Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: PSE 33
Date: Apr 06, 2019

#R1#
Devereux throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Devereux manages to avoid it.
Devereux takes a swing at Steel's ribcage but misses.
Steel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Devereux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steel manages to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Devereux.
Steel swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Devereux missing with a left hand there. Steel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Devereux uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steel.
Devereux changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Devereux waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steel.
Devereux lands with an overhand left.
Steel misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Steel misses.
Ross Devereux 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.
Devereux misses with a jab to the body
and Steel counters with a one-two to the body.
Steel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Devereux lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A bone on bone clash there as Steel blocks the leg kick.
Devereux rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Steel makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Devereux jabs at Steel's body.#T1#
A big left from Devereux misses.
Steel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Devereux.
Steel takes a shot to the body in his stride.
An inside leg kick from Steel misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Devereux. That's going to slow Steel down.
Steel takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Devereux throws a body shot but no joy.
Steel takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Steel takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT2#
It looks like Ross Devereux has been cut.
Devereux takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Devereux shoots in for a takedown but Steel shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Devereux lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Steel at a distance.
Devereux attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A swing and a miss from Devereux.
Devereux looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Devereux scores with a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steel just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Steel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Steel avoids the body shot from Devereux.
Steel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Devereux needs to keep his hands up - Steel had a free shot at his head there.
Steel lands a slapping body shot.
Nice body kick from Devereux.
Devereux blocks a jab.
Steel misses with a straight left.
Devereux is looking to counter with a body kick.
Devereux throws a leg kick that is checked
and Steel counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Devereux walks into a left hand.
Devereux delivers a nice body kick.
Devereux 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.
Steel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
James Steel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Devereux walks into a straight right hand from Steel.
Devereux moves forwards but Steel connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Devereux lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Devereux with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Steel to score with a decent uppercut.
Steel takes one to the chin there.
Steel missing with a left hand there. Devereux was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Devereux lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Steel misses with a hook. Devereux ducked under it nicely.
Steel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Devereux takes a swing at Steel's ribcage but misses.
Devereux throws a front kick aimed at Steel's knee but Steel avoids it well.
Devereux lands a jab to the nose.
Devereux chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Devereux shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Steel counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Devereux thinking.
Devereux avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Devereux throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steel misses with a looping left.
Steel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Devereux.
It seemed like Steel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've been informed that Steel has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
Steel throws an off balance right hand
and Devereux counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Devereux scores with a spinning back kick!
Steel throws a right hand that misses
and Steel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Devereux throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Steel moves forwards but Devereux connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Devereux misses with a straight left.
Devereux scores with a decent looking hook.
Steel misses the shot to the body.
Steel connects with a solid leg kick.
Devereux throws a lazy right hand but Steel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Steel checks a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Devereux defending well as Steel loads up on a big left hand.
Steel takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Steel connects with a body shot that sends Devereux's belly button to the back.
Devereux swings widly with a right hand
and Devereux takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ross Devereux dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ross Devereux's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Devereux pushes Steel away with a front kick.
Devereux displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steel throws out the jab.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Steel might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Devereux has got the better of the exchanges.
Devereux throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Steel counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Steel seems to be working for a kimura but Devereux defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Devereux is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Steel pulls his head out easily.
Steel is trying to control. Devereux wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Steel is looking for a kimura but Devereux is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Steel to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel is thwarting Devereux's attempts to control the position.
Devereux is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Devereux looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1##SUB#
Devereux is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Steel pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Steel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Devereux doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Steel.
Devereux is trying to get back to full guard.
Devereux gets back to full guard.
Devereux looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Devereux is working hard here to advance position.
Steel postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Steel trying to control the position from guard on top but Devereux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Devereux looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Devereux is looking for a triangle but Steel pushes his legs off easily.
Devereux looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Devereux keeping full guard, as Steel tries to pass.
Devereux tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Devereux escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Steel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Devereux 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.
Steel tries to free his leg and advance position but Devereux is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Devereux looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Devereux has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Steel is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Devereux.#SUB2#
Steel thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Devereux tries to bench press Steel off him but Steel keeps the position. #SUB2#
Steel tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Steel has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T4#
You can see the frustration on Devereux's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
James Steel has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Steel thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Devereux sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Devereux moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Steel wants to control from the top but Devereux keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Devereux is on top in guard. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Steel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ross Devereux's cut.
That's time! Devereux's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Steel is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Steel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Devereux drops down looking for a counter takedown but Steel sprawls and moves away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Devereux, as that shot connected.
Devereux doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Steel counters with a stiff right hand. #TD#
Devereux drives through with a takedown into Steel's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2#
Steel is looking for a triangle but Devereux pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Steel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Devereux controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Devereux is looking to pass into half guard but Steel pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Steel is in guard.#REVB##T1##SUB#
Devereux has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Steel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Steel looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Devereux has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Steel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Devereux wants to sweep here but Steel controlling him for the moment.
Devereux working a defensive guard but Steel manages to pass into side control anyway. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Devereux is looking to reverse the position.
Steel has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Devereux!
Steel controlling the position easily from mount.
Steel tries to control but Devereux wriggling away. #SUB2#
Steel looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Devereux is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Steel controlling from mount.
Devereux is wriggling around trying to escape.
Steel fails to advance to Devereux's back.
Devereux tries to improve his position but instead Steel has taken his back!
Steel slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
I really don't envy Devereux right now. #T4##SUB2#
Steel is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Devereux taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Steel.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James Steel!
James Steel managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Urban Fighter, into his post fight interview.

Event: CEFC 334
Date: Mar 04, 2019

#R1#
Devereux pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Handle feints a counter leg kick.
Handle throws a head kick but Devereux moves out of range.
Handle slips under a jab from Devereux.
Devereux throws a combination. Handle tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Devereux checks the leg kick.
Devereux cracks Handle with an open hand slap.#CL2#
Handle has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD#
Devereux gets control of Handle's arms and successfully pulls guard. Devereux will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Devereux wants to sweep but no luck.
Devereux is working hard here to advance position.
Handle is stalling in the full guard.
Devereux controlling the position.
Devereux is trying to control the position but Handle postures up.
Handle is looking to work some ground and pound but Devereux has wrist control.
Devereux seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Handle accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Devereux looking to hit a scissor sweep but Handle is one step ahead there.
Devereux keeping moving, preventing Handle from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Handle postures up in Devereux's guard and throws a big left but Devereux blocks it.
Handle trying to control but Devereux is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Devereux has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Handle should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Devereux has tightened it up now! Handle should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ross Devereux!
Ross Devereux spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: CEFC 333
Date: Feb 23, 2019

#R1#
Devereux showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Harris.
Devereux misses with a left hand
and Harris counters with a straight right hand.
Devereux throws a jab but it's blocked by Harris.
Harris throws a jab when Devereux was well out of range.
Harris misses with a wild combination.
Harris feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Devereuxs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Devereux throws a jab when Harris was well out of range.
Devereux looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Harris ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Devereux takes one to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Harris. Devereux shrugs it off though.
Devereux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harris.
Harris throws a wild body kick that Devereux sees coming a mile off.
Harris thows a left - swing and a miss!
Devereux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harris misses with the combination. #T1#
Devereux moves out of range as Harris strikes.
Harris throws a head kick but Devereux moves out of range.
Devereux feinted with a counter takedown.
Devereux turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Devereux throws a jab but it's blocked by Harris.
Harris looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Devereux takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Harris throws a head kick but Devereux moves out of range.
Devereux throwing a counter right hand but Harris manages to avoid it.
Baby Boy Harris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harris throws a wild body kick that Devereux sees coming a mile off.
Harris lands with a nice combination. Devereux backs away looking to recover.
Devereux connects with a nice looking jab.
Harris looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Devereux counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Devereux.
Devereux might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harris trying to control the position here.
Harris keeping moving, preventing Devereux from controlling successfully. #T2#
Devereux stops Harris from standing up.
Devereux pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harris is keeping the position for now.
Devereux wants to control from the top but Harris keeps moving.
Devereux wants to pass the guard but Harris is keeping the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Harris keeping moving, preventing Devereux from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Harris lands a nice leg kick that just misses Devereux's sensitive parts.
Harris has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#TD#
Devereux shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Harris manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Devereux looking to pass the guard.
Harris keeping moving, preventing Devereux from controlling successfully.
Devereux is really struggling to control Harris but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Devereux is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
Harris 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.
Devereux stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harris swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Devereux throws a jab when Harris was well out of range.
A slow jab from Devereux misses its intended target.
Harris throws a hook but Devereux avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Baby Boy Harris dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Harris throws a body shot but no joy.
Devereux drops down looking for a counter takedown but Harris sprawls and moves away.
A low kick from Devereux is predictable there
and Harris counters with a nice body kick.
Baby Boy Harris seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Danga de danga de dang - Harris scores with a four punch combination!#CUT2#
It looks like Ross Devereux has been cut.
Harris walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Baby Boy Harris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sloppy strikes from Harris. Those never looked like landing.
Devereux has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Harris.
Devereux throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Devereux looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Devereux throws a body shot but no joy.
Devereux shoots in but no luck this time.
Devereux misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Harris counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Devereux with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Devereux dodges the punch combination from Harris.
Some wild striking there from Harris.
Harris misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
Devereux misses with a looping right.
Harris missing with a left hand there. Devereux was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Harris misses with a head kick.
Harris misses with an attempted mid kick.
Devereux blocks a jab.
Devereux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harris looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
No joy there for Harris, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Harris throws a head kick that misses.
Harris lands with a right hand.
Devereux throws a leg kick but Harris sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Devereux throws a hook but Harris avoids it easily.
Harris darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Devereux throws a poor cross that misses
letting Harris counter with a right hand.
Devereux uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Harris has time to react.
Baby Boy Harris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2##TD#
Devereux shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Harris is trying to defend but Devereux finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harris won't allow Devereux to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Devereux wants to take a breather but Harris is having none of it.
Devereux controlling the action here.
Harris is looking for a sweep. Devereux is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Devereux tries to pass the half guard into mount. Harris knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Devereux is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Harris! #T3##SUB#
Devereux jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Harris is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Harris and Devereux has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Devereux tries to advance to mount but Harris denies him.
Harris tries to improve position but can't.
Devereux trying to control the action but Harris is working from the bottom.
Devereux tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Harris is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Devereux working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ross Devereux overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Devereux is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Harris knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Devereux is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Harris has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Baby Boy Harris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ross Devereux's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Harris misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Devereux scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB#
Devereux looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Devereux trying to control the position but Harris is working away.
Devereux tries to move into full mount but can't pass Harris's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Devereux taking a breather here.
Devereux laying and praying for a moment but Harris takes advantage and regains half guard. #T1#
Devereux is looking to take a break and control but Harris is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Devereux performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Devereux is looking for a kimura here. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Devereux is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Harris defends it well.
Devereux trying to control from half guard but Harris is working away. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Harris slips under a jab from Devereux.
Harris throws a jab when Devereux was well out of range.
Harris misses with a head kick.
Harris takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T3#
Harris moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice body kick there by Harris.
Devereux avoids the body shot from Harris.
Harris throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Harris thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Devereux if he has to take too many more of those.
Harris misses with a body shot.
Devereux takes one on the button.
Devereux shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Devereux feints and as Harris raises his hands in defense, Devereux changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Baby Boy Harris is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Devereux wants to control from the top but Harris keeps moving.
Harris is pulling down on Devereux's head to control his posture.
Devereux trying to control the position from guard on top but Harris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ross Devereux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Devereux pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harris is keeping the position for now.
Devereux trying to move into half guard but instead Harris has managed to sweep!#REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Devereux has his foot on Harris's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Harris works his way back into a safe position though.#SU2#
Harris gets to his feet. Devereux looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Harris takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Devereux crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Harris - the referee stops the clock and Devereux gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Harris. Devereux manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Devereux will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Devereux takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Devereux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harris lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Harris.

And that's the end of the fight!
Baby Boy Harris comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Harris 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: CEFC 330
Date: Feb 13, 2019

#R1#
Frost swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Frost avoids a kick to the body.
Frost lands an overhand right.
Frost leaves Devereux with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Frost on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Frost blocks a low kick nicely.
Frost misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Devereux.
Devereux scores with a one two! Frost had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Frost 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 Devereux has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Devereux and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Frost is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Frost 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 Devereux has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Devereux and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#TD#
Devereux throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Frost was covering up waiting for the punch and Devereux finishes the takedown easily into guard.
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!
Frost is pulling down on Devereux's head to control his posture. #T1#
Devereux trying to control but Frost is working from the bottom.
Devereux looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Devereux wants to pass the guard but Frost is keeping the position.
Frost manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Devereux manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Frost trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Frost got a little sloppy there for a moment and Devereux has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Frost has managed to get both his arms back between Devereux's legs - danger averted.
Frost wants to pass the guard but Devereux is keeping the position.
Frost trying to control but Devereux is working from the bottom. #T2#
Frost wants to pass the guard but Devereux is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Devereux is on top in guard. #REVR#
Devereux trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Devereux trying to control but Frost is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Frost holds on and takes a little breather.
Devereux trying to control but Frost is working from the bottom. #T3#
Frost is trying to keep Devereux in close.
Frost controlling the position.
Frost lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Frost passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Frost controlling the position.
Devereux gets back to half guard.
Frost passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Devereux!
Frost wants to control the pace but Devereux is squirming around nicely. #T4#
Devereux is wriggling around trying to escape.
Devereux sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Frost wants to lay and pray for a moment but Devereux keeps working. #SUB2#
Frost is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Frost is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Devereux is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Frost is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Olaf Frost will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Devereux paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Frost stuffs the takedown attempt from Devereux. Devereux gets slowly back to his feet.
Frost misses with a body shot.
Frost throws a shot from downtown. Devereux moves away and avoids it.
Devereux tries to counter with a takedown but Frost is quick to defend against it.
Frost throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Frost slips a jab from Devereux.
Frost misses with a wild body shot.
Devereux lands a right hook to the body.
Devereux is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Devereux tries to land a front kick but Frost steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Devereux misses with a two punch combination.
Frost was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Frost ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Devereux moves away.
A swing and a miss from Devereux.
Jab from Devereux.
Frost takes a swing at Devereux's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Frost throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Devereux stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Devereux avoids the body shot from Frost.
Frost scores with a punch to the head.
Frost rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Devereux moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Olaf Frost seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some bone on bone action there as Frost checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Devereux shoots in but Frost avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Frost takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Frost connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Devereux lands with an uppercut that bounces Frost off the cage and back into range.
Devereux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frost.
Devereux rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Frost counters with a three punch combo that has Devereux backing up. Devereux nods at Frost to acknowledge the strikes.
Frost slaps away a takedown attempt from Devereux, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ross Devereux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Frost. Devereux does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Devereux throws a body shot but no joy.
Devereux fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Frost misses with a wild body shot.
Frost scores with a shot to the body.
Devereux connects with a solid leg kick. #TD#
Frost gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Frost holds on and takes a little breather.
Devereux wants to control from the top but Frost keeps moving.
Frost looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Devereux trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Frost is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Devereux controlling from the top position.
Frost looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Frost is trying to keep Devereux in close.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Frost looking to hit a scissor sweep but Devereux is one step ahead there.
Devereux wants to pass the guard but Frost is keeping the position.
Devereux preventing the sweep. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Devereux controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Frost is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Devereux rather than just go for the knockout.
Frost fails to land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Devereux misses the target.
Frost slips under a jab from Devereux.
Devereux scores with a jab to the head.
Frost misses with a body shot.
Devereux catches Frost with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Frost checks the leg kick.
Frost lands a jab.
Frost lands a nice shot to the body.
Frost just misses with a punch to the body.
Devereux half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL#
Devereux rushes Frost and presses him up against the cage.
Frost working some nice short punches in the clinch.#TD#
Devereux jumps guard.
Frost pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Devereux is keeping the position for now.
Devereux can't keep his opponent in guard - Frost advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Olaf Frost will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Frost misses with a wild body shot.
Devereux takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Frost lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Frost throws a shot to the body.
Devereux takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Devereux misses with an uppercut. Frost saw that one coming.
Frost has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Devereux closes this distance looking for a takedown but Frost circles away.
That kick from Frost tenderised Devereux's leg. Devereux is trying to keep his angry face on.
Frost misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Devereux.
Devereux throws a shot from downtown. Frost moves away and avoids it.
Frost connects with a body shot that sends Devereux's belly button to the back.
Olaf Frost seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Devereux scores with a sloppy right hand. Frost should have avoided that one.
Frost scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Devereux doesn't seem bothered though.
Frost looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frost avoids a kick to the body.
Devereux shoots in but Frost avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Frost. Devereux does a little dance to reset his feet.
Devereux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frost.
Devereux was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Devereux avoids the head kick by Frost.
Devereux lands with a nice body kick.
Frost tries a head kick but it misses.
Devereux attempts a counter takedown but Frost avoids it well and moves away.
Frost tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Devereux was well out of range. Poor timing from Frost.
Frost takes a swing at Devereux's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Frost. Devereux does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Devereux misses the target.
Frost on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Devereux. Devereux obviously looking to wear him down. #TD#
Devereux changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Frost looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES2#
Frost throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frost takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Devereux fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ross Devereux. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Devereux shoots for a takedown but Frost saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Frost throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Frost throws a jab when Devereux was well out of range.
Frost takes a swing at Devereux's ribcage but misses.
Frost throws a chopping leg kick but Devereux manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Devereux appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Frost tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Devereux was well out of range. Poor timing from Frost.
Frost fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Devereux manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Devereux on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Frost pivots, looking for a leg kick but Devereux is out of range and Frost settles back down.
Devereux scores with a jab to the body.
Frost throws a right and a left that Devereux avoids nicely.
Frost tries a head kick but it misses.
Frost has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Devereux closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES2#
Frost kicks Devereux off and gets back to his feet.
Frost takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Devereux misses with a double jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Devereux blocks the leg kick. #T3#
Frost throws a nice head kick!
Frost throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Frost swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good exchange - Devereux coming out on top.
Frost with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Devereux to score with a decent uppercut.
Frost fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Devereux has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Frost throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
so Devereux counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Frost looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Devereux passes Frost's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Devereux works his foot free and advances to mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frost is controlling an arm, preventing Devereux from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Devereux is working hard here to advance position.
Ross Devereux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Olaf Frost is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Frost is in all sorts of trouble here.
Devereux is trying to take his opponent's back.
Ross Devereux overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Frost working to try and regain half guard.
Devereux thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Devereux tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Frost is trying desperately to improve position.
Frost avoids a series of strikes thrown by Devereux.

And that's the end of the fight!
Olaf Frost comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Frost 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: EFC Mir vs D Ippolito
Date: Feb 02, 2019

#R1#
Stewart finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #TD2#
Devereux looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Stewart!
Stewart tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Devereux wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Stewart manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB#
Stewart is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Devereux is just riding it out for now. Stewart eventually gives up the hold.
Devereux moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Devereux looking for a sweep. Not yet Devereux, not yet.
Stewart with a nice head shot there.
Devereux keeping full guard, as Stewart tries to pass. #T1#
Stewart lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Devereux tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Devereux is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Stewart wants to get back to full guard.
Devereux is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Stewart!
Stewart can't escape the position.
Devereux seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Stewart is holding on tight.
Stewart sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Devereux is keen to just control but Stewart is a slippery customer.
Stewart wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Stewart is pressing down on Devereux's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Devereux pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stewart is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Stewart is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stewart keeping moving, preventing Devereux from controlling successfully.
Devereux not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Stewart looking to hit a scissor sweep but Devereux is one step ahead there.
Devereux trying to control but Stewart is working from the bottom.
Stewart seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T3#
Stewart looking to hit a scissor sweep but Devereux is one step ahead there.
Devereux works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Stewart won't allow Devereux to pass to mount.
Stewart wants to improve his position but Devereux is controlling well.
Devereux is looking to advance position but Stewart won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Stewart manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T4#
Devereux slips nicely into half guard.
Devereux looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Devereux uses his free foot to push down on Stewart's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Stewart.
Stewart has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Devereux's lack of action.
Devereux slows the pace down in half guard.
Let's hope that Devereux has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stewart is looking for a sweep. Devereux 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.

Ross Devereux 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#
Devereux tests Stewart's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Devereux lunges at Stewart with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stewart's hand.
Stewart is looking to land body kicks.
Devereux has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Stewart is landing a low percentage of strikes.#TD2#
Devereux manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Stewart on his heels. He'll look to pass Stewart's guard now, I'm sure.
Devereux forces his way into half guard.
Stewart is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Devereux's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Devereux's back!
Stewart connects with a big shot to the side of Devereux's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Devereux wants to escape the position.
Stewart is working the ground and pound. Can Devereux escape?#SUB#
Stewart has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Devereux has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Devereux is trying to remain composed but Stewart is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.#T1#
Stewart is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Devereux up.
Stewart is landing with strikes from the back.
Stewart lands an elbow to the side of the head.
I really don't envy Devereux right now.
Stewart loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Devereux hold on?
Stewart punches Devereux on the ear. #SUB#
Stewart has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Devereux is defending well but eventually Stewart manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Devereux has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Don Stewart!
Don Stewart retains his middleweight title!
In his post fight interview, Don Stewart started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: EFC Mir vs Stewart
Date: Jan 05, 2019

#R1#
Devereux walks into a left hand.
Von Kuschelbär scores with a hook.
Von Kuschelbär bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Von Kuschelbär throws a hook to the side of Devereux's head but Devereux sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Von Kuschelbär jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Devereux slips a jab and a cross from Von Kuschelbär.
Devereux shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Devereux scores with a kick to the midsection.
Von Kuschelbär scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Friedrich Von Kuschelbär seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Von Kuschelbär keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Von Kuschelbär lands with a thumping leg kick.
Devereux throws a shot from downtown. Von Kuschelbär moves away and avoids it.
A big right from Devereux misses.
Nice straight punches there by Devereux. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Devereux.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Von Kuschelbär throws a right hand that misses
and Devereux counters with an inside leg kick.
Devereux thuds a left hand into Von Kuschelbär's body.
Von Kuschelbär fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Devereux is out of range.
Von Kuschelbär throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Devereux sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Devereux was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Von Kuschelbär catches Devereux with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Von Kuschelbär shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Von Kuschelbär takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Von Kuschelbär takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Devereux misses with a low kick.
Von Kuschelbär throws a low kick, looking for Devereux's leg but Devereux calmly moves out of range.
Von Kuschelbär definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Devereux looks to score with a jab to the body but Von Kuschelbär is just out of range.
Devereux pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Von Kuschelbär stuns Devereux with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Devereux scores with the left hand. Von Kuschelbär knows he should have avoided that one.
Von Kuschelbär lands a nice leg kick that just misses Devereux's sensitive parts.
Von Kuschelbär throws a big shot that misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Von Kuschelbär checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Devereux cracks Von Kuschelbär with a good jab.
Von Kuschelbär misses with a hook.
Von Kuschelbär works the jab nicely.
Von Kuschelbär just misses with a punch to the body.
Von Kuschelbär scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Von Kuschelbär lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Devereux at a distance.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Von Kuschelbär. #T2#
Von Kuschelbär wants to slow Devereux down by chopping away at his legs.
Von Kuschelbär throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Von Kuschelbär lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Devereux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Von Kuschelbär.
Devereux pivots, looking for a leg kick but Von Kuschelbär is out of range and Devereux settles back down.
Devereux ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Von Kuschelbär lands a nice shot to the body.
A lazy left from Von Kuschelbär finds it's target.
Von Kuschelbär lands with a thumping leg kick.
Devereux misses with a hook.
Von Kuschelbär thumps Devereux with a low kick.#TD#
Von Kuschelbär gets a takedown into half guard.
Devereux gets full guard.#SUB2#
Devereux working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Von Kuschelbär doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Von Kuschelbär manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Devereux is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Von Kuschelbär is aware though and is defending well.#T3##SUB2#
Devereux throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Devereux is trying to keep Von Kuschelbär in close.
Devereux 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.
Devereux manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Von Kuschelbär manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Von Kuschelbär looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Devereux pushes down on Von Kuschelbär's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T4##SUB2#
Von Kuschelbär is trying to control Devereux's posture. Devereux takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Von Kuschelbär! Devereux is rotating here... this could be the end... Von Kuschelbär is out! Devereux has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ross Devereux!
Ross Devereux spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: EFC Ruenroeng vs Built
Date: Dec 15, 2018

#R1#
Scorpion throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Scorpion tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Devereux was well out of range. Poor timing from Scorpion.
Scorpion scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Ross Devereux has been cut.
Scorpion slips under a jab from Devereux.
Devereux connects with a looping right hand.
Scorpion attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Devereux buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #TD2#
Devereux shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Scorpion manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Scorpion wants to stand but Devereux is controlling the position.
Scorpion is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Canadian Elite Bruins Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Devereux wants to control from the top but Scorpion keeps moving. #T1#
Devereux slips nicely into half guard.
Scorpion tries to kick Devereux off but Devereux keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Devereux is looking to take a break and control but Scorpion is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Scorpion tries to kick Devereux off but Devereux 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.
Devereux works his foot free and advances to mount.
Devereux is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Scorpion is in real trouble. #T2#
Scorpion is trying to stand back up.
Devereux wants to control but Scorpion is keeping busy.
Our spies down at at The Jungle Room inform us that Devereux has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Scorpion wants to get back to his feet. #T3##SUB2#
Devereux is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Scorpion is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Devereux controlling from the back.#SUB2#
Devereux working for the choke. #T4#
Scorpion is trying to stand back up. #SUB2#
Devereux is persistently looking for the submission but Scorpion is defending it well.
Scorpion trying to get back to his feet but Devereux is in full control for now.
Well, with Devereux on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Scorpion is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Devereux working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Scorpion is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Devereux has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Scorpion taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ross Devereux!
In his post fight interview, Ross Devereux started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: MMMA 71 Spector Vs Tallon
Date: Apr 08, 2018

#R1#
Rockstar catches Devereux with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rockstar misses with a straight left.
Rockstar throws a shot to the body.
Devereux slips a straight right by Rockstar.
Devereux half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rockstar 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.
Rockstar lands a head kick!
Rockstar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A lazy body kick from Rockstar #TD#
and Devereux counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rockstar tries to roll over but Devereux keeps him under control.
Rockstar is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rockstar is trying to control but can't. #T1#
Devereux prevents Rockstar from improving his position.#SU#
Devereux decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Rockstar is looking to score with low kicks.
Devereux changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rockstar misses with a body shot.
Devereux attempts a counter takedown but Rockstar avoids it well and moves away.
Devereux moves out of range as Rockstar strikes.
Devereux drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rockstar sprawls and moves away.
Rockstar misses with a low kick.
Devereux on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rockstar. Rockstar obviously looking to wear him down.
Rockstar lands with a thumping leg kick.
Devereux defending well as Rockstar loads up on a big left hand.
Rockstar attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Good leg kick by Rockstar there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rockstar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Devereux appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Devereux moves out of range of the body kick.
Devereux takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Devereux keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rockstar.
Devereux tries to counter with a takedown but Rockstar is quick to defend against it.
Devereux moves out of range of the body kick from Rockstar.
Rockstar jabs Devereux to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rockstar fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rockstar throws a hook to the side of Devereux's head but Devereux sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rockstar misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Devereux counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Rockstar!
Rockstar is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Rockstar wants to control but Devereux postures up.
Rockstar tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Devereux wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Rockstar's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rockstar is looking to regain half guard here but Devereux keeps moving and retains side control.
Rockstar is trying to control Devereux's posture but Devereux avoids it. #SU#
Devereux stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Rockstar jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Devereux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rockstar throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Devereux counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB2#
Rockstar is looking for a triangle but Devereux pushes his legs off easily.
Rockstar trying to control the position.
Rockstar wants to sweep here but Devereux controlling him for the moment.
Rockstar trying to keep a closed guard but Devereux is proving a slippery customer.
Rockstar seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Luke Rockstar will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Rockstar misses with a hook #TD#
and Devereux counters with a single leg into guard. Rockstar didn't expect that.
Devereux preventing the sweep. #SU#
Devereux stands up and waves to Rockstar to follow him.
Rockstar throws a sloppy head kick and Devereux moves out of range easily.
Rockstar fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rockstar looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Devereux counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rockstar is looking for a sweep.
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!
Rockstar can't do much from the bottom here. #T1##SU#
Devereux stands up.
Rockstar looks to score with a jab to the body but Devereux is just out of range.
Devereux tries to counter with a takedown but Rockstar is quick to defend against it.
Devereux looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rockstar throws a leg kick #TD#
and Devereux counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rockstar managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Rockstar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Rockstar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Devereux defends well.#T2##SU#
Devereux stands up from Rockstar's guard - Devereux perhaps looking for a knockout.
Rockstar lunges at Devereux with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Devereux's hand.
Rockstar lands an overhand right.
Rockstar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Devereux tries to counter with a takedown but Rockstar is quick to defend against it.
Rockstar goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Devereux changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rockstar lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rockstar pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T3#
Rockstar feints and then cracks Devereux's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Devereux down.
A left lands for Rockstar.
Devereux blocks a low kick nicely.
Devereux drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rockstar sprawls and moves away.
Rockstar lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rockstar misses with a hook #TD#
and Devereux decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rockstar's guard.#SU#
Devereux stands and steps away. Rockstar gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Devereux blocks a jab.
Rockstar looks to land a left hand but Devereux moved out of range nicely.
Luke Rockstar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rockstar looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Devereux counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Rockstar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rockstar 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.#T4#
Rockstar is trying to keep Devereux in close.
Devereux won't allow Rockstar to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Rockstar isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Devereux stacks Rockstar 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 Devereux!
Ross Devereux overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rockstar is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ross Devereux 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#
A low kick from Rockstar is predictable there #TD#
and Devereux counters with a single leg into guard. Rockstar didn't expect that.
Rockstar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rockstar is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
Rockstar has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Devereux is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Rockstar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Devereux decides to stand up, so the ref orders Rockstar to his feet.
Rockstar takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1#
A lazy body kick from Rockstar #TD#
and Devereux counters with a shoot takedown. Rockstar fights it but they end up in guard.
Rockstar is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SU#
Devereux gets to his feet - Rockstar follows without any prompting.
Rockstar misses with an uppercut. Devereux saw that one coming.
Rockstar throws a half hearted mid kick.
Devereux half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rockstar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Devereux sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rockstar jabs Devereux to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Devereux keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rockstar.
Devereux takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T2#
A clash of legs there as Devereux blocks the low kick.
Rockstar throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Devereux decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rockstar's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Rockstar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Devereux is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Rockstar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Devereux gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rockstar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SU#
Devereux decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Rockstar throws a body shot but no joy.
Devereux attempts a counter takedown but Rockstar avoids it well and moves away.
Luke Rockstar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rockstar gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Devereux counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rockstar tries to roll over but Devereux keeps him under control.#T3##SU#
Devereux decides to stand and escape the position.
Devereux uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rockstar.
Devereux attempts a counter takedown but Rockstar avoids it well and moves away.
Rockstar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rockstar misses with a straight right.
Devereux tries to counter with a takedown but Rockstar is quick to defend against it.
Ross Devereux is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rockstar throws a sloppy head kick and Devereux moves out of range easily.
Rockstar scoring well with a low kick there.
Rockstar throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Devereux counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rockstar won't be happy with that.
Rockstar is looking to reverse the position.#SU#
Devereux has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T4#
Rockstar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Devereux moves away.
Devereux attempts a counter takedown but Rockstar avoids it well and moves away.
Rockstar throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rockstar throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Devereux counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU#
Devereux stands up from half guard.
Rockstar throws a big shot that misses.
Devereux feinted with a counter takedown.
Luke Rockstar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rockstar swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Devereux counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rockstar is looking to sweep but instead, Devereux has passed into half guard. #SU#
Devereux gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
A big right from Rockstar misses.
Devereux tries to counter with a takedown but Rockstar is quick to defend against it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: Syn 565 - Into The Abyss
Date: Feb 17, 2018

#R1#
Branco doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sklemin counters with a nice uppercut.
Sklemin misses the jab.
Sklemin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sklemin displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT#
It looks like Mack Branco has been cut.
Branco ducks under a wild hook from Sklemin.
Branco 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.
Sklemin misses with a hook. Branco ducked under it nicely.
Branco gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sklemin throws the left hand but Branco avoids the punch easily.
Branco appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sklemin throws a good cross that connects.
A jab from Sklemin misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sklemin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sklemin connects with a crisp jab.
Sklemin throws a shot from downtown. Branco moves away and avoids it.
Sklemin is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Branco slips under a jab from Sklemin.#T1#
Sklemin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sklemin throws a shot from downtown. Branco moves away and avoids it.
Branco appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL#
Sklemin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Branco working aggressively here.
Branco tries a body shot but Sklemin blocks it.
Branco takes a shot to the head.
Branco can't get the takedown.
Sklemin looking to throw knees to the head but Branco is blocking nicely.
Branco misses with a hook from the clinch.
Branco lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sklemin backwards.
Sklemin misses with some punches.
Branco fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Branco throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sklemins head.
Sklemin swings wildly with an uppercut but Branco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sklemin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brancos head.
Sklemin misses with a punch on the inside.
Sklemin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Branco struggles to land a body shot inside as Sklemin controls his hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Sklemin fails to land. #T2#
Branco tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sklemin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Branco misses with some punches.
Sklemin lands a left hand.
Branco lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sklemin backwards.
Branco throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Branco tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Branco misses with a body punch.
Branco misses with a punch on the inside.
Sklemin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Branco swings wildly with an uppercut but Sklemin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sklemin takes a shot to the head.
Sklemin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Branco.
Sklemin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Branco throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sklemins head.
I was talking to Sklemin's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Branco digs a right hand underneath Sklemin's ribcage. Sklemin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Branco cracks Sklemin with a nice body shot.
Branco can't find room to land a body shot as Sklemin controls the action.
Sklemin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Branco has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T3#
Branco lands a shot to the body.
Branco tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sklemin smiles and moves away.
Sergey Sklemin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mack Branco.
Sklemin throws a hook to the side of Branco's head but Branco sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Branco looks to land a body kick but Sklemin moved away.
Branco misses with a hook.
Sklemin misses with an uppercut.
Sklemin misses with a shot to the body
and Branco counters with a left to the body.
Branco misses with a looping left.
Branco moves away from the strike by Sklemin.
Branco uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sklemin.
Sklemin wants to clinch up but Branco keeps it at a distance.
Sklemin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Branco throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sklemin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Sklemin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Branco throws a jab when Sklemin was well out of range.
Sklemin misses with a body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Branco misses.#T4#
Branco throws a right hand that misses
and Sklemin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Branco drops his hands momentarily and Sklemin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sklemin is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sklemin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Branco fails with a takedown attempt.
Branco bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sklemin throws a body shot but no joy.
Branco looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sklemin throws an off balance right hand
and Branco counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sklemin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Branco throws a leg kick but Sklemin checks it.
Nice uppercut lands for Sklemin. That snapped Branco's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Sklemin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mack Branco's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Sklemin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Branco scores with a spinning back kick!
Sklemin misses with a lunging right hand
and Branco counters with a nice kick to the body.
Branco defending well as Sklemin loads up on a big left hand.
Branco flicks out a counter leg kick but Sklemin steps away.
Sklemin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Sklemin misses.
Sergey Sklemin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Branco looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sklemin looks to throw the jab but Branco is out of range.
Branco misses with a wild body shot.
Sklemin 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.
Sklemin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Branco.
Branco lands with a straight right. Sklemin didn't see that one coming.
Branco staying out of range there.
Branco with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sklemin to score with a decent uppercut.#T1#
Crunch! Branco slams his shin into Sklemin's torso.
Sklemin lands with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Branco. Sklemin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sklemin lands a jab.
Branco throws a low kick, looking for Sklemin's leg but Sklemin calmly moves out of range.
Branco moves away from the strike by Sklemin.
Branco looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Branco throws a hook but Sklemin avoids it easily.
Sklemin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sklemin with a jab.
Sklemin lands a body shot.
Sklemin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A countering left hand to the body from Branco misses.
Sklemin throws a jab but it's blocked by Branco.
Branco fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sklemin manages to avoid it.
Sklemin takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sklemin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Branco.
Branco throws a jab when Sklemin was well out of range.
Branco takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sklemin works over Branco's head and body with a nice combination.
The fighters circling - Sklemin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Branco appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Branco ducks under a wild hook from Sklemin.
Sklemin takes one on the button.
Sklemin tries to clinch up but Branco circles away and keeps his distance.
Sklemin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Branco takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Branco bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Branco doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sklemin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Branco can do to turn this around?
Branco comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sklemin throws an off balance right hand
and Branco counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sklemin thinking. #T3#
Sklemin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Branco paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sklemin misses with an uppercut
and Branco counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Branco paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sklemin scores with a jab to the body.
Branco slips a jab from Sklemin.
Sklemin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sklemin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sklemin cracks Branco with an open hand slap.
Sklemin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Branco manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sklemin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sklemin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Branco manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Branco replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Sklemin blocks it well.
A slow jab from Sklemin misses its intended target.
Sklemin lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sklemin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Branco counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sklemin won't be happy with that.
Branco tries to advance to mount but can't.
Branco trying to control the action but Sklemin is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Branco tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Branco wants to control but Sklemin is keeping him busy.
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 Sergey Sklemin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mack Branco's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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#
The fighters circling - Sklemin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Branco! But no joy.#CL#
Sklemin moves into the clinch.
Branco lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sklemin backwards.
Sklemin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Branco fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sklemin has a couple of punches blocked by Branco.
Sklemin looking to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Branco.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sklemin.
Branco swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Branco has a couple of punches blocked by Sklemin.
Sklemin misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sklemin trying to land knees to the body.
Sklemin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sklemin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Branco backwards.
Sklemin misses with the head strike.
Branco lands a hook that snaps the head of Sklemin backwards.
A shot in the inside from Branco. #T1#
Sklemin blocks a body shot from Branco.
Sklemin pushes Branco back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sklemin prevents a body shot from Branco.
Branco gets through Sklemin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sklemin trying to land knees to the body.
Sklemin working aggressively here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Branco. #TD2#
Branco lands a takedown into guard.
Branco wants to control from the top but Sklemin keeps moving. #SUB2#
Branco postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sklemin is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Branco, into his guard. #REVR#
Branco has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mack Branco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Branco keeping moving, preventing Sklemin from controlling successfully.
Branco looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sklemin is one step ahead there. #SU#
Sklemin stands up and waves to Branco to follow him.
Branco throws a hook but Sklemin blocks it.
A jab lands there for Sklemin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sklemin missing with a left hand there. Branco was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Branco wants to counter the offense by Sklemin and move into the clinch position.#T3#
Branco moves away from the strike by Sklemin.
Sklemin lands a head shot.
Branco showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sklemin.
Branco only half commits to the counter leg kick.
The fighters circling - Sklemin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Branco was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Sklemin throws a jab but it's blocked by Branco.
Branco lands with a thumping leg kick.
Branco tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sklemin checks a low kick from Branco.
Sergey Sklemin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sklemin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Branco at a distance.
Branco moves forwards but Sklemin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sergey Sklemin is winning the standup battle so far.
Branco swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Branco fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sklemin manages to avoid it.#T4#
Sklemin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Branco misses with an uppercut
and Sklemin counters with a nice uppercut.
Branco takes one to the chin 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!
Sklemin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Branco.
Branco slips a jab and a cross from Sklemin.
Sklemin throws a lazy right hand but Branco sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Branco! But no joy.
Branco fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sklemin manages to avoid it.
Branco throws out a leg kick but Sklemin moves out of range and Branco only half commits.
Sklemin missing with a left hand there. Branco was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Branco doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Branco takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Branco misses with a body kick.
Branco throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sergey Sklemin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sklemin, 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergey Sklemin!
Sergey Sklemin 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: Syn 562 - Clash o/t Behemoths
Date: Jan 27, 2018

#R1#
Branco bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Branco! But no joy.
Kaunismieli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Branco jabs at Kaunismieli's body.
Branco blocks a head kick by Kaunismieli.
A little jabbing left from Branco on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Branco lands a nice shot that snaps Kaunismieli's head back.
Branco comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kaunismieli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Branco.
Kaunismieli half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kaunismieli misses with a double jab
and Branco counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaunismieli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Branco.
Kaunismieli thuds a left hand into Branco's body.
Kaunismieli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Branco.
Branco misses with a shot to the body
and Kaunismieli counters with a thumping low kick. #T1#
Branco throws an overhand right that lands on Kaunismieli's shoulder, as Kaunismieli tries to avoid the shot.
Nice uppercut there from Branco.
Kaunismieli works the jab nicely.#CUT#
It looks like Mack Branco has been cut.
Kaunismieli fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kaunismieli throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Branco misses the target.
Branco looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Branco throws a hook to the side of Kaunismieli's head but Kaunismieli sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kaunismieli misses with a shot to the body
and Kaunismieli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kaunismieli throws a lazy uppercut
and Branco cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kaunismieli darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kaunismieli takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#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!
Kaunismieli lands a nice leg kick that just misses Branco's sensitive parts.
Kaunismieli is looking to clinch but Branco is avoiding it.
Kaunismieli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kaunismieli misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kaunismieli works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kaunismieli throws a lazy right hand but Branco sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Branco tries a quick counter leg kick but Kaunismieli is wise to it.
Branco is looking to land body kicks.
Kaunismieli misses with a hook
and Branco counters with a body kick.
Kaunismieli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kaunismieli misses with an uppercut. Branco saw that one coming.
Branco throws a half hearted mid kick.
Branco tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T3#
Branco throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kaunismieli stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Branco rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kaunismieli counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Branco throws the kick towards the body but Kaunismieli avoids it.
Kaunismieli was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Branco bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Kaunismieli closes the distance and pushes Branco back into the cage.
Branco scores with a shoulder strike.
Kaunismieli misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kaunismieli working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kaunismieli lands with a right to the head.
Kaunismieli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Branco misses with a punch to the body.
Branco pushes Kaunismieli back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kaunismieli lands with a short shot to the head.
Branco cracks Kaunismieli with a nice body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kaunismieli misses with the head strike.
Kaunismieli struggles to land a body shot inside as Branco controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Kaunismieli. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli can't find room to land a body shot as Branco controls the action. #BC#
Kaunismieli breaks the clinch.
Kaunismieli throws a right hand that misses
and Branco counters with a stiff right hand.
Kaunismieli tries to work over Branco's front leg with a kick but Branco checks it.
Branco throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kaunismieli scores with a one two! Branco had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kaunismieli lands the left hand.
Branco misses with an uppercut
enabling Kaunismieli to counter with a crisp jab.
Kaunismieli misses with a hook.
Branco is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Branco throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Branco takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kaunismieli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Branco was well out of range. Poor timing from Kaunismieli.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kalervo Kaunismieli dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mack Branco's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Branco loads up on a big right hand but Kaunismieli slips the punch.
Branco avoids the body shot from Kaunismieli.
Branco scores with a shot to the body.
Kalervo Kaunismieli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaunismieli is looking to slow Branco down with leg kicks.
Kaunismieli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Branco throws a lazy body kick #CL#
and Kaunismieli moves into the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Branco.
Branco tries to work over Kaunismieli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Branco lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Branco lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaunismieli lands a nice uppercut.
Kaunismieli misses with a hook from the clinch.
Branco lands a nice uppercut.
Kaunismieli prevents a body shot from Branco.
Branco throws a head punch that misses.
Branco tries to throw a body punch but Kaunismieli avoids it by throwing Branco back against the cage.
Kaunismieli misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Kaunismieli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Branco's elbow.
Branco misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Branco.
A short left from Branco.
Branco misses with a punch to the body.
Branco misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kaunismieli misses with a punch on the inside.
Kaunismieli misses with a body punch.
Kaunismieli lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Branco or not.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Branco.
Kaunismieli misses with a body punch.
Branco can't find room to land a body shot as Kaunismieli controls the action.
Nice body punch from Branco.
Branco lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kaunismieli backwards.
Branco misses with a body punch.
Kaunismieli misses with a punch to the body.
Branco fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Branco misses with a short punch on the inside.
Branco struggles to land a body shot inside as Kaunismieli controls his hands.
Kaunismieli working hard to break the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Branco as the two fighters clinch. #T2#
Branco can't find room to land a body shot as Kaunismieli controls the action.
Branco can't find room to land a body shot as Kaunismieli controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Branco fails to land.
Kaunismieli presses Branco against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mack Branco seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kaunismieli can't find room to land a body shot as Branco controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Branco.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kaunismieli.
Branco throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kaunismieli throws a punch but it's blocked by Branco.
Branco lands a nice uppercut.
Branco lands a body punch in the clinch.
Branco blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Branco lands a hook to the side of the head.
Branco misses with the head strike.
A short left from Kaunismieli.
Branco misses with a short punch on the inside.
Branco is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC2#
Branco breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Branco throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T3#
Branco is looking to slow Kaunismieli down with leg kicks.
Kaunismieli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kaunismieli thows a leg kick but Branco checks it
and Kaunismieli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've been told by Kaunismieli's head coaches at Little Lebowski Urban Achievers that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Branco throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kaunismieli counters with a nice low kick that buckles Branco's knee momentarily.
Branco loads up on a big right hand but Kaunismieli slips the punch.
Kaunismieli has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Branco.
Nice body punch from Kaunismieli.
Branco ducks under a wild hook from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli tries to clinch but Branco is having none of it.
Branco keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Branco was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Branco bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
Kaunismieli ducks right into an uppercut from Branco.
Branco 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.
Branco looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kaunismieli is looking to counter the offense by Branco and move into the clinch.
Branco misses with a kick to the body
and Kaunismieli counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kaunismieli checks a leg kick.
Branco throws a body kick that misses.
Kaunismieli stalks Branco and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Branco's face. Branco staggers backwards, shaken.
Kaunismieli's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kaunismieli duly obliges.
A big left from Kaunismieli misses.
Kaunismieli thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kaunismieli tries to land a leg kick but Branco saw it coming and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mack Branco will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mack Branco's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Kaunismieli misses with a right hand
and Branco cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kaunismieli jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kaunismieli avoids the head kick by Branco.
Branco on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kaunismieli. Kaunismieli obviously looking to wear him down.
Kaunismieli with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Branco misses with a right hand
letting Kaunismieli counter with a right hand.
Branco scores with a nice strike.
Kaunismieli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaunismieli is looking to clinch.
Kaunismieli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Branco scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kaunismieli throws a left and a right that both miss
and Branco connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Kaunismieli throws a hook but Branco blocks it.
Branco takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kaunismieli.
Branco's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kaunismieli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Kaunismieli misses its target.
Kaunismieli lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Branco throws out a loose jab but Kaunismieli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Branco swings widly with a right hand
and Kaunismieli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Branco ducks under a wild hook from Kaunismieli.
The crowd cheers as Branco lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kaunismieli doesn't seem phased though.
Kaunismieli avoids the body shot from Branco.
Kaunismieli throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Branco stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kalervo Kaunismieli is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Kaunismieli misses with a hook.
Branco walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kaunismieli throws the left hand but Branco avoids the punch easily.
Kaunismieli connects with an inside leg kick.
Kaunismieli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Branco moves away.
Kaunismieli throws a jab but it's blocked by Branco.
Branco let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Branco throws a body punch but Kaunismieli moves out of range.
Branco tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Branco is looking to land body kicks.
Kaunismieli scores with a jab to the head.
Branco keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Kaunismieli misses with a hook
and Branco counters with a nice uppercut.
Kaunismieli clobbers Branco with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Branco bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Branco avoids the body shot from Kaunismieli.
Branco looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kaunismieli ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kaunismieli. Branco does a little dance to reset his feet.
Branco thows a body kick. Kaunismieli tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A bone on bone clash there as Branco blocks the leg kick.
Branco takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T4#
Kaunismieli moves in looking to clinch but Branco pushes him off.
Branco walks into a stiff left hand from Kaunismieli.
Branco tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Branco loads up on a big right hand but Kaunismieli slips the punch.
Kaunismieli scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kaunismieli doesn't manage to clinch there - Branco circles away.
Branco connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Branco pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Branco misses with a body kick.
Branco fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Branco scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kalervo Kaunismieli clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Mack Branco's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Branco looks to land a right hand but Kaunismieli moved out of range.
Branco looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kaunismieli throws out a loose jab but Branco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Branco lands with a kick to the temple. Kaunismieli shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kaunismieli throws a right hand that misses
and Branco counters with an outside leg kick.
Kaunismieli tries to bum rush Branco with a series of wild strikes but Branco uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd cheers as Branco lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kaunismieli doesn't seem phased though.
Branco throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kaunismieli on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from Branco misses
and Branco takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Branco lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Branco scores with a leg kick. #T1#
Kaunismieli takes a swing at Branco's ribcage but misses.
Kaunismieli misses the jab.
Branco throws out a counter right but Kaunismieli avoids it with no problem.
Kaunismieli connects with a looping right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Branco. #CL#
Kaunismieli has Branco up against the cage in a clinch.
Kaunismieli lands a left hand.
Branco lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD2#
Branco gets control of Kaunismieli's arms and successfully pulls guard. Branco will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Branco looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kaunismieli is one step ahead there.
Branco trying to control the position here. #T2#
Branco can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kaunismieli controls the pace.
Branco working a defensive guard here.
Branco can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kaunismieli controls the pace.
Branco looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Branco isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kaunismieli stacks Branco 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 Kaunismieli!#T3#
Branco is looking for a sweep.
Branco is trying to control Kaunismieli's posture but Kaunismieli avoids it.
Branco manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Branco trying to hold on to Kaunismieli's head to control him but Kaunismieli postures up.
Branco is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kaunismieli looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kaunismieli is trying to control. Branco wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kaunismieli trying to control the pace. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kaunismieli swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Branco.
Kaunismieli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Branco misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Branco motions for Kaunismieli to come forward. Branco throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kaunismieli uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice cross by Kaunismieli.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Kalervo Kaunismieli will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mack Branco'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!
#R5#
A right-left combo lands from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Branco was well out of range. Poor timing from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli misses with a looping right.
Branco connects with a single shot there.
Branco displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kaunismieli throws out the jab.
Kaunismieli misses with a jab to the body
and Branco counters with a stiff right hand.
Branco keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Branco feints a counter leg kick.
Kaunismieli lands a nice leg kick that just misses Branco's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaunismieli keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kaunismieli looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A good leg kick by Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T1#
Kaunismieli misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD2#
and Branco counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kaunismieli! #SUB2#
Branco working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Branco trying to control the action but Kaunismieli is working from the bottom.
Branco passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Kaunismieli!
Kaunismieli avoids a series of strikes thrown by Branco.
Mack Branco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB2#
Branco moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Kaunismieli has worked his arm free - good work by Kaunismieli!
Branco trying to control the position but Kaunismieli is working away. #SUB2#
Branco is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kaunismieli knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Branco tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kalervo Kaunismieli is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3##SUB2#
Branco swings around for an armbar but Kaunismieli sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Branco's guard.
Kaunismieli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Branco swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kaunismieli is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Branco is trying to control the position but Kaunismieli postures up. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Branco has his foot on Kaunismieli's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kaunismieli works his way back into a safe position though.
Branco is trying to control the position but Kaunismieli postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Branco being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Branco escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kaunismieli gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kaunismieli is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 47:48
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 48:47
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 48:48

The fight is ruled a draw!
Kalervo Kaunismieli retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!

Event: Syn 557 - Revolve
Date: Dec 22, 2017

#R1#
Branco throws a solid leg kick but Nutzzzz takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Branco.
Branco has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Branco misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Branco takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#
It looks like Mack Branco has been cut.
Nutzzzz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Branco uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nutzzzz.
Nutzzzz moves out of range of the body kick.
Branco throws the kick towards the body but Nutzzzz avoids it.
Nutzzzz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Branco sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nutzzzz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Branco's head.
Nutzzzz throws a jab but it's blocked by Branco.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nutzzzz misses with a right hand
and Branco counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Branco with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Branco slips a jab from Nutzzzz.
Nutzzzz throws the left hand but Branco avoids the punch easily.
Branco bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Nutzzzz tries to clinch there but Branco circles away.
Branco uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nutzzzz.
Jab from Branco.
Branco throws the kick towards the body but Nutzzzz avoids it.
A nice side step and Nutzzzz releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#TD#
Branco gets a takedown into half guard.
Nutzzzz trying to control from the bottom.
Branco thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nutzzzz holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB#
Branco is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Branco moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Nutzzzz.#T2#
Nutzzzz is looking to reverse the position.
Nutzzzz prevents Branco from improving position.
Nutzzzz tries to buck Branco off but Branco is having none of it.
Nutzzzz struggling a bit here.
Branco trying to control the action but Nutzzzz is working from the bottom. #T3#
Branco has control of an arm but Nutzzzz manages to advance to Branco's back!
Nutzzzz keeps control of the position as Branco tries to break free.
Branco looking very determined here, making life difficult for Nutzzzz.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Branco looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Nutzzzz is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Branco defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T4#
Branco tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Branco keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nutzzzz controlling the pace for now.
Branco wants to control but Nutzzzz is having none of it.
Branco regains half guard.
Branco is trying to get back to full guard.
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 Mack Branco will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mack Branco's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Branco scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Deez Nutzzzz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nutzzzz missing with a left hand there. Branco was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Branco changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A big left from Branco misses.
Nutzzzz defending well as Branco loads up on a big left hand.
It seemed like Nutzzzz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nutzzzz moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice defenses there by Branco.
Nutzzzz swings for the body but Branco moves out of range.
Branco cracks Nutzzzz with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nutzzzz moves out of range as Branco strikes.
Nutzzzz scores with a hook to the body. Branco takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nutzzzz misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Branco counter with a right hand.
Nutzzzz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Branco cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Nutzzzz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nutzzzz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Nutzzzz backs away, Branco returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Branco tries to land a front kick but Nutzzzz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A big right from Nutzzzz misses.
Nutzzzz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nutzzzz gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CUT#
It looks like Deez Nutzzzz has been cut.
Nutzzzz swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD#
and Branco counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Nutzzzz has Branco pulled in close to control his posture.
Mack Branco overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Branco trying to control the position from guard on top but Nutzzzz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Branco postures up. #T2#
Branco with a nice head shot there.
Branco slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Branco has knee on belly and moves into mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Branco controlling the position easily from mount.
Branco is stalling here but it's allowed Nutzzzz to get half guard.
Nutzzzz is trying to control but can't.
Branco wants to control but Nutzzzz is keeping him busy.
Branco is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nutzzzz can do to turn this around?
Nutzzzz trying to control here. #T3#
Nutzzzz keeping hold of Branco's head, controlling as best he can.
Nutzzzz is trying to maintain the position but Branco is very close to passing his half guard.
Nutzzzz is concentrating on defense, preventing Branco from advancing position. #SUB#
Branco is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nutzzzz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Branco is pressing down on Nutzzzz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nutzzzz is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Nutzzzz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Nutzzzz is defending against the submission attempts here by Branco.
Nutzzzz is looking to control Branco's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nutzzzz avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Branco is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nutzzzz has managed to free his arm - good work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nutzzzz trying to control but Branco postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mack Branco dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Nutzzzz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Branco connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nutzzzz scrambles back to his feet.
Branco lands a leg kick that knocks Nutzzzz off balance momentarily.
Branco uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nutzzzz.
Nutzzzz throws a jab but it's blocked by Branco.
Nutzzzz swings widly with a right hand
and Branco counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nutzzzz connects with a body shot.
Branco takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nutzzzz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Branco momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nutzzzz lands a head shot.
Nice straight punches there by Nutzzzz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nutzzzz.
Nice shot by Branco.#T1#
Branco throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nutzzzz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Deez Nutzzzz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Branco shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nutzzzz as he jumps to the side.
A swing and a miss from Nutzzzz.
Nutzzzz misses the shot to the body.
Nutzzzz misses with a straight left.
Branco scores with a leg kick.
Nutzzzz throws a jab but it's blocked by Branco.
Branco swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nutzzzz throws a body shot but no joy.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Nutzzzz crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Branco - the referee stops the clock and Nutzzzz gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Branco. Nutzzzz manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nutzzzz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A bone on bone clash there as Nutzzzz blocks the leg kick. #T2#
Branco looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A swing and a miss from Nutzzzz.
Nutzzzz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nutzzzz misses with a lunging right hand
and Branco cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nutzzzz throws a looping overhand right but Branco ducks down to avoid it.
Nutzzzz throws a body punch but Branco moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Branco misses the target.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Branco takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nutzzzz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT2#
Mack Branco's cut is getting worse.
Nutzzzz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Branco moves away.
Branco misses with a hook
and Branco takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Deez Nutzzzz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Branco slips a jab from Nutzzzz.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Branco - that will leave a mark!
Nutzzzz throws a lazy right hand but Branco sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Branco misses with a leg kick
and Nutzzzz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Branco throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nutzzzz lands with an uppercut that bounces Branco off the cage and back into range.
Nutzzzz ducks under a wild hook from Branco.
Deez Nutzzzz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nutzzzz misses the jab.
Branco displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nutzzzz throws out the jab.
Branco lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nutzzzz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Nutzzzz walks into a jab.
Nutzzzz misses with an uppercut. Branco saw that one coming.
Nutzzzz throws an overhand right that lands on Branco's shoulder, as Branco tries to avoid the shot.
Nutzzzz misses with an uppercut
and Branco counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nutzzzz misses with a hook.
Nutzzzz misses with a straight left.
Branco tests Nutzzzz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nutzzzz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Branco.
A leg kick checked by Nutzzzz.
A little jabbing left from Nutzzzz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Branco lands a nice looking kick to the body. Nutzzzz takes a step back to recover.
Branco blocks a jab.
Mack Branco is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Branco moves out of range of the strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Deez Nutzzzz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Branco 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mack Branco!
Mack Branco spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: Syn 552 - Apathetic
Date: Nov 10, 2017

#R1#
Branco lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Coath.
Branco slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Chris Coath seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coath connects with a right hand. Branco shakes it off.
Branco steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Coath.
Coath swings for the body but Branco moves out of range.
Branco ducks right into an uppercut from Coath.
Coath throws a body kick that misses.
Coath is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Branco.
Coath pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Branco looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Coath throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And Branco tries to counter it with a takedown but Coath pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Branco moves out of range as Coath strikes.
Coath waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Branco.
Branco slips a straight right by Coath.
Branco connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Coath momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Branco throws a looping overhand right but Coath ducks down to avoid it.
Branco walks into a left hand.
Branco misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coath.
Coath has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Branco.
Coath misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Branco. #T1#
Coath misses with a looping left.
Branco slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Coath blocks a jab.
Coath thows a left - swing and a miss!
Branco feints and then cracks Coath's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Coath down.
Branco 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.
Coath uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Branco.
Coath misses with a straight right.
Branco is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Coath with a body shot.
Branco throws a shot from downtown. Coath moves away and avoids it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Coath, as that shot connected.
Coath is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Branco.
Branco ducks under a wild hook from Coath.
Branco will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've been told by Coath's head coaches at Heavy Metal that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Branco throws a leg kick which misses Coath's front leg but catches the back leg as Coath tries to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Coath.
Branco lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Coath is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Coath punishes Branco's body with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coath misses with a kick to the body.
Coath moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Branco misses the target.
Coath misses the shot to the body.
Branco swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Coath moves out of range of the body kick from Branco.
Coath fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Coath misses with a looping left.
Branco has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Coath finds it's way round the side to connect with Branco's head.
Coath 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.
Coath misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Coath takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Branco walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Coath checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Coath is looking to counter punch.
Coath is looking to slow Branco down with leg kicks.
Coath misses with a hook
and Branco connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Branco swings for the body but Coath moves out of range.
Coath looks to land a right hand but Branco moved out of range.
Coath works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Coath moves out of range of the strikes.
Branco has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Coath.
Coath blocks a low kick nicely.
Coath throws a shot from downtown. Branco moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Nice shot lands for Branco.
Branco swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Branco is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Coath had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Branco bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Branco avoids the body shot from Coath.
Coath loads up on a big right hand but Branco slips the punch.
The crowd cheers as Branco lands an impressive looking overhand right. Coath doesn't seem phased though.
Branco lands a glancing blow to the side of Coath's head.
Coath throws a leg kick that misses.
Branco scores with a jab. Coath acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Branco thuds a left hand into Coath's body.
Branco slips a straight right by Coath.
Coath throws an overhand right that lands on Branco's shoulder, as Branco tries to avoid the shot.
Coath throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Branco counters with a single leg into guard. Coath didn't expect that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Branco trying to control but Coath is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Branco got a little sloppy there for a moment and Coath has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Branco has managed to get both his arms back between Coath's legs - danger averted.#T4#
Coath being controlled here, momentarily.
Coath keeping moving, preventing Branco from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Branco has gone for a leg lock! Coath slips out almost immediately though and dives into Branco's guard.#REVR#
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB2#
Branco has his feet on Coath's thighs here. He's pushed Coath off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Coath screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mack Branco!
A less than humble Mack Branco misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Syn 550 - Devastation
Date: Oct 28, 2017

#R1##CL#
Parker gets a clinch.
Branco swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Branco.
Parker lands a body punch.
Branco blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Parker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Parker has a couple of punches blocked by Branco.
Branco working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Parker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Branco's elbow.
Branco blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Parker misses with some punches.
Branco lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Parker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Parker.
Parker throws a head punch that misses.
Branco struggles to land a body shot inside as Parker controls his hands.
Branco prevents a body shot from Parker. #TD2#
Branco jumps into guard, dragging Parker to the mat. #SUB2#
Branco has his foot on Parker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Parker works his way back into a safe position though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Branco is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Parker advances position into side control!#T1#
Branco tries to bench press Parker off him but Parker keeps the position.
Parker wants to control but Branco is keeping him busy.
Parker just content to control the position.
Branco is not content to let Parker control the position. #SUB#
Parker is trying to get an arm triangle but Branco is defending well.
Branco gets back to half guard.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Branco wants to control but Parker is keeping busy.
Branco is trying to control but Parker manages to pass to mount!
Branco is trying desperately to improve position.
Parker controlling from mount.
Branco is wriggling around trying to escape. #T3#
Parker controlling from mount.
Branco tries to lock up and control but Parker gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Branco is wriggling around trying to escape.
Branco tries to hold on but Parker postures up.
Branco is looking to get to half guard.#SU#
Parker gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!#T4#
Parker checks a leg kick nicely.
Parker throws a jab but it's blocked by Branco.
Branco swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Parker checks the leg kick nicely there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Branco. Parker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Parker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Branco swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Parker tries a head kick but it misses.
Peter Parker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Branco misses with a straight left. #CL#
Parker has managed to clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Parker fails to land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Branco misses with the head strike.
Branco misses with a hook from the clinch.
Branco misses with some punches.
Branco goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Branco lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Parker 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#
Branco takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Branco takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT#
It looks like Mack Branco has been cut.
Parker listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Parker throws a leg kick which misses Branco's front leg but catches the back leg as Branco tries to avoid it.
Parker closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Parker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Branco can do to turn this around?
Parker avoids the body shot from Branco.
Branco fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Parker manages to avoid it.#CL#
Parker instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Parker.
Parker scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Branco.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parker has a couple of punches blocked by Branco.
Parker lands a left hand.
Parker blocks an uppercut.
Branco misses with a body punch.
Branco tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Parker's elbow.
Branco jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Parker walks away with a smile on his face. Branco gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T1#
Branco throws a body kick that misses.
Parker looks to throw the jab but Branco is out of range.
Branco let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL#
Parker instigates a clinch.
Branco tries to pull guard but Parker forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Branco.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Parker.
Branco has a couple of punches blocked by Parker.
Branco lands a right hand.
Parker tries to work over Branco's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Branco blocks an uppercut.
Branco misses with a hook to the ribs.
Branco fails to pull guard.
Peter Parker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mack Branco.
Branco is working Parker over against the cage.
Parker misses with the head strike.
Parker swings wildly with an uppercut but Branco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Parker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Branco backwards.
Branco doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Branco lands a left hand.
Branco misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Branco digs a right hand into Parker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Parker's gas tank.
Parker misses with a punch on the inside.
Parker misses with a punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Branco blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Branco.
A shot in the inside from Branco.
Parker is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Parker misses with a body punch. #TD2#
Branco pulls guard effortlessly.
Parker has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Branco looking to hit a scissor sweep but Parker is one step ahead there.
Parker not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3##SUB2#
Branco is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Parker frees his head nicely. Oh but Branco has switched to an armbar! Parker is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Mack Branco!
Mack Branco thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Syn 548 - Institutionalized
Date: Oct 14, 2017

#R1#
Boy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Branco.
Branco scores with a shot to the body.
Boy swings for the body but Branco moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Boy.#CUT#
It looks like Mack Branco has been cut.
Boy throws a predictable looking body shot
and Branco counters with a low kick, right behind Boy 's knee.
Branco pivots, looking for a leg kick but Boy is out of range and Branco settles back down.
Boy swings widly with a right hand #CL2#
and Branco counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Branco tries to land knees in the clinch but Boy avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good body shot from Branco.
Boy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Branco backwards.
Boy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Branco is defending well for now.
Branco struggles to land a body shot inside as Boy controls his hands.
Branco avoiding damage as Boy throws knees to the body.
Boy missing with knees to the body.
Boy throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Boy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Branco can't find room to land a body shot as Boy controls the action.
Branco blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Branco tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boy's elbow.
Branco blocking some punches.
Branco doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boy landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Boy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Boy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Branco lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Boy.
We've been informed that Branco 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.
Branco misses with a punch to the body.
Branco tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Branco.
Branco avoiding damage as Boy throws knees to the body.
Branco lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Branco pushes Boy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Branco lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #TD2#
Branco decides to pull guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Boy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Branco has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Boy has managed to get both his arms back between Branco's legs - danger averted.
Boy wants to get up but he can't break Branco's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB2#
Boy wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Branco's closed guard. He's half up but Branco has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Branco pivots and extends the arm, Boy falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Branco! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mack Branco!
Mack Branco seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Syn - Heir To The Throne Rd 1
Date: Sep 13, 2017

#R1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Branco 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 Von Kuschelbär has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Von Kuschelbär and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Von Kuschelbär changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Von Kuschelbär misses with an uppercut.
Von Kuschelbär throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Von Kuschelbär backs away, Branco returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Branco jabs Von Kuschelbär to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Branco misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Von Kuschelbär.
Von Kuschelbär with a nice cross.#CUT2#
It looks like Mack Branco has been cut.
Branco works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Branco punishes Von Kuschelbär's body with a nice straight punch.
Von Kuschelbär throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Von Kuschelbär throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Branco sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Von Kuschelbär throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Von Kuschelbär lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Branco at a distance.
A low kick from Branco misses #TD2#
so Von Kuschelbär counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Branco escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Von Kuschelbär gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Branco controls Von Kuschelbär momentarily but Von Kuschelbär frees himself. #T1##SUB#
Branco has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Von Kuschelbär can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Von Kuschelbär looking to pass the guard.
Von Kuschelbär is fighting to break Branco's control of his arms but Branco is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Branco looking to hit a scissor sweep but Von Kuschelbär is one step ahead there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Von Kuschelbär accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Von Kuschelbär preventing the sweep.
Von Kuschelbär makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Von Kuschelbär trying to control but Branco is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Branco's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Branco escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Von Kuschelbär gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Von Kuschelbär distracts Branco with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Branco looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Branco is trying to keep Von Kuschelbär in close.
Von Kuschelbär working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Von Kuschelbär trying to control the position from guard on top but Branco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Von Kuschelbär postures up and lands a big shot to Branco's brow. #T4#
Branco looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Von Kuschelbär scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Von Kuschelbär got a little sloppy there for a moment and Branco has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Von Kuschelbär has managed to get both his arms back between Branco's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Branco working for a triangle but Von Kuschelbär defends it easily.
Von Kuschelbär must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Branco working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Friedrich Von Kuschelbär dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mack Branco's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A slow jab from Von Kuschelbär misses its intended target.
Branco checks a leg kick nicely.
Von Kuschelbär fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Branco manages to avoid it.
Branco 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.
Branco throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Von Kuschelbär sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Branco misses its intended target.
Branco tries to work over Von Kuschelbär's front leg with a kick but Von Kuschelbär checks it.
Von Kuschelbär misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Branco.
Von Kuschelbär just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Branco.
Von Kuschelbär slips a straight right by Branco.
Von Kuschelbär steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branco scores with a crisp jab that stopped Von Kuschelbär in his tracks. #TD2#
Von Kuschelbär scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Von Kuschelbär has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Branco is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Von Kuschelbär's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Von Kuschelbär's back!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Branco looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Von Kuschelbär is controlling Branco 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Von Kuschelbär lands a couple of digs.#T1#
Branco seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Branco is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Von Kuschelbär looking to sit in guard and control but Branco gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Von Kuschelbär keeping moving, preventing Branco from controlling successfully.
Branco slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Von Kuschelbär is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Branco wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Von Kuschelbär, who protects the arm well.
Von Kuschelbär is not content to let Branco control the position. #T3#
Branco tries to move to mount but Von Kuschelbär blocks the move with his legs.
Von Kuschelbär manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Branco trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Von Kuschelbär manages to pass to mount!
Von Kuschelbär lands a big shot there that rocks Branco but he's holding on and managing to survive for now. #T4#
Von Kuschelbär lands a big shot there that rocks Branco but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Von Kuschelbär putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Von Kuschelbär putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Von Kuschelbär lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Von Kuschelbär lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Branco bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Branco trying to control but Von Kuschelbär is working from the bottom.
Branco is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Friedrich Von Kuschelbär showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mack Branco'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#
Branco misses with a low kick.
Von Kuschelbär with a nice cross.
Von Kuschelbär throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Von Kuschelbär tries to land a front kick but Branco steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A bone on bone clash there as Branco blocks the leg kick.
Branco lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Branco ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Von Kuschelbär moves away.
Branco checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Von Kuschelbär misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Von Kuschelbär throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Von Kuschelbär takes a swing at Branco's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branco avoids the body shot from Von Kuschelbär.
Von Kuschelbär connects with a leg kick. Branco looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Von Kuschelbär blocks the body kick.
Von Kuschelbär swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Branco looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Von Kuschelbär lands a head kick. Branco smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T1#
Branco misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Von Kuschelbär.
A clash of legs there as Von Kuschelbär blocks the low kick.
Branco misses with a body kick.
Von Kuschelbär throws a jab when Branco was well out of range.
Von Kuschelbär is looking to land body kicks.
Von Kuschelbär takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Von Kuschelbär checks a low kick from Branco.
Branco scores with a jab to the jaw.
Von Kuschelbär's jab looks to have found its range, popping Branco under the eye.
Branco ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Von Kuschelbär moves away.
Mack Branco is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A left lands for Von Kuschelbär.
Branco dips to his left and cracks Von Kuschelbär with an uppercut!
Von Kuschelbär lands with a good body shot.
Branco throws a leg kick but Von Kuschelbär sees it coming and moves out of range.
Branco throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Von Kuschelbär sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mack Branco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Von Kuschelbär, as that shot connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Von Kuschelbär misses.
Branco takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A low kick from Branco misses #TD2#
and Von Kuschelbär counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Branco gets full guard.#SUB#
Branco escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Von Kuschelbär gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Branco striking off his back but it's not causing Von Kuschelbär any problems.
Branco wants to sweep here but Von Kuschelbär controlling him for the moment.
Von Kuschelbär connects with a couple of short punches.#T3##SUB#
Branco escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Von Kuschelbär gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Branco trying to keep a closed guard but Von Kuschelbär is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Von Kuschelbär postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Branco has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Von Kuschelbär has passed into side control.
Branco manages to work his way to half guard, despite Von Kuschelbär's best efforts.#T4#
Von Kuschelbär scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Von Kuschelbär lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Von Kuschelbär looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Branco has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Von Kuschelbär is working away from the top position though.
Von Kuschelbär not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Branco is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Von Kuschelbär pulls his head out easily.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Friedrich Von Kuschelbär!
In his post fight interview, Friedrich Von Kuschelbär started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Syn 540 - Vociferous
Date: Aug 18, 2017

#R1#
Escobarre avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Branco ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Branco pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Escobarre missing with a left hand there. Branco was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Escobarre gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Escobarre gets through Branco's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Escobarre blocks a body shot from Branco.
Branco doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Escobarre tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Branco's elbow.
Branco lands with a left to the head.
Branco tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Escobarre's elbow.
Escobarre can't find room to land a body shot as Branco controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobarre blocks a body shot from Branco.
Escobarre blocks a body shot from Branco.
Branco fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Escobarre as the two fighters clinch.
Escobarre goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Escobarre lands a shot to the body.
Escobarre lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Branco.
Escobarre misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Branco swings wildly with an uppercut but Escobarre uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobarre presses Branco against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Branco has a couple of punches blocked by Escobarre.
Escobarre lands an uppercut.
Escobarre lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Escobarre on the inside.
Escobarre presses Branco against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Branco can't find room to land a body shot as Escobarre controls the action.
Escobarre lands a shoulder strike.
Branco misses with a punch on the inside.
Escobarre lands a left hand that snaps the head of Branco backwards.
Escobarre struggles to land a body shot inside as Branco controls his hands.
Escobarre lands a right hand.
Escobarre doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Escobarre lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Escobarre misses with some punches.
Escobarre has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Escobarre swings wildly with an uppercut but Branco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobarre misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Branco.
Escobarre lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T2#
Branco lands a right hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Escobarre.
Escobarre lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Branco lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Branco.
Still in the clinch, Escobarre scores with a nice short uppercut.
Escobarre throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brancos head.
Escobarre tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Branco's elbow.
Escobarre is trying to pull guard but Branco turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Escobarre fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Escobarre lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Escobarre fails to land.
Escobarre blocks an uppercut.
Branco lands a body shot in the clinch.
Escobarre goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Branco tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Escobarre goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Escobarre has a couple of punches blocked by Branco.
Branco misses with a hook to the ribs.
Branco works on Escobarre's body with a couple of short punches.
Escobarre misses with some punches. #T3#
Branco lands a hook to the side of the head.
Branco scores with a shoulder strike.
Escobarre misses with a hook from the clinch.
Branco tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Escobarre's elbow.
Branco goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Branco blocks a body shot from Escobarre.
Branco can't find room to land a body shot as Escobarre controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Escobarre as the two fighters clinch.
Escobarre lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Escobarre lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Branco backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Branco.
Branco tries to throw a body punch but Escobarre avoids it by throwing Branco back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Branco.
Escobarre goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Branco misses with a hook from the clinch.
Escobarre tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Escobarre fails to land.
A right hand to the body from Branco.
Branco struggles to land a body shot inside as Escobarre controls his hands.
Branco lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Escobarre tries to throw a body punch but Branco avoids it by throwing Escobarre back against the cage. #T4#
Escobarre tries to throw a body punch but Branco avoids it by throwing Escobarre back against the cage.
Branco tries a body shot but Escobarre blocks it.
Branco misses with a punch on the inside.
Escobarre is trying to drag Branco to the mat but Branco just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Branco lands a body shot in the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A short right from Branco on the inside.
Branco lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Escobarre backwards.
Branco misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Branco.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Branco.
Branco tries a body shot but Escobarre blocks it.
Branco lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Escobarre tries to work over Branco's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Escobarre tries to throw a body punch but Branco avoids it by throwing Escobarre back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Branco working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Escobarre blocks a body shot from Branco.
Good body shot from Escobarre.
Escobarre gets through Branco's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Branco lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
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 Pablo Escobarre 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#
Escobarre looks to score with a jab to the body but Branco is just out of range.
Escobarre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Branco looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD#
Escobarre feints and as Branco raises his hands in defense, Escobarre changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Escobarre throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Escobarre drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Branco dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Branco trying to control the position from guard on top but Escobarre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Branco looking to sit in guard and control but Escobarre gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Branco throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Escobarre is pushing down on Branco's leg trying to pass to half guard. Branco is fighting to maintain full guard but Escobarre has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1#
Ground and pound from Escobarre.
Branco gets full guard.
Escobarre landing some decent shots from guard.
Escobarre postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Branco looking to control.
Escobarre stays in close to Branco's body and controls the position.
Escobarre is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T2#
Escobarre working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Branco is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Escobarre is in close to Branco's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Escobarre sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Branco's guard.
Branco wants to get back to full guard.
Escobarre scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Escobarre thows a huge punch but Branco dodges it nicely.
Branco trying to control but Escobarre postures up.
Escobarre sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Branco defending well though. #T3#
Escobarre throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Branco to regain full guard.
Escobarre 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.
Escobarre works over Branco with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Escobarre with a nice head shot there.
Escobarre working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Branco's head.
Escobarre missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Escobarre scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Branco working for a triangle but Escobarre defends it easily.
Escobarre wants to control from the top but Branco keeps moving. #T4#
Escobarre is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Branco can do to turn this around?
Branco wants to control the position but Escobarre says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SUB2#
Branco looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Branco is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Escobarre scores with a couple of nice shots.#CUT#
It looks like Mack Branco has been cut.
Escobarre perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Branco is refusing to be controlled, as Escobarre sits in half guard.
Branco moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Escobarre dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mack Branco's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Escobarre looks to throw the jab but Branco is out of range.
Escobarre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pablo Escobarre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Escobarre swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Branco counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Escobarre misses with a right hand
letting Branco counter with a right hand. #TD#
Escobarre shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Branco napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Branco takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Branco is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Branco keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Escobarre thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1#
Escobarre is chipping away with strikes.
Branco is trying to get back to half guard.
Escobarre lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Branco down.
Escobarre working the strikes but Branco uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #SUB#
Branco is defending against the submission attempts here by Escobarre.
Branco is refusing to be controlled, as Escobarre sits in half guard.
Mack Branco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Escobarre working Branco over with strikes.
Branco is looking to improve his position.
Branco is refusing to be controlled, as Escobarre sits in half guard.
Escobarre performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Escobarre is looking to take a break and control but Branco is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Escobarre trying to mount his opponent but Branco defends it.
Escobarre is trying to control. Branco wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Branco on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Escobarre is looking for submissions but instead, Branco has regained full guard.
Branco is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Escobarre trying to control the position from guard on top but Branco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pablo Escobarre is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Branco not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Branco fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Escobarre.
Escobarre has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Branco.#CL#
Escobarre closes the distance and pushes Branco back into the cage.
Branco misses with a hook to the ribs.
Branco tries to throw a body punch but Escobarre avoids it by throwing Branco back against the cage.
Escobarre blocks a body shot from Branco.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Branco tries to circle away but Escobarre has him pinned against the cage.
Branco scores with a nice hook to the head.
Escobarre blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

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

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

Event: Syn 534 - Vespertine
Date: Jul 14, 2017

#R1#
Branco fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jim ducks under a wild hook from Branco.
Jim takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jim jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice defenses there by Jim.
Good standup being displayed there by Jim as he connects with a hook.
Jim shoots in and drives through. Branco sprawls well.
Jim throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Branco throwing a counter right hand but Jim manages to avoid it.
Branco has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Branco scores with a hook.
Jim looks to land a left hand but Branco moved out of range nicely.
Jim lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jim stuns Branco with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jim slips under a jab from Branco.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Branco. Jim does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jim misses with a jab to the body
and Branco counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jim jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jim is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Branco.
Jim catches Branco with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jim ducks under a wild hook from Branco.
Branco misses with an uppercut. Jim saw that one coming.#T1#
Jim scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jim tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Branco was well out of range. Poor timing from Jim.
Branco throws a big shot that misses.
Jim feints the counter takedown.
Jim moves out of range as Branco throws a body kick.
Jim swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Branco slips under a jab.#TD2#
Branco gets caught flat footed, as Jim shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Branco manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jim manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Branco trying to control the position from guard on top but Jim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Branco controlling from the top position.
Branco stopping the sweep attempt from Jim.#T2#
Branco tries to free his leg and advance position but Jim is retaining full guard.
Branco stopping the sweep attempt from Jim.
Jim keeps trying to improve his position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Branco's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jim wants to sweep here but Branco controlling him for the moment.
Branco wants to control from the top but Jim keeps moving.
Jim wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3#
Jim keeping full guard, as Branco tries to pass.
Branco wants to control from the top but Jim keeps moving.
Jim wants to improve his position but instead Branco has moved into half guard.
Jim has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Branco is looking for a kimura but Jim is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Branco to get the leverage.
Branco trying to mount his opponent but Jim defends it.
Jim has his hands clasped together around Branco's back. He's all about the action.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Branco misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jim.
A big right from Branco misses.
Nice defenses there by Branco.
Jim lands a nice hook to Branco's body. Branco takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Branco attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Branco swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Branco misses with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Branco.
Jim ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Branco moves away.
Some bone on bone action there as Jim checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Branco has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jim finds it's way round the side to connect with Branco's head.
Branco misses with a hook to the body
and Jim counters with a stiff right hand.
Jim bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Branco's head.
Branco just misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Jim closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Branco to the mat! Branco manages to get full guard.
Jim is looking to work some ground and pound but Branco has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taiga Jim 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#
Jim drops his hands momentarily and Branco takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jim checks a leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Branco as he connects with a hook.
Jim misses with a series of wild punches.
Branco clobbers Jim with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jim avoids the body shot from Branco.
Taiga Jim seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Branco misses with a hook.
Branco lands a right hook to the body.
Jim ducks under a wild hook from Branco.
Jim changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Branco gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Jim counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Branco!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Branco can't do much from the bottom here.
Jim wants to take a breather but Branco manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Jim.
Jim working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1##SUB#
Branco throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jim stopping the sweep attempt from Branco.
Jim wants to control from the top but Branco keeps moving.
Jim loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Branco looking for a sweep. Not yet Branco, not yet. #SUB#
Branco looking for a guillotine here but Jim defends easily.
Jim slips nicely into half guard.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jim stalling away here and it's allowed Branco to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Branco avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jim trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Branco is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jim trying to control the position from guard on top but Branco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Branco has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jim can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jim throws an elbow that misses. Branco uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jim's guard. Nice move by Branco!#REVR##T3#
Branco working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jim 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.
Branco wants to control from the top but Jim keeps moving.
Jim is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The fighters are battling for position here. Branco manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jim throws an elbow that misses. Branco uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jim's guard. Nice move by Branco!#REVR#
Branco stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jim swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Branco throwing strikes from guard but Jim blocks nicely.
Jim will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Taiga Jim has got the better of the ground game so far.
Branco wants to control from the top but Jim keeps moving.
Branco postures up in Jim's guard and throws a big left but Jim blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jim is pulling down on Branco's head. It's preventing any offense from Branco, at least for the moment.
Branco advances position into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mack Branco dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Jim looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Branco!
Jim just content to control the position.
Jim misses with the ground and pound.
Branco manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jim's best efforts.
Branco moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Branco avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jim postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jim loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jim lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Branco throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T1#
Jim trying to control the position from guard on top but Branco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Jim has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Branco to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Jim is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Branco pulls down on the head and he's put Jim to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mack Branco!
In his post fight interview, Mack Branco started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: EVO 06212017
Date: Jun 21, 2017

#R1#
Manison throws a hook to the side of Branco's head but Branco sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Manison ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Manison cracks the inside of Branco's front leg.
Branco throws a good cross that connects.
Branco throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Branco throws a nice outside leg kick.
Manison looks to throw the jab but Branco is out of range.
Nice body punch from Branco.
Manison just misses with a punch to the body.
Branco on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Manison looks to score with a jab to the body but Branco is just out of range.
Branco looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Branco sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Branco shoots for a takedown but Manison saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Manison is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Branco misses with a kick to the body.
Manison bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Branco throws a leg kick but Manison sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Branco connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Manison's hands.#T1#
Manison uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Branco.
Manison tries a head kick but it misses.
Manison throws a jab but it's blocked by Branco.
Branco listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Branco throws a low kick but it's checked well by Manison.
Manison keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Branco forces Manison back against the cage and clinches.
Branco misses with a punch on the inside.
Branco lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Branco tries to throw a body punch but Manison avoids it by throwing Branco back against the cage.
Branco scores with a shoulder strike.
Branco tries for a takedown. No joy.
Branco doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Branco has Manison pressed against the cage, preventing Manison from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Branco has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Branco tries to throw a body punch but Manison avoids it by throwing Branco back against the cage.
Branco struggles to land a body shot inside as Manison controls his hands. #T2#
Branco tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Branco.
A short body shot lands from Branco as the two fighters clinch.
Manison blocking some punches.
Branco misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Branco. #BC2#
Manison breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Branco moves out of range as Manison throws a body kick.
Manison sizes up Branco with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Branco throws a wild body kick that Manison sees coming a mile off.
Branco with a hook.
Branco throws a one two combo.
Manison scores with a hook to the body. Branco takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Branco misses with a straight right.
Manison steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Branco.
Branco works Manison's body with a nice hook.#T3#
Manison slips a straight right by Branco.
Branco scores with a nice right hand.
Branco throws a lazy right hand but Manison sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Branco moves out of range as Manison strikes.
Branco throws a body shot but no joy.
Branco looks to land a left hand but Manison moved out of range nicely.
Manison finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Manison throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Branco on the side of the head.
Manison looks to land a right hand but Branco moved out of range.
Branco appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Branco slips under a jab.
Branco digs a good hook to Manison's body.
Branco attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Branco throws the left hand but Manison avoids the punch easily.
Manison rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Branco moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Branco. Manison does a little dance to reset his feet.
Branco throws an overhand right that lands on Manison's shoulder, as Manison tries to avoid the shot.
Jab, jab by Branco - just one landing. #T4#
Manison uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Branco.
Branco thows a body kick. Manison tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Branco looks to land a body kick but Manison moved away.
Manison throws a shot from downtown. Branco moves away and avoids it.
Branco lands a nice looking kick to the body. Manison takes a step back to recover.
Branco thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Manison if he has to take too many more of those.
Manison swings for the body but Branco moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Branco.
Branco throws a low kick, looking for Manison's leg but Manison calmly moves out of range.
Manison steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Branco.
Manison just misses with a punch to the body.
Branco misses with a straight left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Branco fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Manison manages to avoid it.
Manison swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Branco thows a body kick. Manison tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A thudding body kick lands there by Manison!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mack Branco dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Branco digs a good hook to Manison's body.
Branco misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Manison.
A looping hook to the body misses from Manison. Branco does a little dance to reset his feet.
Branco throws a big shot that misses.
Branco moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Manison throws a hook to the side of Branco's head but Branco sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slapping leg kick lands for Branco.
Manison steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Branco.
Manison uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Branco.
Manison let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Branco scores with a jab to the head.
Branco misses with a hook. Manison ducked under it nicely.
Manison misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manison throws a head kick that misses
and Branco counters with an inside leg kick.
Manison jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Manison throws a looping overhand right but Branco ducks down to avoid it.
Branco defending well as Manison loads up on a big left hand.
Manison looks to land a right hand but Branco moved out of range.#T1#
Manison throws a head kick but Branco moves out of range.
Branco uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Manison.
Manison throws a leg kick #TD#
so Branco counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Branco 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. #ES2#
Manison has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Branco is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Branco misses with a short punch on the inside.
Branco lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Branco fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Manison trying to control the position but instead, Branco has worked for underhooks and has pushed Manison into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Manison. #T2#
Manison blocking some punches.
Branco tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Branco swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC2#
Manison escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Branco throws a jab but it's blocked by Manison.
Branco throws an overhand right that lands on Manison's shoulder, as Manison tries to avoid the shot.
Branco fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Branco lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Branco's corner calls for a 1-2. Branco obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Manison throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Manison dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Manison throws a right and a left that both miss.
Branco throws a hook but Manison avoids it easily.
Manison looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Manison takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A jab lands there for Branco.#T3#
Manison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Branco cracks a nice hook into Manison's ribs.
Branco misses the shot to the body.
Branco misses with a body shot.
Branco backing away here, and Manison unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Manison ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Branco punishes Manison's body with a nice straight punch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Branco.
Branco throws a lazy uppercut
and Manison counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Manison's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Branco connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Manison scrambles back to his feet.
Manison looks to land a right hand but Branco moved out of range.
A jab lands there for Branco.
An inside leg kick lands from Manison.
Manison throws a sloppy head kick and Branco moves out of range easily.
Manison avoids the body shot from Branco.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Branco uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Manison.
Manison takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T4#
Manison dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A swing and a miss from Manison.
Manison throws an overhand right that lands on Branco's shoulder, as Branco tries to avoid the shot.
Branco defending well as Manison loads up on a big left hand.
Konstantin Manison is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Branco cracks Manison with a right hand to the side of the head.
Manison defending well as Branco loads up on a big left hand.
Branco fakes the leg kick and cracks Manison in the body.
Manison misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Manison throws a left and a right that both miss
and Branco makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Manison really felt that one!
Branco avoids a kick to the body.
Branco cracks Manison with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Branco misses with a straight right.
No joy there for Manison, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Manison looks to land a combination but Branco avoids it well.
Manison is breathing heavily.
Manison misses with a wild body shot.
Manison throws a right hand that Branco ducks under and follows up with a left that Branco also avoids with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manison staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mack Branco dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Branco moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Branco lands a leg kick that knocks Manison off balance momentarily.
Manison's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Manison looks for the body kick but Branco saw that one coming.
Branco slips a jab from Manison.
Manison steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Branco.
Manison throws a nice looking combination but Branco bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Branco connects with a solid leg kick.
Manison moves out of range of the body kick.
Branco slips a jab from Manison.
Branco moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Manison uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Branco throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Manison appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Branco is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Manison can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manison dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Branco just misses with a punch to the body.
Branco keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Manison fails to land with a series of punches.
Manison throws a body punch but Branco moves out of range. #T1#
Branco lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Manison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Manison swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Branco misses with a looping left.
Nice jab there from Branco.
Branco keeps Manison at a distance using the push kick.
Manison has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Branco.
Branco throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Branco looks to throw the jab but Manison is out of range.
Manison ducks under a wild hook from Branco.
Manison misses with a wild body shot.
Manison takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Manison misses with a low kick.
Branco feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Manison throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Branco counters with an outside leg kick.
Manison takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Manison checks the leg kick.
Branco takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Manison tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Branco was well out of range. Poor timing from Manison.#T2#
Manison 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!
Manison checks the leg kick nicely there.
Branco lands with a shot to the body.
Branco moves out of range of the strikes.
Branco lands a nice leg kick that just misses Manison's sensitive parts.
Branco lands a nice looking body shot.
Branco throws a jab but it's blocked by Manison.
Branco slips under a jab from Manison.
Manison misses the shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Manison misses
and Branco counters with a nice uppercut.
Mack Branco is winning the standup battle so far.#TD#
Branco manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Manison on his heels. He'll look to pass Manison's guard now, I'm sure.#ES2#
Manison manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Manison has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Branco shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Manison as he avoids it easily.
Manison stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Branco scores with a punch to the head.#T3#
Branco avoids the body shot from Manison.
Manison throws a big shot that misses.
Branco sizes up Manison with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Manison lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Branco circles away quickly and effectively.
Branco slips a straight right by Manison.
Manison takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Konstantin Manison has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Branco takes a swing at Manison's ribcage but misses.
Manison appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Branco looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Manison appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Branco throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Manison scores with a nice right hand.
Branco scores with a punch to the head.
Branco throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Manison now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Branco is looking to land body kicks.
Branco throws a leg kick which misses Manison's front leg but catches the back leg as Manison tries to avoid it.
Manison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Branco scoring well with a low kick there. #T4#
Manison keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Manison misses with an uppercut. Branco saw that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manison throws a low kick, looking for Branco's leg but Branco calmly moves out of range.
Manison looks to land a right hand but Branco moved out of range.
Branco scores with a nice body kick.
Branco pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Manison was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Branco lands with a cross.
Branco lands with a kick to the ribs.
Branco lands a nice looking kick to the body. Manison takes a step back to recover.
A cross from Branco lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manison stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Branco.
Manison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Branco moves away.
Branco lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mack Branco is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Branco with a body punch. A glancing blow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mack Branco showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Branco, 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: EVO 05242017
Date: May 24, 2017

#R1#
Branco throws a low kick but Kurtz moves out of range easily.
Branco scores with a hook.
Branco displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kurtz throws out the jab.
Kurtz lands the left hand.
Kurtz connects with a single shot there.
Kurtz moves out of range of the body kick from Branco.
It looked like Kurtz was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Branco.
Branco throws a lazy head kick
and Kurtz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kurtz scores with a leg kick.
Branco looks to land a right hand but Kurtz moved out of range.
Branco misses with an uppercut
and Kurtz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Branco throws a leg kick but Kurtz moved away.
Kurtz throws a leg kick but Branco sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Branco throws a front kick that sends Kurtz stumbling back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kurtz thumps Branco with a low kick.#T1#
Branco misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kurtz.
Kurtz lands with a hook. Branco tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Branco.
Kurtz loads up on a big right hand but Branco slips the punch.
Kurtz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Branco crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kurtz - the referee stops the clock and Branco gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kurtz. Branco manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Branco looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Branco takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Branco gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kurtz.
Kurtz takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kurtz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Branco moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Branco throws an overhand right that lands on Kurtz's shoulder, as Kurtz tries to avoid the shot.
Kurtz throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kurtz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Branco walks into a left hand.
Walter Kurtz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kurtz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Branco gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kurtz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Branco moves away from the strike by Kurtz.
Kurtz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Branco takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kurtz is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kurtz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Walter Kurtz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Branco looks to land a left hand but Kurtz moved out of range nicely.
It appears Kurtz was looking to counter with a kick there.
Branco has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kurtz.
Branco throws out a loose jab but Kurtz uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Kurtz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Branco was well out of range. Poor timing from Kurtz.
Branco only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kurtz thuds his shin into the meat of Branco's side.
Kurtz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kurtz punishes Branco's body with a nice straight punch.
Branco lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A cross from Kurtz lands.
Branco wants to clinch up but Kurtz keeps it at a distance.
It looks like Kurtz has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Kurtz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kurtz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Branco.
Branco looks to score with a jab to the body but Kurtz is just out of range.
Branco throws a chopping leg kick but Kurtz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Branco walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kurtz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kurtz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Branco avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kurtz connects with a body shot that sends Branco's belly button to the back.
Kurtz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Branco on the side of the head.
Branco scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Branco pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kurtz will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Branco changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Branco throws a leg kick that misses.
Kurtz walks into a left hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Walter Kurtz has been cut.
Kurtz blocks a low kick nicely.
Branco rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Kurtz counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick misses from Branco.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Walter Kurtz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Walter Kurtz's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Kurtz walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Branco checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A countering left hand to the body from Branco misses.
Kurtz throws a hook but Branco blocks it.
Branco jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kurtz. Branco shrugs it off though.
Kurtz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Branco can do to turn this around?
Branco throws a body punch but Kurtz moves out of range.
Branco on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Branco shoots in but Kurtz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A big left from Kurtz misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurtz misses with an attempted mid kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Branco! But no joy.
Kurtz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Branco's head.#CUT#
It looks like Mack Branco has been cut.
Branco defending well as Kurtz loads up on a big left hand.
Branco misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kurtz. #T1#
Kurtz tries a low kick but Branco avoids it.
Branco looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Branco chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kurtz can pounce on him.
Branco is looking to land body kicks.
Kurtz throws a shot to the body.
Kurtz lands a nice looking body shot.
Kurtz lands a really nice looking cross but Branco seems unphased.
Branco misses with a leg kick.
Branco defending well as Kurtz loads up on a big left hand.
Kurtz takes a swing at Branco's ribcage but misses.
Kurtz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kurtz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kurtz feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Branco misses with a looping left.
As Branco backs away, Kurtz returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
Kurtz keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kurtz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Branco.
Kurtz pushes Branco away with a front kick.
Branco lands a jab to the nose.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kurtz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Branco might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kurtz has got the better of the exchanges.
Kurtz thuds his right hand into Branco's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Walter Kurtz is winning the standup battle so far.
Kurtz lands a jab to the nose.
Kurtz jabs at Branco's body.
Branco lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kurtz lands a nice looking body kick.
Kurtz misses the body punch
and Kurtz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Branco's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A punch lands to the side of Branco 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Branco's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kurtz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Branco scrambles back to his feet.#T3#
Kurtz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kurtz lands a front kick.
Branco uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kurtz.
Branco fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kurtz manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Kurtz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Branco misses with a right hand
and Kurtz counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kurtz.
Branco has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kurtz.
Branco takes one to the side of the head.
Kurtz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Branco has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice body kick there by Kurtz.
Kurtz slips a jab from Branco.
Branco throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Branco scores with a punch to the head.#T4#
Branco looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kurtz is fending him off so far but Branco persists. Nope, Kurtz circles away and we're back to standing.
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!
Decent striking displayed by Kurtz there.
Kurtz delivers a nice body kick.
Branco on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Branco throws the left hand but Kurtz avoids the punch easily.
Kurtz connects with a leg kick. Branco looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kurtz throws a shot to the body.
Kurtz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kurtz blocks the body kick.
Kurtz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Branco. Branco circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kurtz looks to score with a jab to the body but Branco is just out of range.
Kurtz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Walter Kurtz dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Branco moves forwards but Kurtz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Branco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kurtz throws a looping overhand right but Branco ducks down to avoid it.
Kurtz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Branco.
Branco scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Branco swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kurtz counters with a leg kick.
Kurtz thuds a left hand into Branco's body.
Kurtz cracks a nice hook into Branco's ribs.
Branco misses with a takedown
and Kurtz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kurtz connects with a body shot that sends Branco's belly button to the back.
Kurtz checks a low kick from Branco.
Branco throws a hook but Kurtz blocks it.#T1#
Branco misses with a wild body shot.
Branco throws the left hand but Kurtz avoids the punch easily.
Kurtz avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A big right from Kurtz misses.
Branco let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kurtz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kurtz throws a wild body kick that Branco sees coming a mile off.
Kurtz throws a wild body kick that Branco sees coming a mile off.
Branco throws a looping overhand right but Kurtz ducks down to avoid it.
Branco misses with a body shot.
Branco shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kurtz pinned against the cage. Kurtz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2#
Branco takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Branco throws a low kick, looking for Kurtz's leg but Kurtz calmly moves out of range.
Branco throws the kick towards the body but Kurtz avoids it.
Kurtz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kurtz cracks Branco with a right hand to the side of the head.
Branco uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kurtz.
Kurtz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Branco manages to avoid it.
Kurtz throws a hook but Branco avoids it easily.
Branco throws a hook to the side of Kurtz's head but Kurtz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A counter left hand to the body from Kurtz misses its target.#T3#
Branco throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kurtz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kurtz thuds a left hand into Branco's body.
Kurtz throws out a loose jab but Branco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Branco flicks out a counter leg kick but Kurtz steps away.
Branco throws out a loose jab but Kurtz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kurtz lands a lovely overhand right.
Kurtz tests Branco's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kurtz throws a one two combo.
Kurtz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kurtz connects with a crisp jab.
Kurtz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick lands from Kurtz. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kurtz jabs Branco to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kurtz connects with an inside leg kick.
Kurtz lands a head shot.
Branco misses with a kick to the body
and Kurtz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Branco misses the jab.
It looked like Kurtz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kurtz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kurtz punishes Branco's body with a nice straight punch.
Branco with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kurtz to score with a decent uppercut.
Branco waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kurtz.
Branco swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kurtz avoids the head kick by Branco.
Kurtz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Walter Kurtz clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Kurtz scores with a leg kick.
Branco looks to throw the jab but Kurtz is out of range.
A slow jab from Branco misses its intended target.
Kurtz misses with a body kick.
Branco throws a hook to the side of Kurtz's head but Kurtz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Branco keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kurtz.
Kurtz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kurtz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branco throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Branco on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Branco buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kurtz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Branco on the side of the head. #T1#
Branco steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kurtz.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kurtz.
Branco throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kurtz misses with a body shot.
Kurtz looks to score with a jab to the body but Branco is just out of range.
Kurtz attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kurtz walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Branco checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A punch lands to the side of Branco 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jab, jab by Kurtz - just one landing.
The crowd cheers as Branco lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kurtz doesn't seem phased though.
Branco moves out of range of the body kick.
Branco misses with an uppercut
and Kurtz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Branco thinking. #T2#
Kurtz misses with a body shot.
Kurtz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Branco's hands.
Kurtz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Kurtz.
A swing and a miss from Branco.
Branco misses with a looping right.
Kurtz misses with a body shot.
Kurtz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kurtz jabs Branco to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kurtz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kurtz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Branco.#T3#
Branco throws a body punch but Kurtz moves out of range.
Kurtz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Branco appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Branco avoids the body shot from Kurtz.
Branco delivers a nice body kick.
Kurtz scores with a shot to the body.
Branco takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kurtz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A shot to the liver by Branco. Beautiful body shot.
Kurtz throws a right hand that misses
and Branco counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kurtz - that will leave a mark!
Branco lands a nice looking body shot. #T4#
Branco turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Branco swings for the body but Kurtz moves out of range.
Branco misses with a leg kick
and Kurtz counters with a good low kick that Branco was not able to check.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Branco on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Branco slips under a jab from Kurtz.
Branco keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice jab there from Kurtz.
Kurtz throws a lazy uppercut
and Branco connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Branco misses with a straight left.
Branco throws an off balance right hand
and Kurtz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Branco shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kurtz but Kurtz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Walter Kurtz had his way with Mack Branco in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Kurtz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kurtz slips under a jab.
Kurtz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kurtz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kurtz lands a head kick!
Kurtz throws a body punch but Branco moves out of range.
Branco thinks about the counter body kick.
Kurtz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Branco let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kurtz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Branco can pounce on him.
Branco misses with a kick to the body.
Kurtz thinks about countering with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurtz wants to slow Branco down by chopping away at his legs.
Kurtz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Branco avoids the body shot from Kurtz.
Branco connects with a leg kick. Kurtz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T1#
Branco throws a push kick but Kurtz slaps the foot to one side.
Kurtz scores with a decent looking hook.
Branco throws a jab when Kurtz was well out of range.
Kurtz connects with a leg kick. Branco looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Branco moves out of range as Kurtz throws a body kick.
Kurtz lands a really nice looking cross but Branco seems unphased.
Branco ducks under a wild hook from Kurtz.
Kurtz lands with a nice combination. Branco backs away looking to recover.
Kurtz looks to land a left hand but Branco moved out of range nicely.
Kurtz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Branco ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Branco looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mack Branco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kurtz throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Branco tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Branco turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Branco lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kurtz at a distance.
Kurtz cracks the inside of Branco's front leg.
Branco lands a body shot.
Branco throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Branco takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kurtz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Branco missing with a left hand there. Kurtz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kurtz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kurtz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Branco moves away.
Branco was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kurtz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Branco moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T3#
Branco looks to score with a jab to the body but Kurtz is just out of range.
Branco misses with a low kick.
Kurtz misses with a looping left.
Kurtz lands a jab to the nose.
Kurtz throws a big shot that misses.
A little jabbing left from Branco on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kurtz scoring well with a low kick there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kurtz.
Kurtz thuds his right hand into Branco's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A big right from Branco misses.
Kurtz avoids the body shot from Branco.
Kurtz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T4#
A big left from Kurtz misses.
Branco loads up on a big right hand but Kurtz slips the punch.
Branco throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kurtz looks to land a right hand but Branco moved out of range.
Kurtz throws a leg kick
enabling Branco to counter with a crisp jab.
Kurtz fakes the leg kick and cracks Branco in the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kurtz scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kurtz swings for the body but Branco moves out of range.
Kurtz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kurtz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Branco under the eye.
Kurtz misses with a few strikes there.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 50:45
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 50:45
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 50:45

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

Event: EVO 05102017
Date: May 10, 2017

#R1#
Branco lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice body punch from Manison.
A decent looking cross lands there for Branco.
Branco waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Manison.
Branco misses with a hook.
Branco has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Branco tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Manison was well out of range. Poor timing from Branco.
Branco throws a push kick but Manison slaps the foot to one side.
Manison throws a wild body kick that Branco sees coming a mile off.
Jab, jab by Manison - just one landing.
Branco avoids the body shot from Manison.
The fighters circling - Manison throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Branco throws a low kick but Manison avoids it.
Manison avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Branco showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Manison.
Manison swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Manison uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
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!
Manison lands a nice hook to Branco's body. Branco takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Branco avoids the body shot from Manison. #T1#
Branco throws a hook to the side of Manison's head but Manison sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Konstantin Manison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Branco slips a jab from Manison.
A low kick from Manison misses
and Manison takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Branco checks a low kick from Manison.
Branco takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Branco is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Manison.
Manison misses with an uppercut. Branco saw that one coming.
Branco looks to throw a body kick
and Manison cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Konstantin Manison is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Manison stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Branco.
Branco swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Manison let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Manison swinging wildly here.
Branco lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Manison at a distance.
Branco displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Manison throws out the jab.
Branco digs a good body shot into Manison'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!
Branco dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Branco tries to land a front kick but Manison steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Manison lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T2#
Branco throws a wild body kick that Manison sees coming a mile off.
Manison is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Manison lands a body shot.
Branco misses with a head kick.
Manison moves out of range of the body kick from Branco.
Branco misses with a looping right.
Branco gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Branco misses with a straight right.
Branco lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Branco steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Manison.#TD#
Branco looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Branco is standing up over Manison. Manison looks to escape but Branco dives into side control. #REVB##SUB#
Branco is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Manison is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Manison manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T3#
Branco trying to hold on to Manison's head to control him but Manison postures up. #SU2#
Manison escapes and gets back to his feet.
Manison throws a lazy uppercut
and Branco counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Branco pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Branco walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Manison misses with a wild body shot.
Manison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Branco works the jab nicely.
Manison misses with a low kick.
Branco misses with a straight left.
Branco lands a nice hook to Manison's body. Manison takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Manison moves away from the strike by Branco.
Branco throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T4#
Manison throws a combination that misses
and Branco counters with a right hand to the body.
Manison stalks Branco and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Branco's face. Branco staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT2#
It looks like Mack Branco has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Branco swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Manison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Manison scores with a sloppy right hand. Branco should have avoided that one.
Branco throws a hook but Manison avoids it easily.
Branco avoids the body shot from Manison.
Branco ducks under a wild hook from Manison.
Branco throws a half hearted mid kick.
Branco looks to score with a jab to the body but Manison is just out of range.
Branco lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Manison throws a hook but Branco avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manison checks a leg kick.
Branco closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Manison throws a body shot but no joy.
Manison steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Branco. That one must have hurt.
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 Mack Branco will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mack Branco's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Branco misses with a straight right. #CL#
Branco gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Manison is trying to push Branco away but Branco has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Branco swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Branco misses with a body punch.
Manison is trying to break the clinch but Branco has him pressed against the cage.
Branco takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Manison breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Manison keeps Branco at a distance using the push kick.
Branco fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Manison is out of range.
Branco uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Manison.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manison tried to score with a low kick but Branco checks it.
Branco is looking to counter punch.
Manison jabs Branco to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Branco lands a front kick.
Branco with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Branco uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Manison.
Manison rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Branco moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1#
A low kick from Branco is predictable there
enabling Manison to counter with a crisp jab.
Manison checks a low kick from Branco.
Manison throws out a counter right but Branco avoids it with no problem.
Branco takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mack Branco is winning the standup battle so far.
Branco throws a leg kick which misses Manison's front leg but catches the back leg as Manison tries to avoid it.
Branco avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Branco uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Manison.
Branco scores with a head kick.
Manison cracks a nice hook into Branco's ribs.
Branco throws an overhand right that lands on Manison's shoulder, as Manison tries to avoid the shot.
Some wild striking there from Manison.
Manison looks to land a combination but Branco avoids it well.
Branco wants to land a leg kick but Manison is out of range.
Branco cracks Manison with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Branco connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manison bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Manison feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Brancos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Manison staying out of range there.
Manison will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Branco tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Manison keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Branco throws the left hand but Manison avoids the punch easily.
Manison appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Manison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Branco moves away.
A slow jab from Branco misses its intended target.
Manison scores with a crisp jab that stopped Branco in his tracks.
Manison thows a left - swing and a miss!
Branco throws a sloppy body shot
and Manison connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Manison moves out of range of the body kick from Branco.
It seemed like Manison was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Manison misses the jab.
Manison tries to bum rush Branco with a series of wild strikes but Branco uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Manison looks to land a left hand but Branco moved out of range nicely.#T3##TD#
Branco shoots in and bounces Manison off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Manison looking to control.
Branco forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Branco is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Manison defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Branco looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Branco is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Manison wants to get back to his feet. #T4#
Branco controlling the action here.
Branco is keen to just control but Manison is a slippery customer.
Manison looks like he's trying to stand up.
Manison wants to get back to full guard.
Mack Branco overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Branco works his way into full mount! #SUB#
Branco looking to secure an arm triangle but Manison defends it well.
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 Mack Branco will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mack Branco's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Branco plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Manison bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Branco throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Manison on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Branco. Branco obviously looking to wear him down.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Branco. Manison shrugs it off though.
Branco throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Manison throws a hook but Branco avoids it easily.
Branco connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Manison's hands.
Branco takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branco scores with a jab to the body.
Branco sizes up Manison with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Branco walks into a stiff left hand from Manison.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manison throws a looping overhand right but Branco ducks down to avoid it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Manison - that will leave a mark! #T1#
Manison lands a nice shot that snaps Branco's head back.
Manison with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Branco is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Manison.
Branco throws a head kick that Manison semi-blocks.
Manison misses the jab.
Branco looks to land a body kick but Manison moved away.
Branco pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Manison appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Manison throws a hook but Branco blocks it.
Manison throws a hook but Branco blocks it.
Branco with a jab.
Manison fails to land with a series of punches.
Branco rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Manison counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Branco throws a body punch but Manison moves out of range.
Branco takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Manison misses with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manison throws a hook to the side of Branco's head but Branco sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Branco throws out a loose jab but Manison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Branco on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Manison slips a jab from Branco.
Manison walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Branco checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Branco works the jab nicely.
Manison steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Branco. That one must have hurt.
Manison misses with an attempted mid kick.
Branco swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Branco throws a leg kick
and Manison counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Branco bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Manison's head backwards.
Manison misses with a body punch
and Branco counters with a straight right hand.
Branco throws a low kick but it's checked well by Manison.
Branco thuds his right hand into Manison's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Branco misses with a body punch
and Manison counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Branco steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Manison.
Manison keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Branco throws a nice inside leg kick.
Branco avoids the body shot from Manison.
Manison lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Manison ducks under a wild hook from Branco.
Branco takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Konstantin Manison has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Manison misses the shot to the body.
Manison throws a body shot but no joy.
Branco scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Branco misses with a right hand
and Manison counters with a left and a right that stings Branco.
Manison swings for the body but Branco moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Manison.
Manison moves away from the strike by Branco.
Manison takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Manison misses with a double jab
and Branco counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manison throws out a loose jab but Branco uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Branco looks to land a body kick but Manison moved away.
Manison looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Branco misses with a wild body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Branco.
Branco 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.
Manison with a nice cross.
Manison moves out of range of the leg kick from Branco.
Branco throws a hook but Manison avoids it easily.
Manison is looking to chop away at Branco's legs.
Manison just misses with a punch to the body.
Manison misses with a low kick as Branco jumps back.
Branco looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Manison on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manison will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Branco has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Manison.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mack Branco!
A very excited looking Mack Branco 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: EVO 03312017
Date: Mar 31, 2017

#R1#
Snorten ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A swing and a miss from Snorten.
Branco takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Branco 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.
Branco ducks under a wild hook from Snorten.
Snorten misses with an uppercut.
A shot to the body from Snorten misses
and Branco counters with a straight right hand.
Snorten thows a left - swing and a miss!
Snorten ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Branco ducks under a wild hook from Snorten.
Snorten moves away from the strike by Branco.
We've been hearing reports that Snorten has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Branco lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snorten digs a good body shot into Branco's ribs.
Branco uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Snorten has time to react.
Snorten has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Branco finds it's way round the side to connect with Snorten's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Snorten avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Branco throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Snorten jabs Branco right on the nose. Branco blinks but takes it well.#T1#
Snorten swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Snorten throws a hook but Branco blocks it.
A countering left hand to the body from Branco misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Snorten. Branco does a little dance to reset his feet.
Branco was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#CL2#
Branco has closed the distance and engaged Snorten in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Snorten fails to land.
A body shot lands from Branco.
Snorten has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Branco avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Branco throws a head punch that misses.
Snorten blocks a body shot from Branco.
A short uppercut from Snorten.
Snorten lands a hook that snaps the head of Branco backwards. #CUT#
It looks like Mack Branco has been cut.
Branco fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Branco blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Branco.
Branco tries to work over Snorten's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Snorten lands a body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Branco fails to land. #T2#
Snorten blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Branco connects with a nasty looking knee right to Snorten's face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Snorten blocks a body shot from Branco.
Branco lands a nice uppercut.
Branco misses with a punch to the body.
Branco blocks an uppercut. #TD#
Snorten has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Branco is trying to keep an underhook but Snorten manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Branco is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Snorten trying to mount his opponent but Branco defends it.
Snorten takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Branco is trying to get back to full guard.
Snorten wants to pass the guard but Branco is defending well. #T3#
Snorten looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Branco with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Branco is looking for a sweep. Snorten is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Snorten looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Branco with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Branco is pressing down on Snorten's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Snorten is looking to pass into half guard but Branco pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Branco is in guard.#REVB#
Snorten keeping moving, preventing Branco from controlling successfully.
Branco throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Branco passes Snorten's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Snorten has a hand on Branco's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Branco takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#T4#
Snorten tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB2#
Snorten tries to improve his position but Branco has taken his back! Branco has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Snorten tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Branco pushes Snorten away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mack Branco!
After winning the bout, Mack Branco thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: EVO 304: Bashorov vs Kakoullis
Date: Mar 18, 2017

#R1#
Branco shoots and misses
and Solo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Branco throws out a loose jab but Solo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Solo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Branco uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Solo.
Solo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Solo throws out a loose jab but Branco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Branco misses the jab.
Branco uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Solo.
An attempted straight right counter from Branco misses the target.
Solo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Branco has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Wild Beasts Zoo in the buildup to the fight.
Solo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Branco has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Solo.
Good leg kick by Branco there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Branco avoids the head kick by Solo.
Solo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Branco.
As Solo looks to move away, Branco throws a big counter combo but Solo just gets out of the way.
Branco throws a jab but it's blocked by Solo.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Branco checks a leg kick.
Branco lands the 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!
Solo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Branco uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Solo. #T1#
Solo misses with a body shot.
Branco misses with a kick to the body.
Branco lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Branco stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Solo.
Branco fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Solo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Solo throws a body punch but Branco moves out of range.
Solo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Branco counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Solo scores with a punch to the head.
Solo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Branco is able to avoid easily.
Solo looks for the body kick but Branco saw that one coming.
Solo throws a body punch but Branco moves out of range.
Branco jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Branco scores with a shot to the body.
Branco moves out of range of the strikes.
Solo throws a head kick but Branco moves out of range.
Solo defending well as Branco loads up on a big left hand.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Branco.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Branco looks to land a combination but Solo avoids it well.
Solo ducks under a wild hook from Branco.
Solo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Solo misses the target.
Branco thinks about countering with a body kick.
Solo throws a sloppy body shot
and Branco counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Solo takes a swing at Branco's ribcage but misses.
Solo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Branco.
Solo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Branco rather than just go for the knockout.
Branco swinging wildly here.
Solo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Branco connects with a solid leg kick.
Branco works the jab nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Solo. Branco does a little dance to reset his feet.
Branco lands with a hook. Solo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Branco's jab looks to have found its range, popping Solo under the eye.
Solo throws a jab but it's blocked by Branco.
Branco scores with a jab to the jaw.#T3#
Branco lands a right hook to the body.
Branco throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Solo lands a really nice looking cross but Branco seems unphased.
Solo swings for the body but Branco moves out of range.
Solo misses with a body shot.
Solo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Branco.
Branco lands a nice shot that snaps Solo's head back.
Branco cracks Solo with a good jab.
Branco takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nice uppercut there from Solo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Solo slips a straight right by Branco.
Solo counters with a body kick.
Branco thows a body kick. Solo tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Branco.
Branco takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Branco throws a head kick that misses
and Solo counters with a left to the body.
Solo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T4#
Solo connects with a leg kick. Branco looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Solo just misses with a punch to the body.
Solo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Solo throws a head kick but Branco moves out of range.
Roderick Solo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Solo throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Branco counter with a right hand.
Branco takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Solo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Solo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Branco checks a low kick from Solo.
Branco half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nice body punch from Solo.
Solo just misses with a punch to the body.
Solo scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Branco throws a wild body kick that Solo sees coming a mile off.
Branco blocks a jab.
A low kick from Solo misses
letting Branco counter with a right hand.
Solo staying out of range there.
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 Mack Branco 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#
Branco throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Solo on the side of the head.
Branco takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Branco misses with a hook.
Nice body punch from Solo.
Branco throws a jab when Solo was well out of range.
Branco throws a hook to the side of Solo's head but Solo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Solo misses with a low kick as Branco jumps back.
Branco pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Branco looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Solo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Branco misses the jab.
Mack Branco is winning the standup battle so far.
Branco scores with a kick to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Branco listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Solo misses with a body shot.
Branco thinks about countering with a head kick.
Branco throws a body kick that misses
and Solo counters with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Solo throws a wild body kick that Branco sees coming a mile off.#T1#
Branco fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Branco lands with a cross.
Branco throws a right hand that misses
and Solo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Branco scores with a jab to the head.
Solo needs to keep his hands up - Branco had a free shot at his head there.
Branco tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Branco misses with a hook. Solo ducked under it nicely.
Branco wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice defenses there by Branco.
Solo looks to land a body kick but Branco moved away.
Solo throws an overhand right that lands on Branco's shoulder, as Branco tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Branco. Solo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Solo connects with a solid leg kick.
Branco misses with a body kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Branco blocks a jab.
Branco takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T2#
Branco lands with a good body shot.
Solo misses with a hook to the body
and Branco counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Branco is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A clash of legs there as Branco blocks the low kick.
Branco defending well as Solo loads up on a big left hand.
Branco throwing a counter right hand but Solo manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Solo.
Branco lands a jab.
Branco throws a hook but Solo avoids it easily.
Solo misses with an uppercut.
Solo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Solo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Branco throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Solo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Solo throws a hook but Branco avoids it easily.
Solo checks the leg kick.
Solo appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Branco connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Solo throws out a loose jab but Branco uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Solo. #T3#
Branco looks to score with a jab to the body but Solo is just out of range.
Branco throws a body kick that misses.
Solo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Solo throws a leg kick but Branco checks it.
Branco doesn't manage to clinch there - Solo circles away.
Branco slips a jab from Solo.
A jab from Branco finds it's way through Solo's defenses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Branco, right into the meat.
Branco keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Solo has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Branco.
Solo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#TD#
Branco closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Solo to the mat! Solo manages to get full guard.
Solo is looking to stand back up but Branco counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Solo.
Branco looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T4#
Branco wants to pass to mount but Solo is defending the position.
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!
Solo is trying to stand up here but Branco is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Branco moves into full mount! Solo won't be happy about that!
Solo squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Solo is squirming around, avoiding Branco's attempts to control the action.
Branco is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Solo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Solo is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mack Branco 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#
Solo misses with a hook to the body
and Branco counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Branco moves into range and connects with a jab.
Solo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Branco lands with an overhand left.
Branco misses with a left hand
and Solo counters with a nice body shot.
Branco uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Solo.
Branco keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Branco swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Branco scores with a jab to the head.
Branco digs a good body shot into Solo's ribs.
Branco looks to throw the jab but Solo is out of range.
Solo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Solo lands a nice looking kick to the body. Branco takes a step back to recover.
A big left from Branco misses.
Solo lands with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Solo throws a jab but it's blocked by Branco.
It looked like Branco wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Branco avoids the body shot from Solo.
Branco went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Branco checks a leg kick.
Branco moves forwards but Solo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
No luck for Branco with that takedown attempt.
Solo lands a jab to Branco's midsection.
Solo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Solo throws a big shot that misses.
Solo scores with a jab to the head.
Solo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Branco scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Solo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Solo throws a sloppy head kick
and Branco counters with a left to the body.
Solo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Solo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Branco. Branco obviously looking to wear him down.
Roderick Solo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Solo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Branco moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Branco misses with an uppercut.
Branco uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Solo.
Solo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Branco lands a nice leg kick that just misses Solo's sensitive parts.
Solo throws a nice looking combination but Branco bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Branco swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Branco throws a head kick but Solo moves out of range.
Branco looks for the body kick but Solo saw that one coming.
Solo misses with a body kick.
Branco appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Branco fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Solo.
Branco checks a low kick from Solo.
Branco connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Solo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A left lands for Branco.
Donk. Branco catches Solo right on the button with a cross.#T3#
Solo misses the jab.
A jab from Solo misses.
Branco throws a shot from downtown. Solo moves away and avoids it.
Solo slips a jab from Branco.
Branco lands a jab to the head.
Solo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Branco cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Solo throws a head kick but Branco moves out of range.
Solo moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice shot by Solo.
Solo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Solo moves out of range of the strikes.
Solo throws a hook to the side of Branco's head but Branco sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Solo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Branco stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A low kick from Solo misses
letting Branco counter with a right hand.
Solo throws a lazy head kick
letting Branco counter with a right hand. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Solo stuffs the takedown attempt from Branco. Branco gets slowly back to his feet.
Solo feints and then cracks Branco's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Branco down.
Branco lands a nice looking kick to the body. Solo takes a step back to recover.
Solo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Branco drops down looking for a counter takedown but Solo sprawls and moves away.
Solo misses with a wild body shot.
Branco connects with a crisp jab.
Solo throws a hook but Branco blocks it.
Solo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Branco scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Solo doesn't seem bothered though.
Solo takes one to the side of the head.
Branco throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mack Branco is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Branco loads up on a big right hand but Solo slips the punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mack Branco showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Branco 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: EVO 299:Juggernaut vs Joestar
Date: Feb 17, 2017

#R1#
Branco keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Branco is looking to counter punch.
Frank Martin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Branco throws the left hand but Martin avoids the punch easily.
Martin misses with a body kick.
Martin throws an off balance right hand
and Branco counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A bone on bone clash there as Branco blocks the leg kick.
A head kick by Martin misses
and Martin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Martin tries a head kick but it misses.
Martin throws a half hearted mid kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Branco.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Martin, right into the meat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Branco.
Branco keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CUT#
It looks like Frank Martin has been cut.
Martin 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.
Martin cracks a nice hook into Branco's ribs.
A decent looking cross lands there for Martin.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head kick by Martin misses
and Branco counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Martin slips a straight right by Branco.
Martin only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Branco has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Wild Beasts Zoo in the buildup to the fight.
Martin throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Branco takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Branco goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Martin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Branco misses with a hook. Martin ducked under it nicely.
Martin takes one to the side of the head.
A shot to the liver by Martin. Beautiful body shot.
Branco takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Branco has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Branco fakes the leg kick and cracks Martin in the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2#
Martin throws a shot from downtown. Branco moves away and avoids it.
Branco paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Martin slips under a jab from Branco.
Martin throws out a loose jab but Branco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Branco avoids a kick to the body.
A jab from Branco misses.
Branco moves out of range of the leg kick from Martin.
Martin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Branco.
Martin misses with a low kick.
Branco was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Branco throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Branco blocks a jab.
Branco swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Martin.
Branco feints and then cracks Martin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Martin down.
Martin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T3#
Branco just misses with a punch to the body.
Martin connects with an inside leg kick.
Martin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Martin misses with a looping left.
Martin misses with a body kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Branco or perhaps it was just good defense by Martin, which made it look bad.
Martin is looking to slow Branco down with leg kicks.
Martin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Branco counters with a thumping low kick.
A head kick by Martin misses
and Branco counters with a nice uppercut.
Martin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Martin scores with a sloppy right hand. Branco should have avoided that one. #T4#
Branco scores with a jab to the jaw.
Martin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
It appears Branco was looking to counter with a kick there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Branco bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Branco throws a shot from downtown. Martin moves away and avoids it.
Martin thumps Branco with a low kick.
Martin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Martin throws a head kick that misses.
Branco quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Branco swings for the body but Martin moves out of range.
Frank Martin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Martin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Martin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Branco counters with a stiff right hand.
Branco misses with a low kick.
Martin tries to score with a low kick but Branco moves his leg out of the way.
Branco drops down looking for a counter takedown but Martin sprawls and moves away.
Martin throws a chopping leg kick but Branco manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Frank Martin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Frank Martin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A punch combination from Martin misses.
Branco scores with a spinning back kick!
Martin connects with a leg kick. Branco looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Martin misses with a hook. Branco ducked under it nicely.
And Branco counters with a quick kick to the body but Martin blocks it.
Branco slips under a jab.
Frank Martin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Martin throws a head kick but Branco moves out of range.
Martin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Martin 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.
Branco lands a nice leg kick that just misses Martin's sensitive parts.
Martin looks to land a left hand but Branco moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin avoids a kick to the body.
Martin throws a looping overhand right but Branco ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Branco misses.
Martin tried to score with a low kick but Branco checks it.
Branco appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T1#
Martin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Martin lands a really nice looking cross but Branco seems unphased.
Nice body punch from Branco.
Branco connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Martin's hands.
Branco's jab looks to have found its range, popping Martin under the eye.
Martin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Branco.
Branco is looking to counter the offense by Martin and move into the clinch.
Martin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Branco is out of range and Martin settles back down.
Branco was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Branco with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Branco bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Martin's head backwards.
Branco throws the left hand but Martin avoids the punch easily.
Branco misses with a body kick.
Martin 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 crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Martin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Branco is looking to counter punch.
Martin takes a swing at Branco's ribcage but misses.
Martin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Martin looks to land a combination. Branco sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT2#
It looks like Mack Branco has been cut.
Martin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Martin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Branco.#CL#
Branco clinches.
Branco doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Branco misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Martin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Martin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Branco motions for Martin to come forward. Branco throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Martin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Branco connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Martin momentarily. #T3#
Martin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Branco.
Martin lands a glancing blow to the side of Branco's head.
Martin throws a leg kick which misses Branco's front leg but catches the back leg as Branco tries to avoid it.
Martin 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.
Martin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Branco doesn't seem bothered though. #CL#
Branco has closed the distance and engaged Martin in a clinch. #BC2#
Martin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Martin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Branco takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Martin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Branco displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Martin throws out the jab.
Branco was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Branco looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Martin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A slow jab from Martin misses its intended target.
Branco swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martin throws a hook but Branco blocks it.
Branco bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Branco tests Martin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Branco listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT#
That has opened up Frank Martin's cut even more.
Branco uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Martin.
Martin lands with a thumping leg kick. #CL#
Branco forces Martin back against the cage and clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Branco.
Branco misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Branco scores with a shoulder strike.
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 Mack Branco will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! 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#
Branco bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Martin's head backwards.
Martin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Branco throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from Martin.
Branco jabs Martin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Branco ducks under a wild hook from Martin.
A little feinted left hand from Branco on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Martin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Martin throws a solid leg kick but Branco takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Martin.
Branco walks into a straight right hand from Martin.
Branco throws a hook but Martin avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Branco lands a jab to Martin's midsection.
Branco cracks the inside of Martin's front leg.
Martin misses with a kick to the body
and Branco counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Branco thows a body kick. Martin tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Branco checks the leg kick.
Branco is looking to clinch but Martin is avoiding it.
Branco digs a good body shot into Martin's ribs.
Martin ducks under a wild hook from Branco.
Branco defending well as Martin loads up on a big left hand.
A clash of legs there as Martin blocks the low kick.
Branco pushes Martin away with a front kick.
Branco wants to clinch up but Martin keeps it at a distance.
Martin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A bone on bone clash there as Martin blocks the leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Martin.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Martin, right into the meat. #T2#
Martin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd cheers as Branco lands an impressive looking overhand right. Martin doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Branco connects with a nice looking jab.
Martin takes a swing at Branco's ribcage but misses.
Branco bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Martin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Branco counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#
Martin is rocked!
Martin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Branco moves away.
Martin is still on wobbly legs! Can Branco finish him?
Martin looks up at the clock. Bad move! Branco lands a right hand from hell, dropping Martin. Branco pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mack Branco!
After the fight, Mack Branco was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: CFC 406
Date: Nov 05, 2016

#R1#
Branco moves out of range as Pekkarinen throws a body kick.
Pekkarinen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Branco counters with a nice leg kick.
Pekkarinen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Branco checks it well.
Branco takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pekkarinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Branco.
Branco on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Branco feints and then cracks Pekkarinen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pekkarinen down.
Pekkarinen throws a right and a left that Branco avoids nicely.
Branco throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Branco has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Zoo in the buildup to the fight.
Nice shot lands for Pekkarinen.
Branco takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pekkarinen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Branco at a distance.
Pekkarinen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Branco's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pekkarinen tries a low kick but Branco avoids it.
Pekkarinen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pekkarinen throws a leg kick which misses Branco's front leg but catches the back leg as Branco tries to avoid it. #T1#
Branco is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pekkarinen.
Lauri Pekkarinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pekkarinen with a jab.
Nice body punch from Branco.
Pekkarinen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Branco scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pekkarinen doesn't seem bothered though.
Pekkarinen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Branco misses with a hook.
Branco takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Branco throws a shot to the body.
Branco throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pekkarinen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pekkarinen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pekkarinen clobbers Branco with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Branco connects with a high kick. #CUT#
It looks like Lauri Pekkarinen has been cut.
Branco is looking to wear down Pekkarinen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Branco misses with a looping left.#T2##CL#
Branco fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pekkarinen, pushing him back against the cage.
Branco lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pekkarinen backwards.
Pekkarinen scores with a shot to the side of Branco's head.
Pekkarinen working aggressively here.
Branco misses with the head strike.
Pekkarinen working aggressively here.
A hook to the body from Branco.
Branco misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Pekkarinen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pekkarinen throws a head kick that Branco semi-blocks. #CUT2#
It looks like Mack Branco has been cut.
Branco tests Pekkarinen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pekkarinen misses the body punch
and Branco counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Branco takes a kick to the side of the head.
Pekkarinen scores with the left hand. Branco knows he should have avoided that one.
Pekkarinen throws a shot from downtown. Branco moves away and avoids it.
Branco tries to clinch up.#T3#
Pekkarinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Branco was well out of range. Poor timing from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen throws a shot from downtown. Branco moves away and avoids it.
Branco keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pekkarinen slips a jab from Branco.
Pekkarinen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Pekkarinen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pekkarinen throws a lazy right hand but Branco sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pekkarinen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pekkarinen connects with a body shot that sends Branco's belly button to the back.
Pekkarinen misses with an uppercut. Branco saw that one coming.
Pekkarinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Branco is just out of range.
Pekkarinen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pekkarinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pekkarinen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Branco stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pekkarinen 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.#T4#
Pekkarinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Branco throws a head kick but Pekkarinen moves out of range.
Branco keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slapping body kick lands there for Branco.
Nice shot by Pekkarinen.
Branco swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Branco blocks a jab.
Branco throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pekkarinen throws a push kick but Branco slaps the foot to one side.
Branco looks to throw the jab but Pekkarinen is out of range.
Branco looks to land a right hand but Pekkarinen moved out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pekkarinen throws a low kick but Branco moves out of range easily.
Branco checks a leg kick.
Branco motions for Pekkarinen to come forward. Branco throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lauri Pekkarinen dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Pekkarinen lands a body shot.
Pekkarinen lands with a shot to the body.
Pekkarinen lands a leg kick that knocks Branco off balance momentarily.
Pekkarinen throws a leg kick
and Branco counters with a stiff right hand.
A shot to the body from Pekkarinen misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Pekkarinen with a nice cross.
Branco showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pekkarinen.
Branco tries to score with a low kick but Pekkarinen moves his leg out of the way.
Pekkarinen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Branco can pounce on him.
Pekkarinen tries to score with a low kick but Branco moves his leg out of the way.
Branco misses with a hook. Pekkarinen ducked under it nicely.
Branco misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An inside leg kick from Pekkarinen misses. #T1#
Branco moves out of range of the leg kick from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen ducks under a wild hook from Branco.
Branco keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pekkarinen.
Branco takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Branco closes the distance looking to clinch
and Pekkarinen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pekkarinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Branco is looking to counter punch.
Good standup being displayed there by Branco as he connects with a hook.
Pekkarinen throws a shot from downtown. Branco moves away and avoids it.
Pekkarinen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pekkarinen.
Branco looks to land a left hand but Pekkarinen moved out of range nicely.
Pekkarinen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Branco swings for the body but Pekkarinen moves out of range. #T2#
Pekkarinen misses with a head kick.
Pekkarinen misses with a looping right.
Branco turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Branco keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Branco on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pekkarinen wants to land a leg kick but Branco is out of range.
Pekkarinen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Branco is out of range and Pekkarinen settles back down.
Branco has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Pekkarinen throws a hook but Branco blocks it.
Pekkarinen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pekkarinen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Branco fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pekkarinen on the side of the head.
Pekkarinen looks to land a combination but Branco avoids it well.
Pekkarinen looks to land a left hand but Branco moved out of range nicely.
Branco dodges the punch combination from Pekkarinen. #T3#
Pekkarinen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Branco is out of range.
Pekkarinen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Branco appears to be looking for a big counter.
Pekkarinen lands a nice hook to Branco's body. Branco takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pekkarinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Branco.
A little feinted left hand from Branco on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lauri Pekkarinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circling - Branco throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pekkarinen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pekkarinen misses with a leg kick
and Branco counters with a stiff right hand.
Pekkarinen throws out a powerful jab.
Pekkarinen throws a body punch but Branco moves out of range.
Pekkarinen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Branco on the side of the head.
Branco throws a chopping leg kick but Pekkarinen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pekkarinen looks to land a right hand but Branco moved out of range.
Pekkarinen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CL#
Branco moves into the clinch.
Pekkarinen working hard to break the clinch.
Branco lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pekkarinen throws a head punch that misses.
Branco lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Branco lands with a left to the head.
Pekkarinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pekkarinen misses with a body punch.
Branco is leaning against Pekkarinen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Branco tries to work over Pekkarinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pekkarinen misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Branco.
Branco tries to work over Pekkarinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Branco tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pekkarinen's elbow.
Branco lands a hook that snaps the head of Pekkarinen backwards.
Mack Branco has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pekkarinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Branco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pekkarinen working hard to break the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Branco.
Branco tries to work over Pekkarinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Branco swings wildly with an uppercut but Pekkarinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Branco 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.

A close second round but Lauri Pekkarinen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Branco looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pekkarinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pekkarinen lands with an uppercut that bounces Branco off the cage and back into range.
Pekkarinen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Branco takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Branco takes one to the side of the head.
Branco throws a body punch but Pekkarinen moves out of range.
Pekkarinen swings for the body but Branco moves out of range.
Branco misses with a looping left.
Pekkarinen throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Branco counters with a stiff right hand.
Branco walks into a left hand.
Sloppy strikes from Branco. Those never looked like landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Branco avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pekkarinen avoids a kick to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Branco.#T1#
Pekkarinen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL#
Branco gets a clinch.
Branco lands a left hand.
Branco lands a left hand.
Pekkarinen lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Pekkarinen fails to land.
Pekkarinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Branco taking a breather.
Pekkarinen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Branco tries to throw a body punch but Pekkarinen avoids it by throwing Branco back against the cage.
Pekkarinen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Branco tries to throw a body punch but Pekkarinen avoids it by throwing Branco back against the cage.
Pekkarinen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Branco backwards.
Branco tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Branco lands a body punch.
Branco tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pekkarinen's elbow.
Pekkarinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pekkarinen lands a nice uppercut.
Mack Branco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pekkarinen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pekkarinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pekkarinen tries to throw a body punch but Branco avoids it by throwing Pekkarinen back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right handed body shot lands from Branco.
Pekkarinen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Branco looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Pekkarinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Branco as the two fighters clinch.
Pekkarinen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pekkarinen tries a body shot but Branco blocks it.
Pekkarinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Branco scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pekkarinen is trying to push Branco away but Branco has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Branco lands with a left to the head.
Branco lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Branco has a couple of punches blocked by Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen misses with the head strike.
Pekkarinen is looking to break free of the clinch but Branco has double underhooks.
Branco lands a body punch in the clinch. #T3#
A right hook to the body lands for Branco.
Still in the clinch, Branco scores with a nice short uppercut.
Branco misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pekkarinen blocking some punches.
Branco misses with a punch on the inside.
Pekkarinen throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Branco on the inside.
Branco doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Branco slows down the pace here.
Branco blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Branco goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pekkarinen lands a nice shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Pekkarinen.
Branco can't find room to land a body shot as Pekkarinen controls the action.
Pekkarinen misses with the head strike.
Pekkarinen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pekkarinen scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
Pekkarinen tries to throw a body punch but Branco avoids it by throwing Pekkarinen back against the cage.
Branco swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Branco throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pekkarinens head.
Pekkarinen lands with a short shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC2#
Pekkarinen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Branco misses with a low kick.
Pekkarinen misses with a straight right.
Pekkarinen throws out a powerful jab.
Pekkarinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Branco manages to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Pekkarinen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Branco throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Branco works Pekkarinen's body with a nice hook.
Branco is looking to land body kicks.
Branco moves out of range of the strikes.
Pekkarinen scores with a jab to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lauri Pekkarinen.
I've got Pekkarinen 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lauri Pekkarinen!
Lauri Pekkarinen 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: CFC 399
Date: Oct 14, 2016

#R1#
Pekkarinen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Branco lands a front kick.
Pekkarinen tries to clinch there but Branco circles away.
Pekkarinen tries a head kick but it misses.
Branco walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pekkarinen misses with an uppercut.
Branco throws a push kick but Pekkarinen slaps the foot to one side.
Pekkarinen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Pekkarinen lands with an overhand left.
Pekkarinen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pekkarinen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Branco makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Pekkarinen really felt that one!
Branco uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen looks to land a right hand but Branco moved out of range.
Branco throws a right hand that misses
and Pekkarinen counters with an inside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pekkarinen thows a body kick. Branco tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Branco has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Branco throws a hook but Pekkarinen blocks it.#T1##CL2#
Pekkarinen moves into the clinch.
Branco lands with a light punch inside.
Branco struggles to land a body shot inside as Pekkarinen controls his hands.
Branco lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Branco throws a head punch that misses.
Branco blocking some punches.
Branco tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Branco is leaning against Pekkarinen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Pekkarinen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen blocking some punches.
Branco misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pekkarinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Branco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pekkarinen misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Pekkarinen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pekkarinen thows a leg kick but Branco checks it
enabling Branco to counter with a crisp jab.
Branco cracks Pekkarinen with a good jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Branco throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pekkarinen steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T2#
Pekkarinen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Branco is looking to counter punch.
Pekkarinen misses with an uppercut
and Branco makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Branco throws a right hand that Pekkarinen ducks under and follows up with a left that Pekkarinen also avoids with ease.
Pekkarinen checks the leg kick.
Lauri Pekkarinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pekkarinen throws the left hand but Branco avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Branco tries to keep at a distance but Pekkarinen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Branco looking to throw knees to the head but Pekkarinen is blocking nicely. #BC#
Branco breaks the clinch.
Branco lands a right hook to the body.
Branco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Branco pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pekkarinen tries to land a body kick
and Branco counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Pekkarinen misses with a hook. Branco ducked under it nicely.
Branco is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Branco just misses with a punch to the body.
Pekkarinen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Branco finds it's way round the side to connect with Pekkarinen's head. #T3#
Pekkarinen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Branco checks a low kick from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen throws a looping overhand right but Branco ducks down to avoid it.
Pekkarinen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pekkarinen misses with an uppercut.
It appears Branco was looking to counter with a kick there.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Branco crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Pekkarinen - the referee stops the clock and Branco gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Pekkarinen. Branco manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Branco looks to land a right hand but Pekkarinen moved out of range.
Pekkarinen misses with a leg kick.
Branco looks to throw the jab but Pekkarinen is out of range.
Pekkarinen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pekkarinen scores with a jab. Branco acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Branco throws a nice inside leg kick.
Branco's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pekkarinen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Branco scrambles back to his feet.
Pekkarinen throws a low kick, looking for Branco's leg but Branco calmly moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pekkarinen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Pekkarinen misses with a straight right.
Branco was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A telegraphed right hand from Branco misses the target.
Branco fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pekkarinen checks it well.
Pekkarinen misses with a looping left.
Branco misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pekkarinen counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pekkarinen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Branco throws a hook but Pekkarinen avoids it easily.
Branco moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromPekkarinen.
Branco is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pekkarinen.
Sloppy strikes from Pekkarinen. Those never looked like landing.
Branco with a hook.
Branco lands with a good body shot.
Branco fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pekkarinen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen avoids the body shot from Branco.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Branco circles away from the clinch attempt
and Branco counters with a left to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mack Branco will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Branco moves out of range of the strikes.
Pekkarinen scores with a head kick. Branco tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Pekkarinen keeps the fight on the outside.
Branco throws a push kick but Pekkarinen slaps the foot to one side.
Pekkarinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pekkarinen digs a good hook to Branco's body.
Pekkarinen throws a hook but Branco avoids it easily.
Pekkarinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Branco.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Branco crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Pekkarinen - the referee stops the clock and Branco gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Pekkarinen. Branco manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Branco tests Pekkarinen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lauri Pekkarinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Pekkarinen catches Branco right on the button with a cross.
Pekkarinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Branco is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Pekkarinen lands a nice hook to Branco's body. Branco takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pekkarinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Pekkarinen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Branco scores with a kick to the body.
Pekkarinen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pekkarinen scores with a nice body kick.
Branco misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pekkarinen.
Branco keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen misses with a hook.
Branco swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Branco scores with a leg kick.
Branco staying out of range there.
Pekkarinen misses with a hook.
Pekkarinen misses with an uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Branco.
Branco went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Branco takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pekkarinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Branco.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pekkarinen. #T2#
Pekkarinen digs a good body shot into Branco'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!
Pekkarinen throws a right hand that misses
and Branco counters with a nice kick to the body.
Pekkarinen moves in looking to clinch but Branco pushes him off.
It looked like Branco wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Branco checks the leg kick.
Branco connects with the punch.
Pekkarinen misses with a body kick.
Pekkarinen sizes up Branco with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL#
Branco darts in and clinches Pekkarinen up against the cage.
Branco taking a breather.
Pekkarinen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Branco cracks Pekkarinen with a nice body shot.#BC2#
Pekkarinen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pekkarinen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Branco throwing a counter right hand but Pekkarinen manages to avoid it.
Pekkarinen misses with a combination
and Branco counters with a right hand to the body. #T3#
Pekkarinen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Branco is out of range.
Pekkarinen tries a low kick but Branco avoids it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pekkarinen tries a head kick but it misses.
Pekkarinen blocks the body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Pekkarinen. Those never looked like landing.
Pekkarinen stuns Branco with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pekkarinen connects with a body shot.
Branco displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pekkarinen throws out the jab.
Branco misses with a kick to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Branco.
Pekkarinen tries a head kick but it misses.
Branco keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Branco feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pekkarinen's calf.
Pekkarinen misses with a kick to the body
and Branco counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Branco connects with a looping right hand.
Pekkarinen moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Branco fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Branco defending well as Pekkarinen loads up on a big left hand.
Pekkarinen looks to land a combination but Branco avoids it well.
A counter left hand to the body from Branco misses its target.
Branco misses the shot to the body.
Pekkarinen misses with a right hand
and Branco counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pekkarinen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pekkarinen looks for the body kick but Branco saw that one coming.
Pekkarinen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Branco lands with a nice body punch.
Pekkarinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Branco.
Nice jab there from Pekkarinen.
Branco defending well as Pekkarinen loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lauri Pekkarinen 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Branco, as that shot connected.
Pekkarinen throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL#
Branco darts in and clinches Pekkarinen up against the cage.#BC2#
Pekkarinen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Branco keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pekkarinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pekkarinen misses with a body kick.#CL2#
Branco tries to keep at a distance but Pekkarinen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Branco lands an elbow just above Pekkarinen 's eye. #CUT#
It looks like Lauri Pekkarinen has been cut.
Pekkarinen lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hook to the body lands for Pekkarinen.
Branco blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Pekkarinen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pekkarinen moves out of range of the strikes.
Pekkarinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Branco.
Pekkarinen misses with a body kick.#T1#
Pekkarinen avoids the body shot from Branco.
Pekkarinen slips a straight right by Branco.
Branco paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pekkarinen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pekkarinen swings for the body but Branco moves out of range.
Branco steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pekkarinen.
Branco feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Pekkarinen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Branco scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pekkarinen needs to keep his hands up - Branco had a free shot at his head there.
Pekkarinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Branco was well out of range. Poor timing from Pekkarinen.
Branco staying out of range there.
Pekkarinen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Branco.
Pekkarinen misses with a double jab.
Branco lands a slapping body shot. #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!
Pekkarinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Branco throwing a counter right hand but Pekkarinen manages to avoid it.
Branco fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Branco avoids a punch combination nicely.
Branco connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Branco moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Branco, right into the meat.
Branco misses with a body kick.
Pekkarinen throws a lazy right hand but Branco sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pekkarinen misses with an uppercut. Branco saw that one coming.
Pekkarinen looks to land a right hand but Branco moved out of range.
Pekkarinen scores with a hook to the body. Branco takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T3#
Pekkarinen misses with an uppercut.
Pekkarinen thumps Branco with a low kick.
Branco connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Branco misses with a straight left.
Branco throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pekkarinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Branco moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Pekkarinen scores with a four punch combination!
Pekkarinen fakes the leg kick and cracks Branco in the body.
Pekkarinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Branco.
Branco is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Pekkarinen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Branco throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Pekkarinen misses the target.
Pekkarinen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Branco avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Branco is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T4#
Pekkarinen throws a series of punches but Branco moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pekkarinen throws an off balance right hand
and Branco counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pekkarinen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Pekkarinen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pekkarinen looks to land a left hand but Branco moved out of range nicely.
Pekkarinen lands a lovely overhand right.
Decent striking displayed by Pekkarinen there.
Pekkarinen defending well as Branco loads up on a big left hand.
Pekkarinen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pekkarinen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Branco. Branco obviously looking to wear him down.
Pekkarinen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Branco to score with a decent uppercut.
A left lands for Pekkarinen.
Branco turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Branco throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pekkarinen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

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 Mack Branco.
I think Branco 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: CFC 395
Date: Sep 24, 2016

#R1#
Guns fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Branco looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mack Branco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guns throws a leg kick but Branco moved away.
Branco lands a lovely overhand right.
Branco misses with a body shot.
Guns looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Branco attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Guns scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Branco doesn't seem bothered though.
Guns misses with a looping left.
Branco looks to land a right hand but Guns moved out of range.
Branco tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Guns was well out of range. Poor timing from Branco.
Branco lands with an overhand left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guns throws a leg kick that misses.
And Branco counters with a quick kick to the body but Guns blocks it.
Branco throws a shot to the body.
A jab from Branco misses.
Guns thinks about the counter body kick.
Guns finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Branco throws a body punch but Guns moves out of range.
Branco backing away here, and Guns unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
Guns blocks a leg kick.
Branco attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Branco scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Guns doesn't seem bothered though.
Branco throws a head kick that misses.
Guns takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Branco throws a wild body kick that Guns sees coming a mile off.
Branco misses with an uppercut
and Guns connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Branco misses with a hook to the body
and Guns counters with a head kick. That will keep Branco thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Branco throws a jab but it's blocked by Guns.
Guns feints a counter leg kick.
Branco has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Jab from Branco.
Branco lands a nice looking body shot.
Branco throws a low kick, looking for Guns's leg but Guns calmly moves out of range.
Branco lands a right hook to the body. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Branco throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Guns thows a body kick. Branco tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Branco moves into range and connects with a jab.
Branco throws a shot from downtown. Guns moves away and avoids it.
Guns tries a head kick but it misses.
Branco tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Guns was well out of range. Poor timing from Branco.
Guns appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Guns lands a head shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Mack Branco has been cut.
Guns throws a body kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Branco.
Guns lands a nice leg kick that just misses Branco's sensitive parts.
Guns throws a leg kick but Branco sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Guns takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T3##KD2#
Guns connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Branco to the floor! Guns dives in looking for the finish!
Guns trying to control from half guard but Branco is working away. #SUB2#
Guns is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Branco is looking for a sweep. Guns is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Guns is just content to waste time from the top position. Branco takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SUB#
Branco working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Guns doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Guns manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Guns is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Branco keeping full guard, as Guns tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Branco trying to control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Guns trying to control but Branco is working from the bottom.
Branco keeping full guard, as Guns tries to pass.
Branco trying to control the position. #SUB#
Branco throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Branco escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Guns gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Big Guns will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mack Branco's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Branco throws a wild body kick that Guns sees coming a mile off.
Branco lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Branco pivots, looking for a leg kick but Guns is out of range and Branco settles back down.
Guns feints a counter leg kick.
Branco throws the kick towards the body but Guns avoids it.
Branco moves out of range of the body kick from Guns.
Branco goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Big Guns seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Branco. Guns does a little dance to reset his feet.
Branco avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A little feinted left hand from Branco on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Guns takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branco throws a head kick but Guns moves out of range.
Guns moves out of range of the strikes.
Guns throws a nice outside leg kick.
Branco lands a jab to the nose.#T1#
Branco ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Guns moves away.
Guns feints a counter leg kick.
Guns uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Branco.
Guns feints a counter leg kick.
Branco fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Guns manages to avoid it.
Guns throws a low kick but Branco moves out of range easily.
Branco uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Guns has time to react.
Guns stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Guns tries a head kick but it misses.
Guns throws a leg kick
and Branco counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Branco misses with an uppercut.
Guns lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Branco misses with a lunging right hand
and Guns counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Guns tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Branco turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T2#
Branco takes a kick 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!
Guns fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Branco.
Branco pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Good shot there by Branco.
Branco moves out of range of the body kick.
An inside leg kick from Branco misses.
Branco tries to land a front kick but Guns steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A swing and a miss from Branco.
Guns throws a leg kick that is checked
and Branco counters with a left to the body.
Branco misses with a body shot.
Branco explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A nice inside leg kick there by Branco. That's going to slow Guns down. #T3#
Branco lands a nice looking body shot.
Guns slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT2#
Mack Branco's cut is getting worse.
Branco blocks a head kick by Guns.
Guns blocks a jab.
Branco swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Guns misses.
Guns cracks Branco with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Branco lands the left hand.
Branco is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Guns.
Guns lunges at Branco with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Branco's hand. #CUT2#
Mack Branco's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Branco throws a half hearted mid kick.
Guns swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Branco is looking to chop away at Guns's legs.
Guns tries a head kick but it misses. #T4#
Guns misses with a head kick.
Guns on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Branco feints a jab promting Guns to slip. Branco then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Guns slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Guns tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Branco throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Guns responds with a good body kick, but Branco manages to step out the way in time.
Guns throws a chopping leg kick but Branco manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Branco swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Guns looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Guns lands with a shot to the body.
Branco misses with a straight right.
Guns throws a leg kick
and Branco cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice body punch from Branco.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mack Branco dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mack Branco'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#
Branco looks to land a left hand but Guns moved out of range nicely.
A solid body kick from Branco.
Guns avoids the body shot from Branco.
A swing and a miss from Branco.
Branco takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Branco takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Guns tries to land a front kick but Branco steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And Branco counters with a quick kick to the body but Guns blocks it.
Branco throws a jab but it's blocked by Guns.
Guns feints a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branco lands with a cross.
Guns throws a front kick aimed at Branco's knee but Branco avoids it well.
Guns throws a half hearted mid kick.
Guns explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Branco.
Guns throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Branco checks a low kick from Guns.
Branco throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Guns throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Branco with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Branco with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Guns throws a sloppy head kick
and Branco counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Guns throws a nice outside leg kick.
Branco thumps Guns with a low kick.
Guns has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Guns there as he acknowledges the shot.
Guns throws a leg kick that is checked
and Branco counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Branco darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Guns ducks under a wild hook from Branco.
Guns was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Branco tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Guns was well out of range. Poor timing from Branco.
Guns checks a leg kick.
Guns on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Branco looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Guns scores with a jab to the head.
Branco scoring well with a low kick there.
Branco dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Branco misses with a hook
and Guns counters with a thumping low kick.
Guns misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T3#
Guns scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Guns is looking to land body kicks.
Guns on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Guns misses with a wild body shot.
Guns lands a leg kick that knocks Branco off balance momentarily.
Guns misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Guns.
Branco looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A big left from Branco misses.
Guns takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Branco lands with a slapping head kick. #T4#
A jab from Branco misses.
Branco cracks the inside of Guns's front leg.
Branco throws a lazy uppercut
and Guns counters with a good low kick that Branco was not able to check.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Guns keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Branco throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Guns counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Guns ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Branco throws a jab but it's blocked by Guns.
Branco misses with a kick to the body.
Branco lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Branco gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Guns.
Guns takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Guns misses with the combination.
A little feinted left hand from Branco on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mack Branco showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Branco 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mack Branco!
Our winner, Mack Branco, 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: CFC 391
Date: Sep 03, 2016

#R1#
Jab from Branco.
Branco has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Tellegio throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Branco comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tellegio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Branco throws out the jab.
Branco tries to land a leg kick but Tellegio saw it coming and moves away.
Branco throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tellegio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Branco.
Branco buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tellegio has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Branco.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branco throws a hook but Tellegio avoids it easily.
Branco feints and then cracks Tellegio's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tellegio down.
Tellegio has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Branco.#T1#
Branco throws a push kick but Tellegio slaps the foot to one side.
Tellegio looks to score with a jab to the body but Branco is just out of range.
Branco throws a front kick that sends Tellegio stumbling back into the cage.
Tellegio 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.
Tellegio 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.#CL#
Branco moves into range and clinches up with Tellegio.
Branco working aggressively here.
Branco misses with a body punch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tellegio. #CUT2#
It looks like Mack Branco has been cut.
Branco misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tellegio blocks an uppercut.
Tellegio lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Branco creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Branco misses with a punch on the inside.
Branco prevents a body shot from Tellegio.
Tellegio blocks an uppercut.
Branco lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tellegio backwards. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Branco misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Branco.
Tellegio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Branco tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Branco stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Branco swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Branco manages to break the clinch.
Branco bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tellegio's head.
A bone on bone clash there as Branco blocks the leg kick.
Branco misses with a straight left.
Tellegio throws a counter combo.
Branco catches Tellegio with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tellegio swinging wildly here.
Branco throws a hook but Tellegio blocks it.#T3#
Branco goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Branco throws a body shot but no joy.
Tellegio avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Branco connects with a nice looking jab.
Branco lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A slow jab from Tellegio misses its intended target.
Branco thinks about countering with a body kick.
Branco misses with a looping right.
Branco drops his hands momentarily and Tellegio takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tellegio connects with an inside leg kick.
Branco scores with a sloppy right hand. Tellegio should have avoided that one. #T4#
Branco throws a head kick that misses
and Tellegio counters with an outside leg kick.
Branco throws a lazy uppercut
and Tellegio makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Branco really felt that one!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tellegio scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Branco throws a hook but Tellegio blocks it.
Branco lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Branco throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Branco thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tellegio if he has to take too many more of those.
Tellegio misses with a few strikes there.
Tellegio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Branco.
Tellegio checks a leg kick nicely.
Tellegio now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mack Branco dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mack Branco's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Branco fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Branco throws a right hand that Tellegio ducks under and follows up with a left that Tellegio also avoids with ease.
Branco lands with a good body shot.
Tellegio scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tellegio connects with an inside leg kick.
Branco buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tellegio feints a jab promting Branco to slip. Tellegio then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Branco slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tellegio thumps Branco with a low kick.
Branco connects with a high kick. #T1#
Tellegio shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Branco as he jumps to the side.
Tellegio lands with a shot to the body.
Tellegio tries to clinch but Branco moves out of range.
Branco appears to be looking for a big counter.
Branco is looking to land body kicks.
Branco attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Some wild striking there from Tellegio.
Tellegio tries to land a leg kick but Branco saw it coming and moves away.
Branco swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Branco tries a head kick but it misses.
Branco is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tellegio can do to turn this around?
Branco moves away from the strike by Tellegio.
Branco checks the leg kick nicely there.
Branco blocks a low kick nicely.
Branco feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Branco moves out of range of the body kick from Tellegio.
Branco tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tellegio was well out of range. Poor timing from Branco.
Branco tries for a takedown but Tellegio circles away easily
and Tellegio counters with a stiff right hand.
Tellegio lands a jab.
Branco avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Tellegio showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Branco.
Tellegio looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tellegio wants to clinch
and Branco counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Branco connects with the punch.
Branco throws a combination that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tellegio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Branco manages to avoid it.
Branco thinks about countering with a body kick.
Tellegio slips a jab from Branco.
Tellegio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Branco is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tellegio throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Branco counter with a right hand. #T4#
Tellegio motions for Branco to come forward. Tellegio throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Branco is looking to counter punch.
Tellegio throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Branco counter with a right hand.
Branco misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tellegio.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tellegio, as that shot connected. #CUT2#
Mack Branco's cut is getting worse.
Branco misses the 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!
Tellegio throws out a leg kick but Branco moves out of range and Tellegio only half commits.
Branco tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tellegio manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Branco misses with a straight right.
Branco swings away with a body shot that misses
and Branco takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Victor Tellegio will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mack Branco's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Branco closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Branco is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tellegio is defending well for now.
Tellegio lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Branco breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick misses from Tellegio.
Tellegio walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Branco checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Branco throws a shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Branco.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Branco.
Branco throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tellegio avoids the body shot from Branco.
Branco tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tellegio swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tellegio follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Mack Branco is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
A head kick misses from Tellegio.
Branco jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Branco backing away here, and Tellegio unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Branco. That snapped Tellegio's head back. #CL#
Branco moves into the clinch.
Tellegio misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Tellegio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Branco looks for the body kick but Tellegio saw that one coming. #CL2#
Tellegio gets a clinch.
Branco throws a punch but it's blocked by Tellegio.
Tellegio throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Branco blocks it with crossed arms.
Branco working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Branco tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tellegio's elbow. #T2#
Branco misses with a punch on the inside.
Branco lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tellegio lands a shoulder strike.
Branco scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mack Branco has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tellegio tries to throw a body punch but Branco avoids it by throwing Tellegio back against the cage.
Branco blocking some punches.
Tellegio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tellegio swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Branco tries to land a knee to the head but Tellegio blocks with his arms.
Tellegio working aggressively here.
Branco doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Branco goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Branco.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tellegio.
Branco misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tellegio taking a breather.
Branco can't find room to land a body shot as Tellegio controls the action.
Branco misses with some punches. #T3#
Tellegio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice elbow from Tellegio.
Tellegio working aggressively here.
Branco misses with a body punch.
Branco blocking some punches.
Branco can't find room to land a body shot as Tellegio controls the action.
Branco tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tellegio's elbow. #BC#
Branco escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tellegio rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Branco counters with a nice body shot.
Tellegio walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tellegio ducks under a wild hook from Branco.#CL2#
Tellegio takes the fight into the clinch.
Tellegio blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Tellegio scores with a nice short uppercut.#T4#
Branco misses with a punch to the body.
Tellegio misses with a hook from the clinch.
Branco lands a body shot.
Branco lands a body shot.
Tellegio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Branco goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Branco lands a 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!
Tellegio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Branco's elbow.
Branco doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Branco blocks a body shot from Tellegio.
Branco can't find room to land a body shot as Tellegio controls the action.
Branco tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Branco.
Branco tries a body shot but Tellegio blocks it.
Branco tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tellegio scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Branco cracks Tellegio with a nice body shot.
A short left from Branco.
A short right from Branco.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mack Branco showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Branco 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: CFC REBIRTH
Date: Aug 13, 2016

#R1#
Branco looks to land a body kick but Lee moved away.
Branco takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses.
Branco throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lee tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Branco throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lee counters with a three punch combo that has Branco backing up. Branco nods at Lee to acknowledge the strikes.
Branco looks to land a body kick but Lee moved away.
Branco backing away here, and Lee unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#TD2#
Lee drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Branco looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Branco is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Branco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Lee content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Branco is trying to keep Lee in close.
Lee with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lee works over Branco with some ground and pound from guard.
Lee keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Branco's head.#SUB#
Branco has his foot on Lee's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lee works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Branco is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Branco looking for a guillotine here but Lee defends easily.
Lee not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2##SUB#
Branco looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Branco utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lee has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at DJs Locker. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Branco is trying to control the position but Lee postures up. #SUB#
Lee avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lee with a nice head shot there.#T3#
Lee is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Branco looking for a guillotine here but Lee defends easily.
Lee controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Branco working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lee manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Branco is trying to control the position but Lee postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lee throws a head kick that half lands.
A swing and a miss from Branco.#T4#
Lee blocks the body kick.
Branco connects with a leg kick. Lee looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lee tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Branco manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Branco connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lee throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Branco instigates a clinch.
Branco tries to throw a body punch but Lee avoids it by throwing Branco back against the cage.
Branco lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Branco tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lee throws a head punch that misses.
Lee blocking some punches.
Branco tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lee's elbow.
Branco takes a shot to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Branco lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lee.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Branco misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Branco lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Lee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lee prevents a body shot from Branco.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Temujin Lee will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Branco misses with a head kick.
Branco sizes up Lee with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Branco scores with a one two! Lee had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
An inside leg kick from Branco misses.
Lee throws a looping overhand right but Branco ducks down to avoid it.
Lee fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Branco is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lee.
Lee misses with a jab, cross combination.
Branco misses with a kick to the body.
Branco cracks Lee with an open hand slap.
Branco uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lee.
As Lee tries to get set, Branco tries to push him back and clinch up but Lee manages to avoid the attempt.
Branco lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Branco avoids a kick to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Branco on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Branco tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Branco.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Branco cracks Lee with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lee bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Branco's head backwards.#T1#
Branco takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #TD2#
Lee looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB#
Branco is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lee sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Branco looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lee engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Branco not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T2#
Lee passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lee lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Branco down.
Lee controlling the position.
Branco is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Zoo, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Lee cracks Branco with a big elbow.
Lee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Branco keeps working. #T3#
Branco is looking to regain half guard here but Lee keeps moving and retains side control.
Branco is not content to let Lee control the position.
Lee working away.
Branco is trying to get back to half guard.
Branco struggling a bit here.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lee is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Branco will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Lee connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Branco some visible discomfort.
Branco wants to control but Lee postures up.
Lee lands a nice forearm strike.
Branco tries to buck Lee off but Lee is having none of it.
Lee trying to control the action but Branco is working from the bottom.
Branco is looking for a sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lee cracks Branco with a big right hand but Branco just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Branco manages to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Temujin Lee will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Branco walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL2#
Lee closes the distance and pushes Branco back into the cage.
Lee cracks Branco with a nice body shot.
Branco blocks an uppercut.
Branco tries to throw a body punch but Lee avoids it by throwing Branco back against the cage.
Branco misses with a hook from the clinch.
Branco tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lee's elbow.
Lee works on Branco's body with a couple of short punches.
Lee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Branco goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lee lands a shoulder strike.
Branco tries to throw a body punch but Lee avoids it by throwing Branco back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branco can't find room to land a body shot as Lee controls the action.
Lee prevents a body shot from Branco.
Branco tries to work over Lee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Lee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Branco 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.
Branco throws the kick towards the body but Lee avoids it.#T1#
Branco throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lee was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Lee connects with a crisp jab.
Branco throws a leg kick but Lee sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Branco.
Branco moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lee misses with a low kick.
Lee circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lee missing with a left hand there. Branco was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Branco attempts a counter takedown but Lee avoids it well and moves away.
Lee throws the kick towards the body but Branco avoids it.
Branco gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Branco has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lee.
Lee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Branco misses the jab.
Lee blocks a head kick by Branco.
Branco swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lee counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Mack Branco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Lee avoids the body shot from Branco.
Branco swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lee lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee lands with an uppercut that bounces Branco off the cage and back into range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Branco 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 Lee has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lee and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Branco misses with the body kick
and Lee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lee fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Branco has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Branco throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Branco checks the leg kick.
Lee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Branco cracks Lee with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Branco checks a low kick from Lee.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lee. That's going to slow Branco down.
Branco ducks under a wild hook from Lee.#T3#
Lee turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Branco is predictable there
and Lee finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Branco takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Lee misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A quick step to the side and Branco tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice leg kick lands there from Branco.
Temujin Lee is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lee lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Branco clobbers Lee with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mack Branco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Branco misses with a body shot
and Lee counters with a stiff right hand.
Branco on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lee. Lee obviously looking to wear him down.
Branco displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Branco scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Branco.#T4#
The fighters circling - Branco throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Branco on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Lee pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lee chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lee throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lee lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lee. That's going to slow Branco down.
Branco throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Lee counters with a leg kick. #TD2#
Lee scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Branco can't do much from the bottom here.
Lee trying to control the position but Branco is working away.
Lee slows the pace down.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Temujin Lee!

Event: LEGACY! 78
Date: Jul 30, 2016

#R1#
Branco looks to land a body kick but Byhenikov moved away.
Branco misses with a body shot.
Byhenikov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Branco avoids a punch combination nicely.
Byhenikov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Byhenikov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A jab from Branco misses.
Byhenikov connects with a high kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Mack Branco has been cut.
Branco throws a sloppy body shot
and Byhenikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Byhenikov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Branco.
Branco connects with the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Branco moves out of range as Byhenikov throws a body kick.
Byhenikov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Byhenikov.
Branco throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T1#
Branco walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Byhenikov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Byhenikov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Byhenikov tries to work over Branco's front leg with a kick but Branco checks it.
Byhenikov wants to slow Branco down by chopping away at his legs.
Branco was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A low kick from Byhenikov is predictable there
and Branco counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Branco lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Byhenikov circles away quickly and effectively.
Branco has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Zoo in the buildup to the fight.
Branco throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Byhenikov on the side of the head.
Byhenikov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Branco throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Branco.
Byhenikov misses with a low kick.
Branco shoots in and drives through. Byhenikov sprawls well.
Byhenikov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Byhenikov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Branco looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Byhenikov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Branco with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Byhenikov connects with a solid leg kick. #T2#
A left lands for Branco.
Byhenikov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A low kick from Byhenikov misses
and Branco counters with a nice leg kick.
Byhenikov 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.
Branco half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Branco takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Branco throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Byhenikov counters with a straight right hand.
Byhenikov misses with an uppercut.
Byhenikov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Byhenikov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Branco manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Byhenikov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Branco blocks the body kick.
Branco thows a left - swing and a miss!
Byhenikov misses the shot to the body.
Byhenikov tries to clinch up but Branco circles away and keeps his distance.
Byhenikov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T3#
Branco with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Byhenikov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Branco checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Byhenikov drops his hands momentarily and Branco takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Byhenikov throws a push kick but Branco slaps the foot to one side.
Branco fires out a quick counter leg kick but Byhenikov just manages to avoid it.
Branco looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Byhenikov is looking to slow Branco down with leg kicks.
Branco looks for a takedown but Byhenikov sprawls well.
Byhenikov 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.
Branco takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Branco 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.
Byhenikov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Branco takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Crunch! Branco slams his shin into Byhenikov's torso.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Byhenikov. Branco shrugs it off though. #T4#
Byhenikov throws a leg kick but Branco moved away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Branco throws a front kick that sends Byhenikov stumbling back into the cage.
Branco throws a body kick that misses.
Byhenikov flicks out a counter leg kick but Branco steps away.
Branco checks the leg kick nicely there.
Branco takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Byhenikov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Branco lands a glancing blow to the side of Byhenikov's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Byhenikov. Branco does a little dance to reset his feet.
Branco feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Byhenikov's calf.
Branco has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Branco there as he acknowledges the shot.
Branco takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Byhenikov connects with a right hand. Branco shakes it off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Byhenikov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Branco's calf.
Branco is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A slow jab from Branco misses its intended target.
Branco throws a body shot but no joy.
Branco swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Igor Byhenikov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mack Branco's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Branco checks a low kick from Byhenikov.
Byhenikov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Branco throws out the jab.
Byhenikov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The fighters circling - Branco throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Byhenikov ducks under a wild hook from Branco.
Branco is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Branco misses with an uppercut.
Branco fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Byhenikov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Byhenikov throws a right hand that Branco ducks under and follows up with a left that Branco also avoids with ease.
Byhenikov throws a shot from downtown. Branco moves away and avoids it.
Branco attempts a counter takedown but Byhenikov avoids it well and moves away.
Branco ducks right into an uppercut from Byhenikov.
Branco checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branco throws a low kick but it's checked well by Byhenikov.
Branco thows a left - swing and a miss!
Branco misses with a kick to the body.
Branco moves out of range of the leg kick from Byhenikov.
Byhenikov ducks under a wild hook from Branco.#T1#
Branco takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Byhenikov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Byhenikov throws a leg kick but Branco sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Byhenikov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Byhenikov ducks under a wild hook from Branco.
Byhenikov lands a lovely overhand right.
Byhenikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Branco moves away.
Branco takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Byhenikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Byhenikov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Byhenikov tries to land a front kick but Branco steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Byhenikov ducks under a wild hook from Branco.
Byhenikov is looking to chop away at Branco's legs.
Byhenikov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Branco takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Branco scores with a jab. Byhenikov acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Branco instigates a clinch.
Branco has a couple of punches blocked by Byhenikov.
A shot in the inside from Branco.
Branco tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Branco fails to pull guard.
Branco misses with a hook to the ribs.
Branco trying to stall but Byhenikov improves his position.
Byhenikov gets through Branco's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Byhenikov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Branco tries to stall but Byhenikov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Branco lands a hook that snaps the head of Byhenikov backwards.
Byhenikov struggles to land a body shot inside as Branco controls his hands.
Byhenikov blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Byhenikov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice body punch from Branco.
Branco takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Branco connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T3#
Nice uppercut lands for Branco. That snapped Byhenikov's head back. #ROC#
Byhenikov is rocked!
Byhenikov gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Branco gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mack Branco!
Mack Branco decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
In defeat, Igor Byhenikov stepped up to the mic, saying 'You have Epic walk-in music,..I am a big fan.'.

Event: Causing Havoc 59
Date: Apr 08, 2016

#R1#
A big right from McGee misses.
McGee throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ragnar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McGee.
A slow jab from Ragnar misses its intended target.
McGee blocks a leg kick.
McGee shoots in looking for a takedown. Ragnar tries to sprawl out of it but McGee keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ragnar manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McGee on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnar throws a good cross that connects. #CUT2#
It looks like Creosote McGee has been cut.
Ragnar misses with a body shot. #T1#
McGee throws out a loose jab but Ragnar uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGee's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ragnar under the eye.
Ragnar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ragnar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGee misses with a combination
and Ragnar counters with a stiff right hand.
Ragnar throws a body punch but McGee moves out of range.
Ragnar takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McGee has been working on his boxing with his coaches at GWad's Playpen in the buildup to the fight.
Ragnar digs a good body shot into McGee's ribs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McGee, as that shot connected.
A head kick misses from Ragnar.
Ragnar throws the kick towards the body but McGee avoids it.#T2#
Ragnar throws a jab when McGee was well out of range.
Ragnar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ragnar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGee manages to avoid it.
McGee fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ragnar on the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Bjorn Ragnar has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ragnar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGee.
Bjorn Ragnar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ragnar.
McGee misses with a head kick.
Ragnar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ragnar throws a big shot that misses.
A big left from Ragnar misses.
McGee walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T3#
Nice shot lands for Ragnar.
Ragnar on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ragnar lands with a nice combination. McGee backs away looking to recover.
McGee misses with a hook.
McGee blocks the body kick.
Ragnar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGee throws out the jab.
McGee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ragnar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGee lands with a cross.
Ragnar shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #TD#
McGee scores with a takedown into Ragnar's guard.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
McGee drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ragnar dives on top into guard.#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ragnar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McGee is adopting a defensive guard.
Ragnar looking to sit in guard and control but McGee gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Ragnar looking for a sweep. Not yet Ragnar, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bjorn Ragnar dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
McGee lands a head shot.
An inside leg kick lands from McGee.
Bjorn Ragnar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ragnar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for McGee.
Ragnar keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McGee throws a big shot that misses.
McGee swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ragnar counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McGee gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGee needs to keep his hands up - Ragnar had a free shot at his head there.
Ragnar just misses with a punch to the body.
Ragnar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGee.#T1#
McGee walks into a jab.
McGee cracks Ragnar with a right hand to the side of the head.
McGee throws a jab but it's blocked by Ragnar.
McGee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ragnar.
McGee throwing a counter right hand but Ragnar manages to avoid it.
McGee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McGee wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ragnar cracks McGee with a right hand to the side of the head.
McGee goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McGee tries to clinch there but Ragnar circles away.
Despite the aggression on Ragnar's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ragnar misses the jab.
McGee throws a right hand that misses
and Ragnar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ragnar swings for the body but McGee moves out of range. #T2#
Ragnar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ragnar lands a jab.
Ragnar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McGee moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McGee swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ragnar looks to land a left hand but McGee moved out of range nicely.
McGee fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ragnar scores with a punch to the head.#CUT2#
Creosote McGee's cut is getting worse.
McGee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ragnar stuns McGee with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ragnar moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T3#
McGee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ragnar manages to avoid it.
McGee throws a good cross that connects.
Ragnar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGee.
Ragnar is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ragnar throws a low kick, looking for McGee's leg but McGee calmly moves out of range.
McGee with a jab.
Ragnar misses with a right hand
and McGee counters with a thumping low kick.
Ragnar looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McGee tries to clinch but Ragnar is having none of it.
Ragnar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGee throws out the jab.
McGee drops his hands momentarily and Ragnar takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ragnar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ragnar wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T4#
McGee throws a low kick, looking for Ragnar's leg but Ragnar calmly moves out of range.
McGee throws a body shot but no joy.
McGee misses with a right hand
and Ragnar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A slow jab from McGee misses its intended target.
Nice body punch from Ragnar.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
McGee pushes Ragnar up against the cage in a clinch.
McGee is looking to take this one to the mat.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGee.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ragnar.
McGee gets through Ragnar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McGee digs a right hand underneath Ragnar's ribcage. Ragnar let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McGee is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ragnar is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Creosote McGee. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Ragnar breaks the clinch.
McGee is looking to land body kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bjorn Ragnar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ragnar moves out of range of the body kick.
Ragnar misses with a straight right.
McGee seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
McGee looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ragnar lands with a hook. McGee tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
An inside leg kick lands from McGee.
Ragnar moves out of range as McGee strikes.#CL#
McGee clinches up with Ragnar and pushes him back against the cage.
Ragnar misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnar misses with some punches.
Ragnar tries to throw a body punch but McGee avoids it by throwing Ragnar back against the cage. #BC2#
Ragnar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGee misses the jab.
McGee connects with a crisp jab. #T1#
Good exchange - Ragnar coming out on top.
Ragnar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGee.
Ragnar scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT2#
Creosote McGee's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
McGee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ragnar.
McGee misses with a straight right.
McGee tried to score with a low kick but Ragnar checks it.
McGee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ragnar.
Ragnar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGee throws a jab when Ragnar was well out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - McGee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Creosote McGee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ragnar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGee takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ragnar throws a right hand that McGee ducks under and follows up with a left that McGee also avoids with ease.
McGee slips under a jab from Ragnar.
McGee throws a lazy body kick
and Ragnar counters with a nice uppercut.
Ragnar misses with a hook. McGee ducked under it nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ragnar chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McGee takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ragnar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McGee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
McGee forces Ragnar back against the cage and clinches.#T3#
McGee can't get the takedown.
Ragnar misses with the head strike.
McGee blocks an uppercut.
Ragnar misses with a punch on the inside.
Ragnar has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. McGee seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ragnar can turn it around.
Ragnar swings wildly with an uppercut but McGee uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGee lands a left hand.
McGee misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGee's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McGee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGee lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ragnar misses with a body punch.
Ragnar pushes McGee back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD#
McGee lands a takedown into guard.
McGee with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ragnar pulls McGee in close to his closed guard and prevents McGee from doing any damage or advancing position.#T4#
McGee in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McGee passes into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGee is trying to control the action in half guard but Ragnar is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
McGee is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
McGee seems to be working for a kimura but Ragnar defends the submission attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bjorn Ragnar.
I've got Ragnar 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30

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

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