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Event: RS TBA     
Date:   Feb 05, 2020
#R1#
Dalton tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lokren is able to avoid easily.
Lokren swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dalton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lokren walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lokren lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT2#
It looks like Nick Dalton has been cut.
We've been told by Dalton's head coaches at The House Of Pain that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dalton moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Dalton moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lokren ducks under a wild hook from Dalton.
Dalton misses with an uppercut
and Dalton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lokren moves out of range of the body kick from Dalton.
Dalton connects with a body shot that sends Lokren's belly button to the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lokren throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lokren misses with a hook.
Dalton stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1#
That kick from Dalton tenderised Lokren's leg. Lokren is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL#
Dalton moves into the clinch successfully.
Lokren tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dalton's elbow.
Dalton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lokren misses with an elbow strike.
Lokren misses with an elbow over the top.
A body shot lands from Dalton.
Lokren lands an elbow just above Dalton 's eye.
Still in the clinch, Dalton scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lokren prevents a body shot from Dalton.
Lokren swings wildly with an uppercut but Dalton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lokren misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lokren blocks an uppercut.
Dalton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lokren lands a body punch.
Lokren misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lokren throws an elbow but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dalton.
A nice left hand lands by Dalton.
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 Lokren.#T2#
Dalton avoids the elbow strike from Lokren, against the cage.
Lokren misses with some punches.
Dalton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lokren backwards.
Dalton lands an uppercut.
Lokren misses with a punch to the body.
Dalton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dalton prevents a body shot from Lokren.
Lokren lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dalton backwards.
Lokren lands a nice shot to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lokren.
A short right from Lokren.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lokren.
Lokren blocking some punches.
Lokren tries a body shot but Dalton blocks it.
Lokren blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dalton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dalton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lokren misses with a punch on the inside.
Dalton misses with a body punch.
Lokren presses Dalton against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T3#
Lokren throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A left hand lands to the body for Dalton.
Dalton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lokren.
Dalton misses with a punch to the body.
Dalton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lokren backwards.
Dalton dodges an elbow strike from Lokren.
Lokren struggles to land a body shot inside as Dalton controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Lokren.
Lokren scores with a shot to the side of Dalton's head.
Lokren lands a hook that snaps the head of Dalton backwards.
Dalton lands with a short shot to the head.
Lokren misses with some punches.
Lokren throws an elbow but it misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dalton.
Lokren lands an elbow just above Dalton 's eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short uppercut from Dalton.
Dalton lands with a right to the head.
Dalton throws a punch but it's blocked by Lokren.
Dalton manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A shot in the inside from Lokren. #T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Dalton.
Dalton is working Lokren over against the cage.
Lokren throws a head punch that misses.
Lokren prevents a body shot from Dalton.
Lokren misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lokren blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dalton throws a punch but it's blocked by Lokren.
A head punch on the inside from Lokren fails to land.
Dalton lands a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dalton.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lokren creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lokren blocks an uppercut.
Dalton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lokren misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lokren lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lokren lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dalton scores with a shoulder strike.
Lokren working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lokren goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Nick Dalton will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nick Dalton's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Lokren tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dalton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dalton misses with a body punch
and Lokren counters with a stiff right hand.
Nick Dalton is winning the standup battle so far.
Dalton digs a good hook to Lokren's body.
Lokren checks the leg kick nicely there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dalton.
Dalton lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A lazy left from Dalton finds it's target.
Dalton thows a leg kick but Lokren checks it
and Dalton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nick Dalton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Lokren counter with a right hand.
Dalton slips under a jab from Lokren.
Dalton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dalton misses with a low kick.
Lokren flicks out a counter leg kick but Dalton steps away.#T1#
Lokren throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dalton counters with a stiff right hand.
Lokren throws a hook but Dalton avoids it easily.
Dalton swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dalton fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lokren has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dalton sizes up Lokren with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lokren throws a looping overhand right but Dalton ducks down to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dalton.
Dalton misses with an uppercut
and Dalton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dalton scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dalton throws a head kick that misses
enabling Lokren to counter with a crisp jab.
Dalton lands a nice hook to Lokren's body. Lokren takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lokren swings for the body but Dalton moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dalton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Lokren 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.
Dalton stuns Lokren with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dalton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lokren.
Dalton cracks a nice hook into Lokren's ribs.
Dalton works Lokren's body with a nice hook.
Dalton lunges at Lokren with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lokren's hand.
Dalton throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dalton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dalton looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T3#
Dalton looks to throw the jab but Lokren is out of range.
It seemed like Lokren was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dalton lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dalton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dalton throws a sloppy head kick and Lokren moves out of range easily.
Lokren tries to counter with a clinch but Dalton shakes him off and moves away.
Lokren takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dalton lands a jab.
A swing and a miss from Lokren.
Dalton cracks Lokren with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lokren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dalton swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dalton checks a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dalton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Dalton fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lokren bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lokren staying out of range there.
Lokren throws a shot from downtown. Dalton moves away and avoids it.
Dalton scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lokren doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dalton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lokren's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lokren 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.
Dalton tries to clinch but Lokren moves away
and Lokren counters with a straight right hand.
Dalton throws a looping overhand right but Lokren ducks down to avoid it.
Dalton digs a good hook to Lokren's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Dalton dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nick Dalton's cut.
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#
Dalton throws a lazy right hand but Lokren sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dalton stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dalton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dalton throws a hook but Lokren blocks it.
Dalton dips to his left and cracks Lokren with an uppercut!#CL#
Dalton clinches.
Dalton lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dalton has a couple of punches blocked by Lokren.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dalton.
A short right from Lokren on the inside.
Lokren blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Lokren.
Lokren blocking some punches.
Lokren lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice elbow from Lokren.
Lokren lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dalton backwards.
Lokren lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##BC2#
Lokren breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dalton tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lokren counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lokren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dalton.
Dalton was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dalton wants to clinch up but Lokren keeps it at a distance.
Dalton chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dalton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lokren can do to turn this around?
Lokren just misses with a punch to the body.
Dalton misses with a left hand
and Lokren counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dalton just misses with a punch to the body.
Dalton tries to clinch but Lokren moves away
and Lokren counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#
Nick Dalton's cut is getting worse.
Dalton fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lokren.#T2#
Dalton throws an overhand right that lands on Lokren's shoulder, as Lokren tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like Lokren was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Dalton clinches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lokren just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dalton's brow.
Lokren throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Still in the clinch, Dalton scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dalton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lokren lands a right hand.
Lokren misses with an elbow strike.
Lokren doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sairanix Lokren seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lokren.
A short right from Lokren on the inside.
Lokren goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Dalton fails to land.
Dalton is trying to maintain a safe position but Lokren gets an underhook and turns Dalton into the cage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Lokren 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.
Lokren swings wildly with an uppercut but Dalton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dalton blocks a body shot from Lokren.
A short right from Lokren. #T3#
Lokren tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lokren throws a punch but it's blocked by Dalton.
Dalton lands a nice shot to the body.
Dalton lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dalton lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dalton working aggressively here.
Lokren is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lokren tries to work over Dalton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lokren tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dalton is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Sairanix Lokren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lokren blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lokren tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lokren throws a punch but it's blocked by Dalton.
Dalton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dalton tries a body shot but Lokren blocks it.
Dalton misses with a punch on the inside.
Dalton misses with some punches.
Lokren tries to work over Dalton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lokren tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Lokren blocks an uppercut.
Lokren fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dalton stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lokren misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dalton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lokren misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lokren gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dalton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lokren backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lokren working aggressively here.
Nick Dalton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lokren lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dalton backwards.
Lokren takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lokren creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lokren throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lokren misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lokren blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lokren throws an elbow but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lokren.
Lokren working some nice short punches in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sairanix Lokren.
I think Dalton has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Dalton!

During a confident post fight interview, Nick Dalton thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: CEC 689.5     
Date:   Jan 11, 2020
#R1#
A shot to the body from Shaman misses
and Lokren counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Blind Shaman has been cut.
Lokren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shaman.
Lokren uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shaman.
Lokren was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lokren with a jab.
Shaman connects with an inside leg kick.
Shaman thuds a left hand into Lokren's body.
Shaman moves away from the strike by Lokren.
Shaman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shaman throws a leg kick but Lokren checks it.
It looked like Lokren was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shaman.
Lokren doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lokren throws a big shot that misses.
Shaman misses with a wild body shot.
Lokren appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
A left lands for Shaman.
Shaman connects with a body shot.
Shaman throws the kick towards the body but Lokren avoids it.
Lokren is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Good exchange - Shaman coming out on top.
Shaman misses with a double jab
and Lokren counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lokren tries a low kick but Shaman avoids it.
Shaman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Shaman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shaman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Lokren misses the target.
Lokren keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #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!
Lokren dodges the punch combination from Shaman.
Lokren takes a swing at Shaman's ribcage but misses.
As Lokren backs off Shaman throws a huge counter combo but Lokren manages to avoid it all.
A combination from Shaman does no damage.
A low kick from Shaman is predictable there
and Lokren counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shaman thinking.
Lokren walks forward, straight into a front kick from Shaman.
Lokren cracks a nice hook into Shaman's ribs.
Lokren lands with a nice body punch.
Lokren fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shaman throws a body shot but no joy.
Lokren swings for the body but Shaman moves out of range. #T3#
Shaman scores with a hook to the body. Lokren takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shaman misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Lokren on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shaman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Shaman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shaman swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Shaman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lokren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shaman moves away.
Shaman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lokren throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lokren takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shaman scores with a three punch combo!
Shaman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shaman throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Lokren counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Lokren throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shaman misses with a body punch
and Lokren counters with a nice uppercut.
Shaman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lokren counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
That has opened up Blind Shaman's cut even more.
Shaman thows a leg kick but Lokren checks it
and Lokren counters with a left to the body.
Lokren stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shaman.
Shaman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lokren with a hook.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Shaman has knocked Lokren down with a huge combo! Shaman steps away and waves a wobbly Lokren back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Lokren is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shaman throws a head kick that misses.
Lokren is looking to counter punch.
Oh Lokren is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shaman throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Lokren counter with a right hand.
Shaman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Lokren misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blind Shaman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Blind Shaman's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Nice jab there from Lokren.
Lokren seems to have got his legs back now.
Shaman lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lokren backs up against the ropes. #KD2#
Shaman lands a left and a right that send Lokren crashing to the mat, dazed. Shaman thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Shaman misses with a few strikes 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!
Shaman misses with a looping right.
Shaman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lokren keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Lokren blocks the leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Lokren.#ROC#
Shaman is rocked!
Shaman glances at the clock... BAM! Lokren nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Shaman crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Shaman is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sairanix Lokren!
A victorious Sairanix Lokren thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: CEC 686     
Date:   Dec 07, 2019
#R1#
Cash cracks the inside of Lokren's front leg.
Cash misses with an uppercut
and Lokren counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cash lands with a good body shot.
A good leg kick by Cash.
Ronie Cash seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lokren moves out of range as Cash strikes.
Lokren feints a counter leg kick.
Lokren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cash is looking to counter punch.
Lokren misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lokren throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cash connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Lokren lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cash doesn't seem phased though.#T1#
Cash avoids the body shot from Lokren.
Cash swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sairanix Lokren is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cash works Lokren's body with a nice hook.
Lokren fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lokren looks to land a right hand but Cash moved out of range.
A swing and a miss from Cash.
Cash moves out of range of the strikes.
Cash half committed to a counter leg kick.
Lokren throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cash lands a body shot. #T2#
Lokren misses with a jab to the body
letting Cash counter with a right hand.
Lokren throws a right hand that misses
and Cash counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Cash. Lokren does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Lokren on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A shot to the liver by Cash. Beautiful body shot.
Cash lands a leg kick and bounces 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!
Cash works Lokren's body with a nice hook.
Cash looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice jab there from Cash.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T3#
Lokren moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cash looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cash connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cash moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cash lands a jab to Lokren's midsection.
Cash connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lokren fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lokren throws a body punch but Cash moves out of range.
Cash ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lokren moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lokren! But no joy.#T4#
Lokren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cash moves away.
Cash half committed to a counter leg kick.
Lokren checks a leg kick.
A big left from Lokren misses. #CL2#
Lokren clinches up against the cage.
Cash lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cash working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cash makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Lokren pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lokren lands with a nice body punch.
Cash closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lokren circles away.
Lokren doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Cash misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronie Cash 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#
Cash paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lokren has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cash.
Lokren avoids the body shot from Cash.
Lokren throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cash sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lokren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cash.
Lokren throws a hook but Cash blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cash cracks Lokren with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cash comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Cash lands a nice looking body shot.
Cash slips a straight right by Lokren.
Lokren swings for the body but Cash moves out of range.
Cash cracks a nice hook into Lokren's ribs.#TD#
Cash throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lokren was covering up waiting for the punch and Cash finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Cash 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.
Lokren working a defensive guard here. #T2#
Cash passes into half guard.
Lokren is looking for a sweep. Cash is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Cash is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cash looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Cash is looking to advance position but Lokren won't allow it. #T3#
Cash controlling the action here.
Lokren wants to improve his position but Cash is controlling well.
Cash wants to free his trapped foot but Lokren is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lokren tries to get to full guard but Cash has control of the leg.
Cash seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lokren does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Cash looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cash is thwarting Lokren's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Cash is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cash works his way into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronie Cash 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#
Lokren misses with a straight right.
Cash is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lokren tries to move into range but Cash moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cash throws a hook but Lokren avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Lokren releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#KD#
Cash drops Lokren with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Lokren looks back up at him and smiles so Cash waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#
Lokren is rocked!
Cash is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lokren can do to turn this around?
Cash scores with a nice right hand.
Lokren is still on wobbly legs! Can Cash finish 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!
Lokren wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lokren misses with a hook.
Lokren seems to have recovered his senses.
Lokren misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Cash misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Lokren.
Lokren throws out a counter right but Cash avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Cash uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lokren.
A quick step to the side and Cash tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cash lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#KD#
Cash sends Lokren crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Cash is motioning to the referee to let Lokren up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Cash pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lokren throws out a counter right but Cash avoids it with no problem.
Ronie Cash is winning the standup battle so far.
Cash with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cash fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lokren looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lokren misses with a series of wild punches. #T2#
Cash stuns Lokren with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Donk. Cash catches Lokren right on the button with a cross.
Lokren throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cash counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lokren swings away with a body shot that misses #KD#
and Cash counters with a crisp one two that drops Lokren! Cash thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Lokren to his feet! Lokren is in big trouble!
Cash finds Lokren's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Lokren flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Cash lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Lokren will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ronie Cash!
A relieved looking Ronie Cash 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: CEC 683     
Date:   Nov 16, 2019
#R1#
Humbert throws a sloppy body shot
and Lokren connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lokren uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Humbert.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lokren! But no joy.
Humbert looks to land a left hand but Lokren moved out of range nicely.
Lokren drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Humbert tries to bum rush Lokren with a series of wild strikes but Lokren uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Donk. Lokren catches Humbert right on the button with a cross.
Humbert swings widly with a right hand
and Lokren counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Humbert comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lokren staying out of range there.
Lokren walks into a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Humbert throws a hook but Lokren avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Lokren releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Humbert cracks Lokren with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
A big left from Humbert misses.
Humbert swings widly with a right hand
and Lokren counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lokren takes one on the button.
Lokren fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Humbert misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Lokren was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lokren backs away from a small jab... but Humbert lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Lokren crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Humbert with a spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Humbert Humbert!
Humbert Humbert was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: CEC 680     
Date:   Oct 14, 2019
#R1#
Nice body punch from Lokren.
Lokren avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lokren keeps the fight on the outside.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mac Airt. Lokren does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lokren with a nice cross.#CUT#
It looks like Cormac Mac Airt has been cut.
Lokren thuds a left hand into Mac Airt's body.
Lokren misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Mac Airt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lokren moves away from the strike by Mac Airt.
Mac Airt looks to land a right hand but Lokren moved out of range.
Lokren swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mac Airt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lokren getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lokren lands a nice shot to the body.
Mac Airt throws an overhand right that lands on Lokren's shoulder, as Lokren tries to avoid the shot.
Lokren is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mac Airt tries to clinch up
and Lokren counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Mac Airt throws a looping overhand right but Lokren ducks down to avoid it.
Lokren keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mac Airt misses with a shot to the body
and Lokren counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mac Airt thinking.
Mac Airt cracks Lokren with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mac Airt throws an overhand right that lands on Lokren's shoulder, as Lokren tries to avoid the shot.
Mac Airt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lokren just misses with a punch to the body.
Lokren looks to throw the jab but Mac Airt is out of range.
Lokren jabs Mac Airt right on the nose. Mac Airt blinks but takes it well.
Mac Airt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mac Airt moves away from the strike by Lokren.
Mac Airt misses with a right hand
and Lokren counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mac Airt thinking. #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!
Mac Airt throws a right hand that misses
and Lokren cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#KD#
Lokren feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Mac Airt sprawling to the canvas! Mac Airt rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Lokren finish him?! #ROC#
Mac Airt is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Cormac Mac Airt's cut even more.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Lokren! Mac Airt is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sairanix Lokren!
Sairanix Lokren seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Cormac Mac Airt spoke after the fight, saying '"When I am gone I charge you that ye bury me not at Brugh of the Boyne where is the royal cemetery of the Kings of Erinn. For all these kings paid adoration to gods of wood or stone, or to the Sun and the Elements, whose signs are carved on the walls of their tombs, but I have learned to know the On'.

 

Event: CEC 676     
Date:   Sep 22, 2019
#R1#
Trotter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lokren swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little feinted left hand from Lokren on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Trotter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lokren moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Lokren misses the target.
Lokren connects with a good right hand that stumbles Trotter. Trotter circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Trotter misses with a straight right.
A big right from Trotter misses.
Trotter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lokren manages to avoid it.
A lazy left from Lokren finds it's target.
Trotter connects with the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lokren has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lokren there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lokren tried to score with a low kick but Trotter checks it.
A countering left hand to the body from Trotter misses.
Lokren slips under a jab.
Lokren swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Trotter lands the left hand.#T1#
Trotter tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lokren defends well and Trotter ends up having to push Lokren into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lokren darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lokren avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Lokren wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lokren missing with a left hand there. Trotter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Trotter comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#TD2#
Trotter gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trotter trying to control the action but Lokren is working from the bottom.
Lokren regains half guard.#SUB2#
Trotter is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Trotter looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2##SUB2#
Trotter is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lokren tries to roll over but Trotter keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Trotter is looking for a kimura but Lokren is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Trotter to get the leverage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lokren tries to get to full guard but Trotter has control of the leg.
Lokren is trying to stand back up but Trotter is controlling him #T3##SUB2#
Trotter looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Trotter is working for a kimura but Lokren is defending it quite comfortably.
Lokren is refusing to be controlled, as Trotter sits in half guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lokren has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Trotter is working away from the top position though.
Lokren wants to improve his position but Trotter is controlling well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lokren looks like he's trying to stand up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lokren swings for the body but Trotter moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Trotter.#CL2#
Trotter drives through and clinches with Lokren against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lokren misses with a short punch on the inside.
Trotter prevents a body shot from Lokren. #BC2#
Trotter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lokren throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alonzo Trotter dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Trotter takes a swing at Lokren's ribcage but misses.
Trotter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alonzo Trotter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lokren getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Trotter fails in his attempt to clinch.
Trotter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Trotter connects with an inside leg kick.
Trotter clobbers Lokren with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Trotter slips a straight right by Lokren.
Lokren walks into a straight right hand from Trotter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trotter throws a right hand that misses
and Lokren counters with a left to the body.
Lokren jabs Trotter to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Trotter tries to clinch but Lokren moves away
letting Lokren counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trotter looks to land a body kick but Lokren moved away.
A counter left hand to the body from Lokren misses its target.#T1#
Trotter throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lokren connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Trotter swings widly with a right hand
and Lokren connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lokren takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lokren clobbers Trotter with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #ROC#
Trotter is rocked!
Lokren sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Trotter's defenses. It connects perfectly with Trotter's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sairanix Lokren!
Sairanix Lokren decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Alonzo Trotter had this to say: 'Sorry dudes'.

 

Event: CEC 673     
Date:   Sep 01, 2019
#R1#
Lokren stuns Rocker with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lokren misses with a right hand
and Rocker counters with an outside leg kick.
Rocker throws a right hand that misses
and Lokren counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rocker thinking.
Rocker walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lokren throws the left hand but Rocker avoids the punch easily.
Rocker scores with a nice strike.
Rocker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lokren throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lokren wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lokren swings widly with a right hand
and Rocker counters with a nice leg kick.
Rocker with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lokren to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lokren bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rocker tries to land a front kick but Lokren steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lokren bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rocker scores with a jab.
Rocker ducks under a wild hook from Lokren.#T1#
Lokren misses with a hook to the body
and Rocker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rocker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lokren swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rocker drops his hands momentarily and Lokren takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lokren scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
An inside leg kick from Rocker misses.
Sairanix Lokren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rocker slips under a jab.
Rocker looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lokren takes a swing at Rocker's ribcage but misses.
Nice body punch from Lokren.
Rocker slips a jab from Lokren.
Lokren slips a jab from Rocker.
Lokren rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rocker counters with a left to the body.
Lokren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lokren lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lokren tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rocker was well out of range. Poor timing from Lokren.
Lokren throws a hook to the side of Rocker's head but Rocker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rocker lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lokren misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lokren takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rocker throws a big shot that misses.
Lokren jabs at Rocker's body.
Lokren throws a series of punches but Rocker avoids them all with ease.
Lokren misses with a looping right.
Rocker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lokren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rocker moves away.
Rocker feints the counter takedown.
Lokren comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rocker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lokren lands a jab to the nose.
Rocker throws a body punch but Lokren moves out of range.
Lokren misses with a hook.#T3#
Rocker throws the left hand but Lokren avoids the punch easily.
Lokren uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lokren dodges the punch combination from Rocker.
Lokren misses with an uppercut. Rocker saw that one coming.
Lokren throws a jab when Rocker was well out of range.
Rocker takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CUT#
It looks like Ram Rocker has been cut.
Rocker misses with a hook to the body
and Rocker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lokren swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rocker.
Lokren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rocker moves away.
Rocker slips a jab from Lokren.
Rocker let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rocker looks for the body kick but Lokren saw that one coming.
A cross from Lokren lands.#T4#
Lokren takes a swing at Rocker's ribcage but misses.
Rocker throws a counter combo.
Lokren throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rocker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Rocker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rocker takes one to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A decent looking cross lands there for Lokren.
Lokren misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rocker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lokren throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Rocker counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rocker. #ES#
Lokren scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Rocker loads up on a big right hand but Lokren slips the punch.
Lokren misses with a hook.
Lokren throws a right hand that misses
and Rocker counters with a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rocker scores with a nice body kick.
Rocker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lokren sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rocker somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sairanix Lokren dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ram Rocker's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Rocker fails with a takedown attempt.
Lokren missing with a left hand there. Rocker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rocker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rocker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lokren misses with a left hand
and Rocker counters with a good low kick that Lokren was not able to check.
Lokren misses with a wild body shot.
Rocker moves away from the strike by Lokren.
Lokren stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rocker.
Lokren is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rocker can do to turn this around?
Lokren scores with a hook to the body. Rocker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Lokren misses its intended target.
Rocker is looking to land body kicks.
Sairanix Lokren is winning the standup battle so far.
Lokren throws a lazy uppercut
and Rocker makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Lokren connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rocker darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Rocker misses the target.
Rocker fails to land with a series of punches.
Rocker shoots in for a takedown but Lokren shows good takedown defense.
Lokren is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lokren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rocker.
Lokren misses with a double jab
and Rocker counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rocker fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sairanix Lokren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ram Rocker.
Nice straight punches there by Lokren. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lokren.
Rocker misses with a two punch combination.
Rocker lands with a good body shot.
Lokren throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Rocker looks to land a right hand but Lokren moved out of range.
Lokren throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rocker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rocker takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rocker slips under a jab from Lokren.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rocker takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rocker swings widly with a right hand
and Lokren counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rocker thinking.
Jab, jab by Lokren - just one landing.
Lokren misses with a left hand
and Rocker counters with a straight right hand.
Lokren scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lokren fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rocker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lokren's calf.
Rocker throws a hook but Lokren avoids it easily.
Rocker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T3#
Lokren throws a hook but Rocker avoids it easily.
Rocker throws out a counter right but Lokren avoids it with no problem.
Rocker misses with an uppercut. Lokren saw that one coming.
Rocker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lokren.
Rocker was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Rocker swats away the attempt to clinch by Lokren.
Lokren throws a hook to the side of Rocker's head but Rocker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rocker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rocker takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rocker moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lokren throws a lazy right hand but Rocker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rocker closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lokren scores with a hook to the body. Rocker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rocker misses with a looping left.
A quick step to the side and Lokren tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Lokren misses the target.
Lokren checks a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lokren checks a leg kick.
Rocker defending well as Lokren loads up on a big left hand.
Rocker throws out a counter right but Lokren avoids it with no problem.
Sairanix Lokren is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lokren scores with a jab to the body.
Rocker staying out of range there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rocker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lokren throws out the jab.
Rocker is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rocker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lokren moves away.
Lokren throws a hook but Rocker blocks it.
Lokren jabs Rocker to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rocker misses with an uppercut.
Lokren swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lokren. Rocker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lokren looks to land a combination. Rocker sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sairanix Lokren dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ram Rocker's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Lokren punishes Rocker's body with a nice straight punch.
Lokren cracks a nice hook into Rocker's ribs.
Lokren misses the shot to the body.
Lokren clobbers Rocker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lokren misses with a straight left.
Lokren moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rocker slips under a jab from Lokren.
Rocker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rocker's corner calls for a 1-2. Rocker obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lokren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rocker.
A swing and a miss from Rocker.
Lokren lands a nice shot to the body.
Lokren misses with an uppercut. Rocker saw that one coming.
Lokren throws a jab when Rocker was well out of range.
Rocker throws out a counter right but Lokren avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Lokren misses with a left hand
and Rocker counters with a stiff right hand.
Lokren tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rocker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lokren tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rocker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lokren lands with a shot to the body.
Lokren is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rocker.
Rocker ducks under a wild hook from Lokren.
Lokren misses with a hook
and Rocker counters with a nice kick to the body.
Lokren chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rocker can pounce on him.
Lokren throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rocker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lokren dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Lokren as Rocker shoots in.
Lokren's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rocker under the eye.
Ram Rocker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Rocker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rocker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rocker! But no joy.
Lokren rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rocker counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rocker walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#TD2#
Rocker looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lokren!
Rocker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lokren dodges the ground and pound from Rocker.
Rocker in side control, throwing shots but Lokren defends. #SUB2#
Rocker is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lokren has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rocker throwing strikes but Lokren manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! #T3#
Rocker is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rocker is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lokren off and has taken his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rocker thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Sairanix Lokren is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rocker is hanging on to Lokren's back as he tries to escape.
Rocker avoiding Lokren 's attempts to control his hands.
Rocker is landing with strikes from the back.
Rocker lands strikes to the head.
Rocker somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back. #T4#
Lokren is trying to get back to his feet but Rocker has full control of the position and if anything, Lokren has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Ram Rocker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rocker misses with a punch to the head.
Rocker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rocker throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Rocker misses with a punch to the head. #SUB2#
Rocker is persistently looking for the submission but Lokren is defending it well.
Rocker is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Lokren. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
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!#SUB2#
Rocker is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Lokren is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ram Rocker!
Ram Rocker bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: CEC rd 3     
Date:   Aug 04, 2019
#R1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lokren, as that shot connected.
Logan throws a leg kick which misses Lokren's front leg but catches the back leg as Lokren tries to avoid it.
Lokren walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lokren uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Logan.
Lokren slips under a jab from Logan.
Logan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lokren in his tracks.
A big left from Logan misses.
Logan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lokren looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lokren ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Logan 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.
Logan throws out a loose jab but Lokren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lokren throws a body punch but Logan moves out of range.
Logan throws a hook but Lokren avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Lokren.
Logan works the jab nicely.
Lokren swings away with a body shot that misses
and Logan counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Logan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lokren counters with a right hand to the body.
Lokren tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Logan was well out of range. Poor timing from Lokren.
Logan misses with a hook.
Logan throws a hook to the side of Lokren's head but Lokren sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A swing and a miss from Lokren.#T1#
Lokren lands a right hook to the body.
Logan connects with a looping right hand.
Lokren misses with a body shot.
Logan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lokren on the side of the head.
Logan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lokren.
Logan scores with a jab. Lokren acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lokren moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lokren on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Good work by Logan as he checks the leg kick.
Logan lands a right hook to the body.
Lokren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Logan scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Logan misses the shot to the body.
Logan throws out a loose jab but Lokren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lokren misses with a lunging right hand
and Logan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lokren throws an off balance right hand
and Logan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lokren swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Logan! But no joy.
Logan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lokren on the side of the head.#T2#
Logan throws a leg kick that misses.
Lokren throws the left hand but Logan avoids the punch easily.
Logan needs to keep his hands up - Lokren had a free shot at his head there.
A lazy left from Logan finds it's target.
Logan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lokren tries to close the distance and clinch up but Logan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A looping hook to the body misses from Logan. Lokren does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lokren getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lokren scores with a body shot.
Lokren tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Logan was well out of range. Poor timing from Lokren.
Nice defenses there by Logan.
Lokren throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Logan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lokren tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Logan scores with a leg kick.
Logan is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Lokren had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Logan lands a jab.
Lokren tries to close the distance and clinch up but Logan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lokren throws a low kick but it's checked well by Logan.
Logan throws a counter combo.#T3#
Logan slips a jab from Lokren.
A jab from Logan finds it's way through Lokren's defenses.
Logan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lokren.
Lokren lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Logan takes one to the chin there.
Lokren catches Logan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lokren slips a jab from Logan.
Lokren checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lokren throws a body shot but no joy.
Lokren just misses with a punch to the body.
Logan misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Lokren wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Logan walks into a straight right hand from Lokren.
Lokren scores with a jab to the jaw.
Logan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lokren moves away.
Lokren lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Logan!
Lokren throws a body shot but no joy.
Lokren lands a slapping body shot. #T4#
Lokren throws a lazy right hand but Logan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Frankie Logan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Logan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lokren cracks a nice hook into Logan's ribs.
Some wild striking there from Logan.
Lokren checks a leg kick.
Logan scores with a punch to the head.
Logan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lokren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lokren misses the shot to the body.
Lokren misses with a looping right.
Lokren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lokren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Logan.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Logan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Logan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lokren.
Lokren is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Logan.
Logan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Logan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lokren is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frankie Logan dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Lokren throws a lazy uppercut
and Logan counters with a straight right hand.
Lokren tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Logan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from Lokren finds it's way through Logan's defenses.
Lokren moves out of range as Logan strikes.
Lokren swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Logan.
Logan misses with a hook. Lokren ducked under it nicely.
Lokren looks to throw the jab but Logan is out of range.
Logan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lokren counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lokren fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lokren misses with a wild body shot.
Lokren doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lokren dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Logan tests Lokren's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lokren clobbers Logan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lokren uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Logan.
Lokren misses with a jab to the body
and Lokren takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lokren lands a body shot. #T1#
Logan throws a hook but Lokren blocks it.
Lokren feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Logans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lokren misses the jab.
Jab, jab by Lokren - just one landing. #ROC#
Logan is rocked!
Logan with a hook.
Lokren connects with the punch.
Logan is still on wobbly legs! Can Lokren finish him?#CUT#
It looks like Frankie Logan has been cut.
Lokren rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Logan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #KD#
Lokren cracks Logan with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Lokren has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Logan to stand back up!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lokren throws a body punch but Logan moves out of range.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Logan 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.
Lokren tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Logan was well out of range. Poor timing from Lokren.
Logan slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Logan. Lokren does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lokren takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lokren dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Logan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lokren to score with a decent uppercut.
Logan throws the left hand but Lokren avoids the punch easily.
Lokren looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A jab from Logan misses. #T2#
Logan misses with a looping left.
Lokren seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Logan seems to have recovered his senses.
Lokren throws a hook to the side of Logan's head but Logan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Logan feints a counter leg kick.
Logan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lokren with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Logan to score with a decent uppercut.
Logan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Logan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Logan misses with a hook.
Lokren wants to clinch up but Logan keeps it at a distance.
Logan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lokren ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Logan connects with a solid leg kick.
Lokren is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Logan.
Lokren ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lokren is looking to chop away at Logan's legs.
Logan misses with a looping right.
Logan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lokren.
Jab by Lokren.#T3#
Lokren wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lokren cracks Logan with a good jab.
Logan misses with a left hand
and Lokren counters with a left and a right that stings Logan.
Lokren catches Logan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lokren throws a body punch but Logan moves out of range.
Logan lands an overhand right.
Logan slips under a jab from Lokren.
Lokren misses with a low kick.
Lokren is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Logan.
Logan swats away the attempt to clinch by Lokren.
Logan lands a jab to the head.
Logan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Logan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lokren sees it coming and 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!
Logan drops his hands momentarily and Lokren takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Logan lands a slapping body shot. #T4#
Logan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lokren.
Lokren misses with a right hand
and Lokren takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Logan blocks a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Logan there.
Logan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lokren fails with an attempt to clinch.
Logan lands a jab to the head.
Logan looks to land a left hand but Lokren moved out of range nicely.
Lokren throws a big shot that misses.
Logan misses with a straight right.
Logan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Logan misses with a hook.
Lokren uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Logan.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lokren tries to clinch but Logan moves out of range.
Lokren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lokren throws a poor cross that misses
and Logan counters with a straight right hand.
A thudding body kick lands there by Logan!
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 Sairanix Lokren will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Frankie Logan's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Logan misses with a head kick.
Logan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lokren throws the left hand but Logan avoids the punch easily.
A swing and a miss from Lokren.
Logan throws a hook to the side of Lokren's head but Lokren sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Logan lands with a nice body punch.
Logan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Logan takes one to the side of the head.
Logan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Logan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lokren cracks Logan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jab by Lokren.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lokren swings for the body but Logan moves out of range.
Lokren throws a lazy uppercut
and Logan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lokren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Logan manages to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Logan - just one landing.
Logan avoids the body shot from Lokren.
Lokren misses with a hook. Logan ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Lokren misses with a straight right.
Nice shot lands for Lokren.
Lokren has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Logan finds it's way round the side to connect with Lokren's head.
Lokren misses the shot to the body.
Lokren closes the distance looking to clinch
and Logan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Logan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lokren misses with a lunging right hand
letting Logan counter with a right hand.
Lokren lands with a nice body punch.
Logan misses with a lunging right hand
and Lokren cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lokren gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lokren fails with an attempt to clinch.
Logan ducks under a wild hook from Lokren.
Lokren displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Logan throws out the jab.
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!
Logan connects with the punch.#T2#
Lokren checks a leg kick.
Logan checks a leg kick.
Frankie Logan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lokren moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lokren moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A slow jab from Lokren misses its intended target.
Lokren ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Lokren wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Logan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Good leg kick by Logan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lokren slips under a jab.
Lokren fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lokren uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Logan.
Logan moves away from the strike by Lokren.
Lokren throws a leg kick but Logan sees it coming and moves out of range.
Logan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lokren.
Lokren lands a nice shot that snaps Logan's head back.
Lokren takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lokren lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T3#
Logan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lokren.
Lokren shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lokren steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Logan.
Lokren is looking to counter punch.
Lokren lands a nice hook to Logan's body. Logan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Logan loads up on a big right hand but Lokren slips the punch.
Logan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lokren just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Lokren misses.
Logan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Logan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Logan ducks under a wild hook from Lokren.
Lokren throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Logan throws a lazy right hand but Lokren sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Logan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lokren wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Lokren just misses with a punch to the body.
Logan throws out a loose jab but Lokren uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Lokren throws a big shot that misses.
Lokren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Logan.
Logan connects with a body shot that sends Lokren's belly button to the back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Logan misses with a few strikes there.
Lokren misses with a hook. Logan ducked under it nicely.
Logan misses with an uppercut
and Lokren counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Logan scores with a nice strike.
Lokren loads up on a big right hand but Logan slips the punch.
Lokren misses the jab.
A little jabbing left from Logan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lokren misses with a looping right.
Lokren throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Logan misses with an uppercut.
An attempted straight right counter from Lokren misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice defenses there by Logan.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lokren.
Logan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lokren.
Lokren blocks a jab.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frankie Logan!

Frankie Logan really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 

Event: CEC 666     
Date:   Jul 14, 2019
#R1#
Granger motions for Lokren to come forward. Granger throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lokren scores with a jab to the body.
Lokren moves out of range as Granger throws a body kick.
Granger throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sairanix Lokren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Lokren misses.
Granger throws out a leg kick but Lokren moves out of range and Granger only half commits.
Lokren misses with an uppercut. Granger saw that one coming.
Lokren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Granger thuds a left hand into Lokren's body.
Lokren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It appears Granger was looking to counter with a kick there.
An inside leg kick lands from Granger.
Lokren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Granger manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lokren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Granger moves away.
Lokren misses with a body shot
enabling Granger to counter with a crisp jab.
Granger misses with a straight left.
Lokren misses with a hook.
Lokren is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Granger rather than just go for the knockout.
Lokren with a nice cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lokren scores with a jab to the head. #T1#
Lokren swings widly with a right hand
and Granger counters with a nice kick to the body.
Lokren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Granger moves away.
Granger fires out a quick counter leg kick but Lokren just manages to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lokren checks a leg kick.
Granger chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lokren misses with a hook. Granger ducked under it nicely.
Lokren rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Granger makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Granger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lokren throws a poor cross that misses
and Granger counters with a body kick.
Granger feints and then cracks Lokren's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lokren down.
Lokren 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.
Lokren tries to move into range but Granger moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lokren looks to land a left hand but Granger moved out of range nicely.
Nice defenses there by Granger.
Granger looks to land a body kick but Lokren moved away.
Lokren misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lokren is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Granger.
Granger appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Lokren keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Granger.
Lokren throws a hook but Granger avoids it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Granger.
Granger moves out of range of the strikes.
Granger tries to score with a low kick but Lokren moves his leg out of the way.
Lokren sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Granger connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lokren. Lokren circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lokren throws out a loose jab but Granger uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Granger misses.
Granger lands a two punch combo.
Lokren keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lokren 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.
A big right from Granger misses.
Lokren connects with a looping right hand.
Lokren avoids the head kick by Granger.
Granger feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lokren's calf.#T3#
Lokren throws a body punch but Granger moves out of range.
Granger takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lokren swings away with a body shot that misses
and Granger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Lokren.
Granger misses with a low kick as Lokren jumps back.
Lokren throws a hook but Granger avoids it easily.
Lokren throws a lazy right hand but Granger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lokren lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Granger at a distance.
Lokren misses with a body shot.
Lokren misses with a wild body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Granger. That's going to slow Lokren down.
Lokren's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lokren checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A shot to the liver by Lokren. Beautiful body shot.
Lokren throws a poor cross that misses
and Granger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lokren works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
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!
Lokren throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Lokren misses with a wild body shot.
Lokren throws a shot from downtown. Granger moves away and avoids it.
Lokren scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lokren throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Granger takes a swing at Lokren's ribcage but misses.
Granger slips a jab from Lokren.
Granger is looking to counter punch.
Lokren misses the jab.
Lokren's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Granger connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lokren scrambles back to his feet.
Lokren waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Granger.
Granger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lokren was well out of range. Poor timing from Granger.
Granger throws a chopping leg kick but Lokren manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Granger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lokren was well out of range. Poor timing from Granger.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Granger fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Granger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lokren throws an off balance right hand
and Granger makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Lokren scores with a nice strike.
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 Pete Granger 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#
Granger takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Granger looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lokren 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.
Lokren rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Granger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Granger misses with a body punch
and Lokren counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice straight punches there by Lokren. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lokren.
Granger looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lokren just misses with a punch to the body.
Pete Granger is winning the standup battle so far.
Lokren sizes up Granger with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lokren misses with an uppercut.
Granger checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lokren ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Granger with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lokren steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Granger. That one must have hurt.
Granger throws a leg kick but Lokren moved away.
Granger takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lokren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Granger moves away.
Granger is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
Granger looks to score with a jab to the body but Lokren is just out of range.
Lokren looks to throw the jab but Granger is out of range.
Granger staying out of range there.
Granger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lokren checks a leg kick nicely.
Granger slips under a jab.
Granger thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lokren if he has to take too many more of those.
Lokren avoids the body shot from Granger.
Lokren misses with a shot to the body
and Granger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Granger takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Granger, right into the meat.
Lokren lands with an overhand left.
Lokren throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An inside leg kick lands from Granger.
Granger lands a nice looking 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!
Granger pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lokren is out of range and Granger settles back down. #T2#
Granger tries to land a front kick but Lokren steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lokren with a nice cross.
Lokren blocks the body kick.
Granger avoids the body shot from Lokren.
Lokren misses with a right hand
and Granger counters with a good low kick that Lokren was not able to check.
Granger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lokren was well out of range. Poor timing from Granger.
Lokren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Granger moves away.
Granger attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Granger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lokren needs to keep his hands up - Granger had a free shot at his head there.
Lokren misses with a lunging right hand
and Granger counters with a leg kick.
Granger throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Granger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lokren scores with a hook to the body. Granger takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Granger cracks Lokren with a good jab.#T3#
Lokren takes a jab right on the kisser.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Granger, as that shot connected.
Granger slips under a jab.
Granger swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lokren closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #ROC#
Lokren is rocked!
Granger lands a glancing blow to the side of Lokren's head.
Lokren is still on wobbly legs! Can Granger finish him?
Lokren wants to clinch up but Granger keeps it at a distance.
Granger lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lokren's sensitive parts.
Lokren takes one on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Lokren misses the target.
Granger circles away from the clinch attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Granger.
Granger scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lokren in his tracks.
Lokren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Granger moves away.
Lokren throws an off balance right hand
and Granger counters with a huge left! Lokren is in big trouble! He's backing up but Granger isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Lokren from any more damage. A dominating finish by Granger!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pete Granger!
Pete Granger bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: CEC 663     
Date:   Jun 23, 2019
#R1#
Lokren throws a poor cross that misses
and Turner counters with a left and a right that stings Lokren.
Lokren bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Turner's head backwards.
Lokren misses with a looping left.
Turner is looking to land body kicks.
Turner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turner blocks a jab.
Lokren misses with a straight left.
Lokren looks to score with a jab to the body but Turner is just out of range.
Lokren throws a jab when Turner was well out of range.
Turner is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lokren connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Turner momentarily.
Turner lands with a kick to the temple. Lokren shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lokren moves forwards but Turner connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Turner tries to land a front kick but Lokren steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lokren tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Turner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lokren scores with a crisp jab that stopped Turner in his tracks.
Turner missing with a left hand there. Lokren was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turner misses with a hook. Lokren ducked under it nicely.
Turner misses with a low kick. #T1#
Turner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lokren ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lokren swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Turner.
Turner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lokren.
Lokren lands a nice shot that snaps Turner's head back. #CL2#
Turner closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Turner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lokren lands an elbow inside. #CUT#
It looks like Ben Turner has been cut.
Turner blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Turner fails to land.
Turner misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Turner.
Turner tries to throw a body punch but Lokren avoids it by throwing Turner back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Turner.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Turner.
Lokren prevents a body shot from Turner.
Turner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lokren's elbow.
Lokren misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Turner fails to land. #T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lokren.
A shot in the inside from Turner.
Lokren lands with a left to the head.
Lokren misses with a punch on the inside.
Turner can't find room to land a body shot as Lokren controls the action.
Lokren goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lokren lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lokren lands a shot to the body.
Turner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Turner can't find room to land a body shot as Lokren controls the action.
Lokren throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Turner tries a body shot but Lokren blocks it.
Lokren lands a damaging elbow.
Turner can't find room to land a body shot as Lokren controls the action.
Lokren scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lokren throws a head punch that misses.
Turner can't find room to land a body shot as Lokren controls the action.
Lokren fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lokren pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Turner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Lokren - that landed with a thud.
Lokren tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turner's elbow.
Lokren scores with a hook to the body.#T3#
Lokren blocks a body shot from Turner.
Good body shot from Lokren.
Turner tries to throw a body punch but Lokren avoids it by throwing Turner back against the cage.
Lokren softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Turner working aggressively here.
A short body shot lands from Lokren as the two fighters clinch.
Turner misses with a punch on the inside.
Lokren scores with a shoulder strike.
Lokren swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lokren blocks a body shot from Turner.
A shot in the inside from Lokren.
Lokren lands a hook that snaps the head of Turner backwards.
Lokren gets through Turner's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Turner dodges an elbow strike from Lokren.
Turner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lokren misses with some punches.
Lokren presses Turner against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Still in the clinch, Turner scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lokren throws an elbow that misses.
Lokren is leaning against Turner and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Turner looks winded!
Lokren blocks a body shot from Turner.
Turner's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
Turner struggles to land a body shot inside as Lokren controls his hands.
Lokren lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lokren prevents a body shot from Turner.
Turner throws a punch but it's blocked by Lokren.
Lokren lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lokren lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lokren lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Turner pushes Lokren back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Turner takes an elbow to the forehead.
Turner blocks the elbow strike.
Turner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Turner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lokren.
Turner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Turner lands a shoulder strike.
Turner misses with a punch on the inside.
Turner can't find room to land a body shot as Lokren controls the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lokren scores with a nice hook to the head.
Turner misses with a punch on the inside.
Lokren blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Turner fails to land.
Turner misses with some punches.
Lokren lands a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sairanix Lokren dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ben Turner's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Lokren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turner moves away.
Turner slips a jab from Lokren.
Turner tries a head kick but it misses.
Turner looks to throw the jab but Lokren is out of range.
The fighters circling - Lokren throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lokren fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lokren throws a lazy right hand but Turner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Lokren rushes Turner and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Turner blocking some punches.
A short right from Lokren.
Lokren is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Turner can do to turn this around?
Lokren lands a damaging elbow.
Lokren throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Turners head.
Turner struggles to land a body shot inside as Lokren controls his hands.
Lokren lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Lokren on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lokren just misses with a elbow thrown towards Turner's brow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hand to the body from Lokren.
Lokren lands a nice uppercut.
Lokren softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lokren lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Lokren lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Turner backwards. #ROC#
Turner is rocked!
Turner's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Turner is still on wobbly legs! Can Lokren finish him?
Lokren lands a left hand that snaps the head of Turner backwards.
Lokren creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Turner's defenses.
Lokren throws a big uppercut that drops Turner! More strikes from Lokren and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Turner lies dazed against the cage as Lokren celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sairanix Lokren!
Sairanix Lokren bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: CEC 660     
Date:   Jun 02, 2019
#R1#
A big left from Orsini misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Orsini 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.
Orsini fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lokren has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Orsini jabs Lokren right on the nose. Lokren blinks but takes it well.
Orsini bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lokren is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Orsini.
Orsini swats away the attempt to clinch by Lokren.
Alessandro Orsini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orsini swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lokren lands with a hook. Orsini tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT#
It looks like Alessandro Orsini has been cut.
Orsini moves away from the strike by Lokren.
Orsini misses with a body kick.
Orsini throws an overhand right that lands on Lokren's shoulder, as Lokren tries to avoid the shot.
Orsini moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lokren misses with an uppercut.
Orsini fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lokren.
Orsini ducks under a wild hook from Lokren.
A little jabbing left from Orsini on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Orsini bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Orsini throws a poor cross that misses
and Lokren counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orsini needs to keep his hands up - Lokren had a free shot at his head there.
Lokren throws a hook but Orsini avoids it easily.#T1#
Orsini lands with an overhand left.
Lokren throws a shot from downtown. Orsini moves away and avoids it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lokren looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Orsini misses with a straight right.
Lokren was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Orsini lands a body shot.
Lokren on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Orsini. Orsini obviously looking to wear him down.
Orsini looks for the body kick but Lokren saw that one coming.
Lokren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orsini manages to avoid it.
Orsini takes one to the side of the head.
Orsini throws a leg kick #CL#
and Lokren counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lokren throws an elbow but misses.
Orsini blocks a body shot from Lokren.
Lokren throws a head punch that misses.
Lokren lands an elbow just above Orsini 's eye.
A right hook to the body lands for Lokren.
Lokren lands a nice elbow.
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!
Orsini lands a body shot in the clinch.
Orsini lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
Lokren looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Orsini takes an elbow to the temple.
Orsini tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Orsini lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lokren gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#
That has opened up Alessandro Orsini's cut even more.
Lokren lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Orsini throws a punch but it's blocked by Lokren. #BC2#
Orsini breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lokren chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Orsini can pounce on him.
Orsini looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Orsini connects with an inside leg kick.
Orsini lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lokren's sensitive parts.
Orsini attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Orsini misses the jab.
Lokren misses with a looping left.
Orsini misses with a lunging right hand
and Lokren counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lokren throws a big shot that misses.
Lokren throws a looping overhand right but Orsini ducks down to avoid it.
Orsini feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lokren's calf.
Lokren has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Orsini finds it's way round the side to connect with Lokren's head. #T3#
Lokren is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lokren is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Orsini 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 Lokren has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lokren and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Orsini connects with a right hand. Lokren shakes it off.
Lokren misses with a looping right.
Orsini lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lokren at a distance. #CL#
Lokren takes the fight into the clinch.
Lokren throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lokren.
Lokren creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Orsini's defenses.
Lokren tries to work over Orsini's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lokren lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lokren blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Orsini tries for a takedown but Lokren manages to get underhooks.
Orsini misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Orsini. #BC2#
Orsini's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lokren lands with a straight right. Orsini didn't see that one coming.#CUT#
The cut above Alessandro Orsini's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Lokren swings away with a body shot that misses
and Orsini counters with a body kick. #T4#
A jab from Orsini does it's job there.
Lokren tries to clinch there but Orsini circles away.
Orsini feints a counter leg kick.
Lokren moves to clinch but Orsini breaks away
letting Orsini counter with a right hand.
Orsini takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lokren ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lokren lands a body shot.
Orsini is looking to slow Lokren down with leg kicks.
Lokren loads up on a big right hand but Orsini slips the punch.
Orsini jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lokren gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Orsini.
Lokren throws the left hand but Orsini avoids the punch easily.
Lokren checks a leg kick nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lokren misses with an uppercut.
Lokren scores with a nice right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Lokren as he connects with a hook.#CUT#
Alessandro Orsini's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Lokren swings for the body but Orsini moves out of range.
Orsini slips a straight right by Lokren.
Orsini feints a counter leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sairanix Lokren will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alessandro Orsini's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Lokren ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Lokren misses the target.
Good standup being displayed there by Orsini as he connects with a hook.
Lokren is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lokren slips under a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Lokren on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Orsini slips a jab from Lokren.
Lokren falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Orsini counter with a right hand.
Lokren uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Orsini.
Orsini uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lokren.
Orsini lands an overhand right.
Lokren misses the shot to the body.
Orsini darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lokren misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orsini throws a body punch but Lokren moves out of range.
Lokren misses the shot to the body.
Lokren tries to clinch there but Orsini circles away.
Lokren throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Orsini on the side of the head.
Orsini defending well as Lokren loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Orsini misses. #T1#
Orsini throws a quick inside leg kick.
Orsini throws the left hand but Lokren avoids the punch easily.
Lokren rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Orsini counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lokren throws a right hand that misses
and Orsini counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Orsini does it's job there.
Orsini lands with an uppercut that bounces Lokren off the cage and back into range.
A lazy left from Orsini finds it's target.
Lokren tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Orsini counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orsini. Lokren does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lokren is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Orsini.
And Orsini tries to counter it with a takedown but Lokren pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Alessandro Orsini seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Orsini closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Orsini tries to score with a low kick but Lokren moves his leg out of the way.
Lokren throws a looping overhand right but Orsini ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Orsini changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lokren looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Lokren is trying to get back to half guard.#ES#
Lokren throws Orsini to one side and escapes!#T2#
Nice body punch from Orsini.
Orsini avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lokren misses with a body shot.
Orsini fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lokren looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Orsini misses with a body punch
and Lokren counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Orsini connects with a body shot that sends Lokren's belly button to the back.
Lokren slips under a jab.
Lokren looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Orsini connects with a body shot.
Lokren lands a body shot.
Orsini lands with a hook. Lokren tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Orsini ducks under a wild hook from Lokren.
Orsini throws an overhand right that lands on Lokren's shoulder, as Lokren tries to avoid the shot.
Orsini lands a nice looking body shot.
Lokren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orsini moves away.#T3#
Lokren misses with a straight left.
Lokren connects with a body shot.
Lokren chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Orsini can pounce on him.
Orsini misses with a hook.
Lokren keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Orsini.
Lokren takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Orsini misses with an uppercut. Lokren saw that one coming.
A thudding body kick lands there by Orsini!
Orsini throws the kick towards the body but Lokren avoids it.
Orsini with a jab.
A big left from Lokren misses.
A little jabbing left from Orsini on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Lokren.#CL#
Lokren closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lokren fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lokren misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lokren lands a nice elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orsini lands a body punch.
Orsini digs a right hand into Lokren's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lokren's gas tank. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Lokren fails to land. #BC2#
Orsini breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lokren takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Orsini lands a head shot.
Orsini misses with a left hand
and Orsini takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lokren fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Orsini looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Orsini getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lokren on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Orsini lands a lovely overhand right.
Lokren looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Orsini takes a swing at Lokren's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Lokren wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Orsini, right into the meat.
Orsini ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lokren tries to clinch up but Orsini circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lokren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orsini uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lokren.
Orsini fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Orsini throws a hook but Lokren blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alessandro Orsini showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alessandro Orsini's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Lokren lands with a shot to the body.
Orsini takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lokren dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lokren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orsini.
Lokren takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice defenses there by Orsini.
Orsini blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Orsini! But no joy.
Lokren throws a hook but Orsini avoids it easily.
Lokren throws a body punch but Orsini moves out of range.
Lokren takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Orsini cracks a nice hook into Lokren's ribs.
Orsini connects with a right hand. Lokren shakes it off.
Lokren checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
It looked like Lokren wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lokren's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Orsini connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lokren scrambles back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lokren misses with a hook to the body
and Orsini counters with a right hand to the body.
Orsini ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Lokren drives through and clinches with Orsini against the cage. #T1#
A shot in the inside from Lokren.
Lokren tries to throw a body punch but Orsini avoids it by throwing Lokren back against the cage.
Orsini pushes Lokren back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lokren lands with a left to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lokren. #BC2#
Orsini manages to break the clinch.
Orsini throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lokren changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Orsini uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lokren.
Orsini drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lokren defends it well.
Orsini throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lokren stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That kick from Orsini tenderised Lokren's leg. Lokren is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lokren tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orsini was well out of range. Poor timing from Lokren.#CL#
Lokren instigates a clinch.
Lokren misses with an elbow strike.
Orsini tries to work over Lokren's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lokren lands a body shot.
Orsini takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Orsini has a couple of punches blocked by Lokren.
A right handed body shot lands from Orsini.
Lokren tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Lokren throws a head punch that misses.
Sairanix Lokren has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Orsini breaks the clinch.
Lokren will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lokren throws the left hand but Orsini avoids the punch easily.
Lokren gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CL#
Lokren takes the fight into the clinch.
Lokren lands a damaging elbow.
Lokren stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A shot in the inside from Orsini.
Orsini scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lokren working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Orsini on the inside.
Lokren presses Orsini against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Orsini.
Orsini takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lokren tries a body shot but Orsini blocks it.
Lokren throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Orsinis head. #T3#
Lokren scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lokren throws an elbow that misses.
Lokren lands an elbow just above Orsini 's eye.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sairanix Lokren!
Sairanix Lokren decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: CEC 654     
Date:   May 01, 2019
#R1#
Glass darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Glass throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lokren counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Glass thinking.
Lokren scores with a jab to the body.
Desmond Glass seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lokren connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT#
It looks like Desmond Glass has been cut.
Lokren throws a hook to the side of Glass's head but Glass sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Glass misses with a hook
and Lokren counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Glass avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lokren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Glass.
Lokren throws a hook but Glass blocks it.#CL#
Lokren darts in and clinches Glass up against the cage.
Glass blocks a body shot from Lokren.
A hook to the body from Glass.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lokren.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Glass.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lokren lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Glass backwards.
Glass misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lokren fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Glass is leaning against Lokren and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lokren throws an elbow but misses.
Lokren lands a body shot.
Glass tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lokren's elbow.
Lokren goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Glass tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lokren's elbow. #T1#
Lokren pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Glass.
Glass misses with some punches.
Glass tries to throw a body punch but Lokren avoids it by throwing Glass back against the cage.
Lokren creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Glass's defenses.
Glass blocks a body shot from Lokren.
Lokren misses with some punches.
Glass misses with a punch to the body.
We've been informed that Glass has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A head punch on the inside from Lokren fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Lokren fails to land.
Lokren throws a head punch that misses.
Glass works on Lokren's body with a couple of short punches.
Lokren creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Glass's defenses.
A nice left hand lands by Lokren.
Glass lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lokren backwards.
A right hand to the body from Lokren.
Lokren swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lokren misses with some punches.
Lokren throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lokren comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lokren takes a shot to the head.
Lokren misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lokren throws an elbow but misses. #T2#
Glass scores with a shot to the side of Lokren's head.
Lokren takes a knee to the side of the body.
Glass lands a shoulder strike.
Glass unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lokren lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lokren misses with some punches.
Lokren working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lokren can't find room to land a body shot as Glass controls the action.
Glass tries to land knees in the clinch but Lokren avoids the damage to the body.
Glass tries to throw a body punch but Lokren avoids it by throwing Glass back against the cage.
Glass tries a knee to the head but Lokren blocks it.
Lokren tries a body shot but Glass blocks it.
Glass lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lokren throws an elbow but it misses.
Lokren lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lokren looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Glass blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Glass lands a nice uppercut.
Glass misses with a hook from the clinch.
Glass blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Glass can't find room to land a body shot as Lokren controls the action.
Glass tries a body shot but Lokren blocks it.
Glass blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Glass doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lokren lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lokren lands a left hand.
Glass avoids the elbow strike from Lokren, against the cage.
Lokren swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Glass works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lokren misses with a hook from the clinch.
Glass scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Glass.
Lokren misses with a hook to the ribs.
Glass tries a body shot but Lokren blocks it.
Lokren can't find room to land a body shot as Glass controls the action.
Lokren avoiding damage as Glass throws knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lokren just misses with a elbow thrown towards Glass's brow.
Lokren lands with a light punch inside.
Glass blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Glass tries a body shot but Lokren blocks it.
Glass missing with knees to the body.
A short right from Lokren on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lokren misses with a punch on the inside.
Glass misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Lokren doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lokren lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lokren.
Glass cracks Lokren with a nice body shot.
Glass tries to work over Lokren's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lokren misses with a punch on the inside.
Lokren prevents a body shot from Glass.
Glass misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Lokren.
Lokren creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Glass lands an uppercut.
Lokren managing to block the knees to the body from Glass.
Glass misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lokren lands an elbow just above Glass 's eye.
Glass can't find room to land a body shot as Lokren controls the action.
Glass tries a body shot but Lokren blocks it.
Lokren working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Glass blocks the elbow strike.
Glass blocks the elbow strike.
Lokren creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Glass's defenses. #CUT#
That has opened up Desmond Glass's cut even more.
Lokren blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Glass lands a good knee to the midsection. Lokren won't want to take too many of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sairanix Lokren dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Desmond Glass's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Glass misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lokren.
Lokren appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Glass thumps Lokren with a low kick.
Lokren scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lokren tests Glass's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Glass lands with a good body shot.
Lokren throws a looping overhand right but Glass ducks down to avoid it.
Glass throws a shot from downtown. Lokren moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Lokren misses.
Lokren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Glass moves away.
Glass throws out a counter right but Lokren avoids it with no problem.
Glass just misses with a punch to the body.
Lokren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lokren misses with a straight left.
Glass waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lokren.
Glass uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lokren.
Nice defenses there by Glass.
Some bone on bone action there as Lokren checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Glass ducks under a wild hook from Lokren.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Lokren misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Glass.
Good work by Glass as he checks the leg kick.
Lokren throws a shot from downtown. Glass moves away and avoids it.
Sairanix Lokren is winning the standup battle so far.
Lokren tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Glass was well out of range. Poor timing from Lokren.
Glass slips a jab from Lokren.
Lokren takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lokren lands with an overhand left.
Glass just misses with a punch to the body.
Glass throws a nice inside leg kick.
Glass lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lokren at a distance.
Glass uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lokren.
Lokren fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lokren misses with a hook. Glass ducked under it nicely.
Glass connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jab from Glass.
Glass throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lokren cracks Glass with an open hand slap.#T2#
Glass is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lokren.
Glass thumps Lokren with a low kick.
Jab by Glass.
Glass misses with an uppercut.
A slow jab from Lokren misses its intended target.
Glass throws a front kick that sends Lokren stumbling back into the cage.
Glass dips to his left and cracks Lokren with an uppercut!
Lokren throws a jab when Glass was well out of range.
Glass throws out a powerful jab.
A big right from Lokren misses.
Glass chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Glass fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lokren is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Glass.
Glass throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Glass throws a low kick but Lokren avoids it.
A cross from Lokren lands.
Glass throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
A punch combination from Glass misses.
Lokren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Glass manages to avoid it.
Glass thinks about the counter body kick.
Lokren misses with a body shot.
Glass throws a shot to the body.
Glass throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lokren scores with a hook to the body. Glass takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lokren missing with a left hand there. Glass was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Glass throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lokren stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lokren walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Glass lunges at Lokren with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lokren's hand.
Nice defenses there by Glass.
Lokren missing with a left hand there. Glass was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That kick from Glass tenderised Lokren's leg. Lokren is trying to keep his angry face on.
Glass ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lokren staying out of range there.
Glass defending well as Lokren loads up on a big left hand.
It seemed like Glass was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lokren waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Glass.#T4#
Lokren is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Glass.
Glass ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Glass misses with an uppercut.
Glass throws an overhand right that lands on Lokren's shoulder, as Lokren tries to avoid the shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Glass, as that shot connected.
Glass moves out of range of the strikes.
Glass misses with a straight left.
Glass throws a low kick but Lokren moves out of range easily.
A slow jab from Lokren misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lokren. Glass does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lokren is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Glass misses with a jab to the body
and Lokren counters with a nice uppercut.
Lokren has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lokren there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL#
Lokren clinches with his opponent.
Lokren misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Glass - that landed with a thud.
A nice left hand lands by Glass.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Glass lands a shoulder strike.
Lokren misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Desmond Glass showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Desmond Glass's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Glass throws a low kick but Lokren moves out of range easily.
Lokren steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Glass.
Glass avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lokren misses with a body shot.
Glass circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lokren checks the leg kick.
Glass misses the shot to the body.
Glass changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Glass lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Glass missing with a left hand there. Lokren was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lokren. Glass does a little dance to reset his feet.
Glass displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lokren throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lokren takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Glass throws a quick inside leg kick.
Glass lands a nice looking body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Glass. Lokren does a little dance to reset his feet.
Glass throws a quick inside leg kick.
Glass fails to land with a series of punches. #T1#
Glass throws a poor cross that misses
and Lokren counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lokren just misses with a punch to the body.
Glass uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lokren.
Glass appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Glass uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lokren.
Lokren throws a jab when Glass was well out of range.
Lokren looks to land a right hand but Glass moved out of range.
Glass is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lokren.
Lokren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Glass.
A telegraphed right hand from Glass misses the target.
Glass misses the jab.
Lokren is looking to counter punch.
Lokren misses with the combination.
Lokren ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Glass throws a leg kick
and Lokren counters with a nice uppercut.
Lokren misses with a body punch
and Glass counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Glass. #T2#
Glass lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lokren will feel that in the morning.
Lokren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Glass.
Lokren throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Glass thinks about the counter body kick.
Lokren stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Glass.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lokren jabs Glass right on the nose. Glass blinks but takes it well.
Lokren moves out of range of the strikes.
Lokren checks a leg kick nicely.
Lokren sizes up Glass with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Glass feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lokren's calf.
Glass throws an overhand right that lands on Lokren's shoulder, as Lokren tries to avoid the shot.
Lokren uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Glass has time to react.
Glass misses with a hook. Lokren ducked under it nicely.
Glass ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lokren moves away.
Glass defending well as Lokren loads up on a big left hand.
Glass scores with a shot to the body.
Glass displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lokren throws out the jab.
Glass misses with a hook.#T3#
A bone on bone clash there as Lokren blocks the leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Lokren.
A looping hook to the body misses from Glass. Lokren does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lokren swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lokren throws a lazy right hand but Glass sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lokren throws a right hand that Glass ducks under and follows up with a left that Glass also avoids with ease.
Lokren bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lokren is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Crunch! Glass slams his shin into Lokren's torso.
Glass swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Glass moves out of range as Lokren strikes.
Glass throws a wild body kick that Lokren sees coming a mile off.
Glass throws a shot from downtown. Lokren moves away and avoids it.
A leg kick checked by Glass.
Lokren throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Glass sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Glass shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lokren appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Glass lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lokren's sensitive parts. #T4#
Glass is looking to chop away at Lokren's legs.
Lokren blocks a leg kick.
Lokren misses with a body shot.
Glass feints a counter leg kick.
Glass on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Glass throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lokren.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Glass moves out of range as Lokren strikes.
Lokren looks to land a right hand but Glass moved out of range.
Glass lands the left hand.
Lokren tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Glass paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Glass attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Glass lands an overhand right.
A shot to the liver by Glass. Beautiful body shot.
Glass rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lokren moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lokren uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Decent striking displayed by Glass there.
A leg kick checked by Glass.
Glass swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lokren counters with a stiff right hand.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Desmond Glass!

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

 

Event: CEC 650     
Date:   Apr 03, 2019
#R1#
Granger scores with a shot to the body.
Granger connects with a leg kick. Lokren looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A slow jab from Lokren misses its intended target.
Lokren misses with a lunging right hand
and Lokren takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lokren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Granger, as that shot connected.
Granger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lokren manages to avoid it.
Granger lands a head shot.
Pete Granger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lokren thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lokren has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Granger finds it's way round the side to connect with Lokren's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Lokren misses the target.
Granger appears to be looking for a big counter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Granger. Lokren does a little dance to reset his feet.
Granger throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Granger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lokren throws an overhand right that lands on Granger's shoulder, as Granger tries to avoid the shot.
Lokren with a jab.
Granger throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
Lokren fails in his attempt to clinch.
Granger throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Granger connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lokren cracks Granger with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A swing and a miss from Lokren.
A thudding body kick lands there by Granger!
Lokren jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Granger misses with an attempted mid kick.
Granger throws out a loose jab but Lokren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lokren throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Granger counters with a nice leg kick.
Lokren looks to land a left hand but Granger moved out of range nicely.
Granger throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A nice combination there by Granger.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Granger digs a good hook to Lokren's body. #T2#
Granger lands a head shot.
Good shot there by Granger.
A nice leg kick lands there from Granger.
Granger throws an overhand right that lands on Lokren's shoulder, as Lokren tries to avoid the shot.
Granger lands a right hook to the body.
Lokren misses with a body shot.
Granger feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Lokren on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A low kick from Granger is predictable there
and Lokren counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Granger thinking.
Lokren misses with a left hand
and Granger counters with an outside leg kick.
Lokren jabs Granger to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Granger connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lokren momentarily.
Granger just misses with a punch to the body.
Granger is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Granger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lokren.
It looks like Granger has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Granger walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T3#
Lokren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Granger moves away.
Lokren tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Granger was well out of range. Poor timing from Lokren.
Granger staying out of range there.
Granger scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Lokren. That snapped Granger's head back.
Granger takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Granger lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lokren scores with the left hand. Granger knows he should have avoided that one.
Granger's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lokren under the eye.
Lokren loads up on a big right hand but Granger slips the punch.
Lokren uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lokren misses with a straight right.
Granger misses with a hook to the body
and Lokren counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T4#
A jab from Lokren misses.
Lokren with a jab.
Lokren scores with a body shot.
Granger throws an overhand right that lands on Lokren's shoulder, as Lokren tries to avoid the shot.
Lokren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Granger.
Granger connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lokren. Lokren circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Granger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Granger misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lokren misses the shot to the body.
Granger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Granger appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lokren throws a hook to the side of Granger's head but Granger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lokren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Granger.
Granger defending well as Lokren loads up on a big left hand.
Lokren tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Granger was well out of range. Poor timing from Lokren.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pete Granger dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Lokren takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lokren throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lokren misses with a hook.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lokren checks a leg kick.
Granger tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lokren is able to avoid easily.
A big left from Lokren misses.
Lokren with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Granger throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lokren takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Granger tries to land a body kick
and Lokren counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lokren takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lokren misses with an uppercut.
Granger throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lokren blocks the body kick.
A little jabbing left from Lokren on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Lokren looks to throw the jab but Granger is out of range.
Granger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Granger ducks right into an uppercut from Lokren.
Granger slips a straight right by Lokren.
A looping hook to the body misses from Granger. Lokren does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lokren looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Granger. #CL2#
Lokren closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Granger breaks the clinch.
Granger fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Granger jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lokren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Granger.
Lokren tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Granger paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Granger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lokren misses with a right hand
and Granger counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Granger.
Pete Granger is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Lokren.
Lokren looks to score with a jab to the body but Granger is just out of range.
Lokren lands a jab.
Granger throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Granger bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lokren's head backwards.
Lokren scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lokren just misses with a punch to the body.
Lokren blocks a jab.
Granger feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lokren's calf.
Granger lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Granger swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Lokren on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Granger. Lokren shrugs it off though. #T3#
Lokren connects with a crisp jab.
Lokren lands a right hook to the body.
Granger throws a lazy body kick
and Lokren counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Granger is looking to chop away at Lokren's legs.
Granger slips a jab from Lokren.
Lokren's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lokren just misses with a punch to the body.
Lokren looks to land a right hand but Granger moved out of range.
Granger moves out of range as Lokren strikes.
Lokren rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Granger counters with a body kick that stops Lokren in his tracks momentarily.
Granger jabs Lokren to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lokren slips a straight right by Granger.
Granger throws a leg kick that misses.
It seemed like Lokren was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Granger feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lokren's calf.#T4#
Lokren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Granger manages to avoid it.
Granger cracks Lokren with a good jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lokren misses with a wild body shot.
Granger tried to counter with a leg kick but Lokren avoided it.
Lokren tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Granger was well out of range. Poor timing from Lokren.
A quick step to the side and Granger tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Granger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lokren.
Granger throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Granger connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lokren works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Granger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lokren throws a right hand that misses
and Lokren takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lokren takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Granger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Granger lands with a thumping leg kick.
Granger misses with a hook. Lokren ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pete Granger dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Granger throws a leg kick that misses.
Jab from Lokren.
Lokren cracks Granger with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Granger blocks a jab.
Granger throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Granger looks to land a body kick but Lokren moved away.
Granger fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lokren has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Granger misses with a leg kick.
Lokren tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Granger was well out of range. Poor timing from Lokren.
Granger thinks about countering with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Granger slips under a jab from Lokren.
Lokren thows a left - swing and a miss!
Granger throws a front kick aimed at Lokren's knee but Lokren avoids it well.
Lokren missing with a left hand there. Granger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lokren is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Granger. #T1#
Granger fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lokren has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Granger goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lokren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lokren scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Granger doesn't seem bothered though.
Granger tries a low kick but Lokren avoids it.
Granger gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Lokren counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lokren throws a body shot but no joy.
Granger appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lokren looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Granger slips under a jab.
Lokren walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice straight punches there by Lokren. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lokren.
Granger throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Granger throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T2#
Granger throws a front kick that sends Lokren stumbling back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Granger throws a leg kick which misses Lokren's front leg but catches the back leg as Lokren tries to avoid it.
Granger changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Granger throws a sloppy head kick
and Lokren connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Granger misses with a straight left.
Lokren looks to land a right hand but Granger moved out of range.
A shot to the liver by Granger. Beautiful body shot.
Granger misses with a leg kick #CL2#
and Lokren counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lokren.
A left hand lands to the body for Granger.
Lokren takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lokren throws a punch but it's blocked by Granger.
Lokren has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#BC#
Granger breaks from the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Granger.
Lokren takes a swing at Granger's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Lokren throws a body punch but Granger moves out of range.
Granger throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Granger.
Granger throws a body shot but no joy.
Granger's corner calls for a 1-2. Granger obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Granger scores with a hook to the body. Lokren takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Granger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lokren.
Granger lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Granger motions for Lokren to come forward. Granger throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Granger lands a jab to the nose.
Granger throws a shot from downtown. Lokren moves away and avoids it.
Lokren misses with a lunging right hand
and Granger counters with an outside leg kick.
Lokren throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A quick step to the side and Granger tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lokren moves out of range of the body kick from Granger. #T4#
Granger throws out a leg kick but Lokren moves out of range and Granger only half commits.
Granger throws a body punch but Lokren moves out of range.
Granger misses with a body shot.
Granger blocks a jab.
Lokren throws a jab when Granger was well out of range.
Granger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lokren appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lokren moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lokren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Granger counters with a quick kick to the body but Lokren blocks it.
Lokren takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lokren throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Granger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lokren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Granger manages to avoid it.
Granger jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Granger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lokren can do to turn this around?
Lokren has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Granger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pete Granger clearly takes that round.
That's time! Granger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Lokren throws a body punch but Granger moves out of range.
Lokren on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lokren lunges at Granger with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Granger's hand.
Decent striking displayed by Granger there.
Granger throws a hook but Lokren avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Lokren on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#KD#
Granger lands a left and a right that send Lokren crashing to the mat, dazed. Granger thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Lokren is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lokren gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Granger gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Lokren is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pete Granger!
Pete Granger retains his welterweight title!
Pete Granger tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

 

Event: CEC 648     
Date:   Mar 22, 2019
#R1#
Mason misses with a body kick.
Mason connects with a solid leg kick.
Lokren jabs at Mason's body.
Lokren has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mason.
Lokren ducks right into an uppercut from Mason.
Lokren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mason uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lokren.
A counter left hand to the body from Mason misses its target.
Mason looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lokren misses with a looping right.
Lokren connects with a looping right hand.
Mason definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mason misses with a low kick.
Lokren throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lokren scores with a jab to the body.
Mason getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mason keeps the fight on the outside.
Lokren throws a body shot but no joy.
Lokren misses with an uppercut. Mason saw that one coming.#T1#
Mason is looking to land body kicks.
Mason throws a quick inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mason.
Lokren throws a shot from downtown. Mason moves away and avoids it.
Mason misses with a body kick.
Mason throws the left hand but Lokren avoids the punch easily.
Mason bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mason looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A nice side step and Lokren releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mason throws a body punch but Lokren moves out of range.
Mason keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mason lands with an uppercut that bounces Lokren off the cage and back into range.
Lokren misses with an uppercut. Mason saw that one coming.
Lokren fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mason attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mason throws a lazy head kick
and Lokren makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mason. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lokren just misses with a punch to the body.
Lokren throws a body punch but Mason moves out of range.
Lokren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lokren is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mason rather than just go for the knockout.
A slow jab from Lokren misses its intended target.
Lokren defending well as Mason loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Lokren misses.
Lokren throws the left hand but Mason avoids the punch easily.
Lokren throws a looping overhand right but Mason ducks down to avoid it.
Lokren lands a slapping body shot.
Mason pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It seemed like Lokren was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mason with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jab, jab by Lokren - just one landing.
Mason uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lokren.
Mason takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lokren looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mason comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T3#
Mason misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mason tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mason defending well as Lokren loads up on a big left hand.
Lokren swings for the body but Mason moves out of range.
Lokren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mason misses with a straight right.
Mason uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lokren.
Lokren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mason.
Mason rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lokren moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Lokren misses.
Good work by Lokren as he checks the leg kick.
Lokren shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mason ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lokren is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mason.
Lokren takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Lokren swings for the body but Mason moves out of range. #T4#
Lokren fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lokren lands an overhand right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lokren. Mason does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lokren misses with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lokren misses with a looping right.
A big right from Lokren misses.
Mason feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lokren's calf.
Mason misses with a body shot.
Mason throws a leg kick
enabling Lokren to counter with a crisp jab.
Mason moves out of range as Lokren strikes.
Mason misses with a lunging right hand
and Lokren counters with a left to the body.
A jab from Mason finds it's way through Lokren's defenses.
Mason uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lokren.
Mason appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mason explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Mason moves out of range as Lokren strikes.
As Lokren backs away, Mason returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Mason works the jab nicely.
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 Zane Mason will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Mason lands a nice shot to the body.
Lokren avoids a kick to the body.
Lokren throws out a counter right but Mason avoids it with no problem.
Lokren throws out a loose jab but Mason uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lokren throws a sloppy body shot
and Mason counters with a solid body kick.
Lokren blocks a low kick nicely.
Mason uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lokren.
Zane Mason is winning the standup battle so far.
Mason moves away from the strike by Lokren.
Mason with a hook.
Lokren throws an overhand right that lands on Mason's shoulder, as Mason tries to avoid the shot.
Mason avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lokren on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mason. Mason obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason looks to score with a jab to the body but Lokren is just out of range.
A big right from Lokren misses.
Lokren throws a lazy right hand but Mason sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mason throws a sloppy head kick and Lokren moves out of range easily.
Lokren takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T1#
Mason ducks under a wild hook from Lokren.
Mason looks to throw a body kick
and Lokren counters with a stiff right hand.
Lokren lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mason at a distance.
Lokren throws a combination that misses
and Mason counters with a thumping low kick.
Mason misses with an uppercut. Lokren saw that one coming.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mason.
Mason uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lokren.
Mason throws a quick counter head kick but Lokren was just out of range.
A big left from Lokren misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lokren. Mason does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good shot there by Mason.
Lokren misses with an uppercut.
Mason displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lokren throws out the jab.
Mason misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lokren.
Mason defending well as Lokren loads up on a big left hand.
Mason appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mason bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T2#
Mason uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lokren.
Mason feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Mason scores with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mason connects with a nice looking jab.
Mason jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mason dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lokren. That did some damage!
Mason avoids the body shot from Lokren.
Lokren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mason moves away.
Lokren throws a hook to the side of Mason's head but Mason sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from Mason on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mason moves away from the strike by Lokren.
Mason scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lokren doesn't seem bothered though.
Mason feints and then cracks Lokren's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lokren down.
Mason misses with a low kick.
Lokren looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mason fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lokren throws the left hand but Mason avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mason. Lokren does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Lokren moves away from the strike by Mason.
Lokren swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mason throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lokren looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lokren throws a leg kick that misses.
Mason swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lokren misses with a left hand
and Mason connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mason lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lokren's sensitive parts.
Lokren doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lokren blocks the body kick.
Lokren throws a front kick aimed at Mason's knee but Mason avoids it well.
Lokren cracks a nice hook into Mason's ribs.
Mason scores with a kick to the midsection.
Mason lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lokren takes a step back to recover.
Lokren connects with a single shot there.
Mason lands the left hand.
Lokren's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lokren misses with a lunging right hand
and Mason counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mason throws a nice inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Mason throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mason ducks under a wild hook from Lokren.
Mason jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Lokren fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mason looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mason looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd cheers as Lokren lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mason doesn't seem phased though.
Mason takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lokren tries to clinch but Mason is having none of it.
Mason throws a front kick aimed at Lokren's knee but Lokren avoids it well.
Mason cracks Lokren with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lokren throws out a loose jab but Mason uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mason throws a leg kick which misses Lokren's front leg but catches the back leg as Lokren tries to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Lokren there.
Lokren throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mason stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zane Mason 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#
A leg kick checked by Lokren.
A slow jab from Lokren misses its intended target.
Mason connects with a solid leg kick.
Lokren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mason manages to avoid it.
Lokren misses with a hook. Mason ducked under it nicely.
Mason is looking to counter punch.
Lokren misses the jab.
A big left from Lokren misses.
Mason scores with a kick to the midsection.
Mason missing with a left hand there. Lokren was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Lokren was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lokren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Mason misses the jab.
Lokren has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mason.
Lokren lands a nice hook to Mason's body. Mason takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mason slips under a jab from Lokren.
Lokren swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Lokren misses with an uppercut.
Lokren's corner calls for a 1-2. Lokren obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lokren looks to throw the jab but Mason is out of range.
Lokren throws an overhand right that lands on Mason's shoulder, as Mason tries to avoid the shot.
Lokren swings widly with a right hand
and Mason counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lokren misses with a wild combination.
Lokren takes a swing at Mason's ribcage but misses.
Mason tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mason throws out a leg kick but Lokren moves out of range and Mason only half commits.
Lokren wants to counter with a clinch but Mason pushes him away.
Mason throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lokren.
A big left from Lokren misses.
Mason misses with a right hand
and Lokren counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lokren takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lokren let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mason throws a series of punches but Lokren avoids them all with ease. #T2#
Mason lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lokren at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lokren throws a looping overhand right but Mason ducks down to avoid it.
Mason throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mason keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mason takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lokren thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mason lands a really nice looking cross but Lokren seems unphased.
Mason misses with a low kick.
Lokren looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lokren lands with a hook. Mason tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lokren scores with a body shot.
Lokren with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mason to score with a decent uppercut.
Lokren lands a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mason.
Zane Mason is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Mason avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mason throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Mason connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lokren. Lokren circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mason throws out a loose jab but Lokren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mason is looking to slow Lokren down with leg kicks.
Mason ducks under a wild hook from Lokren.
Mason half committed to a counter leg kick.
Mason scores with a jab to the body.
Sairanix Lokren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mason throws a nice inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Mason.
Lokren feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Masons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mason gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lokren avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mason slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lokren lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mason at a distance.
Lokren has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lokren throws a jab when Mason was well out of range.
Lokren throws a big shot that misses.
Mason scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lokren in his tracks.
Mason blocks a jab.
Mason throws a quick counter kick to the body but Lokren avoids it.
A jab from Lokren misses.
Mason will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mason defending well as Lokren loads up on a big left hand.
Mason defending well as Lokren loads up on a big left hand.
Mason lands with an overhand left.
Mason just misses with a punch to the body.
Mason stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mason throws a leg kick which misses Lokren's front leg but catches the back leg as Lokren tries to avoid it.
Lokren throws a sloppy body shot
and Mason counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lokren throws a shot from downtown. Mason moves away and avoids it.
Mason is looking for a counter combo.

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 Zane Mason.
Well Mason 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 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Sairanix Lokren!

Our winner, Sairanix Lokren, 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: CEC 646     
Date:   Mar 08, 2019
#R1#
Lokren keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #TD#
Batty closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lokren to the mat! Lokren manages to get full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lokren is pulling down on Batty's head to control his posture.
Batty is looking to work some ground and pound but Lokren has wrist control.
Lokren looking to control.
Lokren keeping moving, preventing Batty from controlling successfully.
Batty is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lokren controls Batty momentarily but Batty frees himself.
Lokren tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Batty accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Batty works over Lokren with some ground and pound from guard.
Batty postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lokren avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Batty won't allow Lokren to sweep him here.
Lokren pulls Batty in close to his closed guard and prevents Batty from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lokren wants to stand but Batty is controlling the position. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Batty tries to free his leg and advance position but Lokren is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Batty gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lokren.
Lokren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Batty manages to avoid it.
Batty looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lokren swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Batty fails with the takedown
and Lokren counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Batty slips a straight right by Lokren.#CL2#
Lokren pushes Batty up against the cage in a clinch.
Lokren misses with a hook to the ribs.
Batty goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Batty lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lokren looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lokren lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Batty.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Batty creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Batty misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Batty scores with a hook to the body.#T3#
Lokren's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lokren.
Lokren swings wildly with an uppercut but Batty uses good head movement to avoid it.
Batty lands a hook that snaps the head of Lokren backwards.
Batty lands a left hand.
Lokren blocking some punches.
Lokren lands a nice uppercut.
Batty misses with some punches.
Batty lands a nice uppercut.
Batty lands a nice uppercut.
Batty swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lokren misses with the head strike.
Lokren's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Batty working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Batty working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lokren lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lokren misses with the head strike.
Batty tries a body shot but Lokren blocks it.
Lokren pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Batty lands with a light punch inside.
Batty blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Lokren misses with a punch to the body.
Lokren misses with a short punch on the inside.
Batty lands with a left to the head.
Batty lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lokren.
Batty is leaning against Lokren and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Batty working aggressively here.
Batty scores with a shoulder strike.
Batty stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Batty blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Batty misses with some punches.
Batty tries to throw a body punch but Lokren avoids it by throwing Batty back against the cage.
Batty lands with a right to the head.
Lokren misses with some punches.
Batty can't find room to land a body shot as Lokren controls the action.
Lokren fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lokren lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Batty blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lokren blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lokren.
Batty lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lokren backwards.
A short uppercut from Lokren.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roy Batty dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL#
Batty moves into the clinch.
Roy Batty has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Batty misses with some punches.
Lokren creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Batty's defenses.
Lokren's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Batty lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lokren.
Lokren misses with some punches.
Lokren doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lokren lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Roy Batty has been cut.
Lokren gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Batty.
A body shot lands from Lokren.
Batty is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lokren can do to turn this around?
Batty swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lokren can't find room to land a body shot as Batty controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lokren lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lokren lands a right hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Lokren.
Batty blocking some punches.
Lokren scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Batty fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Batty misses with the head strike. #T1#
Batty throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lokren fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Batty working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lokren lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Batty backwards.
Lokren lands a hook that snaps the head of Batty backwards.
Still in the clinch, Batty scores with a nice short uppercut.
Batty blocking some punches.
Batty swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Batty creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Batty swings wildly with an uppercut but Lokren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lokren working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lokren blocks an uppercut.
Batty lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lokren tries to throw a body punch but Batty avoids it by throwing Lokren back against the cage.
Lokren lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Batty backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Batty tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Batty lands with a left to the head.
A short left from Batty.
Batty tries to throw a body punch but Lokren avoids it by throwing Batty back against the cage. #T2#
Batty can't find room to land a body shot as Lokren controls the action.
Lokren tries a body shot but Batty blocks it.
Batty misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lokren lands an elbow that stopped Batty in his tracks for a moment.
Lokren tries to work over Batty's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lokren is leaning against Batty and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Batty lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lokren backwards.
Batty misses with a body punch.
Batty prevents a body shot from Lokren.
Lokren comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lokren blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Lokren on the inside.
Batty tries to throw a body punch but Lokren avoids it by throwing Batty back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Batty.
Batty blocking some punches.
Lokren has a couple of punches blocked by Batty.
Lokren creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Batty's defenses.
Lokren misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lokren.
Lokren lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Batty misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lokren lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC2#
Batty is rocked!
Batty tries to throw a body punch but Lokren avoids it by throwing Batty back against the cage.
Lokren works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lokren lands a nice elbow.
Oh Batty is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lokren throws a head punch that misses.
Batty takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lokren tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Batty blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lokren throws a punch but it's blocked by Batty.
Lokren swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lokren throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Batty.
Batty dodges an elbow strike from Lokren.
Batty is leaning against Lokren and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lokren has a couple of punches blocked by Batty.
Lokren swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lokren gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lokren swings wildly with an uppercut but Batty uses good head movement to avoid it.
Batty working aggressively here.
Batty avoids a wild elbow strike from Lokren.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lokren misses with a punch on the inside.
Lokren swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lokren lands a nice elbow.
Batty tries to throw a body punch but Lokren avoids it by throwing Batty back against the cage.
Batty blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Batty throws a punch but it's blocked by Lokren.
Batty struggles to land a body shot inside as Lokren controls his hands.
Lokren has a couple of punches blocked by Batty.
Batty avoids a wild elbow strike from Lokren.
Lokren misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lokren creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Batty! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Lokren.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sairanix Lokren!
Our winner, Sairanix Lokren, 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: CEC 644     
Date:   Feb 27, 2019
#R1#
Lokren takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lokren jabs Vettori to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A head kick by Vettori misses
and Lokren connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lokren misses the jab.
A jab from Lokren does it's job there.
A jab from Lokren misses.
Vettori shoots in and drives through. Lokren sprawls well.
Vettori throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lokren counters with a nice uppercut.
Lokren digs a good hook to Vettori's body.
Lokren moves out of range as Vettori strikes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vettori.
Lokren chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vettori can pounce on him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lokren lands with a cross.
Marvin Vettori seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vettori tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lokren swivels and escapes.
Sairanix Lokren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marvin Vettori.
Lokren uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vettori.
Lokren looks to score with a jab to the body but Vettori is just out of range.
Lokren checks a leg kick nicely.#T1##CL#
Lokren moves into the clinch.
Lokren tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vettori has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lokren is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vettori prevents a body shot from Lokren.
Lokren scores with a shoulder strike.
Lokren misses with a body punch.
Lokren stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lokren misses with a body punch.
Lokren misses with the head strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lokren.
Vettori putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lokren in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lokren throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vettori looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A right handed body shot lands from Lokren.
Vettori looks winded!
Vettori tries to land knees in the clinch but Lokren avoids the damage to the body.
Vettori is trying to pull guard but Lokren turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lokren doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Lokren scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lokren lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vettori with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lokren lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
Vettori blocking some punches.
Lokren gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Marvin Vettori has been cut.
Vettori tries to score a body lock takedown but Lokren shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lokren doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vettori fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Vettori tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lokren smiles and moves away.
Vettori darts in looking for a takedown but Lokren gets double underhooks and turns Vettori into the cage.
Lokren thuds a left hand into Vettori's body.
Lokren scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lokren scores with a nice strike.
Lokren lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #ROC#
Vettori is rocked!
Lokren blocks a low kick nicely.
Vettori is still on wobbly legs! Can Lokren finish him?
Lokren avoids a kick to the body.
Vettori seems to have recovered his senses.
Lokren throws a hook but Vettori avoids it easily.#CL#
Lokren rushes Vettori and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Lokren.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lokren just misses with a elbow thrown towards Vettori's brow.
Lokren lands a body shot in the clinch. #T3#
Vettori has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lokren is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vettori blocks a body shot from Lokren.
Lokren tries to work over Vettori's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vettori takes an elbow to the forehead.
A right hook to the body lands for Lokren.
Vettori drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lokren pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lokren lands a really nice looking cross but Vettori seems unphased.
Lokren throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vettori appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lokren throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Vettori walks into a left hand.
Lokren scores with a sloppy right hand. Vettori should have avoided that one.
Vettori fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vettori attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lokren swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lokren is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Vettori takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lokren throws a body punch but Vettori moves out of range. #T4#
A slow jab from Lokren misses its intended target.
Lokren rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vettori counters with a thumping low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lokren throws a jab when Vettori was well out of range.
Vettori throws a leg kick but Lokren checks it.
Sairanix Lokren is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vettori lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lokren's sensitive parts.
Lokren looks to score with a jab to the body but Vettori is just out of range.
Vettori on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lokren throws a lazy uppercut
and Vettori counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab lands there for Lokren.
Vettori throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lokren sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Lokren.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vettori.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lokren tests Vettori's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vettori walks into a stiff left hand from Lokren.
Vettori throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lokren's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sairanix Lokren dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marvin Vettori's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
The fighters circling - Lokren throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lokren moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A good leg kick by Vettori.
Lokren staying out of range there.
Vettori with a poor takedown
and Vettori takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lokren gets in close and tags Vettori with a short punch that almost sends Vettori to the mat! Oh Vettori is in big trouble! He turns his back on Lokren, trying to create some distance but Lokren rushes him, striking wildly and Vettori goes down! The referee tackles Lokren into the cage to end the fight! Lokren is one violent man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sairanix Lokren!
Our winner, Sairanix Lokren, 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: CEC 639     
Date:   Jan 25, 2019
#R1#
Lokren throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lokren takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Glass lands with a nice body kick.
Glass avoids the body shot from Lokren.
Glass throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lokren.
Lokren digs a good body shot into Glass's ribs.
Lokren throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Glass on the side of the head.
Lokren is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Glass.
Nice cross by Glass.
Glass throws the left hand but Lokren avoids the punch easily.
Lokren appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lokren with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Glass to score with a decent uppercut.
Glass moves out of range as Lokren strikes.
Lokren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Glass manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Glass misses with a wild combination.
Glass checks the leg kick.
Glass needs to keep his hands up - Lokren had a free shot at his head there.
Lokren moves out of range as Glass strikes.
Lokren ducks under a wild hook from Glass.
Glass backing away here, and Lokren unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T1##CL2#
Lokren moves into the clinch.
Glass lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lokren backwards.
A short body shot lands from Lokren as the two fighters clinch.
Glass lands with a light punch inside.
Glass swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lokren makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Glass doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lokren lands a body shot.
Lokren blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lokren.
Lokren lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Desmond Glass has been cut.
Lokren swings wildly with an uppercut but Glass uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lokren.
Glass blocks a punch 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!
Lokren tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Glass's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lokren.
Glass lands with a short shot to the head.
Lokren misses with a hook to the ribs.
Glass blocks the elbow strike.
Lokren throws a punch but it's blocked by Glass.
Lokren lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Glass.#T2#
Lokren misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lokren lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Glass or not.
Glass doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Glass blocks a body shot from Lokren.
Glass misses with a punch to the body.
Glass misses with a punch on the inside.
Lokren lands an elbow that stopped Glass in his tracks for a moment.
Lokren creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Glass's defenses.
Lokren lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lokren lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Glass misses with a punch to the body.
Lokren throws a head punch that misses.
Lokren comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Glass can't find room to land a body shot as Lokren controls the action.
A short right from Lokren.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lokren.
Glass misses with some punches.
Glass lands a shot to the body.
Glass goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lokren creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lokren lands a nice shot to the body.
Lokren blocks a body shot from Glass.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lokren. #T3#
A short uppercut from Glass.
A right hand to the body from Glass.
Glass tries to land a knee to the head but Lokren blocks with his arms.
Glass misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lokren throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Glasss head.
Lokren works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lokren comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#
Desmond Glass's cut is getting worse.
Glass can't find room to land a body shot as Lokren controls the action.
Nice elbow from Lokren.
Glass misses with a punch to the body.
Lokren presses Glass against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lokren blocks a body shot from Glass.
Glass misses with some punches.
Glass cracks Lokren with a nice body shot.
Lokren lands an elbow just above Glass 's eye. #CUT2#
Desmond Glass's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Glass misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lokren.
Glass tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Glass struggles to land a body shot inside as Lokren controls his hands.
Glass tries to land knees in the clinch but Lokren avoids the damage to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lokren lands a left hand that snaps the head of Glass backwards.
Glass blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lokren scores with a nice hook to the head.
Glass tries to throw a body punch but Lokren avoids it by throwing Glass back against the cage. #T4#
Glass lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lokren swings wildly with an uppercut but Glass uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lokren blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lokren lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Lokren fails to land.
Lokren lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Glass or not.
Glass tries to throw a body punch but Lokren avoids it by throwing Glass back against the cage.
Glass putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lokren in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lokren working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lokren lands a right hand that snaps the head of Glass backwards.
Lokren lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #CUT2#
Jeez, Desmond Glass's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Lokren softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Lokren.
Glass is breathing heavily.
Lokren working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Glass blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lokren lands a right hand.
Lokren pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Lokren has a couple of punches blocked by Glass.
Lokren misses with a body punch.
Lokren throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Glasss head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sairanix Lokren!
An out of breath Sairanix Lokren thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Desmond Glass had this to say: 'I have to get with my coaches and manager, and rethink my gameplan going forward. I'll be back.'.

 

Event: CEC 630     
Date:   Nov 28, 2018
#R1##CL2#
Lokren moves into the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lokren just misses with a elbow thrown towards Akerman's brow.
Lokren throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC2#
Lokren escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lokren looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Lokren gets a clinch.
Lokren throws an elbow but it misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Akerman.
Akerman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Akerman misses with a punch on the inside.
Akerman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Akerman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lokren jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Akerman walks away with a smile on his face. Lokren gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lokren defending well as Akerman loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Lokren gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Akerman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Akerman stalling in the clinch but Lokren improves position.
Lokren comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#
It looks like Linus Akerman has been cut.#T1#
Lokren blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lokren looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Akerman blocks an elbow strike from Lokren.
A shot in the inside from Akerman.
Lokren throws an elbow but it misses. #BC2#
Lokren breaks the clinch.
A head kick misses from Akerman.
Akerman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lokren tries to close the distance and clinch up but Akerman swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Lokren clinches.
Lokren prevents a body shot from Akerman.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lokren creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lokren lands a nice elbow.
Lokren misses with an elbow strike.
Akerman pushes Lokren back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lokren creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Akerman blocks an elbow strike from Lokren.
Akerman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akerman taking a breather. #T2#
Lokren lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Akerman fails to land.
Akerman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Still in the clinch, Akerman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lokren blocks a body shot from Akerman.
Lokren misses with an elbow over the top.
Lokren throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Akerman lands with a short shot to the head.
Lokren looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lokren tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Akerman takes an elbow to the temple.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lokren throws an elbow but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lokren.
Akerman lands a nice uppercut.
Akerman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lokren lands an elbow inside that Akerman shrugs off.
Akerman throws a head punch that misses.
Akerman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lokren is leaning against Akerman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Akerman blocks an elbow strike from Lokren. #T3#
Lokren throws an elbow but it misses.
Akerman takes an elbow to the temple.
Akerman lands with a short shot to the head.
Lokren misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lokren.
Lokren goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lokren throws an elbow that misses.
Akerman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice elbow from Lokren.
Lokren can't find room to land a body shot as Akerman controls the action.
Lokren throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Akerman misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lokren.
Lokren misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Akerman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Akerman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Akerman fails to land.
Akerman swings wildly with an uppercut but Lokren uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lokren. #T4#
A right hook to the body lands for Akerman.
Lokren is trying to break the clinch but Akerman has him pressed against the cage.
Lokren lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#
Linus Akerman's cut is getting worse.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lokren lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Akerman backwards.
Lokren pushes off an throws an elbow but Akerman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lokren lands an elbow inside.
Lokren struggles to land a body shot inside as Akerman controls his hands.
Akerman tries to work over Lokren's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lokren tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Akerman's elbow.
Lokren tries to pull guard but Akerman forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Linus Akerman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sairanix Lokren.
Akerman lands an uppercut.
Akerman looking to stall.
Akerman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Akerman takes an elbow to the temple.
Akerman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Akerman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sairanix Lokren will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Linus Akerman's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Lokren drives through and clinches with Akerman against the cage.
Akerman digs a right hand underneath Lokren's ribcage. Lokren let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Akerman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Akerman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lokren's elbow.
Akerman blocks an elbow strike.
Lokren lands an elbow that stopped Akerman in his tracks for a moment.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lokren just misses with a elbow thrown towards Akerman's brow.
Lokren prevents a body shot from Akerman. #BC#
Akerman breaks from the clinch.
Good shot there by Akerman.
Akerman misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Lokren closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Akerman.
Lokren pushes off an throws an elbow but Akerman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lokren throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lokren jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Akerman walks away with a smile on his face. Lokren gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Akerman scoring well with a low kick there.
Akerman throws a front kick aimed at Lokren's knee but Lokren avoids it well. #T1#
Akerman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lokren throws a body punch but Akerman moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lokren. Akerman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akerman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lokren.
Lokren tries to clinch up.
Lokren walks into a jab.
Akerman looks for the body kick but Lokren saw that one coming.
Lokren takes one to the side of the head. #CL2#
Lokren has closed the distance and engaged Akerman in a clinch.
Lokren works on Akerman's body with a couple of short punches.
Lokren lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lokren lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#
Linus Akerman's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Lokren lands an elbow inside that Akerman shrugs off.
Lokren jumps guard but Akerman stands there with Lokren around his waist. Lokren gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lokren struggles to land a body shot inside as Akerman controls his hands.
Lokren lands a body punch in the clinch. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lokren lands an elbow just above Akerman 's eye.
Lokren pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Akerman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Akerman takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#
Jeez, Linus Akerman's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Akerman dodges an elbow strike from Lokren.
Lokren swings wildly with an uppercut but Akerman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lokren lands an elbow that stopped Akerman in his tracks for a moment.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sairanix Lokren!
Sairanix Lokren got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

 

Event: CEC 628     
Date:   Nov 16, 2018
#R1#
Shaman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lokren at a distance.
Shaman swats away the attempt to clinch by Lokren.
Shaman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shaman swings for the body but Lokren moves out of range.
We've been informed that Shaman 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.
Lokren 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.
Shaman misses with an uppercut.
Shaman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shaman throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Shaman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #TD2#
Shaman looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Lokren is trying to get back to full guard.
Shaman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lokren does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Shaman is pressing down on Lokren's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lokren is holding on for now.
Lokren is looking to escape.#T1##ES#
Lokren manages to escape and get back to his feet! #CL#
Lokren drives through and clinches with Shaman against the cage. #BC2#
Shaman breaks from the clinch.
Shaman swings widly with a right hand
and Lokren counters with a nice uppercut.
Shaman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #CL#
Lokren rushes Shaman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Shaman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shaman digs a right hand underneath Lokren's ribcage. Lokren let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Shaman.
Shaman lands a body shot.
Shaman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shaman.
Shaman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shaman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shaman gets through Lokren's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lokren blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice elbow from Lokren. #BC#
Lokren breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shaman lands a slapping body shot. #T2#
Lokren tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shaman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shaman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lokren on the side of the head. #CL#
Lokren has closed the distance and engaged Shaman in a clinch.
Lokren pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Lokren prevents the takedown attempt.
Lokren lands a body shot in the clinch.
Shaman fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Shaman lands an uppercut.
Shaman misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD2#
Shaman pulls Lokren into guard. #SUB2#
Shaman looking for a guillotine here but Lokren defends easily.
Shaman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB2#
Shaman has gone for a leg lock! Lokren slips out almost immediately though and dives into Shaman's guard.#REVR##T3#
Shaman looking for a sweep. Not yet Shaman, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lokren is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've been hearing that Lokren has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
Shaman looking for subs off his back but Lokren has passed one foot through into half guard.
Lokren is trying to control the action in half guard but Shaman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lokren trying to control the pace.
Shaman trying to control but Lokren postures up. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Shaman is holding on to half guard well.
Shaman works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lokren wants to control from the top but Shaman keeps moving.
Lokren content to stall in guard here.
Lokren has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blind Shaman dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Shaman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lokren pinned against the cage. Lokren gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Good standup being displayed there by Shaman as he connects with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lokren looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shaman throws a jab but it's blocked by Lokren.
Lokren tries to clinch up but Shaman circles away and keeps his distance.
Lokren tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shaman is trying to counter with his kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lokren checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Shaman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Shaman misses the body punch
and Lokren connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shaman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shaman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Shaman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shaman looks to land a right hand but Lokren moved out of range.#T1#
Shaman misses with a right hand
and Lokren counters with a nice uppercut.
Lokren swings widly with a right hand
and Shaman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lokren is looking to clinch.
Shaman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lokren doesn't manage to clinch there - Shaman circles away.
Lokren tries to clinch but Shaman is having none of it.
Blind Shaman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lokren darts in trying to clinch
and Shaman counters with a nice uppercut.
Lokren tries to close the distance and clinch but Shaman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Lokren clinches up with Shaman and pushes him back against the cage.
Lokren throws an elbow but it misses.
A shot in the inside from Shaman.
Lokren works on Shaman's body with a couple of short punches.
Lokren gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Blind Shaman has been cut.
Lokren looks to throw an elbow but misses. #TD2#
Shaman manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Lokren got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shaman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lokren has managed to get both his arms back between Shaman's legs - danger averted.#T2#
Shaman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lokren trying to control but Shaman is working from the bottom.
Shaman has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Lokren has passed into side control.
Shaman wants to control but Lokren postures up.
Lokren just content to control the position. #SU#
Lokren stands up and beckons Shaman to his feet. #TD2#
Shaman closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lokren to the mat! Lokren manages to get full guard. #T3#
Lokren keeping moving, preventing Shaman from controlling successfully.
Lokren wants to stand up but Shaman is controlling him.
Shaman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Shaman looking to sit in guard and control but Lokren gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Shaman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lokren defends it easily.#SUB2#
Shaman is looking for a triangle but Lokren pushes his legs off easily. #T4#
Lokren pushes down on Shaman's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Shaman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lokren won't allow Shaman to sweep him here.
Shaman keeping full guard, as Lokren tries to pass.
Shaman tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Shaman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lokren defends well.#SUB2#
Shaman working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Lokren has passed into half guard!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Blind Shaman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Blind Shaman's cut.
That's time! Lokren's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Lokren ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lokren tries to clinch there but Shaman circles away.
Lokren doesn't manage to clinch there - Shaman circles away.
Shaman feints a counter leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Shaman there.
Lokren wants to clinch up but Shaman keeps it at a distance.
Lokren tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shaman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lokren tries to clinch there but Shaman circles away.
Lokren tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shaman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shaman throws out a counter right but Lokren avoids it with no problem.
Lokren closes the distance but Shaman moves to the side
and Shaman counters with a straight right hand.
Lokren tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shaman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaman lands the left hand.
Shaman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lokren wants to clinch
and Shaman counters with a nice uppercut.
Shaman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Lokren checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lokren keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Shaman connects with a single shot there.
Shaman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lokren's calf.
Lokren tries to close the distance and clinch but Shaman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sairanix Lokren is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Shaman moves into the clinch.
Shaman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lokren lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Shaman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lokren's elbow.
Lokren blocking some punches.
Lokren looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Shaman lands a body punch. #BC2#
Shaman breaks the clinch.
Shaman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lokren tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shaman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Lokren gets a clinch.
Shaman works on Lokren's body with a couple of short punches.
Sairanix Lokren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Shaman throws a head punch that misses.
Shaman blocks the elbow strike.
Lokren tries to pull guard but Shaman forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lokren throws an elbow that misses.
Lokren doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shaman dodges an elbow strike from Lokren.
Shaman blocks an elbow strike.
Sairanix Lokren has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shaman tries to score a body lock takedown but Lokren shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Shaman lands a body shot.
A short right from Lokren.
Shaman takes an elbow to the temple.
Shaman tries to work over Lokren's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shaman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lokren throws an elbow that misses.
Shaman takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lokren fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lokren throws an elbow but it misses.
Lokren throws an elbow that misses.
Lokren creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Shaman doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Lokren lands a nice elbow.
Lokren misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shaman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shaman wants to take the fight to the mat but Lokren manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lokren blocks a body shot from Shaman.
Lokren is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Shaman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice elbow from Lokren. #CUT#
That has opened up Blind Shaman's cut even more.
Shaman throws a punch but it's blocked by Lokren.
Lokren comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Shaman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shaman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shaman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lokren lands an elbow inside.
Lokren misses with an elbow over the top.#BC#
Lokren manages to break the clinch.
Lokren throws a body shot but no joy.
Lokren loads up on a big right hand but Shaman slips the punch.#T4#
Lokren throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Shaman to counter with a crisp jab.
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!
Lokren tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shaman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shaman lands a leg kick that knocks Lokren off balance momentarily.
Shaman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lokren on the side of the head.
Shaman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
An inside leg kick lands from Shaman.
Lokren needs to keep his hands up - Shaman had a free shot at his head there.
Shaman lands a jab to the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lokren looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shaman scores with a nice right hand.
A slow jab from Lokren misses its intended target.
Lokren looks to clinch
and Shaman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lokren bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Blind Shaman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Shaman 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blind Shaman!

Our winner, Blind Shaman, 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: CEC 623     
Date:   Oct 24, 2018
#R1#
Lokren is looking to clinch. #TD#
Rage shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rage showed some decent athleticism there.
Lokren regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Rage.
Rage won't allow Lokren to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rage pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lokren is keeping the position for now.
Lokren is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rage makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rage accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rage throws a big right hand that misses.
Rage loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Rage working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lokren is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rage is controlling him.
Rage lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lokren is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rage is controlling him.
Rage trying to control but Lokren is working from the bottom.
Rage trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rage postures up in Lokren's guard and throws a big left but Lokren blocks it.
Lokren has his hands on Rage's head, controlling the position.
Rage trying to control but Lokren is working from the bottom. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rage missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rage working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lokren avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lokren wants to get back to his feet but Rage is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rage missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rage trying to control the position from guard on top but Lokren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rage stands up over Lokren, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lokren utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lokren keeping moving, preventing Rage from controlling successfully.
Lokren is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3#
Lokren looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rage is one step ahead there.
Rage throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lokren works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rage throwing strikes but missing.
Rage is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Rage shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Rage was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Rage looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Lokren is avoiding damage well.
Rage working the ground and pound but Lokren is defending the strikes.
Rage misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards. #T4#
Rage postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Lokren manages to get back to half guard.
Rage thows a huge punch but Lokren dodges it nicely.
Rage seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lokren does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rage thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lokren's head.
Rage is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rage throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rage thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lokren's head.
Lokren felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Lokren looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rage lands with a punch from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rage throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lokren avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lokren is looking for a sweep. Rage is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Rage dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Rage misses with an uppercut
enabling Lokren to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Rage finds it's way through Lokren's defenses.
Rage attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lokren checks a low kick from Rage.
Rage throws a head kick that misses.
Rage looks for a takedown but Lokren sprawls well.
A low kick from Rage is predictable there
and Rage takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rage keeps the fight on the outside.
Rage chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lokren moves in looking to clinch but Rage pushes him off.
Lokren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Lokren gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lokren throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #BC#
Rage breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Lokren forces Rage back against the cage and clinches.
Rage avoids a wild elbow strike from Lokren.
Rage fails to land with a short punch 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!#BC2#
Lokren breaks the clinch. #T1#
Lokren walks into a jab.#CL2#
Lokren has closed the distance and engaged Rage in a clinch.
Rage swings wildly with an uppercut but Lokren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lokren lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Jason Rage has been cut.
Rage swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lokren takes a shot to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lokren just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rage's brow.
Lokren throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lokren can't break the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Lokren.
Rage lands with a right to the head.
Rage misses with the head strike.
Rage misses with a punch on the inside.
Lokren blocks an uppercut. #TD#
Rage is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Lokren can't fight it off and eventually Rage manages to take the fight to the floor. Lokren looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#ES2#
Lokren uses the cage to get back to his feet. #T2#
Lokren tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rage finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lokren! But no joy.
Lokren misses the shot to the body.
Lokren scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rage in his tracks.
Lokren tries to clinch but Rage is having none of it.
Rage is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lokren can do to turn this around?
Rage throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lokren tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rage manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lokren tries to close the distance and clinch but Rage swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rage feinted with a counter takedown.
Lokren blocks a head kick by Rage.
Sairanix Lokren is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lokren's corner calls for a 1-2. Lokren obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Rage. Those never looked like landing.
Rage throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rage tries a head kick but it misses.
Rage feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lokrens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lokren checks a leg kick nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lokren, as that shot connected. #T3#
Rage throws a front kick aimed at Lokren's knee but Lokren avoids it well.
Rage lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lokren circles away quickly and effectively.
Lokren cracks a nice hook into Rage's ribs.
Rage avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rage swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lokren blocks a head kick by Rage. #CL2#
Lokren gets a clinch.
Rage lands a nice uppercut.
Lokren holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Sairanix Lokren seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A shot in the inside from Rage.
Lokren gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lokren misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rage fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lokren creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lokren misses with an elbow strike.
Rage goes for a takedown attempt but Lokren pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jason Rage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rage throws a chopping leg kick but Lokren manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rage misses with a body shot. #T4#
Rage fails to land with a series of punches.
Lokren appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lokren wants to clinch.#CL2#
Lokren closes the distance and pushes Rage back into the cage.
Lokren stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lokren blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rage drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lokren gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Rage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rage is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lokren pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lokren softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rage misses with a punch to the body.
Lokren throws an elbow but it's blocked. #TD2#
Lokren pulls guard.
Jason Rage overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rage's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sairanix Lokren will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jason Rage's cut.
That's time! Rage's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Rage circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rage tries to land a front kick but Lokren steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lokren fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rage lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lokren tries to clinch
and Rage counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd cheers as Lokren lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rage doesn't seem phased though.
Lokren displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rage throws out the jab.
Lokren throws out a counter right but Rage avoids it with no problem.
Rage sizes up Lokren with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL2#
Lokren fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rage, pushing him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Lokren - that landed with a thud.
Rage prevents a body shot from Lokren.
A right hook to the body lands for Rage.
Rage blocks an elbow strike from Lokren.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lokren throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lokren throws an elbow but misses.
Lokren lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rage avoids the elbow strike from Lokren, against the cage. #BC#
Rage escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rage throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lokren.#T1##CL2#
Lokren closes the distance and clinches.
Lokren works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rage is trying to pull guard but Lokren has him pressed against the cage.
Lokren pushes Rage back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lokren throws an elbow but it misses.
Rage avoids a wild elbow strike from Lokren.
Nice body punch from Lokren.
Rage blocks an elbow strike from Lokren.
A short right from Lokren.
Lokren lands a nice uppercut.
Rage lands a right hand.
Lokren tries to work over Rage's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rage blocks an elbow strike from Lokren.
Lokren throws an elbow but it misses.
Rage throws a head punch that misses.
Lokren lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lokren throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lokren just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rage's brow.
Rage fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rage blocks an elbow strike from Lokren.
Rage throws a punch but it's blocked by Lokren.
Lokren lands an elbow inside.
Lokren pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Lokren.
Lokren lands an elbow inside.
Rage wants to break free but Lokren has control.
Rage lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rage pushes Lokren back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rage dodges an elbow strike from Lokren.
Lokren lands an elbow just above Rage 's eye.
A head punch on the inside from Rage fails to land. #BC2#
Lokren breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Rage looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lokren!#ES2#
Lokren sneaks out the side door and pushes Rage away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#CL2#
Lokren has Rage up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Rage fails to land. #T3#
Rage looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lokren lands an elbow inside that Rage shrugs off.
Rage has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lokren is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lokren creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rage's defenses. #BC#
Rage breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rage.
Lokren dodges the ground and pound from Rage.
Rage throwing strikes but Lokren manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Lokren just content to control the position. #SU2#
Lokren decides to stand up, so the ref orders Rage to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rage throws a head kick that Lokren semi-blocks. #T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Lokren looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rage went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rage fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lokren on the side of the head.#CL2#
Lokren clinches up with Rage and pushes him back against the cage.
Rage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rage tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Lokren.
Rage avoids the elbow strike from Lokren, against the cage. #BC2#
Lokren breaks the clinch.
Rage tries to bum rush Lokren with a series of wild strikes but Lokren uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Lokren closes the distance and pushes Rage back into the cage.#TD2#
Lokren jumps guard and drags Rage to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lokren wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rage trying to control the position from guard on top but Lokren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Sairanix Lokren!

A pretty intense looking Sairanix Lokren took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

 

Event: CEC 614     
Date:   Sep 12, 2018
#R1#
Lokren wants to clinch
and Poffo counters with a straight right hand.#TD2#
Poffo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lokren is trying to defend but Poffo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES#
Lokren pushes Poffo off and gets back to his feet.
Lokren is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lokren displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Poffo throws out the jab.
Poffo lands a head shot.
Poffo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poffo scores with a hook to the body. Lokren takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lokren thuds a left hand into Poffo's body.#TD2#
Poffo shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Poffo with the ground and pound but Lokren uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T1#
Poffo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lokren swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lokren is trying to keep Poffo in close.
Poffo throws an elbow that misses. Lokren uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Poffo's guard. Nice move by Lokren!#REVR##SUB2#
Lokren avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Poffo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lokren controls the pace.
Poffo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lokren is one step ahead there. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Poffo keeps trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poffo has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Lokren has passed into side control. #SU#
Lokren stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T3#
Lokren is looking to clinch. #CL#
Lokren fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Poffo, pushing him back against the cage.
Lokren pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Lokren throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lokren blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from Poffo.
Lokren lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Randy Poffo has been cut.
A short left from Poffo.
Poffo blocks the elbow strike.
Poffo throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Lokren pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lokren tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Poffo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lokren tries to close the distance and clinch up but Poffo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Poffo keeps the fight on the outside.
Poffo flicks out a counter leg kick but Lokren steps away.#CL2#
Poffo moves into the clinch.
Poffo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lokren has him pressed against the cage.
Poffo working aggressively here.
Lokren lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T4#
Poffo jumps guard but Lokren stands there with Poffo around his waist. Poffo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Poffo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Poffo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Poffo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Poffo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lokren blocks a body shot from Poffo.
Poffo throws a punch but it's blocked by Lokren. #BC#
Lokren breaks the clinch.
Lokren moves in looking to clinch but Poffo pushes him off.
Lokren tries to clinch up but Poffo circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Lokren gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Poffo blocks the elbow strike.
Poffo lands a hook that snaps the head of Lokren backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Poffo.
Lokren throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lokren looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Poffo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Poffo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lokrens head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Randy Poffo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Randy Poffo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Lokren takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lokren slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Randy Poffo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poffo throws a jab when Lokren was well out of range.#CL#
Lokren darts in and clinches Poffo up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lokren - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Lokren lands an elbow inside that Poffo shrugs off.
Lokren stalling against the cage.
Poffo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Poffo blocks an elbow strike from Lokren.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lokren creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Our sources have told us that Lokren has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Lokren working hard to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poffo throws a punch but it's blocked by Lokren.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lokren.
Poffo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lokren 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!
Poffo dodges an elbow strike from Lokren. #BC#
Lokren escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Poffo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lokren paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1##CL#
Lokren fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Poffo, pushing him back against the cage.
Lokren pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Lokren misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sairanix Lokren has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lokren looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Poffo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Poffo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Poffo blocks an elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Lokren.
Poffo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lokren pushes off an throws an elbow but Poffo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Poffo can't find room to land a body shot as Lokren controls the action.
Lokren lands a nice uppercut.
Lokren misses with a punch to the body.
Nice elbow from Lokren.
Poffo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lokren to keep the fight standing.
Poffo lands with a short shot to the head.
Poffo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lokren backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Poffo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lokren blocks a body shot from Poffo. #T2##TD#
Lokren jumps into guard, dragging Poffo to the mat.
Poffo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Poffo throws an elbow but Lokren slips to the side and avoids it well.
Poffo working the strikes but Lokren uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Poffo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Poffo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Poffo wants to pass to mount but Lokren is defending the position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Poffo working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Poffo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Poffo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Poffo throws a strike but Lokren avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Poffo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Poffo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T3#
Poffo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lokren utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Poffo throwing strikes from guard but Lokren blocks nicely.
Poffo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lokren swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Poffo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lokren is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Poffo is controlling him.
Poffo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Poffo postures up in Lokren's guard and throws a big left but Lokren blocks it. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Poffo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Poffo throws a big right hand that misses.
Poffo is looking to advance position but Lokren has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Poffo is trying to escape the mount.
Lokren controlling the position easily from mount.
Poffo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Poffo regains half guard.
Poffo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
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 Sairanix Lokren will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Randy Poffo's cut.
That's time! Lokren's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Poffo misses with an uppercut
and Lokren connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lokren tries to clinch but Poffo moves away
enabling Poffo to counter with a crisp jab.
Good exchange - Lokren coming out on top.
Poffo misses with a kick to the body.
A quick step to the side and Lokren tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lokren moves out of range of the leg kick from Poffo.
Poffo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Poffo tries to clinch but Lokren is having none of it.
Poffo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Poffo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A little feinted left hand from Lokren on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lokren checks a low kick from Poffo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poffo misses with a few strikes there.
A low kick from Poffo is predictable there
and Lokren counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lokren tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Poffo connects with a right hand. Lokren shakes it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lokren scores with a hook.#T1#
Lokren tries to clinch but Poffo is having none of it.
Lokren tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Poffo paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Lokren has managed to clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lokren throws an elbow but misses. #BC2#
Poffo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lokren wants to clinch.
Nice cross by Poffo.
Randy Poffo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lokren is looking to clinch.
Poffo lands with a good body shot.
Poffo throws a lazy right hand but Lokren sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Lokren wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lokren fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lokren tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Poffo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lokren fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Poffo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Poffo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lokren is looking to clinch but Poffo is avoiding it.
Poffo throws a big shot that misses.
Lokren throwing a counter right hand but Poffo manages to avoid it.
Poffo tries to land a body kick
and Poffo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Poffo is looking to score with low kicks.
Poffo throws a low kick but Lokren moves out of range easily.
Poffo misses with a left hand
and Lokren counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lokren fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lokren wants to clinch.
Poffo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lokren. That did some damage!
Poffo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T3#
Poffo misses with a hook
and Lokren counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lokren is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Poffo swats away the attempt to clinch by Lokren.
Poffo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lokren blocks the body kick.
Lokren just misses with a punch to the body.
Poffo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL#
Lokren takes the fight into the clinch.
Poffo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lokren lands with a light punch inside.
Poffo avoids the elbow strike from Lokren, against the cage.
Poffo working aggressively here.
Lokren tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Poffo's elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lokren. #TD#
Lokren pulls guard. #T4#
Lokren has Poffo pulled in close to control his posture.
Poffo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Poffo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lokren swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lokren wants to stand up but Poffo is controlling him.
Poffo wants to pass the guard but Lokren is keeping the position.
Lokren 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.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Randy Poffo.
I think Poffo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Randy Poffo!

A very excited looking Randy Poffo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: CEC 606     
Date:   Aug 08, 2018
#R1#
Lokren is looking to clinch.
Good work by Lokren as he checks the leg kick.
Duffy throws a head kick but Lokren moves out of range.
Duffy throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lokren's head.
Duffy lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lokren wants to clinch.
Duffy loads up on a big right hand but Lokren slips the punch.
Duffy circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Lokren closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lokren throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lokren blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Our sources have told us that Lokren has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Duffy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Duffy throws an elbow but it misses.
Lokren lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Lokren breaks the clinch.
Lokren moves to clinch but Duffy breaks away
and Duffy counters with a good low kick that Lokren was not able to check. #T1#
A big right from Duffy misses.
An inside leg kick from Duffy misses.
A jab from Lokren misses.
Duffy misses with an uppercut
and Lokren counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Lokren has managed to clinch.
Lokren pushes off an throws an elbow but Duffy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Duffy misses with some punches.
Lokren lands a body shot.
Duffy lands an uppercut.
Lokren creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Duffy's defenses.
Lokren lands an elbow just above Duffy 's eye.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Duffy.
Duffy blocks an elbow strike.
The referee calls for Lokren to work.
Duffy tries a body shot but Lokren blocks it.
Lokren misses with an elbow over the top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duffy has a couple of punches blocked by Lokren. #T2#
Lokren lands an elbow just above Duffy 's eye.
Duffy gets through Lokren's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Duffy has a couple of punches blocked by Lokren.
Lokren misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A body shot lands from Lokren.
Lokren pressing his opponent against the cage.
Lokren goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lokren lands an elbow inside.
Duffy prevents Lokren from breaking the clinch.
Duffy blocks the elbow strike.
Lokren stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lokren looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Duffy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lokren.
Duffy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Duffy misses with a punch on the inside.
Duffy landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Duffy unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lokren lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lokren throws an elbow but it misses. #T3#
Duffy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lokren avoids it.
Duffy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Duffy blocks the elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Lokren.
Lokren comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Duffy tries to work over Lokren's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Duffy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lokren misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Lokren manages to break the clinch. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lokren throws an elbow that misses. #BC#
Lokren breaks from the clinch.
Lokren tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Duffy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Duffy misses.
Lokren cracks Duffy with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL#
Lokren has managed to clinch.
Lokren comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lokren lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #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!
Duffy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Duffy scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Lokren breaks the clinch. #CL#
Lokren gets in close and instigates a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lokren throws an elbow but misses.
Duffy misses with the head strike. #BC#
Lokren breaks the clinch.
Lokren tries to clinch there but Duffy circles away.
Duffy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lokren takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Duffy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Duffy misses with a lunging right hand
and Duffy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Duffy takes one on the button.#CL#
Lokren closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Duffy takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right hand to the body from Duffy.
Lokren throws an elbow but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sairanix Lokren dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Duffy throws a jab but it's blocked by Lokren.
Lokren tries to close the distance and clinch up but Duffy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lokren is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lokren tries to clinch up but Duffy circles away and keeps his distance.
Lokren tries to close the distance and clinch up but Duffy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lokren is looking to clinch.
Lokren moves in looking to clinch but Duffy pushes him off.#CL#
Lokren has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lokren.
Duffy misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lokren is trying to pull guard but Duffy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short right from Lokren on the inside.
Duffy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Duffy lands a good knee to the midsection. Lokren won't want to take too many of those.
Lokren wants to take the fight to the mat but Duffy manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Duffy misses with some punches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lokren. #T1#
Duffy misses with a knee to the head.
Duffy tries a body shot but Lokren blocks it.
Lokren goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Duffy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lokren throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lokren misses with an elbow over the top.
A head punch on the inside from Lokren fails to land.
Lokren dodges an elbow strike from Duffy.
Lokren misses with a hook from the clinch.
Duffy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lokren.
Duffy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Duffy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Duffy swings wildly with an uppercut but Lokren uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Lokren escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lokren tries to close the distance and clinch but Duffy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Duffy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lokren.
Lokren takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #T2#
Lokren tries to clinch but Duffy is having none of it.
Duffy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Duffy connects with a solid leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Duffy gets tackled into the cage by Lokren. Lokren maintains the clinch.
Duffy lands a hook that snaps the head of Lokren backwards.
Lokren takes a shot to the head.
Sairanix Lokren has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Duffy.
Lokren misses with an elbow over the top.
Duffy pushes Lokren back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Duffy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lokren blocks it with crossed arms.
Duffy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Duffy takes an elbow to the forehead.
Duffy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lokren doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lokren lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Duffy or not.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lokren just misses with a elbow thrown towards Duffy's brow.
Lokren taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Duffy throws a knee to the head but misses. #T3##TD#
Lokren manages to pull guard.
Duffy is fighting to break Lokren's control of his arms but Lokren is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Duffy 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. #ES#
Lokren has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Duffy is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Lokren tries to pull guard but Duffy won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sairanix Lokren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lokren tries to pull guard but Duffy won't allow it.
Lokren blocks an uppercut.
Lokren tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Duffy smiles and moves away.
Duffy keeps the fight on the outside.
Duffy throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lokren's head.#T4#
Lokren blocks a head kick by Duffy.
Duffy just misses with a punch to the body.
Lokren tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Duffy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lokren wants to clinch but Duffy slips to the side
and Duffy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lokren throws a jab but it's blocked by Duffy.
Lokren tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lokren wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
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!
Duffy lands with a hook. Lokren tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lokren tries to close the distance and clinch but Duffy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lokren throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Duffy! But no joy.
Lokren takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Duffy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Duffy throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lokren's head.
Duffy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carney Duffy 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Lokren forces Duffy back against the cage and clinches.
Duffy misses with a body punch.
Lokren misses with an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lokren just misses with a elbow thrown towards Duffy's brow.
Duffy blocks an uppercut.
Duffy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lokren's elbow.
Lokren gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lokren misses with an elbow strike.
Duffy tries a knee to the head but Lokren blocks it.
Duffy blocking some punches.
Duffy takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lokren leaning against his opponent.
Duffy lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lokren lands an elbow that stopped Duffy in his tracks for a moment.
Duffy blocks an elbow strike from Lokren.
Lokren tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lokren misses with an elbow over the top.
Duffy throws a head punch that misses.
Duffy misses with an elbow over the top.#T1#
Duffy avoids a wild elbow strike from Lokren.
Lokren gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lokren comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Duffy is leaning against Lokren and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lokren lands a damaging elbow.
Duffy avoids a wild elbow strike from Lokren.#TD#
Lokren drags the fight down to the ground.
Duffy controlling from the top position.
Duffy tries to free his leg and advance position but Lokren is retaining full guard. #T2#
Duffy wants to control from the top but Lokren keeps moving.
Lokren bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Duffy's guard. #REVR#
Duffy working a defensive guard but Lokren manages to pass into side control anyway. #SU#
Lokren has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Lokren tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Duffy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lokren lands the left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duffy missing with a left hand there. Lokren was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lokren doesn't manage to clinch there - Duffy circles away. #CL#
Lokren closes the distance and clinches.#T3#
Lokren misses with an elbow strike.
Duffy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lokren wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lokren tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Duffy tries to throw a body punch but Lokren avoids it by throwing Duffy back against the cage.
Lokren digs a right hand underneath Duffy's ribcage. Duffy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Duffy blocks an elbow strike.
Duffy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Duffy can't find room to land a body shot as Lokren controls the action.
Lokren tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Duffy just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sairanix Lokren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Duffy working aggressively here.
Lokren jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Duffy walks away with a smile on his face. Lokren gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Duffy lands a leg kick that knocks Lokren off balance momentarily.
Lokren moves in looking to clinch but Duffy pushes him off.
Duffy throws an off balance right hand
and Lokren counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lokren doesn't manage to clinch there - Duffy circles away.
Duffy was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Duffy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lokren.
A little feinted left hand from Lokren on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Duffy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lokren tries to close the distance and clinch but Duffy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Lokren closes the distance and clinches.
Lokren lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Duffy backwards.
Lokren works on Duffy's body with a couple of short punches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lokren just misses with a elbow thrown towards Duffy's brow.
Lokren throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lokren misses with an elbow over the top.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Duffy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lokren creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Duffy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Duffy working aggressively here.
Duffy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Duffy misses with a knee to the head.
Lokren lands an elbow just above Duffy 's eye.
Lokren comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Duffy blocks an elbow strike from Lokren.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sairanix Lokren!

A pretty intense looking Sairanix Lokren took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
The defeated Carney Duffy had this to say: 'It is what it is.. '.

 

Event: CEC 597     
Date:   Jun 27, 2018
#R1#
Parnevik looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lokren throws an overhand right that lands on Parnevik's shoulder, as Parnevik tries to avoid the shot.
Parnevik connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A big left from Lokren misses.
Danga de danga de dang - Parnevik scores with a four punch combination!
Lokren with a hook.
Lokren tests Parnevik's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Parnevik connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lokren lands a nice shot that snaps Parnevik's head back.
Lokren blocks a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lokren ducks under a wild hook from Parnevik.
Lokren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Parnevik moves away.
Lokren lands a right hook to the body.
Lokren misses with a straight left.
Parnevik looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lokren keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Parnevik moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jab from Lokren.#T1#
A jab lands there for Lokren.
A telegraphed right hand from Lokren misses the target.
Lokren steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Parnevik.
Lokren tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lokren tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Parnevik was well out of range. Poor timing from Lokren.
Lokren avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lokren's jab looks to have found its range, popping Parnevik under the eye.
Lokren checks the leg kick.
Parnevik throws an off balance right hand
and Lokren counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lokren fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Parnevik on the side of the head.
Lokren slips under a jab from Parnevik.
Lokren misses with an uppercut.
Parnevik misses with a leg kick.
Lokren is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Parnevik had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Lokren needs to keep his hands up - Parnevik had a free shot at his head there.
Parnevik fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lokren rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Parnevik moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T2#
Lokren swings widly with a right hand
and Parnevik counters with an inside leg kick.
Lokren throws a shot from downtown. Parnevik moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Parnevik on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lokren. Parnevik does a little dance to reset his feet.
Parnevik misses with a straight right.
Parnevik doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Parnevik throws a jab when Lokren was well out of range.
Lokren throws out a counter right but Parnevik avoids it with no problem.
Parnevik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lokren manages to avoid it.
Lokren with a nice cross.
Lokren misses with a wild body shot.
Lokren lands a nice looking body shot.
Lokren throws a body shot but no joy.
Parnevik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lokren manages to avoid it.
Parnevik throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lokren sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lokren fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Parnevik on the side of the head.
Lokren bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Parnevik's head.#T3#
Parnevik tries to clinch but Lokren moves out of range.
Parnevik works over Lokren's head and body with a nice combination.
Lokren misses with a body shot.
Parnevik is looking to counter with a body kick.
Parnevik pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Parnevik slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Parnevik wants to slow Lokren down by chopping away at his legs.
Lokren scores with a decent looking hook.
Lokren dodges the punch combination from Parnevik.
A jab lands there for Lokren.
A telegraphed right hand from Lokren misses the target.
Lokren lands a jab to the head.
Parnevik misses with a looping left.
A big right from Parnevik misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Parnevik does it's job there.#T4#
Lokren slips under a jab from Parnevik.
Lokren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Parnevik moves away.
Parnevik walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Parnevik misses with a body shot.
Lokren swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Parnevik throws the left hand but Lokren avoids the punch easily.
Lokren looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Parnevik throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Parnevik dodges the punch combination from Lokren.
Parnevik moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lokren listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lokren blocks a jab.
Parnevik with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Parnevik is looking to clinch but Lokren is avoiding it.
Lokren let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sairanix Lokren 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#
Parnevik works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lokren misses with a hook.
Lokren swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Parnevik.
Parnevik thumps Lokren with a low kick.
Parnevik just misses with a punch to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Lokren misses.
Lokren swings for the body but Parnevik moves out of range.
Parnevik thuds his right hand into Lokren's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Parnevik attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lokren avoids the body shot from Parnevik.
Parnevik misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lokren scores with a hook.
Jab, jab by Parnevik - just one landing.
Lokren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Parnevik connects with a nice looking jab.
Sairanix Lokren seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Parnevik thumps Lokren with a low kick.
Parnevik throws a hook but Lokren avoids it easily.
Lokren lands with a shot to the body.
Lokren keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lokren swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lokren throws a body shot but no joy.
Lokren connects with a crisp jab.
Nice cross by Lokren.
Parnevik slips a jab from Lokren.
Lokren misses with an uppercut. Parnevik saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Parnevik.
Parnevik throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lokren slips under a jab.
Lokren moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lokren throws a good cross that connects.
Jab, jab by Lokren - just one landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parnevik throws a right and a left that both miss.#T2#
Parnevik misses with a hook.
Lokren looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Parnevik throws a quick counter kick to the body but Lokren avoids it.
Lokren catches Parnevik with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Parnevik throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lokren misses with a body shot.
Parnevik looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lokren throws a body punch but Parnevik moves out of range.
Lokren throws a looping overhand right but Parnevik ducks down to avoid it.
Parnevik throws a big counter combination but Lokren scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lokren throws a looping overhand right but Parnevik ducks down to avoid it.
Parnevik throwing a counter right hand but Lokren manages to avoid it.
Lokren moves out of range as Parnevik strikes.
Lokren swinging wildly here.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Parnevik might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Lokren with a nice cross.
Parnevik uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lokren.
Parnevik throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T3#
Parnevik steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lokren.
Parnevik misses with a low kick.
Parnevik wants to slow Lokren down by chopping away at his legs.
Parnevik punishes Lokren's body with a nice straight punch.
Parnevik lands a jab to the nose.
Lokren jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Parnevik wants to slow Lokren down by chopping away at his legs.
Parnevik walks into a straight right hand from Lokren.
Parnevik bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lokren's head backwards.
Parnevik misses with a low kick as Lokren jumps back.
Parnevik shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lokren moves out of range as Parnevik strikes.
Parnevik tried to score with a low kick but Lokren checks it.
Lokren looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big left from Parnevik misses. #T4#
Lokren waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Parnevik.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lokren. Parnevik does a little dance to reset his feet.
Parnevik half committed to a counter leg kick.
The fighters circling - Lokren throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good leg kick by Parnevik there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lokren jabs Parnevik to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lokren misses with a hook. Parnevik ducked under it nicely.
Lokren avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lokren swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Parnevik misses with a looping left.
Lokren sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The fighters circling - Lokren throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lokren tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Parnevik was well out of range. Poor timing from Lokren.
Parnevik throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lokren gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Parnevik 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 cross from Parnevik lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sairanix Lokren 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Parnevik connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Parnevik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lokren.
Lokren stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Parnevik slips under a jab.
Lokren waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Parnevik.
Lokren throws a body shot but no joy.
Parnevik swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lokren swings for the body but Parnevik moves out of range.
Parnevik throws a good cross that connects.
Lokren's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lokren throws a hook to the side of Parnevik's head but Parnevik sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Lokren backs away, Parnevik returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Lokren scores with a jab to the head.
Parnevik throws a leg kick
and Lokren counters with a series of strikes. Parnevik will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lokren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Parnevik misses with an uppercut. Lokren saw that one coming.
Lokren scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lokren scores with a jab.
Parnevik has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#T1#
Parnevik misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lokren misses with a straight left.
Lokren needs to keep his hands up - Parnevik had a free shot at his head there.
Parnevik keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lokren.
Lokren misses with a hook
letting Parnevik counter with a right hand.
Nice shot by Lokren.
The fighters circling - Lokren throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Parnevik throws a solid leg kick but Lokren takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Parnevik.
Parnevik jabs at Lokren's body.
Parnevik has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lokren finds it's way round the side to connect with Parnevik's head.
Lokren lands with a nice body punch.
Parnevik throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lokren appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Parnevik 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 Lokren has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lokren and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lokren misses with a looping right.
Lokren scores with a hook.
Sairanix Lokren is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lokren loads up on a big right hand but Parnevik slips the punch.
Parnevik throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice body punch from Lokren.
Parnevik steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lokren.
Nice shot by Lokren.
Parnevik bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Parnevik takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lokren bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#ROC2#
Parnevik is rocked!
Lokren steps in with a hook that catches Parnevik right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Lokren follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Parnevik looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sairanix Lokren!
Sairanix Lokren took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

 

Event: CEC 591     
Date:   May 30, 2018
#R1#
Lokren throws a jab but it's blocked by Thornton.
Thornton shoots for a double leg takedown but Lokren sprawls well. He's pushed Thornton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Thornton misses with a straight left.
Lokren loads up on a big right hand but Thornton slips the punch.
Lokren takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Thornton throws a big shot that misses.
Lokren takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lokren throws a hook but Thornton avoids it easily.
Thornton missing with a left hand there. Lokren was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice body punch from Thornton.
Thornton connects with a body shot.
Lokren misses with a hook. Thornton ducked under it nicely.
Lokren uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thornton.
Thornton misses with a straight right.
Thornton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lokren.
Lokren lands with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thornton connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Terrence Thornton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thornton tries for a takedown but Lokren sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T1#
Thornton takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Thornton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lokren manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lokren throws a hook but Thornton avoids it easily.
Thornton changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Thornton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lokren cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thornton takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Thornton just misses with a punch to the body.
Thornton staying out of range there.
Thornton catches Lokren with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lokren.#TD#
Thornton scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
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!
Thornton is looking to stall here but Lokren recovers full guard.
Lokren wants to stand and escape but Thornton is having none of it.
Lokren trying to strike off his back. #T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thornton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #ES2#
Lokren pushes Thornton off and gets back to his feet.
Thornton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good standup being displayed there by Thornton as he connects with a hook.
Jab from Lokren.
Thornton throws a hook to the side of Lokren's head but Lokren sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lokren defending well as Thornton loads up on a big left hand.
Lokren swings for the body but Thornton moves out of range.
Jab by Lokren.
A slow jab from Thornton misses its intended target.
Lokren pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thornton blocks a jab.
Lokren lands the left hand.
Lokren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thornton.
Lokren swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lokren takes a jab right on the kisser.
Thornton on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T3#
Lokren scores with the left hand. Thornton knows he should have avoided that one.
Lokren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thornton.
Thornton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thornton misses with a straight left.
Nice cross by Lokren.
Thornton swings widly with a right hand
letting Lokren counter with a right hand.
Thornton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lokren.
Thornton blocks a jab.
Sairanix Lokren is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thornton doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lokren just misses with a punch to the body.
Lokren swings for the body but Thornton moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Thornton misses the target.
Thornton scores with a shot to the body.
Lokren jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thornton tries to clinch there but Lokren circles away.
Thornton misses with a right hand
and Lokren counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lokren throws a hook but Thornton blocks it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lokren scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thornton doesn't seem bothered though. #T4#
A head kick misses from Thornton.
Thornton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lokren sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thornton scores with a punch to the head.
Thornton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lokren manages to avoid it.
Lokren throws the left hand but Thornton avoids the punch easily.
Thornton moves out of range of the strikes.
Thornton just misses with a punch to the body.
Thornton has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Lokren fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Thornton misses with a right hand
and Lokren counters with a nice uppercut.
Thornton throws a lazy uppercut
and Lokren counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lokren might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Thornton throws a leg kick but Lokren moved away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lokren lands a slapping body shot.
Lokren lands with a good body shot.
Thornton throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Thornton shoots and misses
and Lokren cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sairanix Lokren dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Thornton closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lokren keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thornton.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lokren! But no joy.
Lokren cracks a nice hook into Thornton's ribs.
Lokren scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thornton doesn't seem bothered though.
Lokren slips under a jab.
Lokren throws a good cross that connects.
Thornton connects with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Lokren.
Thornton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thornton takes a jab right on the kisser.
Thornton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lokren.
Sairanix Lokren seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A shot to the body from Lokren misses
and Thornton counters with a stiff right hand.
Lokren swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thornton makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thornton misses with a straight right.
Nice defenses there by Thornton.
Thornton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lokren manages to avoid it.
Lokren throws a hook to the side of Thornton's head but Thornton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Thornton lands a jab to the nose.
Thornton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thornton slips a jab from Lokren.
Thornton blocks a jab.
Thornton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lokren paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A cross from Lokren lands.
Lokren digs a good hook to Thornton's body.
Thornton looks to land a right hand but Lokren moved out of range.
Lokren has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thornton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lokren. Thornton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thornton swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thornton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lokren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Lokren misses.
Thornton slips a straight right by Lokren.
Lokren changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thornton throws a jab when Lokren was well out of range.#T2#
Thornton on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A big right from Thornton misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lokren with a nice cross.
A decent looking cross lands there for Thornton.
Lokren throws a right hand that misses
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Thornton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thornton swings widly with a right hand
and Lokren counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Thornton slips under a jab.
Lokren misses with an uppercut. Thornton saw that one coming.
Thornton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lokren looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thornton fails to land the takedown.
Lokren is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thornton.
Lokren misses with a hook
and Thornton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lokren throws an overhand right that lands on Thornton's shoulder, as Thornton tries to avoid the shot.
Thornton shoots in for a takedown but Lokren shows good takedown defense.
Lokren lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Thornton just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Lokren on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thornton looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lokren misses with a series of wild punches.
Thornton looks for a takedown but Lokren sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terrence Thornton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thornton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lokren was well out of range. Poor timing from Thornton.
Lokren missing with a left hand there. Thornton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thornton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lokren throws a body punch but Thornton moves out of range.
Thornton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thornton throws a hook but Lokren blocks it.
Thornton ducks right into an uppercut from Lokren.
Donk. Thornton catches Lokren right on the button with a cross.
Lokren moves out of range as Thornton strikes.
Lokren misses with a straight right.
Thornton slips under a jab from Lokren.
An attempted straight right counter from Thornton misses the target.#T4#
Lokren loads up on a big right hand but Thornton slips the punch.
Lokren connects with a body shot that sends Thornton's belly button to the back.
Lokren scores with a jab.
Lokren slips under a jab from Thornton.
Thornton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Left hook, right uppercut from Thornton.
Thornton throws a body kick that misses.
A shot to the liver by Lokren. Beautiful body shot.
Thornton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Thornton on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lokren works the jab nicely.
Thornton moves out of range as Lokren strikes.
It appears Thornton was looking to counter with a kick there.
Lokren works the jab nicely.
Thornton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lokren.
Lokren throws a shot from downtown. Thornton moves away and avoids it.
Thornton is looking to counter punch.
Lokren avoids the body shot from Thornton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sairanix Lokren 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#
Lokren moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Thornton takes a swing at Lokren's ribcage but misses.
Lokren throws out a counter right but Thornton avoids it with no problem.
Thornton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lokren.
Thornton misses with a hook. Lokren ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like Lokren was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thornton throws a poor cross that misses
and Lokren counters with a nice uppercut.
Lokren throws a hook but Thornton avoids it easily.
Lokren walks into a straight right hand from Thornton.
Thornton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lokren.
Thornton looks to land a right hand but Lokren moved out of range.
Lokren looks to score with a jab to the body but Thornton is just out of range.
Thornton swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lokren counters with a nice uppercut.
Lokren throws a jab but it's blocked by Thornton.
Thornton throws a right hand that misses
enabling Lokren to counter with a crisp jab.
Thornton takes one on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thornton swings widly with a right hand
letting Lokren counter with a right hand.
Lokren digs a good body shot into Thornton's ribs.#T1#
A big left from Lokren misses.
Thornton misses the shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Lokren. Beautiful body shot.
Thornton throws out a loose jab but Lokren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lokren throws a hook to the side of Thornton's head but Thornton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thornton slips a straight right by Lokren.
Thornton swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lokren.
Thornton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lokren.
Lokren cracks Thornton with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lokren circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lokren throws a body punch but Thornton moves out of range.
Lokren throws a hook to the side of Thornton's head but Thornton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thornton is looking to counter with head kicks.
Lokren takes a swing at Thornton's ribcage but misses.
Thornton was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thornton slips a straight right by Lokren.
Lokren misses with a straight right.
Lokren jabs at Thornton's body.
Sairanix Lokren is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Nice uppercut there from Thornton.
Thornton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lokren.
Lokren lands the left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thornton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lokren misses with a looping left.
Thornton throws a body punch but Lokren moves out of range.
Thornton misses with a hook.
Lokren throws a lazy right hand but Thornton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thornton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lokren manages to avoid it.
Thornton moves away from the strike by Lokren.
A big right from Lokren misses.
Thornton moves into range and connects with a jab.
Thornton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lokren.
Lokren misses with a looping left.
Thornton moves out of range as Lokren strikes.
Terrence Thornton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Lokren thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thornton lands with a hook. Lokren tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Thornton connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lokren throws an overhand right that lands on Thornton's shoulder, as Thornton tries to avoid the shot.
Thornton scores with a leg kick.
Thornton throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lokren connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lokren blocks a jab.
Lokren throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Thornton misses the target.
Thornton shoots in for a double leg but Lokren sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lokren looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lokren misses with a right hand
and Thornton counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Thornton gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lokren. Thornton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lokren ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lokren uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thornton.
Thornton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lokren sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Thornton somewhat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
Thornton throws a poor cross that misses
and Lokren connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lokren takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Thornton misses with an uppercut
letting Lokren counter with a right hand.
Thornton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lokren punishes Thornton's body with a nice straight punch.
Thornton misses with a combination
and Lokren counters with a stiff right hand.
Thornton swings for the body but Lokren moves out of range.
Lokren lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lokren takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Thornton walks into a jab.
A right-left combo lands from Lokren.
Thornton throws a lazy uppercut
and Lokren cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sairanix Lokren comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lokren 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sairanix Lokren!

Sairanix Lokren took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

 

Event: CEC 586     
Date:   May 04, 2018
#R1#
Lokren scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Prime looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A counter left hand to the body from Lokren misses its target.#KD2#
Prime drops Lokren with a beautiful combination! Lokren stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Prime is looking for the KO!#CUT2#
It looks like Sairanix Lokren has been cut.
Prime misses with the combination.
Prime defending well as Lokren loads up on a big left hand.
Prime lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Prime misses with an uppercut. Lokren saw that one coming.
Prime throws out a leg kick but Lokren moves out of range and Prime only half commits.
Lokren lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Prime fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lokren has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Prime throws an off balance right hand
and Lokren counters with a nice uppercut.
Prime takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Prime tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lokren defends well and Prime ends up having to push Lokren into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Prime on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Prime takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Prime moves out of range as Lokren strikes.
Lokren lands with a hook. Prime tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Prime looks to land a combination but Lokren avoids it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lokren. Prime does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Prime darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lokren moves forwards but Prime connects with a nice, crisp jab.#TD2#
Prime scores with a takedown into Lokren's guard.#ES#
Lokren uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Prime fails with the takedown
and Lokren counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Prime thinking.
Lokren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Prime manages to avoid it.
Prime wants to counter with a clinch but Lokren pushes him away.
Lokren throws the left hand but Prime avoids the punch easily.
Lokren scores with a three punch combo!
We've been informed that Prime 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Lokren throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lokren scores with the left hand. Prime knows he should have avoided that one.
Prime needs to keep his hands up - Lokren had a free shot at his head there.
Lokren looks to land a left hand but Prime moved out of range nicely.
Lokren throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Prime takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T2#
Lokren swings for the body but Prime moves out of range.
Lokren misses with a looping left.
Nice defenses there by Prime.
Lokren throws a combination. Prime tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Lokren with a hook.#TD2#
Lokren gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Prime to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Prime is looking to work some ground and pound but Lokren has wrist control.
Lokren wants to stand and escape but Prime is having none of it.
Lokren preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lokren keeping moving, preventing Prime from controlling successfully.
Prime throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Prime lands a couple of digs.
Prime postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Prime cracks Lokren with a solid left hand.
Lokren being controlled here, momentarily.
Prime throws a big elbow that misses.
Prime working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lokren utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Prime accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Prime throwing strikes from guard but Lokren blocks nicely.
Prime postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
Prime throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lokren works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lokren looking for a sweep. Not yet Lokren, not yet.
Prime postures up in Lokren's guard and throws a big left but Lokren blocks it.
Prime loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Prime throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lokren works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Prime throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Prime accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Prime is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Prime with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Prime wants to control from the top but Lokren keeps moving.
Prime trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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 Sairanix Lokren will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sairanix Lokren's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Prime ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lokren waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Prime.
Prime lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#KD2#
Prime drops Lokren with a beautiful combination! Lokren stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Prime is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Lokren is rocked!
Optimus Prime seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Prime misses with a hook.
Oh Lokren is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lokren uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Prime.
Lokren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Prime.
Prime rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Prime takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Prime takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lokren moves out of range as Prime strikes.
Optimus Prime is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lokren showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Prime.
Lokren misses with a right hand
and Prime counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Lokren falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Optimus Prime!
Optimus Prime very nearly forgot to thank My$tic Clothing ~ (`10%Laundry`) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

 

Event: GC 202     
Date:   Apr 04, 2018
#R1#
Lethal scores with a kick to the body.
Lokren keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lokren looks to throw the jab but Lethal is out of range.
Lokren misses with a straight left.
Lokren takes a swing at Lethal's ribcage but misses.
Lethal throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lethal throws a head kick that misses.
Nice uppercut there from Lokren.
Lethal looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lethal shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lokren darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lokren avoids the head kick by Lethal.
Lethal moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Lethal lands a nice looking body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lethal avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lokren thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lethal's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lokren connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lethal scrambles back to his feet.
A cross from Lokren lands.
Lethal throws out a loose jab but Lokren uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Lethal throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lokren counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lokren throws an off balance right hand
and Lethal counters with a nice leg kick.
Lokren takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Lokren digs a good hook to Lethal's body.
A jab from Lethal misses.
Lethal bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lokren tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lethal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lokren manages to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Lokren misses.
Lethal misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Lokren on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lethal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lokren throws out a loose jab but Lethal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lokren lands with an overhand left.
Lethal throws a body kick that misses.
Lokren throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lethal looking to land some kicks to the body here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lethal misses with a head kick. #T2#
A head kick misses from Lethal.
It seemed like Lokren was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lokren throws a big shot that misses.
Lethal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lokren moves away.
Lethal avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lethal quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Lokren scores with a sloppy right hand. Lethal should have avoided that one.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lethal. That's going to slow Lokren down.
Lethal ducks right into an uppercut from Lokren.
Lokren jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lokren scores with a jab. Lethal acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lethal throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Lethal throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Lokren counters with a nice uppercut.
Lokren connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lethal's hands.
Lokren throws a jab when Lethal was well out of range.
Lethal tried to counter with a leg kick but Lokren avoided it.
Lokren blocks the body kick.
Lokren misses with a straight left. #T3#
Lethal takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lethal defending well as Lokren loads up on a big left hand.
Lethal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lethal misses with a head kick.
Lokren lands a glancing blow to the side of Lethal's head.
Lokren looks to score with a jab to the body but Lethal is just out of range.
A head kick misses from Lethal.
Lethal takes one to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Lokren throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lethal bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lethal steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lokren.
Lokren missing with a left hand there. Lethal was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lethal slips under a jab from Lokren.
Lokren takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lokren misses with a hook
and Lethal counters with a nice kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lethal throws a lazy head kick
and Lokren counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Lokren connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lokren has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lethal.
Lokren throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lethal stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice uppercut there from Lokren.
Lokren scores with a shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Lethal.
Lethal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lokren avoids a kick to the body.
Lokren looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lethal throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Lokren cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab lands there for Lethal.
Lokren blocks the body kick.
Lokren might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A cross from Lokren lands.
Lokren misses with a straight right.
Lokren connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lethal. Lethal circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lethal looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lethal throws out a leg kick but Lokren moves out of range and Lethal only half commits.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sairanix Lokren dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Lokren misses the shot to the body.
Lokren tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lethal was well out of range. Poor timing from Lokren.
Lokren looks to score with a jab to the body but Lethal is just out of range.
Lokren blocks a head kick by Lethal.
Lokren checks a low kick from Lethal.
Lokren looks to land a left hand but Lethal moved out of range nicely.
Lokren bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from Lokren misses its intended target.
Lethal swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lokren checks a leg kick.
Lokren has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lokren jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lokren misses with an uppercut. Lethal saw that one coming.
Lethal swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lethal uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lokren.
Lokren avoids a kick to the body.
Lokren lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lokren moves out of range of the body kick from Lethal. #T1#
Lokren throws an off balance right hand
and Lethal counters with an outside leg kick.
Lokren throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lethal sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lethal throws a quick counter head kick but Lokren was just out of range.
Lokren throws a hook to the side of Lethal's head but Lethal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lokren throws a hook but Lethal avoids it easily.
Lethal is looking to slow Lokren down with leg kicks.
Lokren blocks a jab.
A big left from Lokren misses.
Lokren takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lokren looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lethal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lethal misses with a wild body shot.
Lethal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Lethal might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Lokren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lethal moves away.
Lethal thuds his shin into the meat of Lokren's side.
Nice body punch from Lethal. #T2#
Lokren takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lokren throws a lazy right hand but Lethal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lethal misses with a low kick.
Lethal throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice shot lands for Lokren.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lethal ducks under a wild hook from Lokren.
Lethal throws a front kick that sends Lokren stumbling back into the cage.
Lethal bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lokren blocks the body kick.
Lokren clobbers Lethal with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lethal takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lethal misses with a head kick.
Lethal blocks a jab.
Lokren connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lethal pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T3#
Lethal uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lokren.
Lethal ducks under a wild hook from Lokren.
Lokren dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lokren misses with a lunging right hand
and Lethal counters with a nice body kick.
Lethal is looking to land body kicks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lethal.
Lethal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lethal throws a push kick but Lokren slaps the foot to one side.
Lethal is looking to land body kicks.
Lokren ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lethal is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lokren with a body punch. A glancing blow.
An inside leg kick lands from Lethal.
Lokren throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lethal sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A shot to the liver by Lokren. Beautiful body shot.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lethal goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lethal is looking to land body kicks.
Lethal looks to land a body kick but Lokren moved away.
Lokren stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lethal.
Lethal connects with a leg kick. Lokren looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lokren throws out a loose jab but Lethal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lokren lands with a good body shot.
Lokren uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lethal has time to react.
Lokren misses the jab.
Lokren misses with a hook. Lethal ducked under it nicely.
Sairanix Lokren seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lethal misses with a body kick.
Lethal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lokren.
Lethal quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Lokren takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lokren connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lethal momentarily.
Lokren lands a nice hook to Lethal's body. Lethal takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sairanix Lokren 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#
Lethal throws a body shot but no joy.
Lethal feints and then cracks Lokren's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lokren down.
Lokren misses with a hook.
Lokren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lethal.
Lokren rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lethal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lethal throws a low kick but Lokren moves out of range easily.
Lokren throws a jab when Lethal was well out of range.
It looked like Lethal was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lokren.
Lokren takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Lokren's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lethal tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lethal scores with a push kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lethal connects with a crisp jab.
Lethal moves away from the strike by Lokren.
Lethal takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lokren checks a leg kick nicely.
Lethal takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1#
A big right from Lokren misses.
Lethal uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lokren.
Lethal scores with a spinning back kick!
Lokren avoids the head kick by Lethal.
A jab lands there for Lokren.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lethal.
Lokren throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lethal throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lethal on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lethal throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Lokren counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lokren looks to land a left hand but Lethal moved out of range nicely.
It appears Lethal was looking to counter with a kick there.
Lokren looks to land a right hand but Lethal moved out of range.
Lokren pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lethal back to the cage. Lokren follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Lethal scores with a kick to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lokren throws a good cross that connects.
Sairanix Lokren is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Lokren takes a swing at Lethal's ribcage but misses.
Lokren ducks under a wild hook from Lethal.
Lethal ducks under a wild hook from Lokren.
Lokren scores with a jab to the head.
Lokren takes a swing at Lethal's ribcage but misses.
Matt Lethal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lethal looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lethal lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lethal misses with a head kick.
Lethal throws a leg kick but Lokren moved away.
Lethal misses with a low kick.
Lokren moves out of range of the strikes.
Lethal bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Lethal on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lokren checks a leg kick.
Lethal is looking to slow Lokren down with leg kicks. #T3#
Lokren missing with a left hand there. Lethal was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lokren throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lethal stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lethal misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lokren fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lethal.
Lokren swings for the body but Lethal moves out of range.
Lethal is looking to land body kicks.
Lokren looks to land a right hand but Lethal moved out of range.
It appears Lethal was looking to counter with a kick there.
Lethal slips a jab from Lokren.
Lethal looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lethal drops his hands momentarily and Lokren takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lethal swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lokren counters with a straight right hand.
Lokren cracks Lethal with a good jab.
Lokren lands a slapping body shot. #T4#
Lethal misses with a straight left.
Lokren lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lethal throws a looping overhand right but Lokren ducks down to avoid it.
Lethal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lethal throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lokren lands with an uppercut that bounces Lethal off the cage and back into range.
Lethal slips a straight right by Lokren.
Lokren throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lethal on the side of the head.
Lethal looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lethal looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lokren is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lethal looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lethal tries to land a front kick but Lokren steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lokren slips a jab from Lethal.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sairanix Lokren comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lokren 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sairanix Lokren!

Sairanix Lokren opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

 

Event: GC 195     
Date:   Mar 03, 2018
#R1#
Saarenpaa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lokren.
A big right from Lokren misses.
Saarenpaa thumps Lokren with a low kick.
Lokren misses with a looping right.
Lokren takes one on the button.
Saarenpaa throws a solid leg kick but Lokren takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Saarenpaa.
Lokren cracks Saarenpaa with an open hand slap.
A big right from Lokren misses.
Saarenpaa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lokren throws a hook but Saarenpaa blocks it.
Lokren pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lokren scores with a jab.
A slow jab from Saarenpaa misses its intended target.
Lokren takes a swing at Saarenpaa's ribcage but misses.
Lokren throws a looping overhand right but Saarenpaa ducks down to avoid it.
Saarenpaa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Saarenpaa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saarenpaa slips a straight right by Lokren.#T1#
Saarenpaa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saarenpaa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lokren at a distance.
Lokren is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Saarenpaa throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Lokren misses.
Lokren bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saarenpaa moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circling - Saarenpaa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good standup being displayed there by Lokren as he connects with a hook.
Lokren keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lokren throws a right hand that misses
letting Saarenpaa counter with a right hand.
Lokren misses with a left hand
and Saarenpaa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Saarenpaa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Saarenpaa steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Lokren throws a right hand that misses
and Saarenpaa counters with a thumping low kick.
Saarenpaa moves out of range of the strikes.
Saarenpaa flicks out a counter leg kick but Lokren steps away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Saarenpaa, as that shot connected.
Lokren tries to move into range but Saarenpaa moves to the side and lands 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!
Lokren rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Saarenpaa counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Saarenpaa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Saarenpaa lands a nice shot to the body.
Saarenpaa has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A left and a right from Lokren both land. Nice combination.
A jab from Lokren misses.
Saarenpaa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Saarenpaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Lokren 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lokren moves out of range of the body kick from Saarenpaa.
No joy there for Lokren, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A jab from Lokren does it's job there.
Lokren misses with a hook. Saarenpaa ducked under it nicely.
Lokren avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jab by Lokren.
Saarenpaa throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Saarenpaa walks into a straight right hand from Lokren.
A jab from Saarenpaa misses. #T3#
A big right from Lokren misses.
Saarenpaa throws a body shot but no joy.
Lokren misses with a hook
and Saarenpaa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lokren thinking.
Lokren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lokren swings widly with a right hand
and Saarenpaa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lokren thinking.
Saarenpaa ducks under a wild hook from Lokren.
Lokren misses with a body shot
and Saarenpaa counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lokren just misses with a punch to the body.
Lokren throws a nice looking combination but Saarenpaa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Saarenpaa with a jab.
Lokren on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Saarenpaa is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Lokren had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Saarenpaa lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Saarenpaa.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saarenpaa misses with an uppercut.
Lokren throws a right hand that misses
and Saarenpaa counters with a nice uppercut.
Lokren takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice defenses there by Lokren.#T4#
Lokren throws a poor cross that misses
and Saarenpaa counters with a straight right hand.
Saarenpaa slips under a jab.
Saarenpaa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Saarenpaa misses with a straight right.
The fighters circling - Lokren throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saarenpaa misses with a series of wild punches.
Lokren misses with a wild body shot.
Lokren takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lokren misses with a hook.
Lokren misses with a straight left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saarenpaa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saarenpaa throws a low kick, looking for Lokren's leg but Lokren calmly moves out of range.
Lokren is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saarenpaa.
The crowd cheers as Saarenpaa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lokren doesn't seem phased though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mika Saarenpaa dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Lokren misses with an uppercut. Saarenpaa saw that one coming.
Lokren throws a hook but Saarenpaa blocks it.
Lokren checks the leg kick.
Mika Saarenpaa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lokren throws a hook but Saarenpaa blocks it.
Lokren throws a looping overhand right but Saarenpaa ducks down to avoid it.
Saarenpaa misses with a lunging right hand
and Lokren makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Saarenpaa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Lokren might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Saarenpaa connects with a crisp jab.
Lokren throws a lazy right hand but Saarenpaa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Saarenpaa avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lokren throws a sloppy body shot
and Saarenpaa counters with a straight right hand.
Saarenpaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lokren manages to avoid it.
Lokren misses the body punch
and Saarenpaa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big left from Lokren misses.
Lokren throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saarenpaa sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Saarenpaa throws a big shot that misses.
Saarenpaa sizes up Lokren with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Saarenpaa moves away from the strike by Lokren.
Lokren throws a jab when Saarenpaa was well out of range.
Saarenpaa slips a straight right by Lokren.
Saarenpaa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Saarenpaa moves out of range as Lokren strikes.
Lokren misses with a two punch combination.
Saarenpaa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Saarenpaa connects with an inside leg kick.
Lokren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saarenpaa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saarenpaa throws a series of punches but Lokren avoids them all with ease.
Saarenpaa throws a low kick but Lokren moves out of range easily.
Saarenpaa feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lokrens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A jab from Lokren misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Saarenpaa. #T2#
Saarenpaa scores with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lokren misses with a lunging right hand
and Saarenpaa counters with a thumping low kick.
Saarenpaa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lokren.
Saarenpaa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lokren throws a hook but Saarenpaa blocks it.
Lokren misses with a hook. Saarenpaa ducked under it nicely.
Saarenpaa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Saarenpaa throws a low kick but Lokren moves out of range easily.
Saarenpaa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A slow jab from Lokren misses its intended target.
Lokren throws a lazy uppercut
and Saarenpaa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lokren lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Saarenpaa at a distance.
Lokren throws a jab when Saarenpaa was well out of range.
Saarenpaa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lokren connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Saarenpaa's hands.
Saarenpaa ducks right into an uppercut from Lokren.
The crowd cheers as Saarenpaa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lokren doesn't seem phased though.#T3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Saarenpaa.
Lokren scores with a jab to the jaw.
Saarenpaa looks to land a left hand but Lokren moved out of range nicely.
Saarenpaa tries a head kick but it misses.
Lokren looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Saarenpaa cracks the inside of Lokren's front leg.
Lokren scores with a shot to the body.
Saarenpaa tries to land a front kick but Lokren steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A cross from Lokren lands.
Lokren misses with a hook
and Saarenpaa counters with an inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Saarenpaa misses its intended target.
Lokren throws a body shot but no joy.
Lokren throws a hook but Saarenpaa avoids it easily.
Lokren blocks a head kick by Saarenpaa.
Lokren was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Saarenpaa scores with a shot to the body.
Saarenpaa avoids the body shot from Lokren. #T4#
Saarenpaa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lokren.
Saarenpaa scoring well with a low kick there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saarenpaa moves away from the strike by Lokren.
Lokren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saarenpaa moves away.
Lokren misses with a hook
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Saarenpaa counters with a left and a right that stings Lokren.
Lokren blocks a jab.
Saarenpaa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lokren throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jab by Lokren.
Lokren jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Saarenpaa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Saarenpaa blocks a jab.
Saarenpaa connects with a leg kick. Lokren looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Saarenpaa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lokren throws a shot from downtown. Saarenpaa moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mika Saarenpaa 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lokren throws a right hand that misses
and Saarenpaa counters with a nice uppercut.
Good shot there by Saarenpaa.
Lokren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saarenpaa.
It seemed like Saarenpaa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lokren lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lokren is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Saarenpaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Lokren is just out of range.
Lokren misses with a body punch
letting Saarenpaa counter with a right hand.
Lokren misses with a lunging right hand
and Saarenpaa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lokren lands a slapping body shot.
Saarenpaa lands the left hand.
Saarenpaa misses with the body kick
and Lokren counters with a straight right hand.
Saarenpaa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lokren connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Saarenpaa scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Saarenpaa.
Lokren takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lokren walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lokren connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Saarenpaa dips to his left and cracks Lokren with an uppercut!#T1#
Saarenpaa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lokren uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa scores with a decent looking hook.
Saarenpaa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lokren moves out of range of the body kick from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa misses with an uppercut.
Lokren swings for the body but Saarenpaa moves out of range.
Lokren takes a swing at Saarenpaa's ribcage but misses.
Saarenpaa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lokren throws a hook to the side of Saarenpaa's head but Saarenpaa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Despite the aggression on Saarenpaa's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lokren misses with a wild body shot.
Lokren lands a jab to Saarenpaa's midsection.
A left and a right from Saarenpaa both land. Nice combination.
Saarenpaa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lokren is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Lokren misses its target.
Lokren misses with a hook. Saarenpaa ducked under it nicely.
A cross from Lokren lands.
Sairanix Lokren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Good shot there by Lokren.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saarenpaa looks to land a combination. Lokren sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Lokren takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lokren misses with a left hand
and Saarenpaa counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lokren's knee momentarily.
Lokren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saarenpaa moves away.
Saarenpaa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lokren misses with an uppercut
enabling Saarenpaa to counter with a crisp jab.
Saarenpaa connects with a crisp jab.
Saarenpaa throws a hook to the side of Lokren's head but Lokren sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lokren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lokren lands with a shot to the body.
Saarenpaa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lokren. That did some damage!
Lokren misses with a two punch combination.
Saarenpaa flicks out a counter leg kick but Lokren steps away.
Lokren throws a lazy uppercut
and Saarenpaa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Saarenpaa misses with a leg kick
and Lokren counters with a straight right hand.
Mika Saarenpaa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Saarenpaa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lokren misses with an uppercut
and Saarenpaa counters with a nice uppercut.
Saarenpaa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lokren swings for the body but Saarenpaa moves out of range.
Saarenpaa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lokren.
Lokren takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lokren takes a swing at Saarenpaa's ribcage but misses.
Saarenpaa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lokren scores with a jab to the jaw.
A jab lands there for Lokren.
Saarenpaa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A slow jab from Lokren misses its intended target.
Lokren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lokren throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lokren throws an off balance right hand
and Saarenpaa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lokren swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Saarenpaa counters with an outside leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
Lokren thows a left - swing and a miss!
Saarenpaa throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Lokren takes one on the button.
A nice leg kick lands there from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa keeps Lokren at a distance using the push kick.
Lokren throws the left hand but Saarenpaa avoids the punch easily.
A big left from Lokren misses.
Saarenpaa connects with a body shot that sends Lokren's belly button to the back.
Saarenpaa thows a body kick. Lokren tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The crowd cheers as Saarenpaa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lokren doesn't seem phased though.
Saarenpaa lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saarenpaa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Saarenpaa connects with a nice looking jab.
Saarenpaa lands a really nice looking cross but Lokren seems unphased.
Saarenpaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mika Saarenpaa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Saarenpaa 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mika Saarenpaa!

During a confident post fight interview, Mika Saarenpaa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: GC 188     
Date:   Feb 04, 2018
#R1#
Lokren thows a left - swing and a miss!
Saarenpaa looks to land a left hand but Lokren moved out of range nicely.
Saarenpaa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lokren manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Saarenpaa swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Saarenpaa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lokren misses the jab.
A big right from Lokren misses.
Saarenpaa seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Lokren cracks Saarenpaa with an open hand slap.
A head kick misses from Saarenpaa.
Lokren avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A big left from Lokren misses.
Saarenpaa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Saarenpaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lokren.
Lokren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saarenpaa moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lokren misses with a wild body shot.
Lokren misses the shot to the body.
Donk. Lokren catches Saarenpaa right on the button with a cross.
A cross from Lokren lands.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Saarenpaa. Lokren shrugs it off though. #T1#
Saarenpaa throws a leg kick but Lokren checks it.
Lokren loads up on a big right hand but Saarenpaa slips the punch.
Saarenpaa wants to clinch up but Lokren keeps it at a distance.
Lokren loads up on a big right hand but Saarenpaa slips the punch.
Lokren scores with a nice head shot.
Lokren checks a low kick from Saarenpaa.
A telegraphed right hand from Saarenpaa misses the target.
Lokren staying out of range there.
Saarenpaa throws a quick inside leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Saarenpaa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lokren connects with a body shot that sends Saarenpaa's belly button to the back.
Lokren throws a shot from downtown. Saarenpaa moves away and avoids it.
Lokren looks to throw the jab but Saarenpaa is out of range.
The fighters circling - Lokren throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saarenpaa missing with a left hand there. Lokren was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Saarenpaa throws a low kick but Lokren avoids it.
Lokren takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Lokren. Saarenpaa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lokren lands a slapping body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lokren misses with a jab, cross combination.
Saarenpaa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lokren jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big left from Lokren misses.
Lokren misses the shot to the body.
Lokren scores with a hook.
Lokren swings for the body but Saarenpaa moves out of range.
Lokren tries to move into range but Saarenpaa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lokren throws the left hand but Saarenpaa avoids the punch easily.
Saarenpaa lands a head shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa scores with a jab to the jaw.
Saarenpaa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lokren throws out the jab.
Lokren throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Saarenpaa counters with a leg kick.
Saarenpaa misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Nice uppercut lands for Saarenpaa. That snapped Lokren's head back.
Nice defenses there by Saarenpaa.
Lokren throws a series of punches but Saarenpaa moves out of range.
Saarenpaa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Saarenpaa throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Lokren misses with a straight left.
Saarenpaa lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Lokren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lokren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saarenpaa moves away.
Lokren swings for the body but Saarenpaa moves out of range.
Saarenpaa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Saarenpaa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lokren on the side of the head.
Saarenpaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Lokren backs away, Saarenpaa returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Saarenpaa moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lokren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saarenpaa.
Lokren throws out a powerful jab.#T4#
Saarenpaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lokren.
Lokren looks to land a combination. Saarenpaa sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Saarenpaa scoring well with a low kick there.
Lokren avoids a kick to the body.
Lokren throws a looping overhand right but Saarenpaa ducks down to avoid it.
Saarenpaa missing with a left hand there. Lokren was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Lokren misses the target.
Saarenpaa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lokren misses with an uppercut.
Saarenpaa lands a head shot.
Lokren throws a nice looking combination but Saarenpaa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Saarenpaa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lokren.
Saarenpaa lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lokren looks to land a left hand but Saarenpaa moved out of range nicely.
A low kick from Saarenpaa is predictable there
and Lokren makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sairanix Lokren will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Lokren drops his hands momentarily and Saarenpaa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lokren swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lokren.
Saarenpaa misses with a wild body shot.
Lokren throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Saarenpaa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Lokren.
Saarenpaa lands a jab to the head.
Lokren scores with a jab.
Lokren waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lokren.
Lokren ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lokren smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lokren misses with a looping left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lokren misses with a wild body shot.
Lokren loads up on a big right hand but Saarenpaa slips the punch.
Saarenpaa jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Lokren throws a body punch but Saarenpaa moves out of range. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Lokren.
Crunch! Saarenpaa slams his shin into Lokren's torso.
Saarenpaa misses with a leg kick.
Saarenpaa scoring well with a low kick there.
Lokren misses with an uppercut
and Saarenpaa counters with a body kick.
Lokren misses with a straight right.
Saarenpaa throws a front kick that sends Lokren stumbling back into the cage.
Lokren misses with a looping right.
Saarenpaa walks into a stiff left hand from Lokren.
Saarenpaa defending well as Lokren loads up on a big left hand.
Saarenpaa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Saarenpaa connects with a looping right hand.
Lokren on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Lokren throws a hook to the side of Saarenpaa's head but Saarenpaa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lokren tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saarenpaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Lokren.
Saarenpaa tried to counter with a leg kick but Lokren avoided it.
Saarenpaa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2#
Saarenpaa feints and then cracks Lokren's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lokren down.
Lokren throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saarenpaa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saarenpaa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lokren swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A big right from Lokren misses.
Lokren loads up on a big right hand but Saarenpaa slips the punch.
Saarenpaa looks for the body kick but Lokren saw that one coming.
Lokren bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saarenpaa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lokren's sensitive parts.
Lokren throws a jab when Saarenpaa was well out of range.
Lokren ducks under a wild hook from Saarenpaa.
Lokren moves away from the strike by Saarenpaa.
Lokren takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Lokren ducks under a wild hook from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sairanix Lokren seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Saarenpaa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Saarenpaa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lokren. That did some damage!#T3#
Lokren throws a body shot but no joy.
Saarenpaa blocks a jab.
Saarenpaa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lokren waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saarenpaa.
Lokren throws a body punch but Saarenpaa moves out of range.
Saarenpaa throws a low kick but Lokren avoids it.
Saarenpaa moves forwards but Lokren connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lokren.
Lokren swings away with a body shot that misses
and Saarenpaa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Saarenpaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lokren.
A little feinted left hand from Saarenpaa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Saarenpaa slips under a jab.
Lokren takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Lokren cracks Saarenpaa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Saarenpaa slips under a jab from Lokren.
Saarenpaa darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saarenpaa defending well as Lokren loads up on a big left hand.
Lokren misses with a hook
letting Saarenpaa counter with a right hand.
Lokren throws a big shot that misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lokren crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Saarenpaa - the referee stops the clock and Lokren gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Saarenpaa. Lokren manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lokren, as that shot connected.
Lokren has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lokren has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lokren works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lokren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saarenpaa moves away.
Saarenpaa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lokren misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lokren rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Saarenpaa counters with a thumping low kick.
Lokren takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Saarenpaa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lokren.
Saarenpaa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mika Saarenpaa 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#
Lokren throws a hook to the side of Saarenpaa's head but Saarenpaa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Saarenpaa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lokren misses with a hook. Saarenpaa ducked under it nicely.
Lokren scores with a nice strike.
Saarenpaa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Saarenpaa connects with an inside leg kick.
Saarenpaa throws a low kick but Lokren avoids it.
Nice cross by Lokren.
Lokren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lokren throws a series of punches but Saarenpaa avoids them all with ease.
Saarenpaa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lokren misses with a left hand
and Saarenpaa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lokren throws a hook but Saarenpaa blocks it.
Saarenpaa misses with a leg kick
letting Lokren counter with a right hand.
Saarenpaa tried to score with a low kick but Lokren checks it.
Lokren throws a hook but Saarenpaa blocks it.
Saarenpaa slips under a jab from Lokren.
Saarenpaa thinks about countering with a body kick.
Lokren's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T1#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Saarenpaa, right into the meat.
Lokren blocks the body kick.
A slow jab from Lokren misses its intended target.
Nice defenses there by Saarenpaa.
Lokren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saarenpaa moves away.
Lokren scores with a crisp jab that stopped Saarenpaa in his tracks.
Saarenpaa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Saarenpaa digs a good hook to Lokren's body.
Saarenpaa lands a head shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Saarenpaa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Saarenpaa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Saarenpaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Saarenpaa was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Saarenpaa tries to clinch but Lokren moves out of range. #T2#
Lokren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saarenpaa manages to avoid it.
Lokren throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Saarenpaa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Saarenpaa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Saarenpaa finds it's way through Lokren's defenses.
Lokren has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Saarenpaa.
Lokren misses with a hook.
Saarenpaa throws a leg kick but Lokren sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lokren misses with an uppercut
and Saarenpaa counters with a slapping leg kick.
Saarenpaa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lokren appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Saarenpaa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lokren is out of range.
Saarenpaa connects with a high kick.
Saarenpaa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Saarenpaa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Saarenpaa motions for Lokren to come forward. Saarenpaa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Lokren was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Saarenpaa throws a leg kick that misses.
Lokren throws a shot from downtown. Saarenpaa moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Saarenpaa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lokren.
Lokren avoids a kick to the body.
Lokren stuns Saarenpaa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lokren misses with a double jab
letting Saarenpaa counter with a right hand.
Lokren misses with a lunging right hand
and Saarenpaa counters with a slapping leg kick.
Saarenpaa connects with a leg kick. Lokren looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Saarenpaa looks to throw a body kick
and Lokren counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lokren lands a nice shot to the body.
Lokren throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lokren will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Saarenpaa lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Saarenpaa looks for the body kick but Lokren saw that one coming. #T4#
Lokren slips a straight right by Saarenpaa.
Lokren connects with a looping right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saarenpaa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lokren throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa lands a leg kick that knocks Lokren off balance momentarily.
Lokren stuns Saarenpaa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Saarenpaa throws a series of strikes that have Lokren backpedaling.
Saarenpaa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lokren looks to land a right hand but Saarenpaa moved out of range.
It looked like Saarenpaa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lokren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saarenpaa manages to avoid it.
Saarenpaa is looking to counter with head kicks.
Lokren misses the jab.
Saarenpaa staying out of range there.
Lokren misses with the combination.

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 Mika Saarenpaa.
I think Saarenpaa 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

 

Event: gc181     
Date:   Dec 15, 2017
#R1#
Lokren avoids the head kick by Wiggin.
Wiggin connects with a nice looking jab.
Wiggin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lokren just misses with a punch to the body.
Lokren throws a big shot that misses.
Wiggin lands with a nice body punch.
Wiggin misses with a two punch combination.
Lokren swings for the body but Wiggin moves out of range.
Lokren takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wiggin ducks under a wild hook from Lokren.
Lokren misses with a hook.
Wiggin ducks under a wild hook from Lokren.
Wiggin throws a body kick that misses.
Wiggin slips a jab from Lokren.
Lokren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lokren throws out a counter right but Wiggin avoids it with no problem.
Lokren looks to throw the jab but Wiggin is out of range.
Lokren scores with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wiggin loads up on a big right hand but Lokren slips the punch.
Neo Wiggin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lokren pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Lokren throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wiggin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lokren.
Wiggin fails to land the takedown.
Wiggin throws a leg kick that misses.
Lokren pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sairanix Lokren is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lokren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wiggin manages to avoid it.
Wiggin is looking to counter punch.
Wiggin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lokren moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wiggin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lokren.
Wiggin lands a lovely overhand right.
Wiggin 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.
Wiggin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice uppercut there from Wiggin.
Wiggin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lokren throws out the jab.
Wiggin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lokren connects with the punch.
Wiggin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wiggin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wiggin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like Lokren was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Wiggin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lokren. That did some damage!
Lokren moves out of range of the strikes.
Lokren moves out of range of the strikes.
Wiggin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lokren.
Wiggin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Wiggin takes a swing at Lokren's ribcage but misses.
Wiggin misses the jab.
Wiggin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lokren.
Wiggin tries to land a leg kick but Lokren saw it coming and moves away.
Lokren throws a hook but Wiggin blocks it.
Wiggin throws a solid leg kick but Lokren takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wiggin.
Lokren misses the jab.
Wiggin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lokren lands an overhand right.
Wiggin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lokren cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wiggin swings widly with a right hand
and Lokren counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lokren has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Wiggin.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wiggin. #T3#
Lokren thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from Wiggin misses the target.
Lokren slips a straight right by Wiggin.
Lokren slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wiggin looks for a takedown but Lokren sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neo Wiggin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wiggin walks into a straight right hand from Lokren.
Wiggin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lokren.
Lokren takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lokren throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wiggin throws a leg kick but Lokren checks it.
Lokren on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wiggin. Wiggin obviously looking to wear him down.
Jab, jab by Lokren - just one landing.
Lokren misses with a straight left.
Lokren is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Wiggin had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Lokren with a jab.
Lokren checks the leg kick nicely there.
Some wild striking there from Lokren. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lokren takes a swing at Wiggin's ribcage but misses.
Wiggin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little jabbing left from Lokren on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wiggin misses with an uppercut.
A countering left hand to the body from Lokren misses.
Wiggin blocks a jab.
Lokren lands a slapping body shot.
Wiggin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lokren.
Lokren throws a lazy right hand but Wiggin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slow jab from Wiggin misses its intended target.
Lokren defending well as Wiggin loads up on a big left hand.
A nice side step and Lokren releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Wiggin misses with a two punch combination.
Lokren avoids a punch combination nicely.
A low kick from Wiggin misses
and Lokren counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lokren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lokren walks into a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wiggin moves out of range as Lokren strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sairanix Lokren will probably get the nod.
That's time! Wiggin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Wiggin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lokren is able to avoid easily.
Wiggin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lokren.
Wiggin misses with a double jab.
Lokren throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wiggin on the side of the head.
Wiggin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lokren on the side of the head.
Lokren cracks a nice hook into Wiggin's ribs.
A jab from Lokren misses.
Wiggin quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Wiggin moves out of range of the strikes.
Lokren takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A punch combination from Lokren misses.
Wiggin throws a poor cross that misses
and Lokren counters with a nice body shot.
Lokren throws a shot from downtown. Wiggin moves away and avoids it.
Wiggin throws an overhand right that lands on Lokren's shoulder, as Lokren tries to avoid the shot.
Lokren misses with a looping left.
Wiggin moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wiggin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wiggin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lokren was well out of range. Poor timing from Wiggin.
Wiggin misses with a body shot. #T1#
Lokren lands a nice shot to the body.
Lokren takes a swing at Wiggin's ribcage but misses.
Wiggin misses with a body shot.
Wiggin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wiggin misses with a left hand
and Lokren counters with a nice uppercut.
Wiggin throws a lazy right hand but Lokren sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wiggin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Wiggin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A cross from Lokren lands.
Lokren throws a hook but Wiggin blocks it.
Wiggin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lokren.
A telegraphed right hand from Lokren misses the target.
A cross from Wiggin lands.
Wiggin scores with a hook.
Wiggin misses with a body shot.
Lokren moves away from the strike by Wiggin.
Lokren takes a swing at Wiggin's ribcage but misses.
Wiggin defending well as Lokren loads up on a big left hand.
Wiggin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
A head kick misses from Wiggin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Wiggin does it's job there.
A right-left combo lands from Lokren.
Lokren throws a body shot but no joy.
Lokren scores with a sloppy right hand. Wiggin should have avoided that one.
Lokren throws a body punch but Wiggin moves out of range.
Lokren misses with a body shot.
Lokren takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A jab from Wiggin misses.
Wiggin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wiggin moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wiggin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lokren throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lokren. Wiggin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lokren moves out of range as Wiggin strikes.
Wiggin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lokren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wiggin moves away.
Lokren checks a leg kick nicely.#T3#
Lokren takes a swing at Wiggin's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - Lokren throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wiggin throws a sloppy body shot
and Lokren connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wiggin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wiggin throws an off balance right hand
and Lokren counters with a stiff right hand.
Sairanix Lokren seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lokren uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wiggin.
Lokren now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Neo Wiggin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wiggin misses with a body shot.
Wiggin throws a right hand that misses
and Lokren counters with a nice body shot.
Lokren lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lokren misses the shot to the body.
Lokren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Lokren misses its intended target.
Lokren lands a lovely overhand right.
Lokren needs to keep his hands up - Wiggin had a free shot at his head there.
Lokren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wiggin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Lokren was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wiggin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lokren. #T4#
Lokren walks into a stiff left hand from Wiggin.
Lokren connects with the punch.
Wiggin cracks Lokren with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wiggin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lokren.
Lokren staying out of range there.
Wiggin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lokren just misses with a punch to the body.
Lokren staying out of range there.
Lokren fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wiggin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wiggin tries to land a leg kick but Lokren saw it coming and moves away.
Wiggin throws the left hand but Lokren avoids the punch easily.
Wiggin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lokren.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wiggin takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lokren's corner calls for a 1-2. Lokren obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wiggin moves forwards but Lokren connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Lokren throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little feinted left hand from Wiggin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sairanix Lokren showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Wiggin misses with a left hand
enabling Lokren to counter with a crisp jab.
Lokren smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Wiggin might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed right hand from Lokren misses the target.
Wiggin avoids the body shot from Lokren.
Lokren misses with a body shot.
Wiggin throwing a counter right hand but Lokren manages to avoid it.
A jab from Wiggin does it's job there.
Wiggin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wiggin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wiggin throws a looping overhand right but Lokren ducks down to avoid it.
Lokren doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wiggin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lokren moves away.
Wiggin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wiggin misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lokren jabs Wiggin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lokren misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Lokren misses the target.
Lokren keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lokren throws a shot from downtown. Wiggin moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Wiggin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wiggin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lokren takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lokren paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lokren throws a hook but Wiggin avoids it easily.
Lokren shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lokren avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lokren checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wiggin misses with a hook. Lokren ducked under it nicely.
Wiggin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lokren on the side of the head.
Wiggin takes one to the side of the head.
Lokren misses with a body shot.
Wiggin appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lokren has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A slow jab from Wiggin misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lokren! But no joy.
Lokren throws a jab but it's blocked by Wiggin.
Wiggin misses with a shot to the body
and Lokren counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wiggin misses with an uppercut. Lokren saw that one coming.
Lokren ducks under a wild hook from Wiggin.
Sairanix Lokren is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Wiggin scores with a three punch combo!
Wiggin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lokren.
Wiggin throws the left hand but Lokren avoids the punch easily.
Wiggin ducks under a wild hook from Lokren.
Lokren lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lokren moves out of range of the strikes.
A big left from Wiggin misses.
Lokren jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lokren throws a hook to the side of Wiggin's head but Wiggin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lokren checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wiggin lands an overhand right.
Wiggin throws an overhand right that lands on Lokren's shoulder, as Lokren tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from Wiggin misses its intended target.
Wiggin throws a series of punches but Lokren moves out of range.
Wiggin tries to land a leg kick but Lokren saw it coming and moves away.
Wiggin throws a jab when Lokren was well out of range.#T3#
Lokren wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wiggin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lokren bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wiggin misses with the combination.
Lokren jabs Wiggin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wiggin misses with an uppercut. Lokren saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Lokren misses its intended target.
Lokren throws out a powerful jab.
Wiggin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lokren is out of range and Wiggin settles back down.
Lokren looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lokren lands a nice hook to Wiggin's body. Wiggin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lokren connects with a crisp jab.
Lokren misses with the combination.
Wiggin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T4#
Wiggin moves away from the strike by Lokren.
A jab from Lokren misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wiggin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lokren.
Wiggin tries to counter with a takedown but Lokren is quick to defend against it.
Good leg kick by Wiggin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wiggin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lokren moves away.
Lokren waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wiggin.
Wiggin throws a big counter combination but Lokren scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lokren keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wiggin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wiggin tries a low kick but Lokren avoids it.
Wiggin lands with a nice combination. Lokren backs away looking to recover.
Wiggin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wiggin throws a hook to the side of Lokren's head but Lokren sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wiggin throws a hook to the side of Lokren's head but Lokren sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lokren swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Neo Wiggin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lokren misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Wiggin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wiggin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sairanix Lokren.
Well Lokren 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sairanix Lokren!

Sairanix Lokren took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

 

Event: C29: Sanada vs Gracie     
Date:   Oct 21, 2017
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Kralj.
Lokren takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lokren looks to throw the jab but Kralj is out of range.
Kralj changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Some wild striking there from Lokren.
A slow jab from Lokren misses its intended target. #CL#
Kralj closes the distance and pushes Lokren back into the cage.
Kralj fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Lokren's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kralj ducks under a wild hook from Lokren.
A big right from Lokren misses.
Lokren misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kralj is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lokren.
Lokren gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lokren throws a hook but Kralj avoids it easily.
Kralj ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tomislav Kralj seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab by Kralj.
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!
Lokren misses with a looping left.
Lokren throws a body shot but no joy. #T1##CL#
Kralj gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lokren.
Kralj misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kralj effectively controlling the action here.
Kralj stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kralj throws a punch but it's blocked by Lokren.
Lokren blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kralj tries to work over Lokren's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Kralj fails to land.
Kralj lands with a short shot to the head.
Kralj leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kralj throws a punch but it's blocked by Lokren. #T2#
Kralj goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lokren 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.
Kralj slowing the pace effectively.
Lokren is looking to break free of the clinch but Kralj has double underhooks.
Kralj can't find room to land a body shot as Lokren controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kralj.
Kralj stalling.
Kralj tries to throw a body punch but Lokren avoids it by throwing Kralj back against the cage.
Kralj goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kralj has Lokren pressed against the cage, preventing Lokren from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lokren blocks a body shot from Kralj.
A short left from Kralj. #BC2#
Lokren breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kralj fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lokren manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Lokren on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kralj connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T3#
Lokren throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lokren connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kralj's hands.
Lokren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kralj fails to land the takedown.
Kralj misses with a double jab.
Lokren circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kralj is looking to clinch but Lokren is avoiding it.
Kralj fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lokren lands the left hand.
Lokren throws a hook but Kralj avoids it easily.
A jab from Lokren finds it's way through Kralj's defenses.
Lokren throws a body shot but no joy.
Lokren takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kralj throws a series of punches but Lokren moves out of range.
Lokren just misses with a punch to the body.
Kralj missing with a left hand there. Lokren was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #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!
Lokren looks to score with a jab to the body but Kralj is just out of range.
Kralj feinted with a counter takedown.
Kralj swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lokren doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lokren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kralj half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kralj ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lokren throws out a loose jab but Kralj uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kralj ducks under a wild hook from Lokren.
Lokren misses with a straight right.
Kralj scores with a shot to the body.
Kralj is looking to wear down Lokren with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lokren misses the jab.
Kralj is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lokren sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lokren looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kralj.
Kralj throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kralj takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lokren throws a jab but it's blocked by Kralj.
Kralj changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kralj misses with a two punch combination.
Kralj looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lokren looks to land a left hand but Kralj moved out of range nicely.
Kralj swings for the body but Lokren moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tomislav Kralj 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#
Lokren takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kralj fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#TD#
Kralj throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lokren tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kralj is in Lokren's guard.
Kralj pushes down on Lokren's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Kralj is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lokren wants to improve his position but Kralj is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kralj is trying to control the action in half guard but Lokren is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kralj is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1##SUB#
Kralj is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kralj slips a nice elbow through Lokren's hands, connecting with Lokren's forehead.
Lokren taking some punishment here, with Kralj in his half guard.
Lokren keeping hold of Kralj's head, controlling as best he can.
Kralj misses with a head shot. Lokren uses the momentum to regain guard.
Kralj loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Kralj trying to control the position from guard on top but Lokren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kralj stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lokren swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lokren can't keep his opponent in guard - Kralj advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kralj not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Kralj wants to work for an arm triangle but Lokren is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kralj is trying to control the action in half guard but Lokren is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kralj throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Lokren to regain full guard.
Lokren keeping moving, preventing Kralj from controlling successfully. #T3#
Kralj 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.
Kralj sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lokren's guard.
Kralj performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Kralj is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lokren sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Kralj is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lokren defends it well.
Kralj is taking a breather. Lokren 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.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kralj not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lokren tries to kick Kralj off but Kralj keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kralj seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kralj swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lokren counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kralj wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kralj uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lokren.
Lokren fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kralj staying out of range there.
Kralj misses the shot to the body.
Lokren takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kralj throws a series of punches but Lokren avoids them all with ease.
Kralj tries to clinch but Lokren moves out of range.
Lokren misses with a straight right.
Kralj pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lokren back to the cage. Kralj follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tomislav Kralj dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Lokren steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kralj.
Kralj throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lokren comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lokren throws a body punch but Kralj moves out of range.
Kralj tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lokren was well out of range. Poor timing from Kralj.
Lokren blocks a jab.
Kralj lands a two punch combo.
Kralj uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lokren.
Kralj looks to land a combination. Lokren sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Lokren throws a looping overhand right but Kralj ducks down to avoid it.
Lokren throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kralj digs a good body shot into Lokren's ribs.
Kralj lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kralj tries to land a leg kick but Lokren saw it coming and moves away.
Kralj bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lokren's head.
Lokren throws the left hand but Kralj avoids the punch easily.
Kralj throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Kralj lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lokren smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sairanix Lokren is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kralj turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kralj scores with a jab to the body.
Lokren throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big left from Lokren misses.
Lokren misses with a looping left.
Lokren throws a hook but Kralj blocks it.
Kralj uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lokren.
Kralj looks to score with a jab to the body but Lokren is just out of range.
Lokren is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kralj with a body shot.
Lokren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kralj.
Lokren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kralj moves away.
Lokren looks to score with a jab to the body but Kralj is just out of range.
Lokren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Lokren was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lokren looks to land a left hand but Kralj moved out of range nicely.
Kralj appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kralj scores with a shot to the body.
Sairanix Lokren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kralj fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A nice side step and Lokren releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lokren missing with a left hand there. Kralj was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kralj avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kralj with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lokren tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kralj was well out of range. Poor timing from Lokren.
Kralj attempts a counter takedown but Lokren avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Kralj shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kralj showed some decent athleticism there. #ES2#
Lokren manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Kralj lands with a nice body punch.
Kralj shoots in and drives through. Lokren sprawls well.
Lokren scores with a shot to the body.
Kralj moves away from the strike by Lokren.
Tomislav Kralj is winning the standup battle so far.
Lokren has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kralj finds it's way round the side to connect with Lokren's head. #T3##CL#
Lokren tries to keep at a distance but Kralj has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kralj swings wildly with an uppercut but Lokren uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Kralj fails to land.
Kralj effectively controlling the action here.
A short right from Kralj.
A right hand to the body from Kralj.
Kralj tries a body shot but Lokren blocks it.
Tomislav Kralj is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lokren is trying to break the clinch but Kralj has him pressed against the cage.
Lokren scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kralj lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lokren backwards. #T4#
Kralj misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Lokren manages to break the clinch.
A slow jab from Lokren misses its intended target.
Nice shot lands for Kralj.
Kralj gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lokren.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kralj.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kralj defending well as Lokren loads up on a big left hand.
Kralj doesn't manage to clinch there - Lokren circles away.
Kralj uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lokren.
Lokren throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kralj.
Lokren closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lokren scores with a hook.
Lokren swats away the attempt to clinch by Kralj.

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 Tomislav Kralj.
Well Kralj 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomislav Kralj!

In his post fight interview, Tomislav Kralj gave a big smile as he said 'It was awesome fight here in Combate Rio,thanks Amsterdam for great support,idemo Hrvatska!!!'.

 

Event: C24: Baker vs Mac Airt     
Date:   Sep 23, 2017
#R1#
Lokren darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Westlund tries a head kick but it misses.
Westlund tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Westlund misses.
Westlund moves into range and connects with a jab.
Westlund misses with the body kick
and Lokren counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lokren jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lokren swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Westlund lands a jab to Lokren's midsection.
Lokren throws a good cross that connects.
Westlund 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.
Westlund finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Westlund slips a jab from Lokren.
Lokren ducks under a wild hook from Westlund.
Lokren's corner calls for a 1-2. Lokren obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lokren avoids the body shot from Westlund.
Lokren looks to score with a jab to the body but Westlund is just out of range.
Lokren checks a low kick from Westlund.
Lokren swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big left from Lokren misses. #T1#
Lokren throws a big shot that misses.
Westlund throws a sloppy head kick and Lokren moves out of range easily.
Westlund misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lokren appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Westlund moves forwards but Lokren connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've been told by Lokren's head coaches at Combate Gym 🇧🇷 that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lokren crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Westlund - the referee stops the clock and Lokren gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Westlund. Lokren manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Lokren misses with a combination
and Westlund connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters circling - Lokren throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Westlund looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Westlund lands a leg kick that knocks Lokren off balance momentarily.
Westlund throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lokren misses the body punch
and Westlund counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lokren's knee momentarily.
Westlund takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A cross from Westlund lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Westlund ducks under a wild hook from Lokren.
Good shot there by Lokren.#T2#
Westlund throws a leg kick
and Lokren makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Westlund avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Westlund wants to counter with a clinch but Lokren pushes him away.
Lokren takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Westlund attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lokren throws a sloppy body shot
and Westlund counters with a big head kick but Lokren shrugs it off.
Lokren moves away from the strike by Westlund.
Lokren slips a straight right by Westlund.
Lokren throws a shot from downtown. Westlund moves away and avoids it.
Lokren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Westlund.
Lokren misses with a jab to the body
and Westlund counters with a nice uppercut.
Lokren misses with a wild body shot.
Lokren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Westlund moves away.
Lokren rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Westlund counters with a nice leg kick.
Lokren jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lokren connects with a good right hand that stumbles Westlund. Westlund circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lokren has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Westlund.#T3#
Westlund on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lokren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lokren is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Westlund.
Westlund uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lokren has time to react.
Donk. Lokren catches Westlund right on the button with a cross.
Westlund throws a leg kick but Lokren sees it coming and moves out of range.
Westlund throws an off balance right hand
and Lokren counters with a straight right hand.
Lokren throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lokren loads up on a big right hand but Westlund slips the punch.
Westlund is looking to slow Lokren down with leg kicks.
Westlund pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lokren lands with a good body shot.
Lokren looks to land a right hand but Westlund moved out of range.
Lokren looks to land a left hand but Westlund moved out of range nicely.
Lokren throws the left hand but Westlund avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Westlund pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Westlund throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lokren throwing a counter right hand but Westlund manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lokren throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Westlund sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Westlund throws out a counter right but Lokren avoids it with no problem.
Westlund connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A shot to the body from Lokren misses
and Westlund counters with a straight right hand.
Westlund lands with a thumping leg kick.
Westlund catches Lokren with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lokren scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lokren is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lokren throws a big shot that misses.
Westlund wants to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Westlund throws a hook to the side of Lokren's head but Lokren sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lokren was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lokren throws a hook to the side of Westlund's head but Westlund sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Westlund takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jab, jab by Lokren - just one 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 Sairanix Lokren will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Lokren looks to land a left hand but Westlund moved out of range nicely.
Lokren lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lokren.#CUT#
It looks like Loke Westlund has been cut.
Lokren moves out of range of the body kick from Westlund.
Nice jab there from Westlund.
Westlund ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Westlund connects with a high kick.
Lokren sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Lokren throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Westlund throws a push kick but Lokren slaps the foot to one side.
Lokren moves out of range of the leg kick from Westlund.
Lokren throws a body punch but Westlund moves out of range.
Westlund fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Westlund ducks under a wild hook from Lokren.
Westlund wants to counter the offense by Lokren and move into the clinch position.
Lokren throws a shot from downtown. Westlund moves away and avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lokren dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Westlund ducks under a wild hook from Lokren.#T1#
Westlund staying out of range there.
Westlund takes one to the side of the head.
Lokren throws a lazy right hand but Westlund sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lokren takes a swing at Westlund's ribcage but misses.
Westlund fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lokren.
Westlund throws a body kick that misses.
Westlund takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lokren feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Westlunds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lokren misses the jab.
Lokren backing away here, and Westlund unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Westlund connects with a high kick.
Westlund ducks under a wild hook from Lokren.#CL2#
Lokren tries to keep at a distance but Westlund has taken the fight into the clinch.
Westlund tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Westlund doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Westlund working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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!
Westlund lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lokren backwards.
Lokren wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Westlund digs a right hand underneath Lokren's ribcage. Lokren let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Westlund scores with a shoulder strike.
Lokren looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Westlund misses with a body punch.
Lokren is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lokren tries to break the clinch but Westlund is controlling the position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Westlund. #BC#
Lokren escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sairanix Lokren is winning the standup battle so far.
Lokren keeps the fight on the outside.
Westlund lands a leg kick that knocks Lokren off balance momentarily.#T3#
Lokren misses with a body shot.
Lokren misses with a lunging right hand
and Westlund counters with a nice leg kick.
Lokren misses with an uppercut.
Westlund fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lokren jabs Westlund right on the nose. Westlund blinks but takes it well.
Lokren misses with a body shot.
Lokren throws a hook but Westlund blocks it.
It seemed like Westlund was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Westlund slips a jab from Lokren.
Westlund is looking for the big counter here.
Lokren blocks a leg kick.
A lazy left from Westlund finds it's target.
Lokren throws a hook but Westlund blocks it.
Lokren throws a hook to the side of Westlund's head but Westlund sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lokren digs a good body shot into Westlund's ribs.
Westlund thumps Lokren with a low kick.
Westlund is looking to score with low kicks.#T4#
Westlund looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lokren throws an off balance right hand
enabling Westlund to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick lands there from Westlund.
Westlund connects with the punch.
Lokren blocks a head kick by Westlund.
Westlund is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Westlund tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Westlund will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lokren pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lokren loads up on a big right hand but Westlund slips the punch.
Westlund avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Westlund avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lokren avoids the head kick by Westlund.
Lokren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Westlund manages to avoid it.
Westlund uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lokren.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Loke Westlund will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Loke Westlund's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Westlund misses with a straight right.
A quick step to the side and Lokren tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice inside leg kick there by Westlund. That's going to slow Lokren down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Westlund, right into the meat.
Westlund throws a leg kick but Lokren checks it.
Westlund avoids a punch combination nicely.
Westlund tries a quick counter leg kick but Lokren is wise to it.
Westlund misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lokren went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lokren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Westlund.
Westlund jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lokren looks to land a right hand but Westlund moved out of range.
Lokren connects with the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Westlund moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lokren misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A big right from Lokren misses.
Lokren is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Westlund. #T1#
Lokren misses with an uppercut. Westlund saw that one coming.
Lokren throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Westlund stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Westlund takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Westlund scoring well with a low kick there.
Lokren lands with an overhand left.
Lokren smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Westlund takes one to the chin there.
Lokren looks to land a left hand but Westlund moved out of range nicely.
Westlund throws a sloppy head kick and Lokren moves out of range easily.
Lokren looks to score with a jab to the body but Westlund is just out of range.
Lokren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Westlund.
Westlund pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Westlund takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lokren avoids the head kick by Westlund.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lokren is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T2#
Westlund throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lokren's head.
Some bone on bone action there as Lokren checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lokren blocks a leg kick.
Lokren looks to land a right hand but Westlund moved out of range.
Lokren moves out of range of the body kick.
Lokren blocks a head kick by Westlund.
Westlund lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lokren's sensitive parts.
Westlund lands a leg kick that knocks Lokren off balance momentarily.
Sloppy strikes from Westlund. Those never looked like landing.
Westlund throws a front kick that sends Lokren stumbling back into the cage.
Westlund misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lokren cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Westlund throws a sloppy head kick and Lokren moves out of range easily.
Lokren throws out a loose jab but Westlund uses good head movement to avoid it.
Westlund has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice defenses there by Westlund.
A big left from Lokren misses. #T3#
Westlund pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Westlund tries a low kick but Lokren avoids it.
Westlund throws a leg kick that misses.
Lokren lands with a straight right. Westlund didn't see that one coming.
Lokren misses with a hook.
Lokren checks a low kick from Westlund.
Lokren throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lokren checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lokren has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Westlund.
Donk. Lokren catches Westlund right on the button with a cross.
Lokren throws a body punch but Westlund moves out of range.
Lokren checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lokren misses with a lunging right hand #CL2#
and Westlund counters by moving into the clinch.
Westlund working aggressively here. #T4#
Lokren tries to pull guard but Westlund forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Westlund has a couple of punches blocked by Lokren.
Westlund misses with a short punch on the inside.
Westlund lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lokren's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Westlund misses with a hook 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!
Westlund misses with a hook to the ribs.
Westlund misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Westlund fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Westlund.
Lokren has had enough of the clinch but Westlund keeps him there for the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Loke Westlund.
I think Westlund 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Loke Westlund!

Our winner, Loke Westlund, 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: C18: Gatsby vs Judea     
Date:   Aug 19, 2017
#R1#
Davis scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lokren steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Davis.
Davis missing with a left hand there. Lokren was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Davis loads up on a big right hand but Lokren slips the punch.
Lokren fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Davis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Davis swings for the body but Lokren moves out of range.
Davis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice defenses there by Davis.
Lokren loads up on a big right hand but Davis slips the punch.
Davis tries to land a body kick
enabling Lokren to counter with a crisp jab.
Lokren scores with a hook to the body. Davis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lokren slips a straight right by Davis.#CL#
Davis closes the distance and clinches.
Davis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Davis.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lokren has had enough of the clinch but Davis keeps him there for the moment.
Davis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Davis changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lokren fights it off and pushes away nicely. #T1#
Lokren 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.
Davis fakes the leg kick and cracks Lokren in the body.
A big right from Davis misses.
Lokren misses with a straight right.
Sairanix Lokren is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice sprawl there from Lokren as Davis shoots in.
Lokren will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Davis misses with a wild body shot.
Davis is looking to slow Lokren down with leg kicks. #TD#
Davis looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lokren really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Davis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Davis lands a couple of digs.
Lokren avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Davis postures up in Lokren's guard and throws a big left but Lokren blocks it.
Davis trying to control the position from guard on top but Lokren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lokren tries to land a sweep but no joy. #ES2#
Lokren is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Davis is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Lokren can't fight it off and eventually Davis manages to take the fight to the floor. Lokren looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lokren wants to stand but Davis is controlling the position.
Davis is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Davis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lokren wants to stand and escape but Davis is having none of it.
Lokren keeping moving, preventing Davis from controlling successfully.
Davis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lokren swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lokren has his hands on Davis's head, controlling the position.
Davis really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Davis wants to control from the top but Lokren keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lokren uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Davis misses the shot to the body.
Lokren connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lokren misses with a wild body shot.
Lokren lands with a good body shot.#CL#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Davis moves into the clinch.
Lokren blocking some punches.
Davis misses with a punch to the body.
Davis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lokren backwards.
Lokren blocks an uppercut.
Davis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Davis - that landed with a thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ewen Davis 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#
Davis connects with an inside leg kick.
Davis ducks under a wild hook from Lokren.
Lokren throws a jab but it's blocked by Davis.
Lokren misses with a wild body shot.
Davis takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lokren throws a jab but it's blocked by Davis.
Davis shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lokren sprawls well. Lokren wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Davis gets slowly back to his feet.
Ewen Davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lokren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lokren keeps the fight on the outside.
Davis throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lokren looks to land a combination but Davis avoids it well.
Davis is looking to counter the offense by Lokren and move into the clinch.
Davis throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lokren's head.
Davis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lokren.
Lokren slips a jab from Davis.
Davis throws a jab when Lokren was well out of range.#T1#
Davis blocks a jab.
Lokren misses with a double jab.
The fighters circling - Davis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Davis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lokren.#CL#
Davis moves into the clinch.
Davis misses with the head strike.
Davis is working for takedown but Lokren is calmly controlling the position for now.
Davis can't find room to land a body shot as Lokren controls the action.
Davis prevents Lokren from breaking the clinch.
Davis pushes Lokren back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Davis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Lokren's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lokren is pressed up against the cage. Davis has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lokren down to the mat. Lokren avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ewen Davis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lokren, as that shot connected.
Lokren uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Davis.#T2#
A jab from Lokren misses.
Lokren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Davis moves away.
Lokren lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lokren misses with a straight left. #CL#
Davis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Davis keeps control of Lokren as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Lokren escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Davis tries to clinch up but Lokren circles away and keeps his distance.
Lokren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Davis connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lokren. Lokren circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Davis tries to clinch up but Lokren circles away and keeps his distance.
Davis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lokren pinned against the cage. Lokren gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Davis slips a straight right by Lokren.
Davis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T3#
Lokren scores with a hook to the body. Davis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lokren throws a right hand that misses
enabling Davis to counter with a crisp jab.
Lokren throws a body shot but no joy.
Lokren misses with a hook. Davis ducked under it nicely.
Davis moves in looking to clinch but Lokren pushes him off.
A little jabbing left from Lokren on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Davis needs to keep his hands up - Lokren had a free shot at his head there.
Lokren blocks a head kick by Davis.
Davis lands with an overhand left.
Davis fails to land the takedown.
Davis fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lokren checks it well.
A jab lands there for Lokren.
Davis tries to clinch but Lokren is having none of it.
Lokren loads up on a big right hand but Davis slips the punch.
A swing and a miss from Lokren.
Lokren ducks under a wild hook from Davis.#T4##TD#
Davis fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lokren sprawls well initially but Davis persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lokren won't allow Davis to pass to mount. #ES2#
Lokren has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Davis is on him like a limpet, forcing Lokren back against the cage.
Davis has Lokren pressed against the cage, preventing Lokren from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Davis misses with a punch on the inside.
Davis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lokren backwards.
Lokren is trying to break free.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Davis.
Davis wants a takedown.
Davis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Davis is trying to drag Lokren to the mat but Lokren just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lokren prevents a takedown attempt there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sairanix Lokren 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#
Davis jabs at Lokren's body.
Lokren misses with an uppercut.
Davis throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lokren misses the jab.
Davis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lokren momentarily.
A slow jab from Davis misses its intended target.
It seemed like Lokren was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lokren staying out of range there.
A nice side step and Lokren releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Davis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lokren but Lokren pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Davis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis moves out of range as Lokren strikes.
Davis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lokren.
Lokren throws a body shot but no joy.
Davis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lokren throws out the jab.
Lokren looks to score with a jab to the body but Davis is just out of range.#T1#
A head kick misses from Davis.
Lokren throws out a counter right but Davis avoids it with no problem.
Davis misses with a hook. Lokren ducked under it nicely.
Davis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Davis feints and as Lokren raises his hands in defense, Davis changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES2#
Lokren has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Davis has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lokren.
Lokren tries to break free but Davis pushes him back against the cage.
Lokren is pressed up against the cage. Davis has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lokren down to the mat. Lokren avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ewen Davis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Davis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lokren manages to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Lokren blocks the low kick.
Lokren ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lokren thuds a left hand into Davis's body.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lokren staying out of range there.
Lokren lunges at Davis with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Davis's hand.
Lokren keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lokren lands with an uppercut that bounces Davis off the cage and back into range.#TD#
Davis feints and as Lokren raises his hands in defense, Davis changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Davis's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lokren trying to keep a closed guard but Davis is proving a slippery customer. #ES2#
Lokren scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Lokren closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lokren feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Daviss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Davis shoots for a takedown but Lokren saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T3#
Davis swings for the body but Lokren moves out of range.
Davis lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lokren keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Davis.
Lokren connects with the punch.
Davis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lokren.
Davis drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lokren sprawls and moves away.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Davis.
Lokren tests Davis's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Davis clinches up against the cage.
Lokren prevents a body shot from Davis.
Lokren is trying to break the clinch but Davis has him pressed against the cage.
Davis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Davis can't find room to land a body shot as Lokren controls the action.
Lokren gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Davis.
Davis misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Davis throws a head punch that misses.
Davis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Davis misses with a punch on the inside.
Davis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Davis.
Davis tries a body shot but Lokren blocks it.
Davis is looking for a takedown.
Davis can't find room to land a body shot as Lokren controls the action.
Lokren blocking some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Davis tries a body shot but Lokren blocks it.
Lokren is trying to break the clinch but Davis has him pressed against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sairanix Lokren.
I think Lokren 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ewen Davis!

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

 

Event: C15: Gatsby vs Reilly     
Date:   Jul 29, 2017
#R1#
Lokren misses with a looping right.
Martin misses the jab.
Lokren was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lokren, as that shot connected.
We've been told by Lokren's head coaches at Jacks Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lokren fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lokren jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Martin misses its intended target.
Martin takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lokren connects with a single shot there.
Lokren looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lokren throws a hook to the side of Martin's head but Martin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Martin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Martin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Martin misses with a lunging right hand
letting Lokren counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Martin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lokren throws a body punch but Martin moves out of range.
Martin misses with a body shot
and Lokren counters with a stiff right hand.
Lokren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Martin moves away.#T1#
Lokren with a nice cross.
Lokren punishes Martin's body with a nice straight punch.
Lokren dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Martin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lokren circles away quickly and effectively.
Lokren misses with a double jab
and Martin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lokren uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Martin has time to react.
Martin swings for the body but Lokren moves out of range.
Martin misses with a right hand
and Lokren counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lokren connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lokren is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Martin throws a combination that misses
enabling Lokren to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dakota Martin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lokren throws out a powerful jab.
Lokren scores with a punch to the head.
Lokren lands with a nice body punch.
Lokren moves away from the strike by Martin. #T2#
Martin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lokren counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lokren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Martin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lokren throws a body punch but Martin moves out of range.
Lokren catches Martin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Martin throws out a loose jab but Lokren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lokren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Martin throws a right hand that misses
and Lokren connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lokren jabs Martin right on the nose. Martin blinks but takes it well.
Martin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lokren pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Martin throws a big counter head kick but Lokren avoids it with no problem.
Lokren connects with a single shot there.
Lokren moves out of range of the leg kick from Martin.
Martin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lokren throws a hook to the side of Martin's head but Martin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lokren darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Lokren throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lokren misses with an uppercut. Martin saw that one coming.
Martin lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Martin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lokren.
Martin throws a poor cross that misses
and Lokren counters with a straight right hand.
Lokren throws an off balance right hand
and Martin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Martin shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lokren eats them both and turns towards Martin to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Lokren pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lokren swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Martin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lokren connects with a good right hand that stumbles Martin. Martin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lokren connects with a jab.
Lokren lands a slapping body shot.
Lokren bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lokren bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Martin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lokren. #T4#
Martin throws a shot from downtown. Lokren moves away and avoids it.
Lokren takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lokren lands a jab.
Lokren looks to score with a jab to the body but Martin is just out of range.
Lokren is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Martin.
Martin lunges at Lokren with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lokren's hand.
Lokren looks to throw the jab but Martin is out of range.
Martin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lokren sizes up Martin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lokren comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Martin throws a poor cross that misses
letting Lokren counter with a right hand.
A slow jab from Martin misses its intended target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lokren scores with a hook to the body. Martin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lokren lands with a right hand.
Martin misses with a body shot.
Lokren uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Martin has time to react.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sairanix Lokren dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Lokren throws a right hand that Martin ducks under and follows up with a left that Martin also avoids with ease.
Martin cracks Lokren with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lokren connects with the punch.
Martin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lokren circles away quickly and effectively.
Martin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Martin cracks Lokren with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Martin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lokren counters with a straight right hand.
Decent striking displayed by Lokren there.
Lokren scores with a nice strike.
A jab from Martin does it's job there.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Martin might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Lokren has got the better of the exchanges.
Lokren throws a hook but Martin blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No joy there for Martin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lokren swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Martin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Despite the aggression on Martin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Good exchange - Lokren coming out on top.
Lokren bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Martin's head backwards.#ROC#
Martin is rocked!
Martin misses with a takedown attempt
and Lokren connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Martin is still on wobbly legs! Can Lokren finish him?
Lokren connects with a body shot that sends Martin's belly button to the back.
Lokren closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Martin! Lokren dives in looking to finish! Martin is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sairanix Lokren!
Sairanix Lokren opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

 

Event: C12: Aas vs Claudiano     
Date:   Jul 08, 2017
#R1#
Bullard tries to clinch but Lokren moves away
and Lokren counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lokren throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Bullard closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Lokren pulls guard. #ES2#
Lokren wriggles free and stands up.
Bullard wants to clinch up but Lokren keeps it at a distance.
Bullard tries to bum rush Lokren with a series of wild strikes but Lokren uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lokren avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Bullard rushes Lokren and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bullard tries to work over Lokren's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bullard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bullard stalling in the clinch.
Lokren 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.
Bullard fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bullard has Lokren pressed against the cage, preventing Lokren from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A frustrated look appears on Lokren's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T1##BC2#
Lokren pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bullard is looking to clinch but Lokren is avoiding it.
Lokren scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bullard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lokren swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lokren looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bullard tries to clinch up.
Lokren scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bullard in his tracks.
Bullard is looking to clinch but Lokren is avoiding it.
Lokren getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lokren scores with a sloppy right hand. Bullard should have avoided that one. #CL#
Bullard pushes Lokren up against the cage in a clinch.
Lokren wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bullard looking to stall. #BC2#
Lokren manages to break the clinch.
Bullard wants to clinch up but Lokren keeps it at a distance.
Bullard tries to clinch there but Lokren circles away. #T2#
Bullard gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bullard needs to keep his hands up - Lokren had a free shot at his head there.
Lokren has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lokren lands a slapping body shot.
Bullard moves in looking to clinch but Lokren pushes him off.
Lokren throws an overhand right that lands on Bullard's shoulder, as Bullard tries to avoid the shot.
Lokren swings for the body but Bullard moves out of range. #CL#
Bullard clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Bullard fails to land.
Bullard tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lokren avoids it.
Lokren avoiding damage as Bullard throws knees to the body.
Bullard doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Lokren breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lokren digs a good body shot into Bullard's ribs.
Bullard misses with a two punch combination.
Lokren cracks Bullard with an open hand slap.#CUT2#
It looks like Tony Bullard has been cut.#T3#
Lokren cracks Bullard with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bullard closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lokren is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bullard had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Bullard is looking to clinch.
Lokren digs a good hook to Bullard's body.
Lokren connects with a body shot that sends Bullard's belly button to the back.
Bullard on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tony Bullard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bullard fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lokren throws a good cross that connects.
Bullard is looking to clinch.
Bullard tries to clinch up but Lokren circles away and keeps his distance.
Bullard throws a body kick that misses.
Jab, jab by Lokren - just one landing.
Bullard avoids the body shot from Lokren.
Lokren lands with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bullard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lokren swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lokren swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lokren scores with a jab.#T4#
Lokren circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lokren feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bullards jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bullard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lokren paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd cheers as Lokren lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bullard doesn't seem phased though.
Bullard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lokren scores with a body shot.
Lokren lands with a straight right. Bullard didn't see that one coming.
Bullard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lokren swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lokren jabs at Bullard's body.
Lokren bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bullard's head backwards.#CL#
Bullard gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bullard throws an elbow that misses.
Bullard is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bullard slows down the pace here.
Bullard gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sairanix Lokren dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tony Bullard's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Bullard takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lokren swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Bullard moves into the clinch.
Bullard scores with a shoulder strike.
Lokren has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Lokren breaks the clinch. #CL#
Bullard clinches up against the cage.
Bullard using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lokren has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bullard manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bullard tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lokren just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bullard stalling in the clinch but Lokren improves position.
Bullard drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #T1##BC#
Bullard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sairanix Lokren seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bullard walks into a left hand.
Bullard tries to clinch up.
Lokren swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lokren ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bullard on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bullard takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A cross from Lokren lands.
Bullard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lokren paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bullard is looking to clinch but Lokren is avoiding it. #CL#
Bullard has Lokren up against the cage in a clinch.
Bullard is trying to maintain a safe position but Lokren gets an underhook and turns Bullard into the cage.
Bullard has Lokren pressed against the cage, preventing Lokren from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T2#
Lokren prevents a body shot from Bullard.
Bullard misses with a punch on the inside.
Bullard fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Bullard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lokren blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Bullard breaks from the clinch.
Bullard takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lokren catches Bullard with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bullard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bullard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bullard takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lokren's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bullard under the eye.
Lokren listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bullard looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bullard on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A jab lands there for Lokren.
Lokren connects with a body shot.#T3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Lokren darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bullard wants to clinch
and Lokren counters with a two punch combo.
Lokren lands a nice looking body shot.
Lokren showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bullard. #CL#
Bullard takes the fight into the clinch.
Lokren on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bullard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bullard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lokren prevents a body shot from Bullard.
Bullard landing some nice looking knees to the body. #T4#
Bullard is trying to pull guard but Lokren turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Lokren breaks from the clinch.
Lokren jabs at Bullard's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lokren cracks Bullard with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bullard tries to clinch but Lokren is having none of it.
Bullard tries to clinch but Lokren is having none of it.
Lokren throws out a counter right but Bullard avoids it with no problem.
Lokren misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lokren swats away the attempt to clinch by Bullard.
Bullard tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lokren manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bullard tries to clinch up but Lokren circles away and keeps his distance.
Lokren scores with a nice strike.
Bullard wants to clinch up but Lokren keeps it at a distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lokren! But no joy.
Bullard tries to clinch there but Lokren circles away.
Bullard is looking to clinch but Lokren is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sairanix Lokren showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tony Bullard's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bullard throws a series of punches but Lokren moves out of range.
Bullard doesn't manage to clinch there - Lokren circles away.
Bullard misses with a body shot.
Bullard on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bullard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bullard is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bullard wants to clinch but Lokren slips to the side
and Lokren counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bullard thinking.
Tony Bullard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Bullard clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Lokren breaks the clinch.
Bullard wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bullard wants to clinch up but Lokren keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Bullard fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lokren, pushing him back against the cage.
Bullard tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lokren just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bullard using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lokren has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T1#
Bullard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lokren's elbow.
Bullard tries a body shot but Lokren blocks it.
Bullard is struggling to control the position.
Bullard scores with a hook to the body.#BC2#
Lokren breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lokren jabs Bullard right on the nose. Bullard blinks but takes it well.
Bullard tries to clinch up
and Lokren cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bullard tries to clinch up but Lokren circles away and keeps his distance.
Lokren's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lokren duly obliges.
Donk. Lokren catches Bullard right on the button with a cross.
Good standup being displayed there by Lokren as he connects with a hook.
Tony Bullard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sairanix Lokren is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Bullard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lokren paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bullard doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lokren connects with a single shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bullard tries to clinch up but Lokren circles away and keeps his distance.
Bullard takes one to the chin there.
Bullard tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lokren manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bullard takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bullard tries to clinch up.
Bullard tries to clinch but Lokren is having none of it.
Lokren appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bullard takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bullard is looking to clinch but Lokren is avoiding it.
It seemed like Lokren was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lokren dips to his left and cracks Bullard with an uppercut!
Lokren cracks Bullard with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lokren connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lokren clobbers Bullard with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T3#
Bullard wants to clinch.
Lokren looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lokren listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lokren fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bullard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lokren paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bullard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bullard moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lokren circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little jabbing left from Lokren on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bullard tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lokren manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lokren scores with a nice strike.
Lokren catches Bullard with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bullard is looking to clinch but Lokren is avoiding it.
Lokren lands the left hand.#T4#
Bullard tries to clinch but Lokren moves out of range.
Bullard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lokren lands with a shot to the body.
Lokren scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bullard tries to clinch there but Lokren circles away.
Lokren scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lokren connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bullard takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lokren connects with the punch.
Lokren cracks a nice hook into Bullard's ribs.
Bullard wants to clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sairanix Lokren comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lokren 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 26:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sairanix Lokren!

Sairanix Lokren took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

 

Event: OFC 290: London Calling     
Date:   Jun 10, 2017
#R1#
Maneno avoids the body shot from Lokren.
Maneno missing with a left hand there. Lokren was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lokren lands a right hook to the body.
Maneno scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lokren doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice body punch from Lokren.
Nice uppercut lands for Maneno. That snapped Lokren's head back.
Lokren scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lokren rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maneno counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maneno ducks under a wild hook from Lokren.
Lokren pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maneno looks to score with a jab to the body but Lokren is just out of range.
Lokren jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lokren takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lokren throws a jab when Maneno was well out of range.
Lokren throws a jab but it's blocked by Maneno.
Lokren throws an off balance right hand
letting Maneno counter with a right hand.
Maneno moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Lokren.
Maneno gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lokren blocks a jab.
Lokren with a hook.
Maneno connects with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Maneno misses the target.
The fighters circling - Maneno throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lokren lands a nice shot to the body.
Lokren lands a right hook to the body.
Maneno ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Maneno throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lokren misses with a hook
and Maneno counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lokren takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lokren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maneno manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maneno! But no joy.
Lokren's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Maneno connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lokren scrambles back to his feet.
Maneno defending well as Lokren loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Lokren misses with a hook
enabling Maneno to counter with a crisp jab.
Lokren connects with a good right hand that stumbles Maneno. Maneno circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Maneno, as that shot connected. #ROC2#
Lokren is rocked!
Lokren swings away with a body shot that misses
and Maneno counters with a nice uppercut.
Oh Lokren is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lokren moves out of range as Maneno strikes.
Maneno scores with a jab to the body.
Lokren seems to have got his legs back now.
Maneno misses with a looping left.
Lokren closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Maneno throws a jab but it's blocked by Lokren.
Lokren went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lokren ducks right into an uppercut from Maneno.
Lokren fails to land with a series of punches.
Maneno moves forwards but Lokren connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Maneno misses with a wild body shot.
Lokren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maneno.
Lokren moves out of range as Maneno strikes.
Lokren throws a hook to the side of Maneno's head but Maneno sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Maneno misses with a body shot.
Maneno misses with a wild body shot.
Maneno misses with a left hand
and Lokren counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maneno scores with a jab to the body.
Maneno misses with a lunging right hand
and Lokren counters with a stiff right hand.
Lokren defending well as Maneno loads up on a big left hand.
Lokren throws a hook but Maneno avoids it easily.
Lokren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maneno moves away.
Maneno just misses with a punch to the body.
Maneno connects with a single shot there.
Maneno doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Maneno misses with a wild body shot.
Lokren pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lokren misses with a wild body shot.
Lokren scores with a body shot. #T4#
Maneno takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lokren throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maneno sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maneno blocks a jab.
Maneno misses with a hook. Lokren ducked under it nicely.
Lokren is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lokren bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maneno misses with a jab to the body
and Lokren counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lokren uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maneno.
Lokren was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Maneno on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lokren tries to move into range but Maneno moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lokren connects with a jab.
Maneno slips a straight right by Lokren.
Maneno throws a body punch but Lokren moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maneno swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lokren rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maneno moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Maneno throws a body shot but no joy.
Lokren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chiku Maneno will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Maneno throws a body shot but no joy.
Lokren works the jab nicely.
Maneno keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lokren avoids the body shot from Maneno.
Lokren throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Maneno to counter with a crisp jab.
Lokren throws out a powerful jab.
Maneno moves out of range of the strikes.
Maneno lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Maneno throws a poor cross that misses
letting Lokren counter with a right hand. #KD2#
Maneno cracks Lokren with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Maneno has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Lokren to stand back up!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maneno misses with a wild body shot.
Maneno swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maneno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lokren.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Lokren might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Maneno misses with a shot to the body
and Lokren counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Maneno lands a slapping body shot.
Lokren lands a jab to the head. #T1#
Lokren throws a poor cross that misses
and Maneno counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lokren thinking.
The fighters circling - Maneno throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lokren misses with a left hand #KD2#
and Maneno counters with a nice right hand that sends Lokren toppling to the canvas! Lokren scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Maneno finish him?!
Lokren takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lokren avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lokren uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maneno.
Lokren ducks under a wild hook from Maneno.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lokren misses with a body shot
and Maneno counters with a big right hand! Oh Lokren is in trouble here! Maneno follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chiku Maneno!
A very excited looking Chiku Maneno 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: OFC 282: Possession     
Date:   May 06, 2017
#R1#
Lokren throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Patton scores with a hook to the body. Lokren takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Patton misses with a hook.
Lokren scores with a decent looking hook.
A swing and a miss from Patton.
Patton cracks a nice hook into Lokren's ribs.
Good standup being displayed there by Lokren as he connects with a hook.
Lokren throws a shot from downtown. Patton moves away and avoids it.
Patton staying out of range there.
Lokren lands a nice shot that snaps Patton's head back.
Lokren scores with a body shot.
Lokren cracks a nice hook into Patton's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Patton.
Lokren lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lokren throws a lazy right hand but Patton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lokren misses with a left hand
and Patton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Lokren misses with a body shot.
A big left from Lokren misses.
Patton tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lokren is able to avoid easily.
It looked like Lokren wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lokren's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Patton connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lokren scrambles back to his feet.
Lokren misses with a straight left.
Lokren 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.
Lokren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lokren moves out of range as Patton throws a body kick.
Lokren was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lokren throws a jab but it's blocked by Patton.
Patton misses with a hook
and Lokren counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lokren darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Patton ducks under a wild hook from Lokren.
Patton was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Patton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Patton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sairanix Lokren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lokren. Patton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lokren lands a jab to the head. #T2#
Lokren throws a shot from downtown. Patton moves away and avoids it.
Patton fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Patton throws a jab when Lokren was well out of range.
Lokren lands a slapping body shot.
Lokren misses with an uppercut.
Patton's coach down at 5 Star Spar Bazaar OFC was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Patton's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Lokren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lokren swinging wildly here.
A punch combination from Lokren misses.
Patton throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lokren stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Patton tries to move into range but Lokren moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lokren keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lokren misses with the combination. #T3#
Lokren looks to land a right hand but Patton moved out of range.
Patton lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Patton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lokren.
Patton throws a hook to the side of Lokren's head but Lokren sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lokren throwing a counter right hand but Patton manages to avoid it.
Good shot there by Lokren.
Patton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Patton lands a nice shot to the body.
Lokren looks to throw the jab but Patton is out of range.
Patton appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lokren moves away from the strike by Patton.
It looked like Lokren wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lokren misses with a wild body shot.
Patton swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lokren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Patton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lokren circles away quickly and effectively.
Lokren walks forward, straight into a front kick from Patton.
Lokren connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lokren lands with a shot to the body.
Patton changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Patton's corner calls for a 1-2. Patton obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lokren misses with a looping left.
Lokren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Patton moves away.
Patton throws a leg kick which misses Lokren's front leg but catches the back leg as Lokren tries to avoid it.
Lokren throws a big shot that misses.
Lokren lands with a good body shot.
Patton dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lokren. That did some damage!
Patton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lokren.
Patton ducks under a wild hook from Lokren.
Patton misses with a hook. Lokren ducked under it nicely.
Lokren steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Patton. That one must have hurt.
Lokren throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Patton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A lazy body kick from Patton
and Lokren counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sairanix Lokren dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Lokren throws a sloppy body shot
and Patton counters with a straight right hand.
Lokren is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Patton can do to turn this around?
Patton tries a head kick but it misses.
Patton throws an overhand right that lands on Lokren's shoulder, as Lokren tries to avoid the shot.
Patton loads up on a big right hand but Lokren slips the punch.
A swing and a miss from Lokren.
A swing and a miss from Lokren.
Patton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lokren connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lokren cracks Patton with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Patton just misses with a punch to the body.
Lokren takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patton tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice body punch from Lokren.
Lokren throws a shot to the body.
Patton lands a nice hook to Lokren's body. Lokren takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lokren takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1#
Patton tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lokren is able to avoid easily.
Patton throws a lazy uppercut
and Lokren counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lokren waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Patton.
Patton scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lokren throws a big shot that misses.
Lokren checks the leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Lokren misses the target.
Sairanix Lokren is winning the standup battle so far.
Patton misses with a body shot.
Lokren was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lokren throws a jab when Patton was well out of range.
Lokren slips a straight right by Patton.
Patton gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lokren with a jab.
Patton slips a straight right by Lokren.
Lokren connects with a single shot there.
Lokren on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T2#
Lokren swings for the body but Patton moves out of range.
Lokren looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Patton gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A jab from Lokren misses.
Lokren tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Patton was well out of range. Poor timing from Lokren.
Patton takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lokren throws a good cross that connects.
Patton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lokren throws out a loose jab but Patton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Patton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A head kick misses from Patton.
Lokren cracks Patton with an open hand slap.
Patton throws the left hand but Lokren avoids the punch easily.
Lokren swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lokren gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T3#
Patton misses with a hook.
Patton misses with a right hand
and Lokren counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Patton thinking.
Patton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lokren misses the jab.
Lokren throws a right and a left that both miss.
Patton has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Patton throws a hook to the side of Lokren's head but Lokren sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Patton looks to land a body kick but Lokren moved away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lokren. Patton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lokren scores with a crisp jab that stopped Patton in his tracks.
An inside leg kick lands from Patton.
Lokren moves away from the strike by Patton.
Lokren moves out of range of the body kick.
Lokren lands a really nice looking cross but Patton seems unphased.
Lokren misses with a body shot. #T4#
Lokren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Patton.
Patton throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Lokren dips to his left and cracks Patton with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lokren 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.
Patton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lokren.
Patton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lokren throws out the jab.
Lokren jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lokren lands a jab to the head.
Lokren throws a hook to the side of Patton's head but Patton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lokren connects with a body shot that sends Patton's belly button to the back.
Lokren checks the leg kick.
Lokren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Patton.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lokren. Patton does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sairanix Lokren dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
A jab from Lokren does it's job there.
Patton moves away from the strike by Lokren.
Lokren misses with a looping right.
Lokren ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Patton slips a straight right by Lokren.
Patton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lokren counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Patton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lokren misses the jab.
Patton takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lokren darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Patton might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Lokren has got the better of the exchanges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lokren punishes Patton's body with a nice straight punch.
Patton throws a head kick but Lokren moves out of range.
Patton fails to land with a series of punches.
A right-left combo lands from Patton. #T1#
Lokren lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Patton circles away quickly and effectively.
Patton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lokren.
Patton takes one on the button.
Patton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lokren moves away.
Lokren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Patton moves away.
Patton lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A jab from Lokren misses.
Patton fails to land with a series of punches.
Lokren jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lokren throws a hook to the side of Patton's head but Patton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lokren just misses with a punch to the body.
Patton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lokren feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pattons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lokren throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Patton counters with a low kick, right behind Lokren 's knee.
Sairanix Lokren is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Lokren moves out of range as Patton throws a body kick.
Patton takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A looping hook to the body misses from Patton. Lokren does a little dance to reset his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lokren smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lokren is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Patton.
Lokren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lokren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lokren with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Patton to score with a decent uppercut.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Patton.
Patton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lokren throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Patton counters with a good low kick that Lokren was not able to check.
Lokren throws an off balance right hand
and Patton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Patton digs a good body shot into Lokren's ribs.
Jack Patton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Lokren lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Patton at a distance.
Patton lands a jab.
Patton tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Lokren misses its target.
Lokren throws a body punch but Patton moves out of range.
Patton looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Lokren throws an overhand right that lands on Patton's shoulder, as Patton tries to avoid the shot.
Patton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lokren closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lokren missing with a left hand there. Patton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Patton 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.
Lokren throws a big shot that misses.
Patton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Patton! But no joy.
Lokren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Patton.
Lokren scores with a nice strike.#T4#
Lokren misses with a straight right.
Patton throws a solid leg kick but Lokren takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Patton.
Patton slips under a jab.
Patton let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lokren lands a really nice looking cross but Patton seems unphased.
Nice uppercut there from Lokren.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lokren connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Patton momentarily.
A combination from Patton does no damage.
Patton tries to bum rush Lokren with a series of wild strikes but Lokren uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lokren was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Patton throws the left hand but Lokren avoids the punch easily.
Patton listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Patton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lokren manages to avoid it.
Lokren lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Patton misses with a looping left.
Patton takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

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 Sairanix Lokren.
Well Lokren 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sairanix Lokren!

A determined Sairanix Lokren didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

 

Event: OFC 275: Smaug vs Rahman     
Date:   Apr 08, 2017
#R1#
Lokren blocks a head kick by Luzhin.
Lokren lands with a right hand.
Lokren misses the shot to the body.
Lokren bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Luzhin throws a lazy body kick
and Lokren counters with a stiff right hand.
Lokren misses with an uppercut.
Lokren takes a kick to the side of the head.
Luzhin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lokren under the eye.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lokren. Luzhin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Luzhin jabs at Lokren's body.#CL2#
Luzhin rushes Lokren and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lokren wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Lokren pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Luzhin misses with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick from Luzhin lands but Lokren takes it in his stride.
Luzhin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lokren throws a shot from downtown. Luzhin moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Lokren throws a jab when Luzhin was well out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Lokren. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lokren.
Luzhin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lokren moves out of range of the leg kick from Luzhin.
It looked like Lokren wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Luzhin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lokren takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lokren throws an overhand right that lands on Luzhin's shoulder, as Luzhin tries to avoid the shot.
Luzhin tries a quick counter leg kick but Lokren is wise to it.
Lokren lands with a nice body punch.
Lokren moves out of range as Luzhin throws a body kick.
Luzhin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Luzhin swings widly with a right hand
and Lokren connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good exchange - Lokren coming out on top.
Lokren walks forward, straight into a front kick from Luzhin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Luzhin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lokren.
Lokren throws a nice looking combination but Luzhin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Luzhin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T2#
Luzhin throws a head kick that half lands.
Lokren lands a lovely overhand right.
Lokren connects with a single shot there.
Luzhin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Luzhin lands with a nice body kick.
Lokren tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lokren avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Luzhin connects with an inside leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Lokren blocks the leg kick.
Lokren throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lokren uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lokren avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lokren lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Luzhin at a distance.
Luzhin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Luzhin has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Lokren throws out a loose jab but Luzhin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luzhin tries to counter with a clinch but Lokren shakes him off and moves away.
Lokren looks to throw the jab but Luzhin is out of range. #T3#
Lokren throws an overhand right that lands on Luzhin's shoulder, as Luzhin tries to avoid the shot.
Lokren stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Luzhin.
Lokren lands a head shot.
Lokren lands a body shot.
Lokren checks a leg kick.
Lokren listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lokren misses with a hook. Luzhin ducked under it nicely.
Luzhin throws a leg kick that misses.
Luzhin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lokren.
Luzhin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lokren.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lokren.
Luzhin ducks under a wild hook from Lokren.
Lokren sets himself, and Luzhin steps forward looking for the clinch! Lokren avoids it this time.
Luzhin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Luzhin lands with a right hand.
Lokren digs a good body shot into Luzhin's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lokren throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T4#
Lokren moves out of range of the body kick from Luzhin.
Luzhin throws a solid leg kick but Lokren takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Luzhin.
Lokren throws out a loose jab but Luzhin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lokren misses with a straight right.
Lokren misses with a looping left.
Luzhin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lokren misses with an uppercut.
Luzhin ducks under a wild hook from Lokren.
Luzhin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2#
Luzhin closes the distance and pushes Lokren back into the cage.
Lokren is trying to push Luzhin away but Luzhin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Luzhin keeps control of Lokren as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luzhin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lokren blocks it with crossed arms.
A short body shot lands from Luzhin as the two fighters clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sairanix Lokren dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Luzhin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lokren has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lokren swings widly with a right hand
letting Luzhin counter with a right hand.
Lokren scores with a punch to the head.
Sairanix Lokren is winning the standup battle so far.
Luzhin swinging wildly here.
Luzhin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lokren slips under a jab.
Luzhin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lokren.
Good work by Lokren as he checks the leg kick.
Lokren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Luzhin.
Lokren loads up on a big right hand but Luzhin slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luzhin lands a leg kick that knocks Lokren off balance momentarily.
Lokren swats away the attempt to clinch by Luzhin.
Lokren bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Luzhin's head.
A swing and a miss from Luzhin.#T1#
A jab from Luzhin misses.
Lokren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Luzhin.
Lokren throws a lazy uppercut #CL2#
and Luzhin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Luzhin.
Luzhin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lokren avoids it.#BC#
Lokren breaks the clinch.
Luzhin wants to land a leg kick but Lokren is out of range.
Luzhin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Luzhin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lokren's calf.
A slow jab from Lokren misses its intended target.
Luzhin misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Lokren misses the target.
Luzhin is looking to land body kicks.
Lokren throws a hook to the side of Luzhin's head but Luzhin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Luzhin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Luzhin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lokren paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2#
Lokren misses with a hook. Luzhin ducked under it nicely.
Luzhin throws a hook but Lokren blocks it.
A big right from Lokren misses.
Lokren catches Luzhin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Luzhin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lokren.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lokren looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Luzhin counters with a body kick.
Luzhin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lokren is able to avoid easily.
Lokren takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Lokren throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Luzhin to counter with a crisp jab.
Luzhin throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Lokren swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Luzhin connects with a solid leg kick.
Luzhin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Luzhin throws a poor cross that misses
and Lokren counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lokren lands a jab to the nose.
Luzhin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lokren.#T3#
Luzhin missing with a left hand there. Lokren was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lokren throws a looping overhand right but Luzhin ducks down to avoid it.
Luzhin moves away from the strike by Lokren.
Luzhin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lokren is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Donk. Luzhin catches Lokren right on the button with a cross.
Luzhin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Luzhin throws a leg kick which misses Lokren's front leg but catches the back leg as Lokren tries to avoid it.
Lokren throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lokren throws a poor cross that misses
and Luzhin counters with a straight right hand.
Lokren takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A big left from Lokren misses.
Lokren throws a right hand that Luzhin ducks under and follows up with a left that Luzhin also avoids with ease.
Despite the aggression on Luzhin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Luzhin ducks under a wild hook from Lokren.
Lokren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Luzhin manages to avoid it.
Luzhin lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right 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!
Luzhin closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Lokren to counter with a crisp jab.
Luzhin throws a shot from downtown. Lokren moves away and avoids it.
Luzhin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lokren momentarily.
Luzhin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Luzhin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lokren fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Luzhin on the side of the head.
Lokren connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Luzhin's hands.
Luzhin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Luzhin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Luzhin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Luzhin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lokren.
Lokren throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Luzhin counters with a thumping low kick.
Luzhin feints and then cracks Lokren's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lokren down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolai Luzhin 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.
#R3#
Lokren thows a left - swing and a miss!
Luzhin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lokren misses with an uppercut.
Luzhin throws a series of punches but Lokren avoids them all with ease.
Lokren takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Luzhin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lokren.
Luzhin tries to clinch but Lokren is having none of it.
Lokren is looking to counter punch.
A swing and a miss from Lokren.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Luzhin!
Luzhin stuns Lokren with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lokren moves forwards but Luzhin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Luzhin lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lokren will feel that in the morning.
Lokren throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Luzhin counters with a nice body kick.
Luzhin cracks the inside of Lokren's front leg.
Lokren will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lokren looks to land a combination but Luzhin avoids it well.
Luzhin replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Lokren blocks it well.
Luzhin throws a hook but Lokren avoids it easily.
Luzhin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Lokren lands a nice hook to Luzhin's body. Luzhin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Luzhin throws a leg kick
and Lokren counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Luzhin connects with a solid leg kick.
Lokren avoids a kick to the body.
Luzhin throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Lokren to counter with a crisp jab.
Luzhin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lokren slips a jab and a cross from Luzhin.
Luzhin is looking to slow Lokren down with leg kicks.
Luzhin scores with a spinning back kick!
Lokren avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Luzhin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A slow jab from Lokren misses its intended target.
Luzhin ducks under a wild hook from Lokren.
Luzhin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lokren.
Lokren misses with a straight right. #T2#
Luzhin misses with a body shot.
Good shot there by Lokren.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Luzhin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Luzhin.
Lokren lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Luzhin circles away quickly and effectively.
Lokren fails to land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lokren. Luzhin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Luzhin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Luzhin throws a hook but Lokren avoids it easily.
Lokren throws a hook but Luzhin avoids it easily.
Luzhin moves out of range as Lokren strikes.
Luzhin thinks about the counter body kick.
Luzhin slips under a jab from Lokren.
Luzhin wants to counter with a clinch but Lokren pushes him away.
Luzhin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lokren throws out the jab.
Lokren throws a hook to the side of Luzhin's head but Luzhin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lokren throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Lokren takes a swing at Luzhin's ribcage but misses.
Lokren circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fighters circling - Lokren throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Luzhin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Luzhin looks to land a body kick but Lokren moved away.
Lokren throws a hook to the side of Luzhin's head but Luzhin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Luzhin steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lokren.
Luzhin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Luzhin swings widly with a right hand
and Lokren counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice body punch from Lokren.
Luzhin is looking to land body kicks.
Luzhin misses with a hook.
Lokren checks a leg kick.
Lokren takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Luzhin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lokren throws a looping overhand right but Luzhin ducks down to avoid it.
No joy there for Lokren, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T4#
Luzhin misses with a left hand
and Luzhin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Luzhin throws a lazy head kick
and Lokren connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lokren misses with a hook.
Luzhin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sloppy strikes from Lokren. Those never looked like landing.
Lokren throws a looping overhand right but Luzhin ducks down to avoid it.
Luzhin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Luzhin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lokren connects with a crisp jab.
Luzhin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Luzhin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lokren.
Luzhin looks to land a left hand but Lokren moved out of range nicely.
Lokren swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Luzhin throws a big counter head kick but Lokren avoids it with no problem.
Lokren misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Sairanix Lokren did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
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#
Lokren blocks a head kick by Luzhin.
A cross from Lokren lands.
Luzhin throws a wild body kick that Lokren sees coming a mile off.
Lokren takes a kick to the side of the head.
Luzhin tries to close the distance and clinch but Lokren swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Luzhin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lokren paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lokren misses with an uppercut. Luzhin saw that one coming.
Luzhin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lokren throws out the jab.
Lokren misses with an uppercut
and Luzhin counters with a nice leg kick.
Lokren throws a combination. Luzhin tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Luzhin closes the distance and pushes Lokren back into the cage.
Luzhin has Lokren pressed against the cage, preventing Lokren from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
I was talking to Lokren's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Luzhin trying to land knees to the body. #BC#
Lokren's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Luzhin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Luzhin throws a nice looking combination but Lokren bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lokren throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Luzhin counters with a body kick that stops Lokren in his tracks momentarily.
Luzhin takes one to the chin there.
Luzhin closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lokren counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Luzhin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Luzhin connects with a leg kick. Lokren looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Luzhin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A swing and a miss from Lokren.
Lokren walks forward, straight into a front kick from Luzhin.
Lokren walks into a straight right hand from Luzhin.
Lokren on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Luzhin. Luzhin obviously looking to wear him down. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lokren lands a body shot.
Luzhin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Luzhin looks to land a left hand but Lokren moved out of range nicely.
Luzhin defending well as Lokren loads up on a big left hand.
Luzhin blocks a jab.
Luzhin appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Luzhin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Luzhin.
Lokren throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lokren takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lokren misses with a body shot.
Lokren misses with a left hand
and Luzhin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lokren throws a jab when Luzhin was well out of range.
Lokren throws a lazy uppercut
and Luzhin counters with a straight right hand.
Luzhin lands a leg kick that knocks Lokren off balance momentarily.#T3#
Luzhin throws out a leg kick but Lokren moves out of range and Luzhin only half commits.
Lokren is looking to counter punch.
Lokren's jab looks to have found its range, popping Luzhin under the eye.
Luzhin throws a leg kick but Lokren checks it.
Lokren looks to throw the jab but Luzhin is out of range.
Lokren darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Luzhin throws out a leg kick but Lokren moves out of range and Luzhin only half commits.
Lokren rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Luzhin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Luzhin loads up on a big right hand but Lokren slips the punch.
Luzhin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Luzhin staying out of range there.
Luzhin lands a head kick!
Luzhin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lokren.
Luzhin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A swing and a miss from Lokren.#T4#
Luzhin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lokren.
Luzhin motions for Lokren to come forward. Luzhin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lokren misses with a lunging right hand #CL2#
and Luzhin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lokren avoiding damage as Luzhin throws knees to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Luzhin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lokren.
A head punch on the inside from Luzhin fails to land.
Lokren blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lokren blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Luzhin fails to land.
Lokren tries to circle away but Luzhin has him pinned against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolai Luzhin dominated that fourth 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#
Luzhin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Luzhin ducks under a wild hook from Lokren.
Lokren avoids the body shot from Luzhin.
Lokren takes a swing at Luzhin's ribcage but misses.
Lokren loads up on a big right hand but Luzhin slips the punch.
Luzhin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Luzhin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lokren. Luzhin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Luzhin throws a sloppy head kick and Lokren moves out of range easily.
It looked like Lokren wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lokren uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lokren throws an overhand right that lands on Luzhin's shoulder, as Luzhin tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Lokren throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Luzhin throws a leg kick which misses Lokren's front leg but catches the back leg as Lokren tries to avoid it. #CL2#
Luzhin closes the distance and clinches.
Luzhin has Lokren pressed against the cage, preventing Lokren from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T1#
Lokren is looking to break free of the clinch but Luzhin has double underhooks.
Luzhin can't find room to land a body shot as Lokren controls the action.
Luzhin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Luzhin has a couple of punches blocked by Lokren.
Luzhin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Luzhin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Luzhin is trying to pull guard but Lokren has him pressed against the cage.
Lokren wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Lokren breaks from the clinch.
Lokren circles away from the clinch attempt. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lokren throws a looping overhand right but Luzhin ducks down to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Luzhin 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 Lokren has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lokren and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Luzhin throws a low kick, looking for Lokren's leg but Lokren calmly moves out of range.
Luzhin throws a big shot that misses.
Lokren works Luzhin's body with a nice hook.
Good leg kick by Luzhin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Luzhin defending well as Lokren loads up on a big left hand.
Luzhin is looking to slow Lokren down with leg kicks.
Lokren blocks a jab.
Lokren connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lokren throws a hook but Luzhin blocks it.
Lokren throws a left and a right that both miss #CL2#
and Luzhin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lokren managing to block the knees to the body from Luzhin.
Lokren blocking some punches. #T3#
Lokren tries to break the clinch but Luzhin is controlling the position.
Lokren is trying to break the clinch but Luzhin has him pressed against the cage.
Lokren lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Lokren's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Luzhin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Luzhin misses with a punch on the inside.
Lokren on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Luzhin lands a nice uppercut.
Luzhin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Lokren fails to pull guard.
Luzhin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lokren backwards. #TD2#
Luzhin drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB2#
Luzhin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lokren is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Luzhin isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Lokren stacks Luzhin on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Lokren!
Luzhin is looking to reverse the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Lokren stands up.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nikolai Luzhin.
I think Luzhin 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 46:49
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 48:48
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Nikolai Luzhin!

Nikolai Luzhin is the new welterweight champion!
Nikolai Luzhin decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: OFC 267: Lokren vs Al Qarni     
Date:   Mar 11, 2017
#R1#
Al Qarni throws a poor cross that misses
letting Lokren counter with a right hand.
Lokren throws a hook but Al Qarni blocks it.
Al Qarni misses with an uppercut
and Lokren counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Al Qarni thinking.
Al Qarni swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lokren punishes Al Qarni's body with a nice straight punch.
Al Qarni 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.
A leg kick checked by Lokren.
Lokren appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lokren. Al Qarni does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lokren looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lokren connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Al Qarni momentarily. #CL2#
Al Qarni closes the distance and clinches.
Al Qarni goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Al Qarni creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Al Qarni swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Al Qarni pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lokren misses with a left hand
and Al Qarni counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Al Qarni misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Lokren misses the target.
Al Qarni throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lokren throws a hook to the side of Al Qarni's head but Al Qarni sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Jab, jab by Al Qarni - just one landing. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Al Qarni. #ES#
Lokren sneaks out the side door and pushes Al Qarni away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
A left and a right from Lokren both land. Nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lokren falls off balance throwing a combination
and Al Qarni makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Lokren really felt that one!
Al Qarni throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lokren throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Al Qarni sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lokren paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lokren thuds a left hand into Al Qarni's body.
Lokren misses with a straight right.
Lokren throws a lazy right hand but Al Qarni sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lokren misses with a straight right.
Lokren tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al Qarni was well out of range. Poor timing from Lokren.#T2#
Al Qarni misses with a wild body shot.
Lokren throws a hook but Al Qarni avoids it easily.
Al Qarni moves away from the strike by Lokren. #TD2#
Al Qarni changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lokren looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES#
Lokren explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Lokren fails to land with a series of punches.
Lokren misses with an uppercut.
Fahad Al Qarni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lokren swats away the attempt to clinch by Al Qarni.
Al Qarni just misses with a punch to the body.
Lokren stuns Al Qarni with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A big left from Lokren misses.
Al Qarni throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lokren misses with a looping right.
Jab from Lokren.
Sairanix Lokren is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3##TD2#
Al Qarni darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Lokren manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Al Qarni keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Lokren blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Al Qarni breaks the clinch.
Lokren misses with a straight right.
Lokren connects with a body shot that sends Al Qarni's belly button to the back.
Lokren avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Al Qarni tests Lokren's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lokren throws a big shot that misses.
Lokren with a jab.
Al Qarni misses the shot to the body.
Al Qarni moves out of range of the strikes.
Lokren throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Al Qarni moves out of range as Lokren strikes.
Al Qarni takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lokren looks to score with a jab to the body but Al Qarni is just out of range.
Al Qarni tries to clinch up.
Lokren scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Al Qarni dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lokren lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Al Qarni connects with a single shot there.
Lokren keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Al Qarni is looking to clinch.
It looked like Lokren was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Al Qarni.
Al Qarni 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.
Al Qarni fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lokren has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lokren scores with a punch to the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Al Qarni, as that shot connected.
Al Qarni bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lokren's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sairanix Lokren 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#
Al Qarni pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Al Qarni misses with a left hand
and Lokren connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Al Qarni moves forwards but Lokren connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lokren scores with a body shot.
Lokren misses with a few strikes there.
Al Qarni throws a shot from downtown. Lokren moves away and avoids it.
Lokren has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Al Qarni.
Lokren misses with a body shot.
Al Qarni wants to clinch
and Al Qarni takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Al Qarni throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lokren looks to land a combination but Al Qarni avoids it well.
Lokren backing away here, and Al Qarni unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Al Qarni drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Al Qarni misses with a jab to the body
and Lokren counters with a stiff right hand.
Lokren looks to land a right hand but Al Qarni moved out of range.
Lokren misses the body punch
and Al Qarni counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Al Qarni blocks a jab.
Al Qarni throws a big shot that misses.
Al Qarni slips a straight right by Lokren.
Al Qarni throws an overhand right that lands on Lokren's shoulder, as Lokren tries to avoid the shot.
Al Qarni thows a left - swing and a miss!
A lazy left from Lokren finds it's target.
Lokren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Al Qarni moves away.
Al Qarni lands with a nice body punch.
Al Qarni on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lokren swats away the attempt to clinch by Al Qarni.
Lokren swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A head kick by Al Qarni misses
and Al Qarni takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Al Qarni swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Al Qarni swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Lokren was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Al Qarni.
Nice uppercut lands for Lokren. That snapped Al Qarni's head back.
Some bone on bone action there as Lokren checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T2#
Al Qarni has a takedown stuffed.
Lokren jabs Al Qarni to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lokren lands a nice looking body shot.
Al Qarni lands a nice hook to Lokren's body. Lokren takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Al Qarni throws a jab but it's blocked by Lokren.
Al Qarni misses with a body shot.
Lokren fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A head kick by Al Qarni misses
enabling Lokren to counter with a crisp jab.
Lokren missing with a left hand there. Al Qarni was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lokren looks to land a right hand but Al Qarni moved out of range.
Lokren connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lokren looks to throw the jab but Al Qarni is out of range.
Al Qarni tries a quick counter leg kick but Lokren is wise to it.
Nice straight punches there by Lokren. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lokren.
Al Qarni uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lokren. #T3#
A jab lands there for Al Qarni.
Al Qarni goes for a double leg but Lokren avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lokren continues to drive forward.
Lokren moves out of range of the strikes.
Al Qarni takes one to the side of the head.
Lokren slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Lokren misses the target.#CL2#
Al Qarni forces Lokren back against the cage and clinches.
Al Qarni lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lokren or not.
Al Qarni tries a body shot but Lokren blocks it.
Al Qarni misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lokren blocking some punches.
Lokren is trying to break the clinch but Al Qarni is controlling him.
Al Qarni lands with a left to the head.
Lokren wants to break free but Al Qarni has control. #T4#
A left hand lands to the body for Al Qarni.
Al Qarni has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Al Qarni fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lokren blocks an uppercut.
Al Qarni throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lokrens head.
Al Qarni lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al Qarni misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Lokren pulls guard effortlessly.
Lokren can't keep his opponent in guard - Al Qarni advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Al Qarni looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Al Qarni prevents Lokren from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sairanix Lokren 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.
#R3#
Al Qarni tries to clinch up
enabling Lokren to counter with a crisp jab.
Lokren bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A head kick misses from Al Qarni.
Lokren stuffs the takedown attempt from Al Qarni. Al Qarni gets slowly back to his feet.
Al Qarni takes one to the chin there.
Danga de danga de dang - Lokren scores with a four punch combination!
Al Qarni keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lokren.
A little jabbing left from Al Qarni on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Lokren. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lokren.
Al Qarni throws a lazy uppercut
and Lokren counters with a straight right hand.
Al Qarni misses with a body shot
enabling Lokren to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al Qarni bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Al Qarni takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1#
Al Qarni takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lokren looks to throw the jab but Al Qarni is out of range.
Lokren looks to land a left hand but Al Qarni moved out of range nicely.
Lokren looks to throw the jab but Al Qarni is out of range.
Lokren pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Al Qarni back to the cage. Lokren follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Lokren is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Al Qarni can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Al Qarni moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Lokren's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Al Qarni swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Al Qarni misses with a body punch.
Lokren working hard to break the clinch.
Lokren is looking to break free of the clinch but Al Qarni has double underhooks.
Lokren's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Al Qarni tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lokren. #T2#
Al Qarni lands a nice uppercut.
Al Qarni swings wildly with an uppercut but Lokren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lokren tries to circle away but Al Qarni has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Al Qarni manages to break the clinch.
Lokren slips under a jab.
Al Qarni lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lokren takes a step back to recover.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lokren throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lokren throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lokren misses with a straight right.
Lokren checks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Lokren misses the target.
Al Qarni misses the jab.
Al Qarni scores with a shot to the body. #T3#
Al Qarni takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A telegraphed right hand from Lokren misses the target.
Al Qarni uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lokren.
Lokren throws a shot from downtown. Al Qarni moves away and avoids it.
Al Qarni throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lokren stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lokren thuds his right hand into Al Qarni's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Al Qarni takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Al Qarni ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lokren uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Al Qarni.
Al Qarni misses with a head kick.
Lokren is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sairanix Lokren is winning the standup battle so far.
Al Qarni displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lokren throws out the jab.
Lokren jabs at Al Qarni's body.
Lokren lands with a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A telegraphed right hand from Lokren misses the target. #T4#
Lokren scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lokren takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lokren scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Al Qarni doesn't seem bothered though.
Lokren takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lokren misses with a straight right.
Al Qarni appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lokren lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lokren throws a jab when Al Qarni was well out of range.
Lokren misses the shot to the body.
Al Qarni misses with a wild body shot.
Lokren tests Al Qarni's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lokren throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Al Qarni sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Al Qarni keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Al Qarni drives through and clinches with Lokren against the cage.
Al Qarni scores with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sairanix Lokren clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Lokren throws a hook but Al Qarni blocks it.
Al Qarni shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lokren uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Al Qarni.
Al Qarni stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Al Qarni connects with a looping right hand.
Lokren throws a jab when Al Qarni was well out of range.
Lokren avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lokren connects with a looping right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Lokren. Those never looked like landing.
Lokren defending well as Al Qarni loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lokren misses with a right hand
and Al Qarni makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Al Qarni throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lokren throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Al Qarni finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Lokren lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Al Qarni uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lokren.#T1#
Lokren throws a shot to the body.
Al Qarni thows a leg kick but Lokren checks it
and Lokren connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Al Qarni lands with a nice body punch.
Al Qarni misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lokren throws a lazy right hand but Al Qarni sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lokren takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Al Qarni moves away from the strike by Lokren.
Al Qarni tries a head kick but it misses.
Al Qarni throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lokren throws a body shot but no joy.
Lokren throws an overhand right that lands on Al Qarni's shoulder, as Al Qarni tries to avoid the shot.
Al Qarni throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lokren moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice defenses there by Al Qarni.
A jab lands there for Lokren.#T2#
Al Qarni slips under a jab.
Lokren digs a good body shot into Al Qarni's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al Qarni misses with a takedown attempt
and Lokren counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lokren misses with a body shot.
Al Qarni slips a straight right by Lokren.
Al Qarni keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lokren.
Lokren will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lokren misses with an uppercut. Al Qarni saw that one coming.
Lokren slips under a jab.
The crowd cheers as Lokren lands an impressive looking overhand right. Al Qarni doesn't seem phased though.
Al Qarni keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lokren.
Al Qarni misses the shot to the body.
Lokren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Al Qarni.
Lokren was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Al Qarni misses with a wild combination.
Lokren lands with an uppercut that bounces Al Qarni off the cage and back into range.
Lokren lands a nice looking body shot.
Lokren throws a looping overhand right but Al Qarni ducks down to avoid it.
Lokren misses the jab.
Al Qarni uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lokren.
Al Qarni lands a head kick!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Al Qarni.
Lokren throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Al Qarni sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Al Qarni now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Al Qarni moves away from the strike by Lokren.
Lokren moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T4#
Lokren avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lokren is looking for a counter combo.
Al Qarni lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Lokren.
Al Qarni throws a shot from downtown. Lokren moves away and avoids it.
Lokren is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Al Qarni.
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!
Al Qarni just misses with a punch to the body.
Lokren keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Al Qarni.
Al Qarni misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Al Qarni takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Al Qarni misses with a hook. Lokren ducked under it nicely.
Al Qarni scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Al Qarni looks to land a right hand but Lokren moved out of range.
Al Qarni staying out of range there.
Lokren connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sairanix Lokren had his way with Fahad Al Qarni in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Lokren lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Al Qarni at a distance.
Lokren on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Al Qarni fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice jab there from Lokren.
Lokren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Al Qarni moves away.
Lokren swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lokren misses with a hook
and Al Qarni cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Al Qarni misses with a low kick.
Lokren sizes up Al Qarni with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Al Qarni lands a body shot.
Al Qarni tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Lokren looks to throw the jab but Al Qarni is out of range.
Al Qarni looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lokren slips a straight right by Al Qarni.
Lokren lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Al Qarni at a distance.
Lokren swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Al Qarni connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lokren misses with a left hand
and Al Qarni counters with a nice leg kick.
Jab by Lokren.
A jab from Al Qarni misses.
Al Qarni uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lokren.
Lokren lands with a cross.
Lokren throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Al Qarni looks for the body kick but Lokren saw that one coming.
Lokren on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Al Qarni cracks Lokren with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fahad Al Qarni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sairanix Lokren is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al Qarni throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Al Qarni misses with a straight right.
Lokren misses with a jab, cross combination.
Al Qarni tries a quick counter leg kick but Lokren is wise to it.
Al Qarni walks into a straight right hand from Lokren.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lokren. Al Qarni does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lokren lands a head shot.
Al Qarni plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lokren thows a left - swing and a miss!
Al Qarni with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lokren to score with a decent uppercut.
Lokren scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lokren throws the left hand but Al Qarni avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Lokren misses.
Lokren checks a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Al Qarni misses the target. #T3#
Al Qarni rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Al Qarni takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Lokren does it's job there.
Al Qarni throws a big shot that misses.
Al Qarni throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lokren stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lokren moves out of range as Al Qarni strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Al Qarni.
Al Qarni moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lokren avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lokren throws a lazy right hand but Al Qarni sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Al Qarni only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Lokren thuds a left hand into Al Qarni's body.
Nice sprawl there from Lokren as Al Qarni shoots in.
Al Qarni is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Lokren tries to bum rush Al Qarni with a series of wild strikes but Al Qarni uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice uppercut lands for Lokren. That snapped Al Qarni's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Al Qarni takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T4#
Al Qarni takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lokren misses with a looping right.
Al Qarni looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Lokren checks a low kick from Al Qarni.
Lokren moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lokren lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Al Qarni has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lokren finds it's way round the side to connect with Al Qarni's head.
Al Qarni takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Al Qarni connects with a solid leg kick.
Lokren getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Al Qarni rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Lokren to counter with a crisp jab.
Lokren connects with a body shot.
Al Qarni feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lokrens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lokren connects with a right hand. Al Qarni shakes it off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lokren scores with the left hand. Al Qarni knows he should have avoided that one.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sairanix Lokren showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lokren, 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 50:45
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 50:45
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sairanix Lokren!

Sairanix Lokren retains his welterweight title!
Sairanix Lokren decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.

 

Event: OFC 260: Lokren vs Universe     
Date:   Feb 18, 2017
#R1#
Universe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lokren circles away quickly and effectively.
Lokren throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lokren digs a good body shot into Universe's ribs.
Universe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lokren cracks Universe with a good jab.
Universe misses with a double jab
and Lokren counters with a nice uppercut.
Universe throws a head kick that Lokren semi-blocks.
Lokren has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Roosters Coop in the buildup to the fight.
Lokren missing with a left hand there. Universe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Universe throws a right hand that Lokren ducks under and follows up with a left that Lokren also avoids with ease.
Universe misses with a looping left.
Lokren pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Universe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Universe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Universe swings for the body but Lokren moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Universe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lokren jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T1#
Universe tries to clinch up.
Universe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lokren scores with a hook.
Universe just misses with a punch to the body.
Universe misses with a double jab.
Lokren connects with a right hand. Universe shakes it off.
Universe tried to score with a low kick but Lokren checks it.
Lokren lunges at Universe with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Universe's hand.
A combination from Universe does no damage.
Lokren blocks a head kick by Universe.
A telegraphed right hand from Lokren misses the target.
Universe tries to counter with a clinch but Lokren shakes him off and moves away.
Universe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lokren.
Universe misses with a few strikes there.
Lokren just misses with a punch to the body.
Lokren scores with a body shot.
Lokren scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Universe on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Universe takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lokren is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lokren misses with a straight left.
Universe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lokren manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lokren is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Universe goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lokren thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lokren looks to throw the jab but Universe is out of range.
Lokren misses with an uppercut
enabling Universe to counter with a crisp jab.
Universe avoids the body shot from Lokren.
Lokren takes a kick to the side of the head.
A lazy left from Lokren finds it's target.
Universe looks for the body kick but Lokren saw that one coming.
Universe moves in looking to clinch but Lokren pushes him off.
A telegraphed right hand from Lokren misses the target.
Universe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Lokren connects with a jab.
Universe walks into a stiff left hand from Lokren.
Universe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lokren.
Universe throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Universe misses with a jab, cross combination.
Universe misses with a double jab
and Lokren cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A clash of legs there as Lokren blocks the low kick.
A big left from Lokren misses.
Lokren rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Universe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A combination from Universe does no damage.
A little feinted left hand from Lokren on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lokren loads up on a big right hand but Universe slips the punch.
Universe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Universe wants to clinch.#T4#
Lokren throws a jab but it's blocked by Universe.
Universe avoids the body shot from Lokren.
Lokren throws out a loose jab but Universe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Universe misses with a looping left.
Universe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Lokren wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Universe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lokren.
Universe wants to clinch up but Lokren keeps it at a distance.
Lokren takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Universe throws an off balance right hand
and Universe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lokren scores with a body shot.
Universe tries a head kick but it misses.
Universe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Universe throws a solid leg kick but Lokren takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Universe.
Lokren misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sairanix Lokren 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#
Lokren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Universe.
Lokren lands a slapping body shot.
Lokren bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Universe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lokren is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Universe.
Lokren throws a hook but Universe avoids it easily.
Lokren jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Universe might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Lokren has got the better of the exchanges.
A low kick from Universe misses
and Lokren counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lokren throws out a loose jab but Universe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sairanix Lokren is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters circling - Lokren throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Universe is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Mr Universe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Universe on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lokren comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lokren misses with a hook. Universe ducked under it nicely.
Universe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Universe throws a head kick 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!
Lokren takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#T1#
Lokren swats away the attempt to clinch by Universe.#CL2#
Universe has managed to clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lokren as Universe tries to tie him up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Universe is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Universe tries a body shot but Lokren blocks it.
Lokren blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lokren blocks the elbow strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lokren avoiding damage as Universe throws knees to the body. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Universe tries to break the clinch but Lokren is controlling the position.
Universe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lokren is defending well for now.#BC2#
Universe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A big left from Lokren misses.
Universe wants to clinch
and Lokren counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lokren looks to land a right hand but Universe moved out of range.
Universe is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lokren with a body shot.
Universe misses with a jab, cross combination.
Universe thows a body kick. Lokren tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Universe throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lokren cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jab from Lokren.
Lokren is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Universe can do to turn this around?
Universe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Universe ducks under a wild hook from Lokren.
Lokren dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Universe wants to land a leg kick but Lokren is out of range. #T3#
Universe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL2#
Universe pushes Lokren up against the cage in a clinch.
Universe is trying to break the clinch but Lokren is controlling him.
Universe missing with knees to the body.
Lokren managing to block the knees to the body from Universe. #BC#
Lokren's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Universe misses with a combination
enabling Lokren to counter with a crisp jab.
Universe throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lokren counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lokren throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Universe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Universe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lokren.
Lokren scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lokren looks to land a right hand but Universe moved out of range.
Universe throws out a counter right but Lokren avoids it with no problem.
Universe gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T4#
Universe walks into a straight right hand from Lokren.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Universe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lokren paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lokren works the jab nicely.
Lokren throws a poor cross that misses
and Universe counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Universe looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Universe tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lokren is able to avoid easily.
Universe throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Lokren is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Universe.
Universe tries to move into range but Lokren moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lokren swings for the body but Universe moves out of range.
Universe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Universe falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lokren counters with a stiff right hand.
Universe moves out of range as Lokren strikes.
Lokren throws a shot from downtown. Universe moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sairanix Lokren dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3##CL2#
Universe rushes Lokren and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Universe.
Universe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lokren.
Universe looking to throw knees to the head but Lokren is blocking nicely.
Universe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lokren.
Universe crunches a lovely knee into Lokren's ribcage.
Lokren has had enough of the clinch but Universe keeps him there for the moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Universe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Lokren's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lokren looks to land a left hand but Universe moved out of range nicely.
Universe on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lokren thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Universe closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
Universe tries to land knees in the clinch but Lokren avoids the damage to the body.
Universe can't find room to land a body shot as Lokren controls the action. #BC#
Lokren manages to break the clinch.
Lokren throws a jab but it's blocked by Universe.
Universe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Universe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lokren shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lokren with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Universe to score with a decent uppercut.
Universe tries to work over Lokren's front leg with a kick but Lokren checks it.
Lokren misses with an uppercut
and Universe makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Universe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Universe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lokren throwing a counter right hand but Universe manages to avoid it.
Universe blocks a jab.
Universe slips under a jab from Lokren.#T2#
Universe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lokren.
Lokren lands with a cross.
Lokren looks to throw the jab but Universe is out of range.
Lokren loads up on a big right hand but Universe slips the punch.
Lokren looks to land a left hand but Universe moved out of range nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lokren throws a jab when Universe was well out of range.
No joy there for Universe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lokren misses with a looping right.
Universe tries to move into range but Lokren moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lokren connects with a good right hand that stumbles Universe. Universe circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lokren misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Universe counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Universe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lokren.
Universe tries to land knees in the clinch but Lokren avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
Universe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T3#
Lokren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Universe moves away.
Lokren lands a right hook to the body.
Universe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lokren stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Universe takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lokren throws the left hand but Universe avoids the punch easily.
Universe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lokren was well out of range. Poor timing from Universe.
Universe misses with a wild combination.
Lokren clobbers Universe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lokren looks to land a left hand but Universe moved out of range nicely.
Universe was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Lokren takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lokren slips a straight right by Universe.#T4#
Lokren throws out a loose jab but Universe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Universe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Universe tries to land a front kick but Lokren steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Universe misses with an uppercut
and Lokren counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Lokren. That snapped Universe's head back.
Lokren waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Universe.
A punch lands to the side of Universe 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lokren dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lokren throws a hook but Universe blocks it.
Danga de danga de dang - Universe scores with a four punch combination!
Universe has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Universe scores with a leg kick.
Lokren scores with a jab to the head.
Lokren lands an overhand right.
Lokren throws a big shot that misses.
Universe throws a shot from downtown. Lokren moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sairanix Lokren clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Universe throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Universe tries a head kick but it misses.
Universe lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lokren will feel that in the morning.
Universe moves in looking to clinch but Lokren pushes him off.
Universe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lokren steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Universe.
Universe misses with a looping left.
Lokren swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Universe gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Lokren to counter with a crisp jab.
Universe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Universe tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Universe throws a body shot but no joy.
Lokren looks to score with a jab to the body but Universe is just out of range.
Despite the aggression on Universe's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A telegraphed right hand from Lokren misses the target.
Lokren connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Universe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lokren.#T1#
Universe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lokren.
Universe is looking to clinch.
Universe throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lokren counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lokren throws a big shot that misses.
Universe moves away from the strike by Lokren.
Universe defending well as Lokren loads up on a big left hand.
Universe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lokren.
Lokren throws an off balance right hand
and Universe counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Universe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lokren was well out of range. Poor timing from Universe.
Universe misses with an uppercut
enabling Lokren to counter with a crisp jab.
A big left from Lokren misses.
Universe missing with a left hand there. Lokren was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Universe takes a swing at Lokren's ribcage but misses.
Lokren fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Universe on the side of the head.#T2#
Lokren works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Universe shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Universe is looking to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Universe misses with a head kick.
Lokren changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Universe throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lokren connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Universe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Universe fails to land with a series of punches.
Universe is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Lokren lands a jab-cross combination.
Lokren misses with a straight left.
Universe closes the distance but Lokren moves to the side
and Lokren counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Good shot there by Lokren.
Universe attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Lokren throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Universe blocks a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Universe. That's going to slow Lokren down.
Universe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lokren scores with a three punch combo! #ROC#
Universe is rocked!
Lokren jabs Universe to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Universe is still on wobbly legs! Can Lokren finish him?
Lokren lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Universe moves out of range as Lokren strikes.
Lokren throws out a loose jab but Universe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lokren sets himself, and Universe steps forward looking for the clinch! Lokren avoids it this time.
Lokren scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Lokren drops Universe with a big left hand! Universe is injured, injured bad! Lokren jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sairanix Lokren!
Sairanix Lokren retains his welterweight title!
Sairanix Lokren decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.

 

Event: OFC 250: Glorious!     
Date:   Jan 14, 2017
#R1#
Lokren throws a lazy right hand but Mitchell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lokren fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mitchell looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lokren misses with a wild body shot.
Lokren misses with an uppercut. Mitchell saw that one coming.
Lokren swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lokren digs a good body shot into Mitchell's ribs.
Mitchell slips under a jab.
Mitchell changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mitchell doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mitchell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lokren throws out the jab.
A jab from Lokren misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lokren throws a hook but Mitchell avoids it easily.
Mitchell blocks a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lokren.
Lokren throws a looping overhand right but Mitchell ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Mitchell staying out of range there.
Mitchell throws the left hand but Lokren avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Lokren was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mitchell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lokren throws a jab when Mitchell was well out of range.
Lokren misses the jab.
Mitchell on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lokren throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mitchell feinted with a counter takedown.
Lokren cracks Mitchell with a good jab.
Sairanix Lokren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lokren fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL#
Mitchell clinches with his opponent.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lokren.
Lokren blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T2#
Mitchell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mitchell tries to work over Lokren's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mitchell'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.
Our sources have told us that Mitchell has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Mitchell tries to land a knee to the head but Lokren blocks with his arms.
Mitchell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lokren's elbow.
Mitchell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lokren prevents a body shot from Mitchell. #BC2#
Lokren breaks from the clinch.
Lokren moves away from the strike by Mitchell.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mitchell moves away from the strike by Lokren.
Lokren misses with an uppercut. Mitchell saw that one coming.
Lokren moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T3#
Lokren ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mitchell misses with a low kick as Lokren jumps back.
Lokren misses with a hook.
Lokren throws an off balance right hand #TD#
so Mitchell counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mitchell chips away with some ground and pound.
Mitchell 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.#ES2#
Lokren scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Mitchell takes a swing at Lokren's ribcage but misses.
Mitchell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lokren.
Mitchell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lokren was well out of range. Poor timing from Mitchell.
Sairanix Lokren is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A swing and a miss from Mitchell.
Lokren has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Mitchell is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Lokren throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mitchell throws a leg kick
and Lokren makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lokren just misses with a punch to the body.
Mitchell is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Mitchell jabs Lokren right on the nose. Lokren blinks but takes it well.
Mitchell throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mitchell throws an overhand right that lands on Lokren's shoulder, as Lokren tries to avoid the shot.
Mitchell shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lokren bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A jab from Lokren misses.
Lokren works Mitchell's body with a nice hook.
Lokren sizes up Mitchell with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lokren waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mitchell.
Mitchell half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lokren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mitchell manages to avoid it.
Mitchell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lokren.
Mitchell was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lokren lands a glancing blow to the side of Mitchell's head.
Lokren swings for the body but Mitchell moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sairanix Lokren dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Lokren scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mitchell doesn't seem bothered though.
Lokren throws a lazy right hand but Mitchell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circling - Lokren throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lokren comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lokren misses with an uppercut.
Mitchell takes one to the side of the head.
A big right from Mitchell misses.
Lokren's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mitchell under the eye.
Lokren scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lokren jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lokren loads up on a big right hand but Mitchell slips the punch.
Mitchell tries to counter with a takedown but Lokren is quick to defend against it.
Lokren misses with an uppercut. Mitchell saw that one coming.
Lokren connects with a body shot.#T1#
Mitchell takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lokren has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mitchell throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lokren stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A swing and a miss from Lokren.
Lokren swings for the body but Mitchell moves out of range.
Lokren throws a body punch but Mitchell moves out of range.
Mitchell misses with a kick to the body.
Lokren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mitchell.
Mitchell changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lokren takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lokren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mitchell.
Mitchell connects with the punch.
Mitchell takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lokren checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mitchell slips under a jab from Lokren.#T2#
Lokren lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mitchell at a distance.
Lokren missing with a left hand there. Mitchell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lokren digs a good body shot into Mitchell's ribs.
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!
Mitchell connects with a nice looking jab.
Lokren dips to his left and cracks Mitchell with an uppercut!
Mitchell throws an overhand right that lands on Lokren's shoulder, as Lokren tries to avoid the shot.
Lokren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lokren slips under a jab.
Lokren throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mitchell half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mitchell looks to score with a jab to the body but Lokren is just out of range.
Lokren dodges the punch combination from Mitchell. #T3#
Lokren darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lokren just misses with a punch to the body.
Mitchell looks to score with a jab to the body but Lokren is just out of range.
Lokren let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nice shot lands for Mitchell.
Mitchell slips under a jab from Lokren.
Lokren scores with a punch to the head.
Mitchell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lokren moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lokren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mitchell manages to avoid it.
Mitchell slips under a jab from Lokren.
Lokren lands with a shot to the body.
Lokren scores with a nice right hand. #T4#
A lazy left from Lokren finds it's target.
Lokren misses the jab.
Lokren lands the left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lokren throws a hook but Mitchell blocks it.#CL#
Lokren gets tackled into the cage by Mitchell. Mitchell maintains the clinch.
Lokren can't break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mitchell.
Mitchell misses with a knee to the head.
Mitchell has a couple of punches blocked by Lokren.
Mitchell taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mitchell has a couple of punches blocked by Lokren.
Mitchell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mitchell 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.

Sairanix Lokren 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!
#R3#
Mitchell on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lokren swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mitchell.
Lokren steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mitchell.
Lokren throws a looping overhand right but Mitchell ducks down to avoid it.
Mitchell feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Lokren is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mitchell. #CL#
Mitchell has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mitchell tries to work over Lokren's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lokren has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mitchell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lokren backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lokren has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mitchell working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mitchell using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mitchell swings wildly with an uppercut but Lokren uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Nice elbow from Mitchell. #BC#
Mitchell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lokren misses with a hook.
Lokren is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mitchell.
Mitchell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mitchell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lokren.
Lokren missing with a left hand there. Mitchell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lokren jabs Mitchell right on the nose. Mitchell blinks but takes it well.
A lazy left from Lokren finds it's target.
Lokren throws a big shot that misses.
Lokren throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mitchell sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Mitchell moves away from the strike by Lokren.
Lokren jabs at Mitchell's body.
Lokren slips a jab from Mitchell.
Lokren misses with a looping right.
Mitchell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mitchell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mitchell swings for the body but Lokren moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Mitchell.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mitchell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lokren manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lokren paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lokren with a jab.#T3#
Mitchell misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lokren counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Lokren misses.
Mitchell drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lokren sprawls and moves away.
Mitchell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lokren.
Lokren tests Mitchell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mitchell misses with a body shot.
Lokren takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mitchell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lokren.
Mitchell feinted with a counter takedown.
Lokren avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lokren lands a nice shot to the body.
Lokren scores with a body shot.
Lokren just misses with a punch to the body.
Mitchell takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T4#
Lokren avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mitchell ducks under a wild hook from Lokren.
Mitchell looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lokren stalks Mitchell and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mitchell's face. Mitchell staggers backwards, shaken.
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 combination from Lokren does no damage.
Lokren stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lokren wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice body punch from Lokren.
Lokren loads up on a big right hand but Mitchell slips the punch.
Mitchell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lokren connects with a body shot that sends Mitchell's belly button to the back.
Lokren looks to throw the jab but Mitchell is out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Lokren. No joy for Mitchell on that attempt.
It seemed like Lokren was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sairanix Lokren really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Lokren lands with a right hand.
Mitchell lands with a slapping head kick.
Lokren throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mitchell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lokren keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A punch combination from Lokren misses.
Sairanix Lokren seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mitchell on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mitchell blocks a jab.
Lokren lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell ducks under a wild hook from Lokren.
Lokren throws a shot from downtown. Mitchell moves away and avoids it.
Mitchell takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lokren throws an overhand right that lands on Mitchell's shoulder, as Mitchell tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Mitchell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lokren.
Mitchell half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lokren throws a right and a left that both miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lokren. Mitchell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mitchell throws a head kick but Lokren moves out of range.
Mitchell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lokren manages to avoid it.
A jab from Lokren does it's job there.
Mitchell is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lokren misses with an uppercut. Mitchell saw that one coming.
Mitchell blocks a jab.
Lokren just misses with a punch to the body.
Mitchell takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lokren takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T2#
Lokren scores with a nice strike.
Lokren takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lokren cracks Mitchell with an open hand slap.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lokren punishes Mitchell's body with a nice straight punch.
Lokren throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lokren connects with a looping right hand.
Mitchell throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lokren on the side of the head.
Mitchell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mitchell attempts a counter takedown but Lokren avoids it well and moves away.
Good exchange - Lokren coming out on top.
Lokren connects with a body shot that sends Mitchell's belly button to the back.
Mitchell shoots in for a double leg but Lokren sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T3#
Lokren lands a two punch combo.
Mitchell moves out of range of the strikes.
Mitchell slips a jab from Lokren.
Mitchell walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lokren scores with a shot to the body.
Mitchell misses the shot to the body.
Lokren stuns Mitchell with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mitchell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lokren scores with a shot to the body.
Lokren lands a slapping body shot.
Lokren darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T4#
Mitchell misses with a hook to the body
and Mitchell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mitchell drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mitchell slips under a jab.
Mitchell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lokren.
Mitchell misses with a hook. Lokren ducked under it nicely.
Mitchell doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lokren looks to throw the jab but Mitchell is out of range.
A good leg kick by Mitchell.
Lokren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lokren lands a nice hook to Mitchell's body. Mitchell takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lokren jabs at Mitchell's body.
Lokren lands a slapping body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sairanix Lokren dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Mitchell misses with a few strikes there.
Mitchell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lokren manages to avoid it.
Mitchell drops his hands momentarily and Lokren takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mitchell tries to clinch up.
Mitchell walks into a left hand.
Lokren works the jab nicely.
Lokren lands a jab.#ROC2#
Mitchell is rocked!
Lokren closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Oh Mitchell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A swing and a miss from Lokren.
Mitchell seems to have got his legs back now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell slips a straight right by Lokren.
Lokren pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Mitchell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lokren looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lokren lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lokren looks to land a left hand but Mitchell moved out of range nicely.
Lokren lands a slapping body shot.
Mitchell tries to clinch but Lokren moves out of range.
Lokren swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lokren works Mitchell's body with a nice hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Lokren misses the target.
Mitchell swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Lokren to counter with a crisp jab.
Mitchell doesn't manage to clinch there - Lokren circles away.
Lokren is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mitchell.
Mitchell throws a looping overhand right but Lokren ducks down to avoid it.
Malcolm Mitchell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sairanix Lokren is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Lokren swings for the body but Mitchell moves out of range.
A jab from Lokren does it's job there.
Lokren lands the left hand.
Mitchell swinging wildly here.
Lokren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mitchell moves away.
Nice defenses there by Lokren.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lokren throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lokren throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mitchell stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lokren stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mitchell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lokren.#T3#
Mitchell lands a nice hook to Lokren's body. Lokren takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lokren connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mitchell is looking to clinch.
Lokren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good exchange - Lokren coming out on top.
Mitchell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lokren.
Mitchell takes one on the button.
Lokren scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mitchell doesn't seem bothered though.
Mitchell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mitchell throws a quick counter kick to the body but Lokren avoids it.
Mitchell misses with a body kick. #CL#
Mitchell clinches with his opponent. #T4##BC2#
Lokren breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lokren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mitchell swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A left lands for Lokren.
Lokren gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mitchell moves out of range as Lokren strikes.
Mitchell throws a right hand that misses
and Lokren cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mitchell gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lokren.
Mitchell has his takedown stuffed
enabling Lokren to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice cross by Lokren.
Lokren connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mitchell. Mitchell circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lokren connects with the punch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 45:50
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 45:50
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sairanix Lokren!

Sairanix Lokren is the new welterweight champion!
Sairanix Lokren decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
The defeated Malcolm Mitchell had this to say: 'this shit ain't worth it.'.

 

Event: OFC: Blood Night XXXI     
Date:   Jan 04, 2017
#R1#
Lokren lunges at Tyrone with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tyrone's hand.
Tyrone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tyrone goes for a double leg but Lokren avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lokren continues to drive forward.
A bone on bone clash there as Lokren blocks the leg kick.
Tyrone shoots in for a takedown but Lokren shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tyrone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Good shot there by Tyrone.
Lokren connects with a right hand. Tyrone shakes it off.
Tyrone has a takedown stuffed.
Sairanix Lokren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glorious Tyrone.
Lokren misses with a few strikes there.
Tyrone tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lokren throws a good cross that connects.
No luck for Tyrone with that takedown attempt.
Lokren swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tyrone takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lokren throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tyrone changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
Tyrone slips a jab from Lokren.
Tyrone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tyrone avoids the body shot from Lokren.
Tyrone swinging wildly here.
Lokren throws a hook but Tyrone avoids it easily.
Tyrone slips a straight right by Lokren.
Lokren checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lokren looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Lokren misses.
Lokren throws an overhand right that lands on Tyrone's shoulder, as Tyrone tries to avoid the shot.
Tyrone feints the counter takedown.
Lokren lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tyrone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lokren swinging wildly here. #T2#
Nice defenses there by Tyrone.
Lokren looks to land a left hand but Tyrone moved out of range nicely.
Lokren throws an overhand right that lands on Tyrone's shoulder, as Tyrone tries to avoid the shot.
Tyrone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lokren moves away.
Lokren misses the shot to the body.
Sairanix Lokren is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tyrone throws a sloppy body shot
and Lokren cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice jab there from Lokren.
Tyrone slips a straight right by Lokren.
A slow jab from Lokren misses its intended target.
Tyrone feints the counter takedown.
Lokren tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tyrone was well out of range. Poor timing from Lokren.
Lokren misses with a straight left.
Lokren swings for the body but Tyrone moves out of range.
Lokren staying out of range there.
Tyrone attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T3#
Lokren uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tyrone.
Lokren cracks Tyrone with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tyrone looks for a takedown but Lokren sprawls well.
A little feinted left hand from Lokren on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lokren lands a jab.
Tyrone throws a looping overhand right but Lokren ducks down to avoid it.
Lokren throws a shot from downtown. Tyrone moves away and avoids it.
Lokren just misses with a punch to the body.
Lokren is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tyrone.
Tyrone misses the shot to the body.
Lokren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tyrone.
Tyrone loads up on a big right hand but Lokren slips the punch.
Tyrone connects with an inside leg kick.#T4#
A jab from Tyrone misses.
Lokren fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tyrone looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tyrone scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tyrone gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyrone tries to close the distance and clinch but Lokren swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lokren staying out of range there.#CL2#
Tyrone gets a clinch.
Tyrone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tyrone tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lokren's elbow. #BC#
Lokren breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lokren throws a shot from downtown. Tyrone moves away and avoids it.
Lokren misses with a body shot.
Lokren throws a shot from downtown. Tyrone moves away and avoids it.
Tyrone connects with a body shot that sends Lokren's belly button to the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sairanix Lokren dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Lokren takes a swing at Tyrone's ribcage but misses.
Tyrone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lokren.
Tyrone blocks a jab.
Tyrone throws a leg kick
letting Lokren counter with a right hand.
Lokren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tyrone.
Lokren missing with a left hand there. Tyrone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tyrone is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tyrone tries to move into range but Lokren moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lokren looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A slow jab from Lokren misses its intended target.
Tyrone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lokren.
Lokren connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tyrone. Tyrone circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyrone swings for the body but Lokren moves out of range.
Lokren fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tyrone has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tyrone there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tyrone lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tyrone.
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!
Tyrone takes a swing at Lokren's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Lokren cracks a nice hook into Tyrone's ribs.
Tyrone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tyrone is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sairanix Lokren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyrone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lokren checks a low kick from Tyrone.
Tyrone misses with a wild body shot.
Tyrone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lokren takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tyrone throws a body shot but no joy.
Tyrone is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lokren rather than just go for the knockout.
Tyrone misses with a wild body shot.
Lokren throws an overhand right that lands on Tyrone's shoulder, as Tyrone tries to avoid the shot.
Tyrone misses with a leg kick.
Lokren is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tyrone can do to turn this around?
Lokren throws an overhand right that lands on Tyrone's shoulder, as Tyrone tries to avoid the shot.
Tyrone moves away from the strike by Lokren. #T2#
Tyrone ducks under a wild hook from Lokren.
Tyrone throws a low kick but Lokren avoids it.
Lokren throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tyrone on the side of the head.
Tyrone looks to land a right hand but Lokren moved out of range.
Lokren throws a body punch but Tyrone moves out of range.
Lokren throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lokren misses with a hook.
Lokren avoids the body shot from Tyrone.
A shot to the liver by Lokren. Beautiful 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!
Tyrone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lokren.
Tyrone is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lokren works the jab nicely.
A jab from Lokren misses.
Lokren getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tyrone misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lokren counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Tyrone fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lokren looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Donk. Lokren catches Tyrone right on the button with a cross.#ROC#
Tyrone is rocked!
Tyrone throws an overhand right that lands on Lokren's shoulder, as Lokren tries to avoid the shot.
Tyrone is still on wobbly legs! Can Lokren finish him?
Tyrone throws a hook to the side of Lokren's head but Lokren sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lokren misses with a looping right.
BOOM! Lokren lands a beautiful left hook that drops Tyrone. Tyrone tries to recover but Lokren is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Tyrone lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sairanix Lokren!
Sairanix Lokren got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

 

Event: CFC 406     
Date:   Nov 05, 2016
#R1#
Lokren blocks a jab.
We've been told by Lokren's head coaches at Montreal Athletic Center 5* spar that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Maul misses with a left hand
and Lokren counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maul thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lokren swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Maul swings widly with a right hand
and Lokren cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lokren throws a hook to the side of Maul's head but Maul sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maul has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Lokren fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL2#
Maul forces Lokren back against the cage and clinches.
Lokren blocking some punches.
Maul is trying to maintain a safe position but Lokren gets an underhook and turns Maul into the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Maul.
Maul is trying to force a seperation but Lokren has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maul misses with a punch on the inside.
Maul misses with a punch on the inside.
Maul swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Lokren pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Maul throws out a loose jab but Lokren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maul misses with a hook
and Lokren counters with a straight right hand.
Lokren takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Maul throws a right hand that misses
and Lokren counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lokren blocks a jab.
Maul blocks a jab.
Maul slips a straight right by Lokren.
Maul takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lokren bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Maul's head backwards.
Maul takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A big right from Lokren misses.
Maul pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lokren swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lokren. Maul does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lokren fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Maul looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maul scores with a jab. Lokren acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Maul misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lokren comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Maul needs to keep his hands up - Lokren had a free shot at his head there.
Maul takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T2#
Maul rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lokren moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lokren lands a head shot.
Lokren connects with a body shot.
A big left from Maul misses.
Lokren uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maul.
Lokren scores with a hook to the body. Maul takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice defenses there by Lokren.
Lokren throws a body punch but Maul moves out of range.
Lokren ducks under a wild hook from Maul.
Lokren is looking to counter punch.
Lokren avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maul gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lokren.
Maul throws a big shot that misses.
Maul looks to score with a jab to the body but Lokren is just out of range.
Maul is looking to clinch but Lokren is avoiding it.
Maul looks to land a left hand but Lokren moved out of range nicely.
Lokren works Maul's body with a nice hook.
Maul might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A slow jab from Maul misses its intended target.
Lokren lands a slapping body shot. #T3#
Lokren misses with a series of wild punches.
Lokren 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.
Lokren takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Maul on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Maul stuns Lokren with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lokren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maul manages to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Maul. Those never looked like landing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Maul looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maul misses with a body punch
and Lokren counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lokren ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lokren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maul looks to score with a jab to the body but Lokren is just out of range.
Lokren throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maul sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lokren connects with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lokren misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Lokren misses with a body punch
and Maul counters with a nice uppercut.
Lokren is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Maul throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A quick step to the side and Lokren tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maul throws a lazy uppercut
and Lokren counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Paul Maul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lokren scores with a nice strike.
Maul tries to move into range but Lokren moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lokren takes a swing at Maul's ribcage but misses.
Maul misses with a double jab
and Lokren counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A shot to the liver by Lokren. Beautiful body shot.
Maul avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maul takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Maul misses with a hook
and Lokren counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maul uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lokren.
Maul rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Lokren to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lokren cracks Maul with a good jab.
Maul misses with a left hand
letting Lokren counter with a right hand.
Lokren uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Maul has time to react.
Lokren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maul.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sairanix Lokren dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Maul moves in looking to clinch but Lokren pushes him off.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lokren!
Maul takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Maul goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Maul throws a lazy right hand but Lokren sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice jab there from Lokren.
Maul misses with a straight left.
Lokren gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lokren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice shot lands for Lokren.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maul listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lokren uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maul.
Lokren uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maul.
Maul avoids the body shot from Lokren.
Maul misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lokren.
Maul has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Maul tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lokren counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Lokren connects with a looping right hand.
Lokren ducks under a wild hook from Maul.
Lokren bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maul takes one on the button.
Lokren lands with a hook. Maul tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Maul throws a big shot that misses.
Lokren fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lokren, as that shot connected.
Lokren dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sairanix Lokren is winning the standup battle so far.
Lokren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Lokren on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lokren digs a good hook to Maul's body.
Lokren just misses with a punch to the body.
Maul fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lokren on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lokren takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lokren looks to score with a jab to the body but Maul is just out of range.
A shot to the liver by Lokren. Beautiful body shot.
Lokren is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maul can do to turn this around?
Maul misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lokren counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lokren throws a shot from downtown. Maul moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Maul takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Maul misses with a straight right.
Lokren connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lokren's corner calls for a 1-2. Lokren obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lokren lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Maul at a distance.
Lokren keeps the fight on the outside.
Maul misses with a hook
and Lokren cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lokren scores with a jab. Maul acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Maul has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lokren finds it's way round the side to connect with Maul's head.
Maul throws an off balance right hand
and Lokren counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maul throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Maul rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maul takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maul on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lokren works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lokren dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Maul has closed the distance and engaged Lokren in a clinch. #BC2#
Maul breaks the clinch. #T3#
Maul connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lokren. Lokren circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lokren defending well as Maul loads up on a big left hand.
Maul slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Maul looks to throw the jab but Lokren is out of range.
Lokren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maul manages to avoid it.
Maul has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lokren finds it's way round the side to connect with Maul's head.
Maul cracks Lokren with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Maul misses with an uppercut.
A jab lands there for Lokren.
Maul takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lokren misses with a hook. Maul ducked under it nicely.
Maul misses with a series of wild punches.
Lokren throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maul.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lokren displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maul throws out the jab.
Lokren scores with the left hand. Maul knows he should have avoided that one.
Lokren jabs Maul to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T4#
Maul misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lokren counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lokren connects with a body shot that sends Maul's belly button to the back.
Maul misses with a hook
and Lokren connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lokren throws a shot from downtown. Maul moves away and avoids it.
Maul wants to clinch
and Lokren counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lokren misses the shot to the body.
Maul misses with a looping left.
Lokren was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A big right from Maul misses.
A quick step to the side and Lokren tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maul throws a hook but Lokren blocks it.
Lokren needs to keep his hands up - Maul had a free shot at his head there.
Nice straight punches there by Lokren. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lokren.
Maul misses with a shot to the body
and Lokren counters with a nice body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maul walks into a left hand.
Maul throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lokren sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lokren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maul lands with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sairanix Lokren dominated that second round.
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#
Lokren stuns Maul with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Maul connects with a nice looking jab.
Maul dodges the punch combination from Lokren.
Lokren connects with a body shot.
Maul misses with a looping left.
Lokren lands a nice hook to Maul's body. Maul takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Maul throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lokren counters with a straight right hand.
Maul connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lokren's hands.
Maul misses with an uppercut
and Lokren counters with a stiff right hand.
Maul misses with a hook
and Lokren connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maul looks to score with a jab to the body but Lokren is just out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lokren lands a jab to Maul's midsection.
Maul looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A quick step to the side and Lokren tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maul throws a poor cross that misses
and Lokren counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maul misses with a looping right.
Lokren appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Maul scores with the left hand. Lokren knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
Maul takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lokren uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maul.
Lokren clobbers Maul with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lokren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maul looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice uppercut lands for Lokren. That snapped Maul's head back.
Lokren fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Maul throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lokren counters with a left to the body.
Lokren lands with a straight right. Maul didn't see that one coming.
Maul gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lokren.
Maul tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maul tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lokren manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Maul misses the body punch
enabling Lokren to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maul walks into a straight right hand from Lokren.
Maul cracks Lokren with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Maul is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lokren scores with a body shot.
Sairanix Lokren is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Maul misses with a double jab.
Maul throws a lazy uppercut
and Lokren counters with a nice uppercut.
Maul takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lokren scores with a sloppy right hand. Maul should have avoided that one.
Maul missing with a left hand there. Lokren was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lokren smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lokren slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lokren lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lokren throws a shot to the body.
Maul wants to clinch up but Lokren keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Maul fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lokren, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Lokren manages to break the clinch.
Maul lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lokren cracks Maul with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lokren lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Maul at a distance.
Lokren moves out of range of the strikes.
Lokren lands a nice hook to Maul's body. Maul takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T3#
Maul missing with a left hand there. Lokren was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice body punch from Lokren.
Lokren thuds a left hand into Maul's body.
Maul throws a lazy right hand but Lokren sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maul darts in trying to clinch
and Lokren counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lokren misses with a looping right.
Maul lands an overhand right.
Maul pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lokren scores with a three punch combo!
Lokren misses with a straight right.
Maul works Lokren's body with a nice hook.
Maul misses with a shot to the body
enabling Lokren to counter with a crisp jab.
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!
Maul throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #ROC2#
Lokren is rocked!
Maul gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Paul Maul has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oh Lokren is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Lokren slips a jab from Maul.
Lokren seems to have got his legs back now.
Maul misses with a left hand
and Lokren counters with a right hand to the body.
A swing and a miss from Maul.
Lokren changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Maul misses with a straight left.
Lokren lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lokren throws out a powerful jab.
Maul moves forwards but Lokren connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lokren ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lokren throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Maul on the side of the head.
Maul throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lokren sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lokren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lokren connects with a good right hand that stumbles Maul. Maul circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maul throws a poor cross that misses
and Lokren counters with a straight right hand.
Maul misses with a body punch
and Lokren cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Decent striking displayed by Maul there.
Lokren moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sairanix Lokren showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lokren, 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sairanix Lokren!

Sairanix Lokren took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

 

Event: CFC 396     
Date:   Oct 01, 2016
#R1#
Johnsson throws a low kick, looking for Lokren's leg but Lokren calmly moves out of range.
Lokren looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lokren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnsson.
Johnsson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A telegraphed right hand from Lokren misses the target.
Johnsson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lokren throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnsson.
Lokren throws a looping overhand right but Johnsson ducks down to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Johnsson misses.
Lokren throws a body shot but no joy.
Sairanix Lokren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnsson fakes the leg kick and cracks Lokren in the body.
Lokren takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A good leg kick by Johnsson.
Lokren is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lokren misses with a hook. Johnsson ducked under it nicely.
Johnsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Lokren is just out of range.
Lokren throws a hook but Johnsson blocks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnsson misses the target.
Johnsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lokren was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnsson.
It looked like Lokren wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Johnsson 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.#T1#
Johnsson connects with a solid leg kick.
Johnsson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lokren avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lokren connects with a body shot.
Johnsson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lokren is out of range.
Johnsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lokren misses with an uppercut. Johnsson saw that one coming.
Lokren cracks Johnsson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lokren misses with a looping left.
Johnsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lokren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnsson.
Lokren jabs at Johnsson's body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lokren crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Johnsson - the referee stops the clock and Lokren gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Johnsson. Lokren manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Lokren throws a hook but Johnsson blocks it.
Lokren bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Johnsson's head.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnsson throws a leg kick but Lokren moved away.
A head kick misses from Johnsson.
An attempted straight right counter from Lokren misses the target.
Lokren swings widly with a right hand
and Johnsson counters with a nice leg kick.
A slow jab from Lokren misses its intended target.
Johnsson misses with a lunging right hand
and Lokren counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lokren misses with a looping left.
A shot to the body from Johnsson misses
and Johnsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lokren misses with a straight left.
Decent striking displayed by Johnsson there.
A low kick from Johnsson is predictable there
and Lokren counters with a straight right hand.
Johnsson lands the left hand.
Lokren dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnsson lands a nice hook to Lokren's body. Lokren takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lokren throws an overhand right that lands on Johnsson's shoulder, as Johnsson tries to avoid the shot.
Johnsson takes one to the chin there.#T3#
Lokren misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnsson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lokren's knee momentarily.
Johnsson throws a poor cross that misses
and Lokren makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Johnsson misses with the body kick
and Lokren counters with a right hand to the body.
Lokren works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lokren missing with a left hand there. Johnsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lokren misses with an uppercut. Johnsson saw that one coming.
Lokren misses the body punch
and Johnsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Lokren misses.
Johnsson scoring well with a low kick there.
Johnsson wants to land a leg kick but Lokren is out of range.
Lokren steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Johnsson. That one must have hurt.
Johnsson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Johnsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lokren stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Johnsson.#T4#
Johnsson pushes Lokren away with a front kick.
Johnsson misses with a hook.
Johnsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lokren.
Johnsson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lokren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnsson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Johnsson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Johnsson misses with a jab to the body
and Lokren counters with a stiff right hand.
Lokren misses with a looping left.
Johnsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lokren.
Johnsson misses with a body punch
and Lokren counters with a straight right hand.
Lokren is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lokren takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An inside leg kick from Johnsson misses.
Lokren pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnsson tries to work over Lokren's front leg with a kick but Lokren checks it.
A counter left hand to the body from Lokren misses its target.
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 Sairanix Lokren 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#
Lokren listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Johnsson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lokren is able to avoid easily.
Johnsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnsson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Johnsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnsson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lokren with a body shot.
Johnsson scores with the left hand. Lokren knows he should have avoided that one.
Lokren throws a body shot but no joy.
Lokren ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Johnsson tries to work over Lokren's front leg with a kick but Lokren checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lokren swings for the body but Johnsson moves out of range.
Johnsson misses with a low kick.
Johnsson slips a jab from Lokren.
Johnsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lokren connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sairanix Lokren is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Johnsson connects with an inside leg kick.
Johnsson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Johnsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnsson lands a leg kick that knocks Lokren off balance momentarily.
Johnsson throws the left hand but Lokren avoids the punch easily.
Lokren blocks the body kick.
Johnsson cracks Lokren with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lokren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnsson moves away.
Johnsson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lokren is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lokren avoids the head kick by Johnsson.
Johnsson slips a jab from Lokren.
Johnsson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lokren takes a step back to recover.
Lokren throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnsson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Johnsson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Johnsson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnsson lands with a shot to the body.
Lokren is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A solid body kick from Johnsson.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Johnsson 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.
Lokren throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnsson.
Lokren throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnsson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Johnsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lokren.
Lokren jabs Johnsson right on the nose. Johnsson blinks but takes it well.
Lokren ducks under a wild hook from Johnsson.
Johnsson looks for the body kick but Lokren saw that one coming.
Lokren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnsson manages to avoid it.
Johnsson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Johnsson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lokren avoids the body shot from Johnsson.
Johnsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lokren. #T3#
Johnsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Lokren is just out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Johnsson 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 Lokren has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lokren and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Johnsson tests Lokren's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lokren crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Johnsson - the referee stops the clock and Lokren gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Johnsson. Lokren manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Lokren is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnsson.
Johnsson throws a wild body kick that Lokren sees coming a mile off.
Johnsson ducks under a wild hook from Lokren.
Lokren throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnsson misses with the body kick
and Lokren counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnsson drops his hands momentarily and Lokren takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lokren throws a looping overhand right but Johnsson ducks down to avoid it.
Johnsson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lokren wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T4#
Johnsson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lokren throws an overhand right that lands on Johnsson's shoulder, as Johnsson tries to avoid the shot.
Johnsson follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Johnsson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lokren throws a big counter combination but Johnsson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Johnsson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Johnsson staying out of range there.
Johnsson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Johnsson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lokren slips a jab from Johnsson.
Johnsson slips under a jab from Lokren.
Lokren drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lokren doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Johnsson throws a head kick that misses.
Johnsson scores with the left hand. Lokren knows he should have avoided that one.
Lokren ducks under a wild hook from Johnsson.
It looked like Lokren wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gunnar Johnsson 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Lokren checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lokren will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Johnsson misses with a right hand
and Lokren connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lokren moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lokren scores with a decent looking hook.
Lokren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnsson.
Johnsson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Lokren counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lokren jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lokren lands a slapping body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Lokren.
Lokren avoids a kick to the body.
Lokren misses with a hook
and Johnsson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lokren looks to throw the jab but Johnsson is out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lokren connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Johnsson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T1#
Lokren looks to land a right hand but Johnsson moved out of range.
Lokren takes a swing at Johnsson's ribcage but misses.
Johnsson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Lokren scores with a jab.
Johnsson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Johnsson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lokren lands with a shot to the body.
Johnsson throws a body kick that misses
and Lokren counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lokren scores with the left hand. Johnsson knows he should have avoided that one.
Lokren misses with a hook.
Lokren swings widly with a right hand
and Johnsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lokren.
Johnsson throws the kick towards the body but Lokren avoids it.
Nice cross by Johnsson.
A jab from Johnsson misses.
Lokren lands a jab.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Johnsson. That's going to slow Lokren down.
Lokren slips under a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Lokren on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Johnsson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lokren swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lokren scores with a jab. Johnsson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lokren misses with a looping left.
Lokren scores with a jab to the head.
Lokren swings widly with a right hand
and Johnsson counters with a straight right hand.
Johnsson scores with a kick to the body.
Johnsson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jab from Johnsson.
Johnsson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Johnsson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Lokren misses the target.#T3#
Johnsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lokren sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnsson throws a head kick but Lokren moves out of range.
Johnsson ducks under a wild hook from Lokren.
Lokren takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Johnsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lokren lands a two punch combo.
A leg kick checked by Lokren.
An attempted straight right counter from Lokren misses the target.
Lokren staying out of range there.
Lokren throwing a counter right hand but Johnsson manages to avoid it.
Lokren throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Johnsson on the side of the head.
Johnsson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Johnsson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Johnsson 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 Lokren has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lokren and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Johnsson looks to land a left hand but Lokren moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Lokren throws a shot from downtown. Johnsson moves away and avoids it.
Johnsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good shot there by Johnsson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lokren 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.
Lokren misses with a right hand
and Johnsson counters with a solid body kick.
Lokren misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnsson counters with an inside leg kick.
A big left from Lokren misses.
Lokren fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Johnsson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lokren throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice shot by Lokren.
Lokren slips under a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Lokren on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Johnsson takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good shot there by Lokren.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sairanix Lokren showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lokren 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sairanix Lokren!

A determined Sairanix Lokren didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

 

Event: CFC 390     
Date:   Aug 27, 2016
#R1#
Lokren throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cionaoith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lokren checks a leg kick.
Lokren missing with a left hand there. Cionaoith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lokren bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cionaoith's head backwards.
Cionaoith's coach down at Cutthroat was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Cionaoith's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Good exchange - Lokren coming out on top.
Cionaoith fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lokren on the side of the head.
Lokren throws a lazy uppercut
and Cionaoith counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A combination from Lokren does no damage.
Lokren looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lokren misses the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Cionaoith misses the target.
Lokren throwing a counter right hand but Cionaoith manages to avoid it.
Lokren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cionaoith scores with a spinning back kick!
Cionaoith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cionaoith doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lokren throws a body punch but Cionaoith moves out of range.
Lokren takes one to the chin there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cionaoith on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lokren throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little jabbing left from Cionaoith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Lokren takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Cionaoith connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cionaoith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cionaoith misses with a leg kick
and Lokren counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cionaoith just misses with a punch to the body.
Lokren throwing a counter right hand but Cionaoith manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Lokren misses the target.
Cionaoith pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lokren is looking to counter punch.
Lokren blocks a jab.
Jab by Lokren.
Lokren staying out of range there.
Cionaoith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cionaoith takes one to the side of the head.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Cionaoith.
Cionaoith defending well as Lokren loads up on a big left 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!
Lokren swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cionaoith counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lokren's knee momentarily.
Lokren defending well as Cionaoith loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Lokren avoids the head kick by Cionaoith.
An attempted straight right counter from Lokren misses the target.
Lokren stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lokren misses with a series of wild punches.
Good shot there by Lokren.
Lokren lands a nice shot to the body.
Cionaoith takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cionaoith misses with a hook to the body
and Lokren counters with a straight right hand.
Cionaoith just misses with a punch to the body.
Lokren throwing a counter right hand but Cionaoith manages to avoid it.
Cionaoith tries to work over Lokren's front leg with a kick but Lokren checks it.
Cionaoith defending well as Lokren loads up on a big left hand.
Cionaoith takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cionaoith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cionaoith takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice defenses there by Cionaoith.#T3#
Lokren avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cionaoith gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lokren looks to land a right hand but Cionaoith moved out of range.
Cionaoith throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Lokren scores with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Lokren misses the target.
Lokren moves out of range as Cionaoith strikes.
Lokren moves away from the strike by Cionaoith.
Cionaoith looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A little feinted left hand from Lokren on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lokren moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lokren feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cionaoiths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lokren bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cionaoith throws a wild body kick that Lokren sees coming a mile off.
Lokren is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Cionaoith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lokren.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cionaoith is looking to chop away at Lokren's legs.
A quick step to the side and Lokren tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lokren lands a slapping body shot. #T4#
Cionaoith misses with a wild body shot.
Cionaoith shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lokren is looking for a counter combo.
Lokren misses with a looping right.
Lokren throws the left hand but Cionaoith avoids the punch easily.
Lokren throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lokren scores with a decent looking hook.
Lokren throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cionaoith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cionaoith cracks Lokren with an open hand slap.
Lokren misses with a series of wild punches.
Lokren misses with a body punch
and Cionaoith counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lokren scores with a body shot.
Lokren looks to score with a jab to the body but Cionaoith is just out of range.
Cionaoith throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Lokren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sairanix Lokren dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Lokren throws a body shot but no joy.
Lokren misses with a hook. Cionaoith ducked under it nicely.
Cionaoith is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lokren throws a big shot that misses.
Cionaoith throws a body shot but no joy.
Lokren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cionaoith moves away.
Cionaoith dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lokren. That did some damage!
Lokren looks to throw the jab but Cionaoith is out of range.
Cionaoith pushes Lokren away with a front kick.
Cionaoith clobbers Lokren with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cionaoith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cionaoith slips a jab from Lokren.
Lokren lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lokren takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cionaoith gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Lokren counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Lokren misses. #T1#
The fighters circling - Cionaoith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lokren was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cionaoith takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cionaoith looks to land a left hand but Lokren moved out of range nicely.
Cionaoith tries to land a leg kick but Lokren saw it coming and moves away.
Cionaoith staying out of range there.
Lokren will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Lokren ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cionaoith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lokren counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cionaoith throws a sloppy body shot
and Lokren counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cionaoith.
Lokren scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Some wild striking there from Cionaoith.
Lokren scores with a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cionaoith.
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!
Lokren misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Lokren connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lokren. Cionaoith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cionaoith throws out a counter right but Lokren avoids it with no problem.
Lokren moves out of range as Cionaoith strikes.
Lokren's corner calls for a 1-2. Lokren obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cionaoith takes a jab right on the kisser.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Cionaoith might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Lokren has got the better of the exchanges.
Jab from Lokren.
Lokren throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cionaoith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cionaoith doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Cionaoith motions for Lokren to come forward. Cionaoith throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lokren throws a sloppy body shot
and Cionaoith counters with a nice uppercut.
Cionaoith lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cionaoith ducks under a wild hook from Lokren.
A shot to the body from Lokren misses
and Cionaoith counters with a right hand to the body.
Cionaoith fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice uppercut there from Lokren.
Cionaoith lands a slapping body shot. #T3#
Cionaoith lands a nice looking body kick.
Lokren throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cionaoith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lokren.
The fighters circling - Lokren throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cionaoith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cionaoith misses with a leg kick.
Lokren is looking to counter punch.
Lokren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cionaoith manages to avoid it.
Cionaoith takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lokren thuds a left hand into Cionaoith's body.
Lokren throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cionaoith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lokren sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Lokren rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cionaoith counters with a leg kick.
Cionaoith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lokren.
Cionaoith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lokren.
Lokren throws a good cross that connects. #T4#
Cionaoith misses with a body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice jab there from Lokren.
Lokren lands a glancing blow to the side of Cionaoith's head.
Lokren tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cionaoith was well out of range. Poor timing from Lokren.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lokren checks a leg kick.
Lokren throws a hook but Cionaoith avoids it easily.
Lokren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cionaoith misses with a kick to the body.
Cionaoith with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lokren to score with a decent uppercut.
Cionaoith misses with a low kick.
Lokren fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cionaoith with a nice cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lokren chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cionaoith can pounce on him.
A swing and a miss from Lokren.
Cionaoith tries a head kick but it misses.
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 Sairanix Lokren will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Cionaoith throws a hook to the side of Lokren's head but Lokren sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lokren steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cionaoith.
Lokren throws a big shot that misses.
Cionaoith moves out of range of the strikes.
Lokren throws a shot from downtown. Cionaoith moves away and avoids it.
Lokren lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cionaoith at a distance.
Lokren scores with a hook to the body. Cionaoith takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lokren takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cionaoith lands with a slapping head kick.
Jab, jab by Cionaoith - just one landing. #ROC2#
Lokren is rocked!
Lokren keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cionaoith.
Oh Lokren is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A telegraphed right hand from Lokren misses the target.
Lokren misses with a hook
and Cionaoith counters with an inside leg kick.
Lokren moves out of range of the body kick from Cionaoith.
Lokren throwing a counter right hand but Cionaoith manages to avoid it.
Lokren seems to have got his legs back now.
Sairanix Lokren is winning the standup battle so far.
Lokren throws a hook to the side of Cionaoith's head but Cionaoith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD2#
Cionaoith sends Lokren crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Cionaoith is motioning to the referee to let Lokren up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#T1#
Lokren drops his hands momentarily and Cionaoith needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Lokren just on the top of the head. Lokren drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Lokren - he's done!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Toal Kean Cionaoith!

 

Event: LEGACY! 77     
Date:   Jul 23, 2016
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Lokren.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Lokren comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lokren listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lokren keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Lokren gets tackled into the cage by Jones. Jones maintains the clinch.
Lokren avoids a wild elbow strike from Jones.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lokren is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jones working aggressively here.
Jones digs a right hand underneath Lokren's ribcage. Lokren let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC#
Lokren breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Jones closes the distance and pushes Lokren back into the cage.
Lokren avoids a wild elbow strike from Jones.
Jones's coach down at London MMA Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Jones's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Lokren blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lokren blocks the elbow strike.
Jones lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Lokren avoids a wild elbow strike from Jones.
Nice elbow from Jones.
Lokren blocks an uppercut.
Lokren is trying to break free.
Jones tries to land knees in the clinch but Lokren avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Lokren breaks from the clinch.
Jones scores with a nice right hand.
Jones throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lokren counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lokren dips to his left and cracks Jones with an uppercut!
Lokren connects with a single shot there.
Jones looks to clinch
and Lokren counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jones thinking.
Lokren takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lokren looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The fighters circling - Lokren throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lokren manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lokren scores with a hook to the body. Jones takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lokren throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones is looking to clinch but Lokren is avoiding it.
Lokren connects with the punch.#T2#
Jones tries to clinch up
and Lokren counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lokren scores with a decent looking hook.
Lokren lands with a straight right. Jones didn't see that one coming.
Jones tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jones misses with a leg kick
and Lokren cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lokren throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Ralf Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lokren throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
Lokren darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jones gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lokren.
Jones closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lokren counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jones thinking.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Lokren pushes him off.
Jones tries to clinch but Lokren moves away
and Lokren counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Lokren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jones tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lokren counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Lokren avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lokren drops his hands momentarily and Jones takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jones tries to move into range but Lokren moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jones scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL2#
Jones clinches up with Lokren and pushes him back against the cage.
Lokren can't break the clinch.
Jones misses with an elbow over the top.
Lokren blocks an elbow strike from Jones.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jones.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Lokren.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Lokren avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4##BC#
Lokren pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones throws a sloppy body shot
and Lokren counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lokren uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
Lokren lands with an uppercut that bounces Jones off the cage and back into range.
Jones connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lokren's hands.
Lokren pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Lokren is looking to counter punch.
Lokren connects with a crisp jab.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones tries to clinch but Lokren moves away
and Lokren cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Lokren pushes him off.#CL2#
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Lokren wants to break the clinch but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jones tries a body shot but Lokren blocks it.
Jones scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sairanix Lokren dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lokren.
Lokren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lokren takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Jones tries to move into range but Lokren moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lokren swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lokren is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Jones is looking to clinch but Lokren is avoiding it.
Lokren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Lokren scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Lokren pushes him off.
Jones slips under a jab.
Jones takes a swing at Lokren's ribcage but misses.
Lokren misses the jab.
Sairanix Lokren is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lokren connects with a crisp jab.
Jones scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lokren in his tracks.
Lokren showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jones.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Jones tries to clinch but Lokren moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lokren throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Lokren tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Lokren.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lokren manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Jones rushes Lokren and presses him up against the cage.
Jones scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jones throws an elbow but misses. #BC#
Lokren breaks the clinch.
Jones misses with a straight left.
Lokren throwing a counter right hand but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Jones defending well as Lokren loads up on a big left hand.
Lokren missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lokren misses with a few strikes there.
Jones misses with a low kick as Lokren jumps back.#T2#
Jones throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lokren counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jones misses with a hook.
Lokren ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jones throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lokren connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jones there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Lokren avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jones pushes off an throws an elbow but Lokren leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lokren is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Lokren's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lokren looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Jones doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lokren.
Jones throws the left hand but Lokren avoids the punch easily.
Jones tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lokren counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lokren throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Lokren gets tackled into the cage by Jones. Jones maintains the clinch.
Lokren avoids a wild elbow strike from Jones.
Ralf Jones seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones keeps control of Lokren as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jones.
Jones tries to work over Lokren's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC#
Lokren breaks the clinch.
Jones tries to clinch up but Lokren circles away and keeps his distance.
Jones tries to clinch up.
Jones is looking to clinch but Lokren is avoiding it. #T4#
Good standup being displayed there by Lokren as he connects with a hook.
Jones gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jones moves out of range as Lokren strikes.
Jones finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lokren is looking to counter punch.
Jones lands an overhand right.
Lokren avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lokren with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jones throws an off balance right hand
and Lokren counters with a nice uppercut.
Jones takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A jab from Jones misses.
Lokren throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones misses with a looping right.
Lokren throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lokren counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jones jabs Lokren to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jones closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Lokren to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sairanix Lokren dominated that second round.
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#
Lokren scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jones doesn't seem bothered though.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Lokren swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lokren displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Lokren misses the target.
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jones throws an off balance right hand
and Lokren counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A lazy left from Lokren finds it's target.
Jones takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jones closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lokren counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jones avoids the body shot from Lokren.
Jones swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jones. That's going to slow Lokren down.
Jones tries to work over Lokren's front leg with a kick but Lokren checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lokren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones. #CL2#
Jones clinches.
Jones throws an elbow that misses.
Jones tries a body shot but Lokren blocks it.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Lokren avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage. #T1#
Jones misses with some punches.
Lokren avoids a wild elbow strike from Jones.
Lokren avoids the elbow strike from Jones, against the cage.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Lokren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lokren blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Lokren breaks from the clinch.
Lokren waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Lokren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
A nice side step and Jones releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lokren moves away.
Lokren bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Lokren swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones cracks Lokren with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lokren scores with a jab. Jones acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lokren swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.
Ralf Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sairanix Lokren is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Jones tries to clinch there but Lokren circles away.
Lokren avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lokren swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Lokren circles away.
Lokren moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring 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!
Jones closes the distance but Lokren moves to the side
and Lokren counters with a stiff right hand.
Lokren throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones. #CL2#
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lokren.
Lokren blocks an uppercut.
Jones lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jones throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lokren's elbow. #T3#
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lokren blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Lokren's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones wants to clinch up but Lokren keeps it at a distance.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Lokren circles away.
Jones swings widly with a right hand
and Lokren counters with a stiff right hand.
Jones tries to move into range but Lokren moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jones misses the jab.
Jones misses with a straight right.
Lokren punishes Jones's body with a nice straight punch.
Lokren moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jones on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jones swings widly with a right hand
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Jones has closed the distance and engaged Lokren in a clinch.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Lokren uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones misses with the head strike. #T4#
Jones lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jones tries to work over Lokren's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Lokren avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Nice elbow from Jones.
Jones misses with some punches.
Jones misses with a knee to the head.
Lokren blocks a body shot from Jones.
Lokren blocking some punches.
Jones misses with an elbow strike. #BC#
Lokren escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lokren ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Lokren blocks a body shot from Jones.

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 Sairanix Lokren.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lokren, 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sairanix Lokren!

Sairanix Lokren got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

 

Event: LEGACY! 73     
Date:   Jul 01, 2016
#R1#
Lokren is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Austin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lokren looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lokren throws a shot to the body.
Austin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Austin digs a good body shot into Lokren's ribs.
Austin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lokren throws a jab but it's blocked by Austin.
Austin misses the jab.
A punch combination from Austin misses.
Lokren looks to land a left hand but Austin moved out of range nicely.
Austin throws a body punch but Lokren moves out of range.
Lokren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lokren throws a right hand that misses
and Austin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Austin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Austin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Austin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lokren is able to avoid easily.
We've been informed that Austin has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#T1#
Austin moves away from the strike by Lokren.
Lokren swings widly with a right hand
letting Austin counter with a right hand.
Sairanix Lokren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lokren throws a lazy right hand but Austin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Austin throws a hook but Lokren avoids it easily.
Lokren moves into range and connects with a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lokren, as that shot connected.
Lokren stuns Austin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lokren lands with an overhand left.
Lokren lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lokren throws a poor cross that misses
and Austin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Austin closes the distance and clinches.
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 right hand to the body from Austin.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lokren.
Lokren tries to pull guard but Austin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T2#
Lokren blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Austin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Austin presses Lokren against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Austin keeps control of Lokren as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Austin working aggressively here.
Austin throws a head punch that misses.
Austin lands a left hand.
Austin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lokren tries to break free but Austin pushes him back against the cage.
Lokren misses with a hook from the clinch.
Austin swings wildly with an uppercut but Lokren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Austin misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Austin prevents Lokren from breaking the clinch.
Lokren blocks a body shot from Austin.
Austin throws a head punch that misses.
Austin misses with a body punch.
Austin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lokren is trying to force a seperation but Austin has the dominant position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lokren.
Austin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Austin.
Austin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lokren.
Lokren prevents a body shot from Austin.
Austin has a couple of punches blocked by Lokren. #T4#
Austin can't find room to land a body shot as Lokren controls the action.
Austin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lokren blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Austin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Austin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Austin misses with some punches.
A short body shot lands from Austin as the two fighters clinch.
Lokren's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Austin misses with some punches.
Lokren blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Austin misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lokren.
Austin lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Austin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Lokren scores with a punch to the head.
Austin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lokren connects with a single shot there.
Lokren looks to throw the jab but Austin is out of range.
Austin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lokren is looking to counter punch.
Austin throws a lazy right hand but Lokren sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Lokren was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Austin moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Austin does it's job there.
Lokren throws out a loose jab but Austin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Austin tries a low kick but Lokren avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lokren misses with a lunging right hand #CL2#
and Austin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Austin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Austin misses with the head strike.
Austin has a couple of punches blocked by Lokren. #T1#
Austin can't find room to land a body shot as Lokren controls the action.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Austin 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.
Austin can't find room to land a body shot as Lokren controls the action.
Austin lands a body punch.
Austin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lokren prevents a body shot from Austin.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Austin.
Austin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lokren looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Austin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Austin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lokren wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Shane Austin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lokren blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Austin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Austin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
A body shot lands from Austin.
Austin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lokren blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Austin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lokren backwards.
Austin has a couple of punches blocked by Lokren.
Austin tries to throw a body punch but Lokren avoids it by throwing Austin back against the cage.
Austin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Austin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Austin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Austin working aggressively here.
Lokren looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Lokren breaks the clinch.
Austin throws an off balance right hand
and Lokren counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Austin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lokren sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Austin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lokren lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Austin takes one to the side of the head.
Lokren takes a swing at Austin's ribcage but misses.
Austin misses with a hook
and Lokren cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lokren scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL2#
Austin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lokren, pushing him back against the cage.
Austin misses with a punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Austin.
Austin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Austin working aggressively here.
Austin working aggressively here. #T4#
Austin cracks Lokren with a nice body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Austin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Austin misses with the head strike.
Austin working aggressively here.
Austin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Austin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Austin.
Austin misses with the head strike.
Austin lands a nice uppercut.
Austin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Austin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Austin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Austin misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Austin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Austin scoring well with a low kick there.
Lokren throws an overhand right that lands on Austin's shoulder, as Austin tries to avoid the shot.
Lokren tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Austin was well out of range. Poor timing from Lokren.
Austin punishes Lokren's body with a nice straight punch.
Austin throws an overhand right that lands on Lokren's shoulder, as Lokren tries to avoid the shot.
Austin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lokren stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Austin connects with a leg kick. Lokren looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nice defenses there by Lokren.
Lokren throws a jab when Austin was well out of range.
Despite the aggression on Austin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Austin 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 Lokren has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lokren and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Austin missing with a left hand there. Lokren was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Austin misses the shot to the body.
Lokren bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Austin's head backwards.
Sloppy strikes from Lokren. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Austin throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice body kick from Austin.
A big left from Austin misses.
Lokren misses with an uppercut. Austin saw that one coming.
Lokren sets himself, and Austin steps forward looking for the clinch! Lokren avoids it this time.
Austin jabs at Lokren's body.
Austin scores with a jab to the body.
Austin throws out a loose jab but Lokren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lokren misses with a straight right.
Austin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Lokren was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lokren throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Austin to counter with a crisp jab.
Lokren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Austin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sairanix Lokren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Lokren drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Shane Austin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lokren swings for the body but Austin moves out of range.
Austin lands a nice hook to Lokren's body. Lokren takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lokren ducks under a wild hook from Austin.
Austin misses with a hook. Lokren ducked under it nicely.
Lokren throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Austin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Austin throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Lokren to counter with a crisp jab.
Austin moves out of range as Lokren strikes.
Austin looks to land a right hand but Lokren moved out of range.
Austin scores with a hook.
The fighters circling - Austin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lokren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Austin moves away.
Austin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T3#
Lokren lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lokren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lokren misses with a left hand
and Austin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lokren cracks a nice hook into Austin's ribs.
Lokren throws a right hand that misses
and Austin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lokren takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #ROC2#
Lokren is rocked!
Austin looks for the body kick but Lokren saw that one coming.
Austin throws a jab when Lokren was well out of range.
Austin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Austin slips under a jab from Lokren.
Austin misses with a looping right.
Shane Austin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A slapping body kick lands there for Austin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lokren takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T4#
Lokren is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lokren takes a swing at Austin's ribcage but misses.
Lokren throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Austin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Austin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lokren is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lokren takes one on the button.
Lokren slips a jab from Austin.
Austin lands with a hook. Lokren tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Oh Lokren is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Austin lands the left hand.
A shot to the body from Lokren misses
enabling Austin to counter with a crisp jab.
A big right from Lokren misses.
Lokren punishes Austin's body with a nice straight punch.
Lokren throws the left hand but Austin avoids the punch easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shane Austin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Austin 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane Austin!

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

 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

 
 
 
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