes.
Hughes misses with a looping right.
Hughes 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.
Mouba works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hughes throws a hook to the side of Mouba's head but Mouba sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mouba loads up on a big right hand but Hughes slips the punch.
Mouba connects with a right hand. Hughes shakes it off.
Harlon Hughes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hughes misses with a body punch
and Hughes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mouba keeps the fight on the outside.
Mouba jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hughes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mouba lands with a hook. Hughes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hughes tries to clinch there but Mouba circles away.
Mouba throws a right and a left that Hughes avoids nicely.
Hughes takes a swing at Mouba's ribcage but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mouba throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hughes counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hughes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mouba. #T2#
Nice jab there from Hughes.
Hughes misses the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Mouba misses the target.
Hughes throws a nice head kick!
Mouba misses with a body shot.
Mouba on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hughes. Hughes obviously looking to wear him down.
Hughes misses with the combination.
Hughes walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mouba checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mouba - that will leave a mark!
Mouba tests Hughes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mouba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hughes scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Mouba avoids a kick to the body.
It looks like Mouba has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Mouba lands a nice shot to the body.
Hughes throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A combination from Mouba does no damage. #T3#
Mouba throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hughes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big right from Hughes misses.
Mouba jabs at Hughes's body.
Hughes slips a straight right by Mouba.
Mouba scoring well with a low kick there.
Mouba digs a good hook to Hughes's body.
A jab lands there for Hughes.
Mouba keeps the fight on the outside.
Mouba misses the shot to the body.
Mouba staying out of range there.
Hughes tries to clinch there but Mouba circles away.
Mouba throws out a loose jab but Hughes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hughes tries to clinch but Mouba is having none of it. #CL2#
Hughes has closed the distance and engaged Mouba in a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mouba makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
Hughes crunches a lovely knee into Mouba's ribcage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mouba working hard to break the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Hughes scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mouba lands with a light punch inside.
A knee to the head by Hughes.
Mouba takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mouba scores with a shot to the side of Hughes's head.
A shot in the inside from Mouba.
Mouba scores with a shoulder strike.
Hughes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mouba.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hughes - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mouba being controlled against the cage.#BC#
Mouba escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mouba scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mouba keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mouba lands with a cross.
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 Mamad Mouba will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Mouba thuds a left hand into Hughes's body.
Hughes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mouba avoids the head kick by Hughes.
Mouba pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mouba lands with a good body shot.
Mouba scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mouba throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hughes avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mouba connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hughes's hands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mouba. Hughes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mouba takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mouba throws a shot from downtown. Hughes moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body kick from Hughes.
Mouba goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mouba misses with a wild body shot.
Mouba throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hughes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hughes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hughes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mouba sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mouba moves out of range as Hughes strikes.#T1#
Mouba throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hughes scores with a hook.
Hughes misses with an uppercut.
Mamad Mouba is winning the standup battle so far.
Hughes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A combination from Hughes does no damage.
Hughes scores with a jab.
Hughes swings for the body but Mouba moves out of range.
Mouba is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hughes tries to clinch but Mouba moves away
and Mouba counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mouba looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hughes clobbers Mouba with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mouba. Hughes shrugs it off though.
Hughes throws a combination. Mouba tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hughes throws a body punch but Mouba moves out of range.
Mouba wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hughes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mouba was well out of range. Poor timing from Hughes.#T2#
Hughes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mouba.
Mouba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hughes's corner calls for a 1-2. Hughes obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hughes tries to clinch up.
Hughes scores with a leg kick.
Hughes throws a leg kick
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Hughes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mouba connects with an inside leg kick.
Hughes finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hughes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mouba.
Hughes is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hughes lands a right hook to the body.
Mouba jabs at Hughes's body.
Hughes takes a swing at Mouba's ribcage but misses.
Hughes misses with a left hand
and Mouba cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mouba tried to score with a low kick but Hughes checks it.
Mouba shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mouba fakes the leg kick and cracks Hughes in the body.
Hughes has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mouba.#T3#
Mouba throws a body punch but Hughes moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Mouba.
Mouba swats away the attempt to clinch by Hughes.
Some wild striking there from Hughes.
Hughes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hughes checks the leg kick.
Mouba scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hughes shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hughes misses with a looping left.
Mouba misses with a hook.
Hughes is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mouba. Hughes shrugs it off though.
Hughes looks to land a left hand but Mouba moved out of range nicely.
Mouba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hughes was well out of range. Poor timing from Mouba.#CL2#
Hughes clinches.
Hughes swings wildly with an uppercut but Mouba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harlon Hughes seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T4#
Hughes wants to stall.
Mouba lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hughes backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hughes taking a breather.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mouba creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mouba managing to block the knees to the body from Hughes.
Mouba can't find room to land a body shot as Hughes controls the action.
Mouba misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hughes looking to slow down the pace here.
Mouba managing to block the knees to the body from Hughes.
Mouba digs a right hand into Hughes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hughes's gas tank.
Hughes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mouba.
Mouba softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mouba fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mouba on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mouba blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Hughes fails to land.
Hughes is looking to control Mouba's arms but Mouba gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hughes has his back to the cage.
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 Mamad Mouba 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Mouba with a hook.
Hughes thows a leg kick but Mouba checks it
and Mouba counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mouba misses with a low kick.
Mouba blocks a jab.
Hughes scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Mouba throws out a loose jab but Hughes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hughes closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hughes misses with a low kick.
Mouba lands with a cross.
Hughes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hughes misses with an uppercut
and Mouba cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mouba swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hughes tries to counter by closing the distance.
Mouba dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hughes. That did some damage!
Hughes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mouba manages to avoid it.
Mouba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mouba misses with a few strikes there.
A punch lands to the side of Hughes 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T1#
The fighters circling - Mouba throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mouba. Hughes shrugs it off though.
Hughes plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hughes throws a lazy uppercut
and Mouba counters with a stiff right hand.
Hughes wants to clinch up but Mouba keeps it at a distance.
Hughes throws a combination that misses
and Mouba counters with a stiff right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hughes, as that shot connected.
Mouba looks to score with a jab to the body but Hughes is just out of range.
Mouba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hughes.
Hughes has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mouba is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hughes.
Mouba uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hughes has time to react.
Hughes digs a good hook to Mouba's body.
Mouba scores with a push kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hughes throws a body shot but no joy.
Hughes feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mouba's calf.
Hughes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T2##CL2#
Hughes has closed the distance and engaged Mouba in a clinch.
Hughes is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hughes.
A short right from Mouba.
Mouba on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mouba lands an uppercut.
Mouba tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hughes blocks a body shot from Mouba.
Hughes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hughes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mouba throws a punch but it's blocked by Hughes.
Mouba stalling in the clinch but Hughes improves position.
Hughes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mouba misses with a punch on the inside.
Mouba lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hughes with a knee to the head. #BC#
Mouba breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hughes takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Harlon Hughes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Hughes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mouba throws a jab but it's blocked by Hughes.
A little jabbing left from Hughes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mouba fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hughes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mouba looks to throw the jab but Hughes is out of range.
Mouba throws a body shot but no joy.
Mouba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hughes manages to avoid it.
Hughes moves out of range of the leg kick from Mouba.
Hughes lands a lovely overhand right.
Mouba moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mouba gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hughes throws a lazy uppercut
and Mouba cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hughes throws a right hand that misses
and Mouba counters with a low kick, right behind Hughes 's knee.
Nice defenses there by Mouba.
Mouba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hughes was well out of range. Poor timing from Mouba.
Hughes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mouba throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice cross by Mouba.
Hughes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mouba counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Hughes takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hughes throws a big counter head kick but Mouba avoids it with no problem.
Hughes throws a sloppy head kick and Mouba moves out of range easily.
Hughes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Mouba to counter with a crisp jab.
Mouba misses with a head kick. #CL2#
Hughes instigates a clinch.
Mouba lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mouba scores with a shot to the side of Hughes's head.
Mouba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mamad Mouba is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hughes lands with a left to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hughes trying to stall but Mouba improves his position.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hughes just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mouba's brow.
Mouba misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hughes throws a punch but it's blocked by Mouba.
Mouba lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mamad Mouba showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mouba has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: PFC: Fight Night 43
Date: Jun 01, 2016

#R1#
A jab from Mouba finds it's way through Rockatansky's defenses.
Mouba motions for Rockatansky to come forward. Mouba throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mamad Mouba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mouba misses with a body shot.
Mouba scores with a decent looking hook.
Some bone on bone action there as Rockatansky checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mouba misses with a looping left.
Mouba looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mouba pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rockatansky is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Rockatansky chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mouba can pounce on him.
Rockatansky 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.
Mouba looks to throw the jab but Rockatansky is out of range.
A big left from Mouba misses.
Mouba cracks the inside of Rockatansky's front leg.
Mouba scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheers as Rockatansky lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mouba doesn't seem phased though.
Mouba misses with a straight right.
Rockatansky tries to score with a low kick but Mouba moves his leg out of the way.
A head kick misses from Rockatansky.
Mouba wants to land a leg kick but Rockatansky is out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mouba throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rockatansky sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Mouba misses with a right hand
and Rockatansky counters with a nice body kick.
Mouba has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Kentucky Fried Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Rockatansky throws a leg kick but Mouba sees it coming and moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Rockatansky.
A big left from Mouba misses.
Mouba is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rockatansky.
Mouba looks to throw the jab but Rockatansky is out of range.
Rockatansky missing with a left hand there. Mouba was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mamad Mouba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mouba lands a nice hook to Rockatansky's body. Rockatansky takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A slow jab from Mouba misses its intended target.
Rockatansky feints a counter leg kick.
Mouba moves out of range of the body kick.
As Rockatansky backs away, Mouba returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Rockatansky looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rockatansky.
Rockatansky fails with a takedown attempt.
Rockatansky ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mouba moves away.
Mouba uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rockatansky.
Mouba tried to counter with a leg kick but Rockatansky avoided it.#T2#
Mouba thumps Rockatansky with a low kick.
Rockatansky fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mouba manages to avoid it.
Rockatansky throws a jab but it's blocked by Mouba.
Rockatansky avoids the body shot from Mouba.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rockatansky.
Mouba staying out of range there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rockatansky misses the shot to the body.
Mouba lands a jab to the nose.
Mouba throws a body shot but no joy.
Mouba with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rockatansky is looking to slow Mouba down with leg kicks.
A shot to the liver by Mouba. Beautiful body shot.
Nice defenses there by Rockatansky.
Rockatansky throws a fast counter high kick but Mouba manages to duck under it in time.
Mouba is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rockatansky.
Jab by Mouba.
A bone on bone clash there as Rockatansky blocks the leg kick.
Rockatansky throws a quick inside leg kick. #T3#
Rockatansky looks to land a body kick but Mouba moved away.
Mouba jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mouba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mouba backing away here, and Rockatansky unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Mouba uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rockatansky.
Mouba just misses with a punch to the body.
Mouba lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Rockatansky just misses with a punch to the body.
Rockatansky throws a body shot but no joy.
Rockatansky lands with a nice body punch.
Mouba lands a body shot.
Rockatansky misses the shot to the body.
Mouba scores with a hook.
Rockatansky shoots in looking for a takedown. Mouba tries to sprawl out of it but Rockatansky keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mouba manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rockatansky throws a body shot but no joy.
Mouba was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Rockatansky swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rockatansky closes the distance and clinches up with Mouba, looking for a takedown. Rockatansky pushes Mouba against the cage but Mouba circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mamad Mouba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Rockatansky.
Rockatansky throws a lazy uppercut
and Mouba counters with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mouba lands a slapping body shot.
Mouba tries to move into range but Rockatansky moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mouba throws a leg kick
and Rockatansky counters with a nice uppercut.
Mouba throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #TD2#
Rockatansky throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mouba was covering up waiting for the punch and Rockatansky finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Rockatansky wants to control from the top but Mouba keeps moving. #SUB2#
Rockatansky drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mouba dives on top into guard.#REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mamad Mouba 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#
Mouba dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rockatansky slips under a jab.
Mouba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A shot to the body from Rockatansky misses
and Mouba counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A leg kick checked by Rockatansky.
Rockatansky cracks Mouba with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mouba misses with a leg kick.
Mouba slips a straight right by Rockatansky.
Mouba tests Rockatansky's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mouba lands a jab to the nose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Mouba.
Nice takedown defense from Mouba. No joy for Rockatansky on that attempt.
Rockatansky doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mouba connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mouba is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rockatansky can do to turn this around?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rockatansky throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Mouba fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rockatansky has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A clash of legs there as Mouba blocks the low kick.
Mamad Mouba is winning the standup battle so far.
Mouba changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rockatansky blocks a head kick by Mouba.
Mouba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rockatansky.
Rockatansky keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rockatansky misses with a hook.
Rockatansky throws a leg kick but Mouba checks it.
A cross from Rockatansky lands.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mouba.
A shot to the liver by Rockatansky. Beautiful body shot.
Mouba cracks Rockatansky with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mouba throws a chopping leg kick but Rockatansky manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mouba throws a chopping leg kick but Rockatansky manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rockatansky throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Mouba misses the shot to the body.
Mouba moves out of range as Rockatansky throws a body kick.
Rockatansky takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mouba misses with a left hand
and Mouba takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rockatansky on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mouba avoids the body shot from Rockatansky.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Rockatansky is looking to score with low kicks.
Mouba appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nice cross by Rockatansky.
Rockatansky throws a head kick but Mouba moves out of range.
Rockatansky feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Moubas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rockatansky throws a series of punches but Mouba moves out of range.
Mouba misses with a hook. Rockatansky ducked under it nicely.
Mouba throws a big shot that misses.
Mouba throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Mouba misses with a body punch
and Rockatansky counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mouba. #T3#
Rockatansky avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mouba avoids the head kick by Rockatansky.
Mouba works the jab nicely.
A swing and a miss from Rockatansky.
Rockatansky cracks Mouba with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rockatansky is looking to chop away at Mouba's legs.
Rockatansky misses with a kick to the body.
Mouba scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rockatansky tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mouba was well out of range. Poor timing from Rockatansky.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mouba.
Mouba throws a hook but Rockatansky avoids it easily.
Mouba throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Some wild striking there from Mouba.
Mouba throws a big shot that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Rockatansky misses.#T4#
Rockatansky throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mouba thinks about countering with a body kick.
A swing and a miss from Rockatansky.
Mouba throws an off balance right hand
and Rockatansky counters with a nice uppercut.
Mouba is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rockatansky.
A telegraphed right hand from Mouba misses the target.
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!
Rockatansky ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mouba takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rockatansky throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mouba bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rockatansky looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mouba misses with a low kick as Rockatansky jumps back.
Mouba throws a poor cross that misses
and Rockatansky counters with a nice leg kick.
Rockatansky thuds a left hand into Mouba's body.
Rockatansky swings for the body but Mouba moves out of range.
Mouba is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rockatansky waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mouba.
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 Mamad Mouba will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mouba throws a leg kick that misses.
Rockatansky's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rockatansky scores with a leg kick.
A low kick from Rockatansky is predictable there
and Mouba makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mouba throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rockatansky sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mouba throws a leg kick but Rockatansky checks it.
Mouba looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mouba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rockatansky ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mouba moves away.
Mouba fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rockatansky just manages to avoid it.
Rockatansky misses with a leg kick.
A jab from Rockatansky misses.
Rockatansky scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Mouba misses its intended target.
Rockatansky jabs Mouba right on the nose. Mouba blinks but takes it well.
Rockatansky on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mouba. Mouba obviously looking to wear him down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rockatansky. Mouba does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mouba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rockatansky appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Mouba digs a good body shot into Rockatansky's ribs.
Mouba is looking to slow Rockatansky down with leg kicks.
Mouba throws a big shot that misses.
Mouba blocks a jab.
Rockatansky throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mouba stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rockatansky moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Mouba misses with an uppercut.
Rockatansky defending well as Mouba loads up on a big left hand.
Mouba slips a straight right by Rockatansky.
Mouba throws a hook to the side of Rockatansky's head but Rockatansky sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rockatansky ducks under a wild hook from Mouba.
Rockatansky lands a jab to the nose.
Mouba cracks Rockatansky with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rockatansky throws an off balance right hand
and Mouba counters with a straight right hand.
Mouba looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #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 right hand from Rockatansky misses the target.
Mouba tests Rockatansky's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mouba throws a low kick but Rockatansky moves out of range easily.
Mouba misses with a hook.
A jab from Mouba misses.
Rockatansky takes a swing at Mouba's ribcage but misses.
Rockatansky has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mouba finds it's way round the side to connect with Rockatansky's head.
Mouba avoids the head kick by Rockatansky.
Rockatansky throws a jab but it's blocked by Mouba.
Rockatansky smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mouba takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rockatansky throws a body punch but Mouba moves out of range.
Rockatansky gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mouba swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rockatansky.#T3#
Mouba throws a leg kick but Rockatansky moved away.
Rockatansky changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rockatansky looks to land a body kick but Mouba moved away.
Rockatansky checks a low kick from Mouba.
Mouba lands a jab to Rockatansky's midsection.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mouba lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rockatansky has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rockatansky and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rockatansky takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice sprawl there from Mouba as Rockatansky shoots in.
Rockatansky throws a lazy head kick
and Mouba counters with a stiff right hand.
Rockatansky bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rockatansky connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mouba. Mouba circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mouba connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rockatansky momentarily.
Mouba looks to land a left hand but Rockatansky moved out of range nicely.
Mouba thuds a left hand into Rockatansky's body.
Mouba motions for Rockatansky to come forward. Mouba throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Max Rockatansky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mouba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rockatansky.
Mouba is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Mouba scores with a jab. Rockatansky acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rockatansky pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mouba is out of range and Rockatansky settles back down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mouba, as that shot connected.
Mouba with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mouba looks to score with a jab to the body but Rockatansky is just out of range.
Rockatansky pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rockatansky lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mouba throws out a loose jab but Rockatansky uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mouba lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mouba looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mamad Mouba is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rockatansky tried to score with a low kick but Mouba checks it.
Mouba avoids a kick to the body.
Mouba lands with a right hand.
Rockatansky cracks a nice hook into Mouba's ribs.
Mouba connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mamad Mouba showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mouba has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

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

Event: PFC: Fight Night 40
Date: May 14, 2016

#R1#
Jergensen wants to clinch.
It seemed like Mouba was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jergensen wants to clinch up but Mouba keeps it at a distance.
Mouba scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jergensen in his tracks.
Jergensen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mouba lands a jab to the head.
Jergensen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mouba tries to avoid it but Jergensen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mouba to the ground. Mouba escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jergensen slips a jab from Mouba.
Jergensen throws a nice looking combination but Mouba bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mouba circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little jabbing left from Mouba on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've been informed that Mouba has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Jergensen looks to throw the jab but Mouba is out of range.
Mouba misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mouba takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL2#
Mouba has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jergensen stalling in the clinch but Mouba improves position. #TD#
Jergensen has hold of one of Mouba's legs. Mouba is fighting the takedown attempt but Jergensen gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jergensen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T1#
Jergensen trying to control the position from guard on top but Mouba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jergensen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've been hearing good reports from Jergensen'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.
Jergensen won't allow Mouba to sweep him here. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mouba pulls Jergensen in close to his closed guard and prevents Jergensen from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Jergensen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jergensen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mouba defending well though.
Jergensen trying to control the action but Mouba is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jergensen in particular looking to stall.
Jergensen is looking to take a break and control but Mouba is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Jergensen wants to pass the guard but Mouba is defending well.
Jergensen is trying to control the action in half guard but Mouba is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jergensen throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Mouba to regain full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jergensen sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mouba misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jergensen connects with a body shot that sends Mouba's belly button to the back.
Jergensen slips a straight right by Mouba.
Jergensen just misses with a punch to the body.
Jergensen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mouba sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mouba swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mouba slips under a jab.
Mouba throws the kick towards the body but Jergensen avoids it.
Mouba throws a solid leg kick but Jergensen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mouba.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jergensen. Mouba does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mouba let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mouba connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jergensen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mouba with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mouba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jergensen.
Mamad Mouba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jergensen misses the jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Jergensen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mouba is trying to control Jergensen's posture but Jergensen avoids it.
Mouba tries to bench press Jergensen off him but Jergensen keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Jergensen dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Jergensen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mouba!
Mouba is looking for a sweep.
Jergensen controls the position.
Mouba is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jergensen wants to control but Mouba is keeping him busy.
Sven Jergensen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jergensen tries to move to mount but Mouba blocks the move with his legs. #T1#
Mouba is looking to reverse the position.
Jergensen remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jergensen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mamad Mouba seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mouba attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jergensen swings for the body but Mouba moves out of range.
Mouba looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jergensen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mouba.
Mouba has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mouba shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jergensen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mouba is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jergensen.
Jergensen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jergensen swings for the body but Mouba moves out of range.
Mouba looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mouba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mouba lands a right hook to the body.
Jergensen is looking to wear down Mouba with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mouba misses with a low kick. #CL#
Jergensen closes the distance and clinches.
Jergensen misses with a body punch.
Jergensen can't find room to land a body shot as Mouba controls the action.
Mouba tries a body shot but Jergensen blocks it.
Jergensen working aggressively here.
Jergensen tries a body shot but Mouba blocks it.
Mouba lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jergensen backwards. #TD#
Jergensen has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Mouba regains guard immediately. #ES2#
Mouba pushes Jergensen off and gets back to his feet. #T3#
Mouba wants to slow Jergensen down by chopping away at his legs.
Jergensen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mouba manages to avoid it.
Jergensen blocks a leg kick.#CL#
Jergensen moves into the clinch.
Mouba goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jergensen gets through Mouba's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mouba lands with a short shot to the head.
Jergensen is looking to control Mouba's arms but Mouba gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jergensen has his back to the cage.
Jergensen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mouba lands a hook that snaps the head of Jergensen backwards.
Mouba throws a head punch that misses.
Mouba misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mouba fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jergensen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jergensen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jergensen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mouba working aggressively here.
Jergensen is struggling to control the position.#T4#
Jergensen has Mouba pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mouba manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Stalling in the clinch from Jergensen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Jergensen - that landed with a thud.
Mouba lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jergensen struggles to land a body shot inside as Mouba controls his hands.
Mouba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Mouba.
Jergensen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mouba or not.
Jergensen prevents a body shot from Mouba.
Jergensen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jergensen blocks a body shot from Mouba.
Mouba misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mouba swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jergensen.
Good body shot from Mouba.
Mouba holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mouba tries a body shot but Jergensen blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mamad Mouba will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Jergensen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mouba throws a big shot that misses.
As Mouba tries to get set, Jergensen tries to push him back and clinch up but Mouba manages to avoid the attempt.
Jergensen moves out of range of the body kick from Mouba.
Mouba misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and Jergensen counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jergensen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mouba misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mouba.
Mouba taking a breather.
Mouba looking to stall.
Mouba misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Jergensen on the inside.
Jergensen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Moubas head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mouba - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Jergensen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jergensen lands a shoulder strike.
Mouba makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mouba fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jergensen tries a body shot but Mouba blocks it. #T1#
Mouba fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mouba has Jergensen pushed against the cage.
Jergensen has Mouba pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mouba manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mouba.
Come on Jergensen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Jergensen throws a punch but it's blocked by Mouba.
Mouba misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jergensen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jergensen lands a shot to the body.
Jergensen misses with a body punch.
Jergensen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jergensen gets through Mouba's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Jergensen as the two fighters clinch.
Jergensen blocks an uppercut. #TD#
Jergensen tightens his grip and picks Mouba up, before dumping him to the ground. Mouba manages to land in guard.
Mouba is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Jergensen dives into side control. #T2##REVB#
A lull in the action here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jergensen trying to control the position but Mouba is working away.
Jergensen tries to advance to mount but Mouba instead regains half guard.
Jergensen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T3#
Jergensen trying to pass the guard but Mouba defending well.
Jergensen frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jergensen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jergensen misses with a head shot.
Mouba is squirming around, avoiding Jergensen's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Jergensen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mouba is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jergensen thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Mouba manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jergensen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sven Jergensen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jergensen 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sven Jergensen!
Sven Jergensen took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
In defeat, Mamad Mouba stepped up to the mic, saying 'I want a rematch'.

Event: PFC 33: Bone vs. King 2
Date: Apr 09, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Thork decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mouba holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Thork is looking to stall here but Mouba recovers full guard.
Mouba has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Thork throwing strikes from guard but Mouba blocks nicely.
Thork looking to pass the guard.
Thork trying to control but Mouba is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Thork has gone for a leg lock! Mouba slips out almost immediately though and dives into Thork's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Thork escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mouba gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Mouba stopping the sweep attempt from Thork.
Thork keeping full guard, as Mouba tries to pass. #SUB2#
Thork working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mouba doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mouba manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Thork working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mouba doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mouba manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Mouba got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thork has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mouba has managed to get both his arms back between Thork's legs - danger averted.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mouba is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Thork 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.
Thork is trying to control the position but Mouba postures up. #SUB2#
Thork looking for subs off his back but Mouba has passed one foot through into half guard.
Thork told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Thork wants to control but Mouba is keeping busy. #T3#
Thork trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Thork is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Thork tries to hold on but Mouba postures up.
Thork keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thork flailing away with punches but nothing is landing. #T4#
Thork is looking to get to half guard.
Thork tries to hold on but Mouba postures up.
Mouba controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mouba prevents Thork from getting the reversal.
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 Mamad Mouba will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Thork is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mouba, right into the meat.
Mouba blocks a jab.
Jab by Thork.
Thork takes one on the button.
Thork cracks a nice hook into Mouba's ribs.
Thork darts in looking for a takedown but Mouba gets double underhooks and turns Thork into the cage.
Mouba is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mouba scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mouba connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mouba jabs Thork right on the nose. Thork blinks but takes it well.
Thork takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick lands there from Mouba.
A jab from Thork does it's job there.
Thork shoots in for a takedown but Mouba shows good takedown defense.
Mouba lands a body shot.
Thork looks to land a left hand but Mouba moved out of range nicely.
Thork lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mouba at a distance.
Mouba scores with a punch to the head.
Mouba is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thork can do to turn this around?#T1#
Thork connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Thork throws the left hand but Mouba avoids the punch easily.
Thork throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mouba sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good shot there by Thork.
Thork avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thork! But no joy.
Thork shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mouba as he avoids it easily.
Mamad Mouba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dr Thork.
Mouba bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mouba throws a good cross that connects.
Mouba blocks a jab.
Thork swats away the attempt to clinch by Mouba.
Thork feints the counter takedown.#CL#
Mouba pushes Thork up against the cage in a clinch.
Thork can't find room to land a body shot as Mouba controls the action.
Thork tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thork jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mouba walks away with a smile on his face. Thork gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Thork misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Mouba scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mouba buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mouba connects with a looping right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thork jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Mouba wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mouba misses with an uppercut.
Mouba with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A jab from Thork misses.
A left lands for Mouba.
Thork is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mouba.
A telegraphed right hand from Thork misses the target.
A head kick from Mouba lands but Thork takes it in his stride.
Mouba slips under a jab from Thork.
Mamad Mouba is winning the standup battle so far.
Thork on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mouba takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice uppercut lands for Mouba. That snapped Thork's head back.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mouba.
Thork tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mouba sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Thork somewhat.#T3#
Mouba ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mouba avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thork misses with an uppercut.
Thork misses with an uppercut. Mouba saw that one coming.
Thork lands a nice shot to the body.
Thork pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thork shoots in for a takedown but Mouba shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mouba buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Thork with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mouba to score with a decent uppercut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Thork.
A left lands for Mouba.
Thork fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mouba lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Mouba on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Thork misses with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thork scores with a hook.
Mouba slips under a jab from Thork.
Mouba slips under a jab from Thork.#CL#
Mouba gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Thork misses with a body punch.
Mouba tries a body shot but Thork blocks it.
Mouba misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thork looking to stall.
Thork misses with a punch on the inside.
Mouba misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mouba misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mouba lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mouba scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mouba lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thork backwards.
Thork stalling in the clinch but Mouba improves position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mamad Mouba dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Mouba moves into the clinch successfully.
Mouba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mouba lands a nice uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mouba takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Thork fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mouba can't find room to land a body shot as Thork controls the action.
Mouba lands a hook that snaps the head of Thork backwards.
Thork has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mouba is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mouba lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thork backwards.
Mouba goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thork gets through Mouba's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mouba lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thork backwards.
Thork misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mouba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mouba softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mouba lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thork is looking to control Mouba's arms but Mouba gets an underhook and turns him. Now Thork has his back to the cage.
Mouba fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thork misses with the head strike. #T1#
Thork misses with a punch to the body.
Thork misses with the head strike.
Mouba lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mouba misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mouba lands a nice uppercut.
Mouba lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Mouba scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thork trying to control the position but instead, Mouba has worked for underhooks and has pushed Thork into the cage.
Mouba prevents a body shot from Thork.
Thork is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mouba makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thork trying to control the position but instead, Mouba has worked for underhooks and has pushed Thork into the cage.
Mouba lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thork backwards.
Mouba lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mouba displaying some good clinch control by pressing Thork up against the cage.#T2#
Mouba lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Mouba.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thork blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thork tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mouba.
Thork tries to stall but Mouba uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mouba throws a head punch that misses.
Mouba can't find room to land a body shot as Thork controls the action.
Mouba gets through Thork's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mouba.
Thork is trying to drag Mouba to the mat but Mouba just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mouba lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mouba lands with a left to the head.
Thork scores with a shoulder strike.
Thork is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mouba. #T3#
Mouba is working Thork over against the cage.
Thork takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mouba lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thork backwards.
Thork looking to stall.
Thork blocks a body shot from Mouba.
Thork misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mouba lands a shoulder strike.
Mouba lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mamad Mouba has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Thork swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mouba lands an uppercut.
Dr Thork has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thork prevents a body shot from Mouba.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thork creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thork scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Mouba fails to land.
Mouba taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mouba has a couple of punches blocked by Thork.
Thork is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mamad Mouba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dr Thork.
Mouba misses with the head strike. #T4#
Thork is trying to stall.
Mouba throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thorks head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good body shot from Mouba.
Thork throws a punch but it's blocked by Mouba.
Thork is looking to control Mouba's arms but Mouba gets an underhook and turns him. Now Thork has his back to the cage.
Mouba lands a hook that snaps the head of Thork backwards.
Mouba lands a body punch in the clinch.
Thork fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mouba lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mouba.
Mouba lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thork backwards.
Mouba blocks an uppercut.
Mamad Mouba is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mouba lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC#
Thork is rocked!
Mouba misses with the head strike.
Mouba throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thorks head.
Thork is still on wobbly legs! Can Mouba finish him?
Mouba swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mouba misses with a punch on the inside.
Mouba lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mouba avoiding damage.
Mouba has Thork pushed against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mouba has a couple of punches blocked by Thork.
Mouba working aggressively here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mamad Mouba showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mouba has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

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

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