Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: GAMMA#800 Conservative v Steel
Date: Nov 30, 2019

#R1#
Sepulveda ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sepulveda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Legions.
Sepulveda throws a shot from downtown. Legions moves away and avoids it.
Sepulveda throws a combination that misses
and Legions counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sepulveda with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Legions takes one to the side of the head. #TD#
Legions tries to sprawl but Sepulveda drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Legions is trying to control but can't.
Legions is not content to let Sepulveda control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Legions manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Legions looking for subs off his back but Sepulveda has passed one foot through into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sepulveda in particular looking to stall.#T1#
Sepulveda is trying to control the action in half guard but Legions is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Legions is looking to control Sepulveda's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Legions avoid being mounted?
Sepulveda is trying to control. Legions wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Legions moves into full guard.
Sepulveda wants to control from the top but Legions keeps moving.
Sepulveda wants to pass the guard but Legions is keeping the position.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Legions looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Legions looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sepulveda trying to control but Legions is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Legions is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sepulveda looking to pass the guard.
Sepulveda trying to control the position from guard on top but Legions is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Legions is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sepulveda wants to pass the guard but Legions is keeping the position.#T3##SUB2#
Legions looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sepulveda passes into side control.
You can see the frustration on Legions's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sepulveda advances nicely into full mount.
Legions really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sepulveda sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sepulveda tries to control but Legions wriggling away.
Sepulveda avoids the attempt from Legions to control.#T4#
Legions has given up his back here. Will Sepulveda look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Legions is trying to break free.
Legions trying to control the action but Sepulveda just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
Legions is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Sepulveda controlling well, preventing Legions from escaping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Sepulveda is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Legions tries to escape but Sepulveda has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Sepulveda has got one arm under Legions's chin. This could be trouble... Legions trying to control the other hand but Sepulveda gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Legions has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alejandro Sepulveda!
A victorious Alejandro Sepulveda thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: GAMMA#795 Curry v Closet
Date: Oct 26, 2019

#R1#
Legions displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jericho throws out the jab.
Legions looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Legions is defended easily by Jericho.
The fighters circling - Legions throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Legions blocks a jab.
A clash of legs there as Jericho blocks the low kick.
Jericho misses with a looping right.
Legions swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jericho steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Legions.
Jericho throws a hook but Legions avoids it easily.
Jericho scores with a punch to the head.
Legions scores with a jab.
Jericho moves out of range of the strikes.
Legions steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jericho.
Jericho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Legions swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jericho swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Legions.
Legions's coach down at Heavy Metal was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Legions's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Legions moves out of range of the strikes.
Jericho misses with a straight right.
Legions misses with a series of wild punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jericho takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T1#
Jericho lands with a hook. Legions tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Legions connects with an inside leg kick.
Jericho shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Legions.
Legions scores with a body shot.
Jericho tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Legions ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Legions throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Legions will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jericho misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Legions throws a poor cross that misses
and Jericho connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Legions shoots in looking for a takedown. Jericho tries to sprawl out of it but Legions keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jericho manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Maxim Jericho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Legions.
Jericho blocks a head kick by Legions.
Legions bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jericho misses with a looping right.
Legions tries a quick counter leg kick but Jericho is wise to it.
Jericho lands a lovely overhand right.
Legions misses with a left hand
and Jericho connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A right-left combo lands from Legions. #T2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Legions.
Legions fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jericho manages to avoid it.
Legions keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jericho.
Jericho lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jericho is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That kick from Legions tenderised Jericho's leg. Jericho is trying to keep his angry face on.
Legions swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Legions thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jericho misses with a wild body shot.
Jericho waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Legions.
A left lands for Legions.
We've been told by Jericho's head coaches at Private Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jericho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Legions.
Jericho throws a jab when Legions was well out of range.
Jericho lands a glancing blow to the side of Legions's head.
The fighters circling - Legions throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Legions blocks a head kick by Jericho.
Jericho throws a hook but Legions blocks it.
Legions appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Legions misses with an uppercut. Jericho saw that one coming.
Jericho misses with a straight right.
Jericho cracks Legions with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jericho lands the left hand.
Jericho jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jericho connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Legions takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jericho uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Legions.
Legions misses with a looping right.
Jericho takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Legions is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jericho.
It looked like Jericho wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Legions with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Good leg kick by Legions there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Legions ducks under a wild hook from Jericho.
Jericho scores with a jab. Legions acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jericho scores with a jab to the jaw.
Legions throws a leg kick but Jericho checks it.
Jericho throws an overhand right that lands on Legions's shoulder, as Legions tries to avoid the shot.
Legions throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Legions blocks a head kick by Jericho.
Legions throws a body punch but Jericho moves out of range.
Jericho throws the left hand but Legions avoids the punch easily.
Legions fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jericho manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Legions pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Legions throws a front kick aimed at Jericho's knee but Jericho avoids it well.
Legions takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Legions. Jericho shrugs it off though.
Jericho looks to land a right hand but Legions moved out of range.#T4#
Jericho throws a sloppy head kick and Legions moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Jericho.
Felix Legions seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Legions misses with a low kick.
Jericho walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jericho waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Legions.
Jericho cracks Legions with an open hand slap.
Jericho keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice defenses there by Jericho.
Jericho steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Legions.
Legions throws a solid leg kick but Jericho takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Legions.
Legions throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Legions 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.
Legions uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jericho.
Legions uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jericho.
Legions changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jericho is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Legions attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
An attempted straight right counter from Jericho misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jericho missing with a left hand there. Legions was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Legions misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jericho.
Jericho displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Legions.
Donk. Jericho catches Legions right on the button with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Maxim Jericho will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Legions digs a good hook to Jericho's body.
Jericho misses with a straight right.
Legions looks to land a left hand but Jericho moved out of range nicely.
Jericho throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Legions.
Legions swings for the body but Jericho moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Jericho.
Legions displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jericho throws out the jab.
Legions throws a series of punches but Jericho moves out of range.
Legions throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jericho misses the jab.
Legions wants to slow Jericho down by chopping away at his legs.
Legions fails with a takedown attempt.
Jericho appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Legions swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jericho scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Legions moves out of range as Jericho strikes.
Legions uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jericho.
Jericho throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Legions sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Legions misses with a straight left.
Legions staying out of range there.
A nice side step and Legions releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jericho jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Legions attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Jericho swings for the body but Legions moves out of range.
Jericho lands with a nice body punch.
Jericho slips a jab from Legions.
An attempted straight right counter from Jericho misses the target.
Legions ducks under a wild hook from Jericho.
Legions misses with a low kick.
No joy there for Legions, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jericho scores with a body shot.
A big right from Legions misses.
Jericho connects with a nice looking jab.
A head kick misses from Jericho.
Jericho slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Legions slips a jab from Jericho.
Legions feints the counter takedown.
Legions steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jericho.
Legions showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jericho.
Legions tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Legions ducks under a wild hook from Jericho.
Legions uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jericho.
Legions dips down and scores with a jab 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!
Good exchange - Jericho coming out on top.
Legions lands a jab to Jericho's midsection.#T2#
Legions throws out a loose jab but Jericho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Legions pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No luck for Legions with that takedown attempt.
Legions slips under a jab.
A big left from Jericho misses.
Legions jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jericho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jericho uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Legions.
Jericho is looking to counter punch.
Legions swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jericho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Legions manages to avoid it.
Legions looks to land a body kick but Jericho moved away.
Jericho slips a jab and a cross from Legions.
Legions dives in and grabs Jericho's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jericho pushes down on Legions's head and hops out.
Maxim Jericho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Legions.
Legions moves out of range as Jericho strikes.
Jericho connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Legions momentarily.
Legions bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A jab from Jericho finds it's way through Legions's defenses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Legions or perhaps it was just good defense by Jericho, which made it look bad.
Jericho seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Legions uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jericho.
Legions ducks under a wild hook from Jericho.#T3#
Jericho throws a hook but Legions avoids it easily.
Legions has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jericho throws a big shot that misses.
Legions takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Legions moves out of range of the strikes.
Maxim Jericho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Legions throws a nice outside leg kick.
Legions scores with a sloppy right hand. Jericho should have avoided that one.
Jericho throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jericho pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Legions throws a lazy right hand but Jericho sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jericho scores with a shot to the body.
Nice shot by Jericho.
Legions lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Legions.
Jericho tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Legions motions for Jericho to come forward. Legions throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jericho throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Legions pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jericho is out of range and Legions settles back down.
Jericho misses with a wild body shot.
Legions with the counter takedown but Jericho avoids it easily.
Jericho misses with a body shot.
Legions misses with an uppercut. Jericho saw that one coming.
Legions jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T4#
Legions looks to score with a jab to the body but Jericho is just out of range.
Jericho throws a hook but Legions blocks it.
Legions misses with a looping left.
Legions lunges at Jericho with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jericho's hand.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Legions.
Jericho just misses with a punch to the body.
Good shot there by Jericho.
Legions misses with a low kick.
Jericho's corner calls for a 1-2. Jericho obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Legions throws an overhand right that lands on Jericho's shoulder, as Jericho tries to avoid the shot.
Jericho swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A head kick misses from Legions.
Legions tries to land a front kick but Jericho steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jericho throws a hook but Legions blocks it.
Jericho throws a lazy right hand but Legions sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Legions connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jericho momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jericho throws a shot from downtown. Legions moves away and avoids it.
Jericho uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Legions.
Legions misses with a hook.
Jericho looks to land a right hand but Legions moved out of range.
Legions scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
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 Maxim Jericho will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Legions on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Legions ducks under a wild hook from Jericho.
Jericho throws an overhand right that lands on Legions's shoulder, as Legions tries to avoid the shot.
Legions throws a big shot that misses.
Jericho scores with a nice right hand.
Legions moves into range and connects with a jab.
Legions looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jericho is fending him off so far but Legions persists. Nope, Jericho circles away and we're back to standing.
Jericho slips a jab from Legions.
Legions ducks under a wild hook from Jericho.
Legions tries to move into range but Jericho moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Legions throws a head kick but Jericho moves out of range.
Jericho takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice jab there from Legions.
Jericho avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Legions moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot to the liver by Jericho. Beautiful body shot.
Legions tried to score with a low kick but Jericho checks it.
Jericho scores with a jab to the body.
Legions throws a hook but Jericho blocks it.
Jericho throws a sloppy head kick and Legions moves out of range easily.
Legions fails to land the takedown.#T1#
Jericho slips under a jab from Legions.
Legions throws a leg kick which misses Jericho's front leg but catches the back leg as Jericho tries to avoid it.
Legions throws a leg kick but Jericho sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jericho checks a leg kick nicely.
Legions moves out of range as Jericho strikes.
Jericho takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jericho rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Legions moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Legions throws a hook but Jericho blocks it.
Jericho is looking for a counter combo.
Legions misses with an uppercut. Jericho saw that one coming.
Legions avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jericho darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Legions is looking to land body kicks.
A clash of legs there as Jericho blocks the low kick.
Jericho connects with a good right hand that stumbles Legions. Legions circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jab from Jericho.
Maxim Jericho is winning the standup battle so far.
Jericho slips under a jab from Legions.
Legions lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jericho's sensitive parts.
Jericho throws a nice head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Legions darts in looking for a takedown but Jericho gets double underhooks and turns Legions into the cage.
Maxim Jericho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Legions.
Jericho throws a looping overhand right but Legions ducks down to avoid it.
Jericho just misses with a punch to the body.
Felix Legions has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Legions slips under a jab.
Jericho throws a body punch but Legions moves out of range.
Jericho steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Legions.
Jericho throws a looping overhand right but Legions ducks down to avoid it.
Legions uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jericho.
A head kick misses from Jericho.
Jericho misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Legions scoring well with a low kick there.
Legions on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Legions takes a swing at Jericho's ribcage but misses.
Legions ducks under a wild hook from Jericho.
Legions looks to land a right hand but Jericho moved out of range.
Jericho jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Legions ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jericho moves away.
Legions throws a nice looking combination but Jericho bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Jericho misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Legions on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Legions slips a straight right by Jericho.
Jericho swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jericho takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jericho scores with a nice right hand. #T3#
Legions swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Legions throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jericho throws a jab but it's blocked by Legions.
Jericho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Legions misses with a low kick as Jericho jumps back.
Legions thumps Jericho with a low kick.
A nice combination there by Jericho.
Jericho checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jericho looks to throw the jab but Legions is out of range.
Jericho scores with a jab to the body.
Jericho lands with a hook. Legions tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jericho thuds a left hand into Legions's body.
Jericho with a hook.
Legions throws a body shot but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Legions avoids the body shot from Jericho.
Nice shot lands for Jericho.
Legions moves away from the strike by Jericho.
Legions slips under a jab.
Jericho tries a head kick but it misses. #T4#
Legions misses with a body kick.
Jericho jabs Legions to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jericho stuns Legions with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jericho throws a looping overhand right but Legions ducks down to avoid it.
Jericho cracks Legions with a right hand to the side of the head.
Legions throws out a leg kick but Jericho moves out of range and Legions only half commits.
Jericho ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jericho looks to land a left hand but Legions moved out of range nicely.
Legions looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Legions throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jericho misses with a wild body shot.
Legions is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jericho.
Legions misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Legions takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jericho throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Legions tries to land a leg kick but Jericho saw it coming and moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jericho 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.
Legions will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Legions on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jericho misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jericho with a nice cross.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maxim Jericho showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jericho 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maxim Jericho!
After the fight, Maxim Jericho 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: GAMMA#790 Sidious v Fungus
Date: Sep 21, 2019

#R1#
Dee looks to throw the jab but Legions is out of range.
Klay Dee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Legions throws a jab but it's blocked by Dee.
Legions looks to land a left hand but Dee moved out of range nicely.
Dee throws a head kick but Legions moves out of range.
Dee looks to throw the jab but Legions is out of range.
Donk. Legions catches Dee right on the button with a cross.
Dee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dee attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Legions throws out a loose jab but Dee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dee scores with a hook.
Legions thows a left - swing and a miss!
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Legions has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Legions ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dee moves away.
Dee swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dee darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Legions scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Legions steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dee.
Dee drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Legions throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Some wild striking there from Dee.
Dee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Legions works Dee's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Legions takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dee cracks Legions with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dee lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Legions walks into a jab.
Dee throws a shot from downtown. Legions moves away and avoids it.
Dee cracks Legions with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Legions digs a good body shot into Dee's ribs.
Legions throws a shot from downtown. Dee moves away and avoids it.
Dee is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Legions connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dee. Dee circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Klay Dee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Legions shoots in but Dee avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dee moves into range and connects with a jab.
Good exchange - Dee coming out on top.
Legions uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dee.
Legions moves away from the strike by Dee.
Legions scores with a nice strike.
Dee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dee misses with a kick to the body.
Dee moves out of range of the body kick from Legions. #T2#
Dee throws a low kick, looking for Legions's leg but Legions calmly moves out of range.
Dee misses with a straight left.
Dee misses with an uppercut.
Dee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Legions scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Legions looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Legions connects with an inside leg kick.
Legions throws a body kick that misses.
Dee thumps Legions with a low kick.
Dee connects with a good right hand that stumbles Legions. Legions circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dee slips a straight right by Legions.
Legions closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dee circles away.
Dee misses with a straight right.
Legions listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dee blocks a head kick by Legions.
Dee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Legions sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Legions.
Dee checks a leg kick.
Dee throws a leg kick which misses Legions's front leg but catches the back leg as Legions tries to avoid it.
Dee seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Dee throws a body kick that misses. #T3#
Legions lands a right hook to the body.
Legions slips a jab from Dee.
Legions uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dee.
Dee scores with a jab to the jaw.
Legions bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Legions misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Klay Dee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Legions.
Legions closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Legions takes a swing at Dee's ribcage but misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Dee. That snapped Legions's head back.
A big left from Dee misses.
Legions takes one to the chin there.
Legions is looking to slow Dee down with leg kicks.
Legions misses with a body shot.
Legions looks to land a left hand but Dee moved out of range nicely.
Legions ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Legions.
Dee misses with an uppercut.
Dee has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Legions finds it's way round the side to connect with Dee's head. #T4#
Legions misses with a looping right.
Dee misses with a body shot.
Legions throws a big counter head kick but Dee avoids it with no problem.
Legions on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Legions tries to land a leg kick but Dee saw it coming and moves away.
Dee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dee connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Legions's hands.
Dee delivers a nice body kick.
Legions swings for the body but Dee moves out of range.
Dee misses with a hook.
Dee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dee checks the leg kick nicely there.
Legions scores with the left hand. Dee knows he should have avoided that one.
A slow jab from Dee misses its intended target.
Legions throws a chopping leg kick but Dee manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Dee misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Legions looks to land a right hand but Dee moved out of range.
Dee looks to score with a jab to the body but Legions is just out of range.
Legions misses with a wild combination.
Dee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Klay Dee dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Dee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Legions.
Dee tries a head kick but it misses.
Legions looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Legions throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Legions swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Legions.
Legions keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Legions throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dee ducks under a wild hook from Legions.
Dee misses with a hook. Legions ducked under it nicely.
Legions steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dee.
Legions throws a big shot that misses.
Dee misses with a head kick.
Legions cracks the inside of Dee's front leg.
Dee throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Legions throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dee scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dee throws a body shot but no joy.
Legions feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dees jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Legions throws a good cross that connects.
Dee throws an overhand right that lands on Legions's shoulder, as Legions tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Legions lands a nice shot to the body.
Legions throws a push kick but Dee slaps the foot to one side.
Legions with a hook.
Dee misses with a wild body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Good shot there by Dee.
Legions looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dee misses with a hook.
Dee misses with a double jab.
Dee is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A big right from Legions misses.
Dee attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dee throws a sloppy head kick
and Legions counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dee misses with a straight left.
Legions thumps Dee with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Legions blocks a jab.
Legions misses with a wild body shot.
Legions misses with a hook. Dee ducked under it nicely.
Dee lands with a cross.
Horrible takedown attempt by Legions or perhaps it was just good defense by Dee, which made it look bad. #T2#
Legions uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dee.
Dee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dee checks a low kick from Legions.
Dee with a nice cross.
Dee pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Legions misses with a body kick.
Dee avoids the head kick by Legions.
Dee loads up on a big right hand but Legions slips the punch.
Legions was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Dee fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Legions looks to score with a jab to the body but Dee is just out of range.
Dee takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dee lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dee misses with a right hand
and Legions counters with a thumping low kick.
A big right from Legions misses.
Dee was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big left from Dee misses.
Dee stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Legions.
Legions takes one to the side of the head.
Dee is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Legions lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T3#
Legions missing with a left hand there. Dee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dee throws a hook but Legions blocks it.
Legions throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dee uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Legions has time to react.
Legions uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dee.
And Legions tries to counter it with a takedown but Dee pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dee throws a hook but Legions blocks it.
Legions looks for the body kick but Dee saw that one coming.
Legions uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dee.
Legions scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Legions has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dee defending well as Legions loads up on a big left hand.
Legions misses with a few strikes there.
Dee throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Legions connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dee moves out of range as Legions throws a body kick.
Dee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Legions sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Legions throws a sloppy head kick and Dee moves out of range easily.
Good work by Dee as he checks the leg kick.
Legions is looking to chop away at Dee's legs.
A little feinted left hand from Dee on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dee slips a straight right by Legions.
Dee blocks a low kick nicely.#T4#
Dee moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab from Dee.
A telegraphed right hand from Dee misses the target.
Dee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Legions throws a leg kick which misses Dee's front leg but catches the back leg as Dee tries to avoid it.
Dee lands with a right hand.
Dee checks the leg kick nicely there.
Legions tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dee lands with a nice body punch.
Legions takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Legions stuns Dee with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Legions loads up on a big right hand but Dee slips the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dee moves out of range of the body kick from Legions.
Dee throws an overhand right that lands on Legions's shoulder, as Legions tries to avoid the shot.
Legions is looking to land body kicks.
Dee connects with a solid leg kick.
Legions chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dee can pounce on him.
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 Klay Dee will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Legions lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dee backs up against the cage.
Legions misses with a low kick.
Legions lands a leg kick that knocks Dee off balance momentarily.
Dee throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Legions.
Legions stuns Dee with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Legions thuds a left hand into Dee's body.
Legions with a nice cross.
Legions catches Dee with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Legions misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dee.
Dee connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Legions momentarily.
Legions tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dee was well out of range. Poor timing from Legions.
It looked like Dee wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Legions drops his hands momentarily and Dee takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Good leg kick by Dee there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Legions gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dee.
Dee looks to throw the jab but Legions is out of range.
Legions scores with the left hand. Dee knows he should have avoided that one.
Jab by Dee.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Legions.
Legions 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.#T1#
Legions checks the leg kick.
Legions misses with a kick to the body.
Dee throws a jab when Legions was well out of range.
Dee slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dee lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Legions at a distance.
Legions lands a glancing blow to the side of Dee's head.
A jab from Legions does it's job there.
Legions tries to move into range but Dee moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dee throws an off balance right hand
and Legions counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Klay Dee is winning the standup battle so far.
Legions avoids the body shot from Dee.
Legions connects with a single shot there.
Dee throws an overhand right that lands on Legions's shoulder, as Legions tries to avoid the shot.
Legions cracks Dee with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dee throws a big shot that misses.
Legions with the counter takedown but Dee avoids it easily.
Dee misses with a looping left.
Legions goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dee misses with a straight left.
Legions misses with a straight right.
Legions takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Felix Legions has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Legions walks into a left hand.
Dee looks to throw the jab but Legions is out of range.
Legions throws out a loose jab but Dee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dee on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dee fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Legions on the side of the head.
Dee connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Legions throws a hook but Dee blocks it.
Legions is looking to slow Dee down with leg kicks.
Legions fails with the takedown.
Dee misses with a body shot.
Legions wants to land a leg kick but Dee is out of range.
Legions takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A slow jab from Dee misses its intended target.
Dee fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Legions on the side of the head.
Dee throws a hook but Legions blocks it.
Legions on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dee moves into range and connects with a jab. #T3#
Legions moves into range and connects with a jab. #ROC2#
Dee is rocked!
Legions looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dee is fending him off so far but Legions persists. Nope, Dee circles away and we're back to standing.
Oh Dee is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Legions takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Legions with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dee chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Legions feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dees jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Legions drops Dee with a naaaaasty hook - Dee is in real trouble here! Legions dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Felix Legions!
A very excited looking Felix Legions 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: GAMMA#785 Verbeek v Ricard
Date: Aug 17, 2019

#R1#
A slapping body kick lands there for Ricci.
Legions throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ricci on the side of the head.
Ricci throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice defenses there by Legions.
Ricci shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Legions eats them both and turns towards Ricci to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Ricci throws out a leg kick but Legions moves out of range and Ricci only half commits.
Legions throws a hook to the side of Ricci's head but Ricci sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Legions swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ricci.
Legions fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ricci has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Legions is looking to chop away at Ricci's legs.
Legions throws a low kick but Ricci moves out of range easily.
Legions takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
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!
Legions feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Riccis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ricci throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Legions feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ricci's calf.
Ricci looks to land a right hand but Legions moved out of range.
Legions displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ricci throws out the jab.
No joy there for Legions, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Legions tries to move into range but Ricci moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
Legions fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ricci.
Legions lands a head kick. Ricci smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ricci defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Legions.
Ricci tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Legions blocks the body kick.
Ricci throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Legions misses with a hook to the body
and Ricci counters with a head kick. That will keep Legions thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Felix Legions seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Legions misses with a double jab.
Ricci throws a leg kick but Legions sees it coming and moves out of range.
Legions misses with a takedown attempt
and Ricci makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Legions chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ricci can pounce on him.
Legions throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ricci.
Legions lands with an overhand left.
We've been told by Ricci's head coaches at Ryōzanpaku Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Decent striking displayed by Ricci there.
Ricci tries a low kick but Legions avoids it.
Legions throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ricci on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T2#
Legions fails with a takedown attempt.
Albert Ricci has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Legions.
Ricci slips a straight right by Legions.
Legions moves out of range as Ricci throws a body kick.
Legions moves out of range of the body kick from Ricci.
Ricci misses with a low kick.
Ricci fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ricci moves out of range as Legions strikes.
Legions throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ricci.
Crunch! Legions slams his shin into Ricci's torso.
Legions cracks Ricci with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Legions lands with an overhand left.
Legions lands with a good body shot.
Legions misses with a low kick.
Ricci throwing a counter right hand but Legions manages to avoid it.
Ricci attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ricci moves out of range of the strikes.
A clash of legs there as Ricci blocks the low kick.#T3#
Ricci blocks a low kick nicely.
Ricci throws a leg kick but Legions sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Legions slips a jab from Ricci.
Ricci missing with a left hand there. Legions was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ricci thows a left - swing and a miss!
Legions steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ricci.
Legions looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ricci staying out of range there.
Legions has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Ricci throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Legions changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ricci throws a solid leg kick but Legions takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ricci.
Legions let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Legions connects with a jab.
Legions is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ricci had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Legions tries to land a leg kick but Ricci saw it coming and moves away. #TD2#
Legions decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Legions not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Legions missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Legions is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Legions tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ricci knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4#
Ricci keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Legions throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Legions throwing shots but Ricci is blocking nicely.
Legions lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Legions missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Legions sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ricci defending well though.
Legions throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Legions trying to control the action but Ricci is working from the bottom.
Legions sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ricci defending well though.
Legions has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ricci wants to control but Legions is keeping busy.
Legions not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Felix Legions will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Legions dodges the punch combination from Ricci.
Legions blocks the body kick.
Ricci looks to land a left hand but Legions moved out of range nicely.
Legions scores with a nice head shot.
Legions throws a looping overhand right but Ricci ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Ricci wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Legions throws a lazy body kick
and Ricci counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Ricci thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ricci wants to clinch.
Legions shoots in and drives through. Ricci sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ricci pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A little jabbing left from Legions on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ricci throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Legions swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Legions just misses with a punch to the body.
Legions misses with an attempted mid kick. #T1#
Ricci steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Legions.
Legions throws a wild body kick that Ricci sees coming a mile off.
Legions misses with the combination.
Ricci is looking to counter punch.
Legions connects with a single shot there.
Legions throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ricci tries to bum rush Legions with a series of wild strikes but Legions uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ricci thows a left - swing and a miss!
Legions moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Legions thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ricci scores with a punch to the head.
Ricci with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Legions to score with a decent uppercut.
Legions swings widly with a right hand
and Ricci counters with a body kick that stops Legions in his tracks momentarily.
Legions misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Ricci throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ricci is looking to land body kicks.
And Legions tries to counter it with a takedown but Ricci pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A chopping leg kick lands by Ricci.
Donk. Legions catches Ricci right on the button with a cross.
Legions shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Legions looks to score with a jab to the body but Ricci is just out of range.
Good leg kick by Ricci there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Legions missing with a left hand there. Ricci was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ricci takes one to the side of the head.
Ricci moves in looking to clinch but Legions pushes him off.
Legions walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ricci checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
As Legions backs away, Ricci returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ricci tries to work over Legions's front leg with a kick but Legions checks it.
Legions tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ricci was well out of range. Poor timing from Legions.
Legions fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ricci manages to avoid it.
Legions lands a slapping body shot.
Jab by Ricci.
Legions throws a nice outside leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Legions 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 Ricci has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ricci and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T3#
Ricci on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Legions connects with a looping right hand.
Legions looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Legions takes a swing at Ricci's ribcage but misses.
Legions stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Legions, right into the meat.
A telegraphed right hand from Legions misses the target.
Ricci tries to score with a low kick but Legions moves his leg out of the way.
Ricci gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ricci scores with a kick to the body.
Legions lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ricci looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Legions fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ricci is out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Legions. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Legions.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ricci moves out of range of the strikes.
Legions avoids a kick to the body.
Legions swings for the body but Ricci moves out of range.
Legions throws a body shot but no joy.
Ricci bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Legions staying out of range there.
Legions scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ricci in his tracks.
A head kick misses from Ricci.
Ricci walks into a straight right hand from Legions.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ricci.
Legions clobbers Ricci with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ricci lands a nice looking body kick.
Ricci getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ricci looks to land a body kick but Legions moved away.
Ricci throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And Legions tries to counter it with a takedown but Ricci pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Felix Legions seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ricci walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Felix Legions showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Legions tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ricci was well out of range. Poor timing from Legions.
An attempted straight right counter from Ricci misses the target.
Legions just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Ricci on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ricci lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Legions throws a hook but Ricci blocks it.
Ricci looks to land a body kick but Legions moved away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ricci.
Legions has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ricci.
Ricci pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab from Legions misses.
Legions on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ricci. Ricci obviously looking to wear him down.
Legions misses with an uppercut. Ricci saw that one coming.
Ricci bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Legions's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ricci keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Legions.
Good standup being displayed there by Ricci as he connects with a hook.
Ricci misses with a kick to the body.
Legions slips under a jab.
Ricci tries a head kick but it misses. #T1#
Legions throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ricci looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Legions tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ricci was well out of range. Poor timing from Legions.
Legions loads up on a big right hand but Ricci slips the punch.#TD2#
Legions feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Ricci working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Legions.
Ricci preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ricci utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Legions wants to control from the top but Ricci keeps moving.
Ricci utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Legions postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Legions makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Legions postures up in Ricci's guard and throws a big left but Ricci blocks it.
Albert Ricci has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Legions throws a big right hand that misses.
Ricci pulls Legions in close to his closed guard and prevents Legions from doing any damage or advancing position.
Legions trying to control the position from guard on top but Ricci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Legions working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Felix Legions has got the better of the ground game so far.
Legions throwing strikes but missing.
Legions distracts Ricci with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Legions drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Legions jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Legions throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Legions trying to control but Ricci is working from the bottom.
Ricci seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Legions throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Legions dodges the punch combination from Ricci.
Albert Ricci is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ricci uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Legions.
Legions is looking to land body kicks.
Ricci has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ricci there as he acknowledges the shot.
Legions connects with a jab.
Legions swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ricci uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Legions.
Ricci quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Legions has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Legions defending well as Ricci loads up on a big left hand.
Legions is trying to counter with his kicks.#T4#
Legions needs to keep his hands up - Ricci had a free shot at his head there.
Legions misses with a leg kick.
Legions works the jab nicely.
Ricci throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Legions on the side of the head.
A jab from Legions misses.
Ricci pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Legions moves away from the strike by Ricci.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Legions throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Legions fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ricci moves forwards but Legions connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ricci lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Legions takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Legions turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Legions lands a jab to Ricci's midsection.
Legions takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ricci shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

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

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

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

Event: GAMMA#782 Delsarte v Steel
Date: Jul 27, 2019

#R1#
Legions throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sitsongrit.
Legions uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit.
Legions lands a high kick! #CUT#
It looks like Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit has been cut.
Legions seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Sitsongrit slips a jab and a cross from Legions.
Sitsongrit is looking to chop away at Legions's legs.
Sitsongrit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Legions attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sitsongrit has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Sitsongrit darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sitsongrit tries to move into range but Legions moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sitsongrit throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit lands a nice leg kick that just misses Legions's sensitive parts.
Legions lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Legions.
Legions pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sitsongrit only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sitsongrit checks the leg kick nicely there.
Legions missing with a left hand there. Sitsongrit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Legions misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Legions misses with a two punch combination.
Legions throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Sitsongrit throws the left hand but Legions avoids the punch easily.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the side of Legions's head but Legions sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Legions works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the strikes.
Sitsongrit let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sitsongrit scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sitsongrit tries a low kick but Legions avoids it.
Legions lands with an uppercut that bounces Sitsongrit off the cage and back into range.#CL2#
Sitsongrit has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Legions backwards.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
Legions struggles to land a body shot inside as Sitsongrit controls his hands. #BC#
Legions breaks the clinch.
Sitsongrit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Legions.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit walks into a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sitsongrit checks a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit.
Legions ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Legions is looking to land body kicks.#T2#
Sitsongrit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Legions sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Legions is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick which misses Legions's front leg but catches the back leg as Legions tries to avoid it.
Sitsongrit throws a shot to the body.
Legions throws a nice looking combination but Sitsongrit bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sitsongrit with a nice cross.
Legions connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sitsongrit connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Legions momentarily.
Legions throws a head kick that Sitsongrit semi-blocks.
Legions throws a right and a left that both miss.
Legions throws a push kick but Sitsongrit slaps the foot to one side.
Legions shoots in looking for a takedown. Sitsongrit tries to sprawl out of it but Legions keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sitsongrit manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sitsongrit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Legions.
Sitsongrit throws a good cross that connects.
Legions finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Legions jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Sitsongrit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sitsongrit! But no joy.
Legions connects with a solid leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sitsongrit darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sitsongrit moves away from the strike by Legions.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Legions has time to react.
Legions lands a body shot.
Legions cracks Sitsongrit with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit lands with a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.
Felix Legions seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Legions clobbers Sitsongrit with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Legions.
Legions tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Legions throws a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head but Sitsongrit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Legions throws a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head but Sitsongrit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Legions checks a leg kick.
Legions throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Legions just misses with a punch to the body.
Legions throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sitsongrit.
Legions connects with a leg kick. Sitsongrit looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Legions needs to keep his hands up - Sitsongrit had a free shot at his head there.
Legions misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight right.
Legions tries to work over Sitsongrit's front leg with a kick but Sitsongrit checks it.
Sitsongrit appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Legions's head.
A jab from Sitsongrit misses.
Legions tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sitsongrit sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Legions somewhat.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Legions tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Legions.
Legions fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Legions throws a low kick but Sitsongrit moves out of range easily.
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 Felix Legions will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit'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#
Legions scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sitsongrit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Legions throws a front kick aimed at Sitsongrit's knee but Sitsongrit avoids it well.
Legions throws a sloppy body shot
and Sitsongrit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good work by Legions as he checks the leg kick.
Legions throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Legions shoots in but Sitsongrit avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Legions takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit stuffs the takedown attempt from Legions. Legions gets slowly back to his feet.
Felix Legions is winning the standup battle so far.
A low kick from Legions misses
enabling Sitsongrit to counter with a crisp jab.
A clash of legs there as Sitsongrit blocks the low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legions lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sitsongrit's sensitive parts.
Sitsongrit lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sitsongrit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Legions gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Legions is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Legions rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sitsongrit counters with an outside leg kick.
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot.#T1#
Sitsongrit stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felix Legions. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Legions connects with a high kick.
Sitsongrit jabs at Legions's body.
Legions throws a nice looking combination but Sitsongrit bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab. Legions acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Legions doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit connects with a nice looking jab.
Sitsongrit moves away from the strike by Legions.
Sitsongrit appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Legions connects with an inside leg kick.
Legions swings widly with a right hand
and Sitsongrit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sitsongrit tests Legions's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sitsongrit, right into the meat.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Sitsongrit. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Sitsongrit moves away from the strike by Legions.
Sitsongrit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Legions has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A leg kick checked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T2#
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sitsongrit connects with a nice looking jab.
Legions is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sitsongrit.
Legions shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Legions moves out of range of the leg kick from Sitsongrit.
Legions misses the body punch
and Sitsongrit counters with an outside leg kick.
Sitsongrit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Legions.
Legions throws a sloppy head kick and Sitsongrit moves out of range easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sitsongrit.
Jab, jab by Sitsongrit - just one landing.
Sitsongrit connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Legions momentarily.
Legions swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sitsongrit counters with a good low kick that Legions was not able to check.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
Legions misses with a leg kick
and Sitsongrit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sitsongrit scores with a leg kick.
A shot to the body from Legions misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A swing and a miss from Sitsongrit.#T3#
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Legions bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Legions looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Legions pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sitsongrit is out of range and Legions settles back down.
Legions looks to land a left hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circling - Legions throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sitsongrit flicks out a counter leg kick but Legions steps away.
Legions throws a jab when Sitsongrit was well out of range.
Legions misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sitsongrit, as that shot connected.
Legions takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sitsongrit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sitsongrit turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Legions looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.
Sitsongrit looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Legions throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Legions stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Legions just misses with a punch to the body.
Legions takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit dips to his left and cracks Legions with an uppercut!#T4#
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Legions ducked under it nicely.
Sitsongrit throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Legions stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The fighters circling - Sitsongrit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Legions throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Legions closes the distance and clinches up with Sitsongrit, looking for a takedown. Legions pushes Sitsongrit against the cage but Sitsongrit circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Legions throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sitsongrit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Legions scores with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Legions.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch up.
Legions waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Legions.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut. Legions saw that one coming.
Sitsongrit on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Legions. Legions obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Legions fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A nice side step and Sitsongrit releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Legions misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit lands a really nice looking cross but Legions seems unphased.
A good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
A head kick misses from Sitsongrit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit'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##CL2#
Sitsongrit has closed the distance and engaged Legions in a clinch.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Legions fails to land.
Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
Legions lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards. #BC#
Legions's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit catches Legions with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sitsongrit throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Legions.
Sitsongrit only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sitsongrit blocks a head kick by Legions.
Sitsongrit lands a glancing blow to the side of Legions's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Sitsongrit finds it's way through Legions's defenses.
Legions tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sitsongrit avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Legions throws a chopping leg kick but Sitsongrit manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T1#
Legions throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sitsongrit tries to move into range but Legions moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Legions throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Legions throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sitsongrit.
Legions gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sitsongrit.
Legions tries to work over Sitsongrit's front leg with a kick but Sitsongrit checks it.
Sitsongrit cracks Legions with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A lazy left from Sitsongrit finds it's target.
Sitsongrit tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Legions is able to avoid easily.
Legions gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Legions shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sitsongrit but Sitsongrit pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Legions ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit wants to slow Legions down by chopping away at his legs. #T2#
Sitsongrit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Legions.
Sitsongrit fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Legions on the side of the head.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Legions.
Sitsongrit tests Legions's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the strikes.
Sitsongrit stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A leg kick checked by Legions.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Legions on the side of the head.
Legions cracks Sitsongrit with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but Legions moves out of range.
Legions misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A shot to the body from Legions misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Legions ducked under it nicely.
Legions takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Legions changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Legions takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T3#
Legions misses with a low kick.
Legions connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but Legions moves out of range.
Legions misses with a looping left.
Sitsongrit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Legions.
Sitsongrit lands a nice leg kick that just misses Legions's sensitive parts.
Sitsongrit with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Legions with a jab.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick which misses Legions's front leg but catches the back leg as Legions tries to avoid it.
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
Legions throws a head kick but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Legions chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sitsongrit can pounce on him.
Sitsongrit defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Legions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sitsongrit throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sitsongrit lands with a thumping leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Legions. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Legions walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sitsongrit checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T4#
Legions throws a hook but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Legions moves out of range.
Legions half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sitsongrit connects with a solid leg kick.
A jab from Sitsongrit does it's job there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sitsongrit.
Legions lands an overhand right.#TD#
Legions bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sitsongrit wants to control but Legions postures up.
Sitsongrit tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Legions misses with the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sitsongrit is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

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

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

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

Event: GAMMA#778 Jernit v Jericho
Date: Jun 29, 2019

#R1#
Barbo misses with an uppercut.
Barbo moves out of range as Legions strikes.
Barbo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Legions has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Barbo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A solid body kick from Barbo.
Legions ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbo moves away.
Barbo quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Legions throws a poor cross that misses
and Barbo counters with a nice uppercut.
Barbo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Legions with the counter takedown but Barbo avoids it easily.
Legions finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Some wild striking there from Legions.
Legions is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barbo.
An attempted straight right counter from Barbo misses the target.
Legions lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Legions throws a right hand that misses
and Barbo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Legions misses with an uppercut.
Barbo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Legions misses the jab.
Barbo misses with a kick to the body.
Barbo scores with a body shot.
Barbo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Barbo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Legions lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Legions jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Barbo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Legions in his tracks.
Legions misses the shot to the body.
Legions slips under a jab.
Barbo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barbo throws a shot from downtown. Legions moves away and avoids it.
Legions missing with a left hand there. Barbo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Legions shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Barbo defends it nicely.
Barbo thinks about countering with a body kick.
Legions fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbo manages to avoid it.
Barbo tries to land a front kick but Legions steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Barbo stuffs the takedown.
Legions throws a solid leg kick but Barbo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Legions.
Legions falls off balance throwing a combination
and Barbo counters with a body kick that stops Legions in his tracks momentarily. #CL#
Barbo drives through and clinches with Legions against the cage.
Barbo struggles to land a body shot inside as Legions controls his hands. #T2##BC2#
Legions pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barbo staying out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Barbo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Barbo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Legions can pounce on him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbo lands a front kick.
Legions throws a big shot that misses.
Barbo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Barbo pushes Legions away with a front kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Legions. That snapped Barbo's head back.
Sala Barbo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barbo misses with a body kick.
Barbo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Legions's head.
Legions connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A left lands for Legions.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Legions 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 Barbo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Barbo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Legions on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Felix Legions seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Legions swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL#
and Barbo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Barbo. #BC2#
Legions breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Legions takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Barbo misses the shot to the body.
Legions waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barbo.#T3#
Legions fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
No luck for Legions with that takedown attempt.
Sala Barbo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Legions.
Barbo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Barbo misses with a straight left.
Legions is looking to slow Barbo down with leg kicks.
Legions throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A clash of legs there as Legions blocks the low kick.
Legions thumps Barbo with a low kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Legions darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Barbo cracks a nice hook into Legions's ribs.
Barbo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#TD2#
Legions manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Barbo on his heels. He'll look to pass Barbo's guard now, I'm sure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Legions trying to control the position from guard on top but Barbo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Legions won't allow Barbo to sweep him here. #T4#
Legions connects with a couple of short punches.
Legions trying to control the position from guard on top but Barbo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Legions with a nice head shot there.
Legions is looking to work some ground and pound but Barbo has wrist control.
Legions connects with a couple of short punches.
Legions throws a strike but Barbo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Barbo controls from within his opponent's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Legions 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#
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 Sala Barbo will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Legions with a hook.
Legions missing with a left hand there. Barbo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Some wild striking there from Barbo.
A telegraphed right hand from Legions misses the target.
Barbo jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Barbo is looking to score with low kicks.
Legions misses with a leg kick.
Barbo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Barbo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Legions.
Barbo avoids the head kick by Legions.
Barbo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Legions scores with a decent looking hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legions tries a low kick but Barbo avoids it.
Barbo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Barbo moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Barbo scores with the left hand. Legions knows he should have avoided that one.
Sala Barbo is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Legions throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Legions swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Legions looks to land a right hand but Barbo moved out of range.
Legions throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice leg kick lands there from Legions.
Legions throws a big shot that misses.
Barbo quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Legions takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Barbo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Barbo blocks a jab.
Barbo 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.
Barbo with a jab.
Legions misses with a looping left.
A jab from Legions does it's job there.
Barbo slips under a jab from Legions.
Legions misses the jab.
Legions attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Barbo connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbo throws a leg kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barbo. Legions does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barbo, as that shot connected.
Barbo lands a jab to Legions's midsection.
Barbo throws a body shot but no joy.
Legions throws a right hand that misses
and Barbo counters with a nice uppercut.
Legions has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Barbo.
Legions misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbo.
Barbo throws a shot from downtown. Legions moves away and avoids it.
Legions avoids the body shot from Barbo.
Barbo with a nice cross.
Barbo connects with a jab.
Legions missing with a left hand there. Barbo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Legions tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barbo ducks under a wild hook from Legions.
Barbo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Barbo misses with a leg kick.
Barbo moves out of range of the strikes.
Legions is looking to chop away at Barbo's legs.
Legions throws a low kick but Barbo avoids it.
Legions misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Legions throws the left hand but Barbo avoids the punch easily.
Barbo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Legions throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Legions pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Legions pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barbo ducks under a wild hook from Legions.
Legions is looking to chop away at Barbo's legs.
Barbo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Legions dives in and grabs Barbo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Barbo pushes down on Legions's head and hops out.
Barbo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Legions manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barbo throws a body shot but no joy.
Legions swings widly with a right hand
and Barbo counters with a body kick.
Legions throws a shot from downtown. Barbo moves away and avoids it.
Barbo throws a good cross that connects.
Barbo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Barbo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Legions looks to land a left hand but Barbo moved out of range nicely.
Barbo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barbo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Barbo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Legions throws a low kick but Barbo moves out of range easily.
Barbo looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Legions throws a nice head kick!
Barbo misses with a body shot.
Barbo feints and then cracks Legions's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Legions down.
Legions throws a head kick but Barbo moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Barbo as Legions shoots in.
Legions is breathing heavily.#CL#
Legions tries to keep at a distance but Barbo has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Legions breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barbo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Legions tries for a takedown but Barbo circles away easily
and Barbo counters with a nice body shot.
Sala Barbo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Legions.
Barbo is looking to slow Legions down with leg kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Barbo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Legions manages to avoid it.
Legions throws a leg kick but Barbo checks it.
Barbo looks to throw a body kick
and Legions counters with a good low kick that Barbo was not able to check.
Barbo lands a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Sala Barbo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Legions blocks a leg kick.
Legions tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Legions misses with a straight right.
Legions looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A jab from Legions finds it's way through Barbo's defenses.
Barbo blocks a jab.
Barbo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Barbo lands a nice shot that snaps Legions's head back.
Barbo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Legions.
Legions throws out a leg kick but Barbo moves out of range and Legions only half commits.
Legions throws a leg kick that is checked
and Barbo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barbo looks to land a right hand but Legions moved out of range.
Legions throws a jab but it's blocked by Barbo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Legions in his tracks.
Legions misses with a wild body shot.
Barbo moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Legions takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Legions throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Legions misses with a hook
and Barbo counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Barbo swings for the body but Legions moves out of range.
Legions misses with a jab, cross combination.
It looked like Barbo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Barbo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Barbo defending well as Legions loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Barbo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Barbo scores with a nice head shot.
Barbo tries to clinch but Legions moves away
enabling Legions to counter with a crisp jab.
Legions tries to land a leg kick but Barbo saw it coming and moves away.
Legions lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barbo circles away quickly and effectively.#TD2#
Legions closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Legions takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Legions throws a strike aimed at the side of Barbo's head but Barbo avoids it well.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Barbo is trying to get back to half guard.
Barbo wants to control but Legions postures up.
Felix Legions has got the better of the ground game so far.
Barbo takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Felix Legions has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Barbo takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Barbo regains half guard.
Legions misses with a head shot. Barbo uses the momentum to regain guard.
Barbo is looking to stand up but Legions isn't so interested in that idea.
Barbo wants to sweep here but Legions controlling him for the moment.
Barbo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Legions throws a big right hand that misses.
Legions being controlled here momentarily.
Barbo continues to stall.
Legions has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Legions stopping the sweep attempt from Barbo.
Legions wants to control from the top but Barbo keeps moving.
Legions looking to pass the guard.
Legions preventing the sweep.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Legions trying to control but Barbo is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Legions throws a nice outside leg kick.
Legions walks into a stiff left hand from Barbo.
Legions on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Legions misses with a right hand
and Barbo counters with an inside leg kick. #T4#
Barbo tries to move into range but Legions moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Legions has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Legions throws a hook to the side of Barbo's head but Barbo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Legions swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Barbo.
Barbo misses with a body shot.
Legions is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Barbo with a body shot.
Legions walks into a left hand.
Legions throws a half hearted mid kick.
Legions misses the shot to the body.
Legions on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Barbo explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Legions on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Legions swings widly with a right hand
and Barbo counters with a body kick.
Barbo lands a lovely overhand right.
Barbo lands a nice shot that snaps Legions's head back.
Barbo lands a lovely overhand right.
Barbo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Legions stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Legions tests Barbo's chin there with a solid looking shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sala Barbo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Barbo, 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 30:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: GAMMA#775 Jernit v Legions
Date: Jun 08, 2019

#R1#
Legions misses with a wild body shot.
Jernit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Legions throws out the jab.
Legions takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Legions stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jernit.
A lazy left from Jernit finds it's target.
Jernit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Legions.
Jernit fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Legions checks it well.
Legions shoots in for a takedown but Jernit shows good takedown defense.
Legions stuns Jernit with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jernit throws a body punch but Legions moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Legions lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jernit doesn't seem phased though.
Jernit throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Legions throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jernit staying out of range there.
Legions misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jernit counters with a leg kick.
Jernit connects with a leg kick. Legions looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jernit drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Legions looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jernit ducks under a wild hook from Legions.
Legions misses with an uppercut. Jernit saw that one coming.
Legions moves out of range as Jernit strikes.#T1#
Jernit tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Legions is able to avoid easily.
Good shot there by Jernit.
Jernit dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Legions. That did some damage!
Legions misses the shot to the body.
Jernit scores with the left hand. Legions knows he should have avoided that one.
Jernit stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jernit misses with a head kick.
Jernit keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jernit. That's going to slow Legions down.
Legions takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jernit checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jernit lands a nice leg kick that just misses Legions's sensitive parts.
Jernit throws a hook but Legions blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jernit. Legions does a little dance to reset his feet.
Legions cracks Jernit with an open hand slap.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jernit throws a hook but Legions blocks it.
Legions moves into range and connects with a jab.
Legions jabs Jernit to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Legions misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Jernit tries to score with a low kick but Legions moves his leg out of the way.
Jernit is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
An inside leg kick lands from Jernit.
Legions scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Donk. Jernit catches Legions right on the button with a cross.
Jernit slips under a jab.
Legions tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Legions misses with the body kick
and Jernit counters with an outside leg kick.
Legions takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Legions misses with an uppercut.
Jernit tried to counter with a leg kick but Legions avoided it.
Jernit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jernit appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jernit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jernit misses with a body kick.
Legions connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jernit's hands.
Jernit loads up on a big right hand but Legions slips the punch.
Jernit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Legions throws a jab but it's blocked by Jernit.
Legions swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jernit punishes Legions's body with a nice straight punch.
Bunt Jernit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
That kick from Legions tenderised Jernit's leg. Jernit is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jernit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Legions.
Jernit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Legions manages to avoid it.
Legions scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jernit moves out of range as Legions strikes.
Jernit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Legions.
Jab by Jernit.
Legions tried to score with a low kick but Jernit checks it.
Jernit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Legions was well out of range. Poor timing from Jernit.
Legions moves into range and connects with a jab.
Legions slips a jab and a cross from Jernit.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Legions! But no joy.
Good leg kick by Jernit there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Legions misses with a wild body shot.
Legions swings widly with a right hand
and Jernit counters with a left to the body.
Jernit throws out a leg kick but Legions moves out of range and Jernit only half commits.
Legions takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jernit cracks Legions with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Legions steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jernit.
Jernit misses with a low kick as Legions jumps back.#T4#
Jernit cracks Legions with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jernit is looking to slow Legions down with leg kicks.
Jernit on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jernit tries a low kick but Legions avoids it.
Jernit finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Legions throws a low kick but Jernit moves out of range easily.
Jernit lands with a thumping leg kick.
Legions's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jernit scores with a body shot.
Jernit checks a leg kick.
Jernit connects with an inside leg kick.
Jernit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Legions.
Jernit throws a solid leg kick but Legions takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jernit.
Jernit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Legions manages to avoid it.
Jernit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Legions blocks a leg kick.
A slow jab from Legions misses its intended target.
Legions misses with a right hand
and Jernit makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jernit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bunt Jernit dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
No joy there for Legions, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #TD2#
Legions shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jernit is trying to defend but Legions finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Legions tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jernit knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Legions is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jernit has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jernit on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legions prevents Jernit from improving his position.
Legions has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Legions slips a nice elbow through Jernit's hands, connecting with Jernit's forehead.
Legions thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jernit's head.
Jernit preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T1#
Legions is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Legions working Jernit over with strikes. #ROC2#
Jernit is rocked!
Jernit moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Oh Jernit is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Legions working some strikes from top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jernit is on top in guard. #REVR#
Legions looking for a sweep. Not yet Legions, not yet.
Jernit seems to have got his legs back now.
Jernit wants to control from the top but Legions keeps moving.
Jernit looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jernit will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2##SUB2#
Legions working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jernit doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jernit manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Legions trying to control the position here.
Jernit forces his way into half guard.
Jernit passes the guard and advances to mount!
Legions can't escape the position. #T3#
Jernit sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jernit tries to control but Legions wriggling away.
Legions tries to reverse the position but Jernit maintains control.
Jernit controlling his opponent.
Jernit's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Jernit tries to control but Legions wriggling away. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jernit controlling the pace for now.
Legions is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Legions is trying to escape the mount.
Jernit controlling from mount.
Legions sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jernit is thwarting Legions's attempts to control the position.
Legions wants to improve his position but Jernit is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Felix Legions will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Jernit misses with a double jab.
It looks like Jernit has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Bunt Jernit is winning the standup battle so far.
Jernit lands a nice leg kick that just misses Legions's sensitive parts.
Legions throws a body shot but no joy.
Jernit fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Legions looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A right-left combo lands from Jernit.
A low kick from Jernit is predictable there
and Legions cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Legions checks a leg kick nicely.
Jernit takes one on the button.
Legions shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jernit as he avoids it easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jernit checks a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Jernit misses the target.
Legions moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jernit stuffs the takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Legions wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A head kick by Legions misses
and Jernit counters with a right hand to the body.
Jernit tries to score with a low kick but Legions moves his leg out of the way.
Jernit takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Legions blocks a head kick by Jernit. #T1#
Jernit connects with a right hand. Legions shakes it off.
Jernit throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Legions on the side of the head.
Legions misses the shot to the body.
Jernit connects with a body shot.
Legions misses with a wild body shot.
Legions shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jernit motions for Legions to come forward. Jernit throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jernit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Legions swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jernit scores with a leg kick.
Jernit throws a leg kick but Legions moved away.
Legions misses with a lunging right hand
and Jernit counters with a low kick, right behind Legions 's knee.
Jernit connects with a crisp jab.
Jernit scores with a jab to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Legions throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jernit throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Jernit throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Legions throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jernit stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jernit throws a leg kick but Legions sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jernit connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Legions momentarily.
Legions fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jernit has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jernit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A swing and a miss from Legions.
Jernit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jernit is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jernit uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jernit, right into the meat.
Legions pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Legions throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Legions throws a right hand that Jernit ducks under and follows up with a left that Jernit also avoids with ease.
Jernit tried to counter with a leg kick but Legions avoided it.
Legions throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jernit.
Legions thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jernit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jernit just misses with a punch to the body.
Legions is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jernit avoids a punch combination nicely. #T3#
Legions shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jernit misses with a jab, cross combination.
Legions lands an overhand right.
Legions throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jernit on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Legions. Legions obviously looking to wear him down.
Jernit throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
so Legions counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jernit wants to sweep here but Legions controlling him for the moment.
Legions throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jernit works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Legions cracks Jernit with a solid left hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Legions prevents Jernit from getting back to his feet.
Jernit controls Legions momentarily but Legions frees himself.
Legions lands a couple of digs.#T4#
Jernit 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.
Jernit wants to control but Legions passes easily into half guard.
Legions sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jernit defending well though.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Legions wants to control but Jernit is keeping him busy.
Legions thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jernit's head.
Jernit on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jernit on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Felix Legions has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jernit tries to roll over but Legions keeps him under control.
Legions lands strikes from half guard.
Legions trying to control the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Bunt Jernit did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Legions misses with an uppercut.
Legions lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Legions chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Legions lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Good leg kick by Jernit there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jernit lands a leg kick that knocks Legions off balance momentarily.
Legions uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jernit.
That kick from Jernit tenderised Legions's leg. Legions is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jernit throws a body punch but Legions moves out of range.
Jernit throws a leg kick that misses.
Legions throws the left hand but Jernit avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Jernit misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jernit avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jernit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Legions shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jernit but Jernit pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1#
Jernit misses with a low kick.
Jernit defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Legions.
Jernit half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jernit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jernit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jab from Legions.
Legions buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jernit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Legions swings away with a leg kick that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Jernit.
Legions swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jernit is looking to counter punch.
Jernit tries a low kick but Legions avoids it.
Jernit lands a nice leg kick that just misses Legions's sensitive parts.
Legions misses with a low kick.
Jernit lands a leg kick that knocks Legions off balance momentarily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jernit, right into the meat.
Legions fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jernit manages to avoid it.
It looked like Jernit wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Jernit stuns Legions with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Legions, as that shot connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Legions fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jernit on the side of the head.
Jernit closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jernit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Legions was well out of range. Poor timing from Jernit.
A little jabbing left from Legions on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Some wild striking there from Legions.
Jernit's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Legions connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jernit scrambles back to his feet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Legions, as that shot connected.
Legions steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jernit.
Legions 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.
Jernit works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Legions digs a good body shot into Jernit's ribs.
Jernit scores with a shot to the body.
Jernit avoids the head kick by Legions.
Jernit defending well as Legions loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Legions throws a big shot that misses.
Jernit swings for the body but Legions moves out of range.
Jernit lands a nice leg kick that just misses Legions's sensitive parts.
Jernit misses the jab.
Legions blocks a low kick nicely.
Jernit lands with a cross.
Jernit is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Legions stuns Jernit with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Legions looks to throw the jab but Jernit is out of range.
Jernit half committed to a counter leg kick.
Legions connects with an inside leg kick.
Jernit moves away from the strike by Legions.
Jernit is looking to counter punch.
Jernit lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A cross from Legions lands.
Jernit misses with a leg kick.
Legions checks a leg kick nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jernit, as that shot connected. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jernit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Legions.
Legions looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jernit throws a leg kick that misses.
Legions lands an overhand right.
Jab from Jernit.
Jernit misses with a double jab
and Legions cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Legions swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice shot by Legions.
Jernit feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Legions's calf.#TD2#
Legions fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jernit to the ground. Legions is now in Jernit's guard.
Legions is looking to work some ground and pound but Jernit has wrist control.
Legions is fighting to break Jernit's control of his arms but Jernit is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Legions wants to control from the top but Jernit keeps moving.
Legions wants to pass the guard but Jernit is keeping the position.
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 Bunt Jernit will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Legions tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jernit was well out of range. Poor timing from Legions.
A jab from Legions misses.
Legions lands a glancing blow to the side of Jernit's head.
Good leg kick by Jernit there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Legions blocks the body kick.
Legions throws a right hand that misses
and Jernit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jernit throws a hook to the side of Legions's head but Legions sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jernit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Legions manages to avoid it.
Jernit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Legions was well out of range. Poor timing from Jernit.
Legions's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jernit connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Legions scrambles back to his feet.
Legions has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jernit.
Jernit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Jernit misses.
Legions misses with a wild body shot.
Jernit swings for the body but Legions moves out of range.
Jernit feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Legions's calf.
Jernit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Legions turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jernit throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jernit throws a front kick aimed at Legions's knee but Legions avoids it well.
Good exchange - Legions coming out on top.
Jernit lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Legions at a distance.
Legions lands a slapping body shot.
Donk. Legions catches Jernit right on the button with a cross.
Legions cracks Jernit with a right hand to the side of the head.
Legions keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jernit.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Legions.
Legions swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Legions throws a lazy uppercut
and Jernit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Legions throws out a powerful jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Legions pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jernit is out of range and Legions settles back down.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jernit 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 Legions has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Legions and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Legions 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.
Felix Legions has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Legions.
Jernit fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Legions on the side of the head.
Jernit checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jernit scores with a sloppy right hand. Legions should have avoided that one.
Decent striking displayed by Legions there.
Good leg kick by Legions there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Legions shoots in for a takedown but Jernit shows good takedown defense.
Jernit lands a nice shot that snaps Legions's head back.
Legions misses with a low kick.
Legions has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Legions throws a leg kick that misses.
Jernit avoids the body shot from Legions.
Jernit walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Legions checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Legions 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.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jernit crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Legions - the referee stops the clock and Jernit gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Legions. Jernit manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Legions throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T3#
Jernit works Legions's body with a nice hook.
Jernit misses with a low kick.
Jernit lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Legions misses with a left hand
and Jernit counters with a nice low kick that buckles Legions's knee momentarily.#KD2#
Legions throws a left that rocks Jernit and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Legions dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Jernit regain composure! #CUT2#
It looks like Bunt Jernit has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jernit is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Legions off and has taken his back!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Jernit controlling the positon.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Jernit's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Legions tries to break free. #T4#
Jernit controls the position.
Jernit avoiding Legions 's attempts to control his hands.
Jernit controlling the position well here. Legions rolled but Jernit kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Legions tries to break free.
Legions is still trying to improve position.
Jernit really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Legions.

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 Bunt Jernit.
I think Jernit has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:48
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:48
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bunt Jernit!
Bunt Jernit retains his featherweight title!
Bunt Jernit decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: GAMMA#772 Ricard v Jernit
Date: May 18, 2019

#R1#
Legions throws a looping overhand right but Lord ducks down to avoid it.
Lord feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Legions's calf.
Legions throws a series of strikes that have Lord backpedaling.
Lord throws a body shot but no joy.
As Lord backs away, Legions returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Lord avoids the head kick by Legions.
Legions staying out of range there.#TD#
Legions shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lord napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES2#
Lord sneaks out the side door and pushes Legions away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lord throws a body punch but Legions moves out of range.
Lord throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lord fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Legions wants to slow Lord down by chopping away at his legs.
Lord just misses with a punch to the body.
Legions lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Lord misses with a right hand
and Legions counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lord's knee momentarily.
Legions fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lord throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Lord throws a right hand that misses
and Legions counters with a slapping leg kick.
Lord lands with a shot to the body.
Legions uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lord.
Legions cracks the inside of Lord's front leg.
Legions moves out of range as Lord strikes.
A shot to the body from Lord misses
and Legions counters with a two punch combo.
Selfie Lord seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lord avoids the body shot from Legions. #CL2#
Lord gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lord swings wildly with an uppercut but Legions uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lord lands a shoulder strike.
Legions is looking to break free of the clinch but Lord has double underhooks.
Lord misses with a short punch on the inside.
Legions lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lord takes a shot to the head.
Lord blocking some punches.
Legions blocking some punches. #T2#
Legions blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lord lands a shoulder strike.
Legions is working Lord over against the cage.
Legions blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Legions pushes Lord back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Legions gets through Lord's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lord tries to work over Legions's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Legions breaks the clinch.
Lord missing with a left hand there. Legions was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good leg kick by Lord there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Legions throws a hook to the side of Lord's head but Lord sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Legions swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lord swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Legions throws a hook but Lord avoids it easily.
Legions throws a jab but it's blocked by Lord.
Lord misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Legions connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lord throws a jab when Legions was well out of range.
A slow jab from Legions misses its intended target.
Lord appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Legions misses with a body punch
and Lord counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Lord swings widly with a right hand
and Legions counters with a lovely shot to the body.#TD#
Legions feints and as Lord raises his hands in defense, Legions changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Legions scoring with punches to the head and body.
Legions landing with the ground and pound.
Lord preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Legions wants to control from the top but Lord keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Legions throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lord works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lord wants to stand but Legions is controlling the position.
Lord avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lord controls Legions momentarily but Legions frees himself. #T4#
Legions throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lord works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Legions wants to pass the guard but Lord is keeping the position.
Legions working some strikes from top position.
Lord working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Legions.
Legions postures up in Lord's guard and throws a big left but Lord blocks it.
Lord wants to stand and escape but Legions is having none of it.
Legions postures up and lands a big shot to Lord's brow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Legions lands a couple of elbows.
Legions throws a big elbow that misses.
Lord keeping moving, preventing Legions from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Felix Legions dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Lord throws a low kick, looking for Legions's leg but Legions calmly moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Lord there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lord scores with a punch to the head.
Legions works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lord connects with a jab.
Lord throws a front kick aimed at Legions's knee but Legions avoids it well.
Felix Legions is winning the standup battle so far.
Good standup being displayed there by Lord as he connects with a hook.
Legions avoids the body shot from Lord.
Lord ducks under a wild hook from Legions.
Lord is looking to clinch but Legions is avoiding it.
Legions throwing a counter right hand but Lord manages to avoid it.
A jab from Lord misses.
Legions is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Legions.
Lord takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Legions connects with a nice looking jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A left lands for Legions.
Lord lands with an uppercut that bounces Legions off the cage and back into range.#T1#
A big left from Legions misses.
Legions just misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Legions closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lord quickly recovers to half guard.
Legions trying to control the action but Lord is working from the bottom.
Legions throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Lord to regain full guard.
Legions is looking to work some ground and pound but Lord has wrist control.
Legions working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Legions with a nice head shot there.
Legions is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lord can do to turn this around?
Legions postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Legions throwing strikes but missing.
Legions throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Legions accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Legions makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lord wants to stand and escape but Legions is having none of it.
Legions throwing strikes but missing.
Legions passes Lord's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lord wants to get back to his feet.
Legions looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lord looks like he's trying to stand up.
Legions working Lord over with strikes. #T3#
Legions looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lord taking some punishment here, with Legions in his half guard.
Legions not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Legions stops Lord from getting back to his feet.
Ground and pound from Legions.
Legions throwing shots but Lord is blocking nicely.
Legions missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Legions takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Legions looks to land a strike but Lord avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Legions lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lord looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lord utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
Legions wants to control from the top but Lord keeps moving.
Legions throws a big right hand that misses.
Legions postures up in Lord's guard and throws a big left but Lord blocks it.
Felix Legions overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Legions postures up in Lord's guard and throws a big left but Lord blocks it.
Legions cracks Lord with a solid left hand.
Lord wants to stand but Legions is controlling the position.
Legions postures up in Lord's guard and throws a big left but Lord blocks it.
Legions throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Felix Legions dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Legions misses with a double jab
and Lord counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Legions lands a jab to Lord's midsection.
Lord throws a right hand that misses
and Legions makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#TD#
Lord gets caught napping as Legions dives in and scores a takedown. Lord manages to retain guard.
Lord wants to stand up but Legions is controlling him.
Legions loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Legions working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lord is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Legions is controlling him.
Lord preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Legions throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Lord wants to stand up but Legions is controlling him.
Legions is looking to work some ground and pound but Lord has wrist control.
Lord wants to get back to his feet but Legions is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Legions trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Legions makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Legions with a flurry of punches that miss.
Legions landing with the ground and pound.
Lord is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Legions is controlling him.
Legions scoring with some ground and pound. #T2#
Lord is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Legions stands up over Lord, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Legions in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Legions landing some decent shots from guard.
Legions loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Legions trying to control but Lord is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Legions accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Legions is looking to work some ground and pound but Lord has wrist control.#T3#
Legions throws a big elbow that misses.
Legions in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Legions missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Legions throwing strikes from guard but Lord blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A shot to the liver by Lord. Beautiful body shot.
Legions throws out a leg kick but Lord moves out of range and Legions only half commits.
Lord let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL2#
Lord closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lord fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lord misses with a hook from the clinch.
Legions tries to break the clinch but Lord is controlling the position.
Lord swings wildly with an uppercut but Legions uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lord tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Legions lands with a right to the head.
Selfie Lord has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Lord tries a body shot but Legions blocks it. #BC#
Legions breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Legions throws a body shot but no joy.
Lord looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Legions throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Legions turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Legions takes a swing at Lord's ribcage but misses.
Legions blocks a jab.
Legions went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lord moves out of range of the leg kick from Legions.
Lord throws a wild body kick that Legions sees coming a mile off.
Lord throws a leg kick that is checked
and Legions counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Legions looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Legions finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lord throws a counter combo.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Legions pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lord is out of range and Legions settles back down.
Legions moves out of range as Lord strikes.
Legions uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lord has time to react.

And that's the end of the fight!
Felix Legions showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Legions, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felix Legions!
A very excited looking Felix Legions 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: GAMMA#769 Legions v Ricard
Date: Apr 27, 2019

#R1#
Ricard lands with a straight right. Legions didn't see that one coming.#CL2#
Ricard clinches up against the cage.
Legions working aggressively here.
Ricard blocks a body shot from Legions.
Legions lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ricard misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Legions breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ricard scores with a nice right hand.
Legions throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Ricard counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Legions! #SUB2#
Ricard is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Legions has escaped the position, nice work there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Legions tries to improve position but can't.
Legions manages to get back to half guard.
Legions is refusing to be controlled, as Ricard sits in half guard.
Legions wants to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB2#
Ricard is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Legions looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Ricard is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ricard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Legions keeps working.
Legions has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ricard is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ricard is controlling the pace.
Ricard tries to pass the half guard into mount. Legions knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ricard looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ricard is looking to stall here but Legions recovers full guard. #T3#
Ricard slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Legions looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Legions looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Ricard is trying to work for a kimura but Legions is defending well. #SUB2#
Ricard wants to work for an arm triangle but Legions is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ground and pound from Ricard. #T4#
Ricard wants to pass to mount but Legions is defending the position.
Legions tries to roll over but Ricard keeps him under control.
Ricard trying to control from Legions's half guard. Legions has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ricard trying to control but Legions is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Legions throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Farboleous Ricard 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#
Legions throws a leg kick
and Ricard counters with a nice body shot.
Ricard lands a body shot.
Ricard takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ricard lands the left hand.
Legions misses with a series of wild punches.
Legions lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ricard connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Legions momentarily.
Ricard takes a swing at Legions's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Ricard drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ricard controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Legions is trying to keep Ricard in close.
Ricard preventing the sweep. #T1#
Ricard wants to control from the top but Legions keeps moving.
Ricard passes Legions's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ricard prevents Legions from improving his position.#SUB2#
Ricard is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Legions doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ricard. #SUB2#
Ricard is looking for submissions but instead, Legions has regained full guard.
Ricard stopping the sweep attempt from Legions.#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.
Ricard not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ricard stopping the sweep attempt from Legions.
Legions trying to control the position.
Ricard forces his way into half guard.
Legions slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ricard is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Legions pulls Ricard in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Ricard stands and throws Legions's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ricard wants to control but Legions is keeping him busy.
Legions manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ricard works his way into full mount!
Ricard takes Legions's back. #SUB2#
Legions is trying to roll into a better position but Ricard has get a rear naked choke and Legions is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Farboleous Ricard!
Farboleous Ricard is the new featherweight champion!
After winning the bout, Farboleous Ricard thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: GAMMA#766 Yeboah v Legions
Date: Apr 06, 2019

#R1#
Legions misses with a right hand
and Yeboah counters with a nice kick to the body.
Legions misses with an uppercut. Yeboah saw that one coming.
Legions misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Yeboah misses the target.
Legions defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Yeboah.
Legions fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yeboah manages to avoid it.
Legions scores with a nice right hand.
Yeboah has been working on his balance at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch™, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Legions.
Yeboah cracks Legions with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Yeboah avoids the head kick by Legions.
Legions throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Yeboah counters with a nice kick to the body.
Yeboah tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Yeboah thows a leg kick but Legions checks it
enabling Legions to counter with a crisp jab.
Legions connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Legions just misses with a punch to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Yeboah misses its target.
Yeboah keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Legions.
Legions takes a swing at Yeboah's ribcage but misses.
Legions misses with a few strikes there.
It looked like Yeboah wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Yeboah scores with a head kick. Legions tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Legions misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yeboah. #T1#
Yeboah works Legions's body with a nice hook.
Yeboah lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A slow jab from Legions misses its intended target.
Yeboah scores with a hook.
Yeboah works the jab nicely.
Legions cracks Yeboah with an open hand slap.
Yeboah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Legions.
Legions takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice cross by Yeboah.
Legions with a jab.
Legions blocks a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Legions! But no joy.
Yeboah blocks a low kick nicely.
Legions has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yeboah with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Legions to score with a decent uppercut.
Yeboah connects with a crisp jab.
Decent striking displayed by Yeboah there.
Legions scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Yeboah uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Legions.
Legions motions for Yeboah to come forward. Legions throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Yeboah thows a left - swing and a miss!
Felix Legions is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Yeboah drives through and clinches with Legions against the cage. #BC2#
Legions breaks the clinch.
Yeboah throws a big shot that misses.
Yeboah with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice body punch from Yeboah.
Yeboah lands with a straight right. Legions didn't see that one coming.
Legions ducks right into an uppercut from Yeboah.
Legions misses with a looping left.
Yeboah throws a push kick but Legions slaps the foot to one side.
Felix Legions seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yeboah is looking to clinch but Legions is avoiding it.
Legions throws a jab when Yeboah was well out of range.
Yeboah fires out a quick counter leg kick but Legions just manages to avoid it.
Yeboah thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slow jab from Legions misses its intended target.
Legions lands a leg kick that knocks Yeboah off balance momentarily.
Yeboah is looking to chop away at Legions's legs. #CL#
Yeboah gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3##BC2#
Legions escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Legions lands a leg kick that knocks Yeboah off balance momentarily.
Yeboah is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Yeboah lands with a shot to the body.
Yeboah has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Legions.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yeboah. Legions does a little dance to reset his feet.
Legions tries a low kick but Yeboah avoids it.
Legions tries to bum rush Yeboah with a series of wild strikes but Yeboah uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice body kick there by Yeboah.
Legions lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yeboah's sensitive parts.
Legions rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yeboah counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fight stays on the outside here - Yeboah looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yeboah lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Yeboah has his takedown stuffed
and Legions counters with a three punch combo that has Yeboah backing up. Yeboah nods at Legions to acknowledge the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Legions lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yeboah circles away quickly and effectively.#T4#
Good standup being displayed there by Yeboah as he connects with a hook.
Legions lands a nice hook to Yeboah's body. Yeboah takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Legions fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Yeboah on the side of the head.
Legions throws a leg kick
and Yeboah counters with a nice body shot.
Legions darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Yeboah moves out of range as Legions strikes.
Yeboah tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Legions swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sambulo Yeboah. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yeboah avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Yeboah doesn't manage to clinch there - Legions circles away.
Legions throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yeboah tries to clinch but Legions is having none of it.
A jab from Yeboah misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Legions throws the kick towards the body but Yeboah avoids it.
Yeboah walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Legions finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Legions throws out a loose jab but Yeboah uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Felix Legions will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Yeboah throws a head kick that Legions semi-blocks.
Yeboah throws a quick inside leg kick.
A jab from Legions misses.
Legions paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Yeboah lands the left hand.
Yeboah throws a hook to the side of Legions's head but Legions sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yeboah tries to clinch up but Legions circles away and keeps his distance.
Yeboah gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Legions.
A swing and a miss from Legions.
Yeboah changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Yeboah has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Legions.
Legions throws out a loose jab but Yeboah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yeboah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Legions.
Yeboah with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Legions throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Legions throws a hook to the side of Yeboah's head but Yeboah sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Legions connects with an inside leg kick.
Legions connects with a body shot.#T1#
Yeboah lands an overhand right.
Yeboah blocks a low kick nicely.
A jab from Legions misses.
Legions motions for Yeboah to come forward. Legions throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Legions connects with a jab.
Legions thuds a left hand into Yeboah's body.
Legions misses with a hook
and Yeboah connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yeboah drops his hands momentarily and Legions takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL#
Yeboah moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Legions pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A decent looking cross lands there for Legions.
A leg kick checked by Yeboah.
Legions misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Legions throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Legions throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Felix Legions seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Legions looks to land a body kick but Yeboah moved away.
Yeboah misses with a body shot. #T2#
Legions misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yeboah tries to clinch up.
Yeboah fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yeboah lands with a kick to the temple. Legions shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Legions throws a big shot that misses.
Legions throws the left hand but Yeboah avoids the punch easily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Legions. Yeboah shrugs it off though.
Yeboah lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Legions circles away quickly and effectively.#TD#
Yeboah feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Yeboah pushing down on Legions's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Legions tries to get to full guard but Yeboah has control of the leg.
Yeboah passes to side control.
Yeboah advances to full mount. #T3#
Yeboah is trying to take his opponent's back.
Yeboah is stalling here but it's allowed Legions to get half guard.
Yeboah trying to control from half guard but Legions is working away.
Legions trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Yeboah is looking for a kimura but Legions is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Yeboah to get the leverage.
Legions gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Legions is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Yeboah defends well.#T4#
Yeboah trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yeboah is pushing down on Legions's leg trying to pass to half guard. Legions is fighting to maintain full guard but Yeboah has managed to sneak the leg through.
Yeboah trying to pass the guard but Legions defending well. #SUB#
Yeboah is trying to work for a kimura but Legions is defending well.
Yeboah trying to control from half guard but Legions is working away. #SUB2#
Legions is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yeboah pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Sambulo Yeboah will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
A head kick misses from Legions.
Yeboah attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Legions is predictable there
and Yeboah counters with a stiff right hand.
Legions connects with an inside leg kick.
Yeboah closes the distance and clinches up with Legions, looking for a takedown. Yeboah pushes Legions against the cage but Legions circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Legions is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Yeboah with a body shot.
A big right from Legions misses.
Yeboah feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Legions blocks a head kick by Yeboah.
Yeboah is looking to clinch but Legions is avoiding it.
Yeboah fails to land the takedown.
Legions with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legions throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yeboah sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Legions throws a body shot but no joy.
Yeboah throws a hook but Legions blocks it.
Yeboah misses with a hook. Legions ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Yeboah avoids a punch combination nicely.
Legions looks to score with a jab to the body but Yeboah is just out of range.
Yeboah looks to land a right hand but Legions moved out of range.
Legions throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Yeboah avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yeboah misses with a wild body shot.
Legions uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yeboah.
Legions swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Yeboah counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sambulo Yeboah overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yeboah wants to control from the top but Legions keeps moving.
Yeboah slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yeboah seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Legions does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Yeboah wants to pass the guard but Legions is defending well. #SUB#
Yeboah is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Legions looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Yeboah has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Yeboah trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Legions really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Yeboah fails to advance to Legions's back.
Legions is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Yeboah sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Yeboah fails to take his opponent's back. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Yeboah can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Legions is looking to escape.
Legions has given up his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Legions wants to escape the position. #SUB#
Yeboah looking for the RNC.
Yeboah avoiding Legions 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB#
Legions fending off the submission attempt from Yeboah.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Yeboah looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Legions is controlling Yeboah 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sambulo Yeboah clearly takes that round.
That's time! Yeboah's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
A swing and a miss from Legions.
Yeboah chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Legions wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Legions throws a right and a left that Yeboah avoids nicely.
Yeboah misses with a kick to the body.
Legions waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yeboah.
Yeboah avoids the head kick by Legions.
Legions uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yeboah.
Yeboah is trying hard to land a takedown here. Legions sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Legions swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Legions pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Legions throws a body punch but Yeboah moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yeboah takes a jab right on the kisser.
Yeboah scores with a punch to the head.
A jab from Legions misses.
Legions bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Yeboah is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Legions. #T1#
Legions misses with a straight right.
An inside leg kick lands from Yeboah.
Yeboah misses with a body kick.
Yeboah throws a big shot that misses.
Yeboah fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Legions throws a hook to the side of Yeboah's head but Yeboah sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yeboah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yeboah thinks about countering with a body kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Legions.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Legions.
Legions throws a hook but Yeboah blocks it.
Legions throws a body shot but no joy.
Yeboah shoots in for a takedown but Legions shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Legions, right into the meat.
Yeboah uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Legions.
Yeboah is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A big left from Legions misses. #T2#
Legions pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Legions pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Legions lands with a shot to the body.
Yeboah throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Legions misses with a low kick.
Nice jab there from Legions.
Legions fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Yeboah is out of range.
Legions throws a lazy uppercut
and Yeboah makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Legions really felt that one!
Legions throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yeboah lands an overhand right.
Legions moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A shot to the body from Legions misses
and Yeboah counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Legions tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Yeboah has Legions up against the cage in a clinch.
Yeboah throws a head punch that misses. #T3##TD#
Yeboah jumps guard. #SUB#
Legions got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yeboah has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Legions has managed to get both his arms back between Yeboah's legs - danger averted.
Yeboah is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB2#
Legions is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yeboah pulls his head out easily.
Yeboah passes to full mount!
Legions wants to control but Yeboah is having none of it.
Yeboah works his way to his opponent's back. #T4#
Legions wants to escape the position. #SUB#
Legions defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Yeboah not allowing Legions to control his hands. #SUB#
Yeboah looking for the choke but no joy.
Yeboah keeps control of the position as Legions tries to break free. #SUB#
Yeboah working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
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 Sambulo Yeboah will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Legions misses with a shot to the body
letting Yeboah counter with a right hand.
Yeboah feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Legions's calf.
Legions lets loose with a powerful body kick. Yeboah will feel that in the morning.
Legions throws a lazy right hand but Yeboah sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yeboah attempts a counter takedown but Legions avoids it well and moves away.
Yeboah moves out of range of the strikes.
Legions throws a shot from downtown. Yeboah moves away and avoids it.
Yeboah throwing a counter right hand but Legions manages to avoid it.
Yeboah takes a swing at Legions's ribcage but misses.
Legions lands a slapping body shot.
Yeboah moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yeboah. Legions does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yeboah's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Legions connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Yeboah scrambles back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legions just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Legions.
Legions throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A counter left hand to the body from Yeboah misses its target.
Legions is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Yeboah.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yeboah scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Yeboah's jab looks to have found its range, popping Legions under the eye.
Legions has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Yeboah tries to score with a low kick but Legions moves his leg out of the way.
Yeboah defending well as Legions loads up on a big left hand. #TD#
Yeboah closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Legions's guard.#SUB#
Yeboah drops back, looking for a kneebar! Legions looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Legions looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Legions! #REVB#
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Yeboah on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Yeboah is trying to work for a sweep but Legions has mounted him!
Legions scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Yeboah?
Yeboah is in all sorts of trouble here.
Legions has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Yeboah's face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yeboah is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Felix Legions has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Legions is landing with some decent strikes but Yeboah is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Yeboah tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Legions breaks from Yeboah's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Legions working away from the top, dropping strikes.#ROC2#
Yeboah is rocked!
Yeboah tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Oh Yeboah is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Legions fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Yeboah really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Legions scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Yeboah?
Legions punishing his opponent with strikes.
Yeboah regains half guard.
Yeboah wants to control the action here but instead Legions manages to pass to full mount!
Yeboah slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T3##SUB#
Yeboah looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Legions lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Yeboah! More strikes land and this one is all over! Legions jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Felix Legions!
Felix Legions is the new featherweight champion!
Felix Legions 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: GAMMA#763 Slider v Deneville
Date: Mar 23, 2019

#R1#
Xiang Pao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Legions swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Legions seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Xiang Pao misses the jab.
Legions swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Legions takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Xiang Pao checks a low kick from Legions.
Xiang Pao is looking to chop away at Legions's legs.
A slow jab from Xiang Pao misses its intended target.
Legions takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Xiang Pao tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Legions is able to avoid easily.#TD#
Legions fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Xiang Pao sprawls well initially but Legions persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Xiang Pao makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Xiang Pao has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Legions is landing a low percentage of strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Xiang Pao checks a leg kick nicely.
Legions looks to throw the jab but Xiang Pao is out of range.
Xiang Pao listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Xiang Pao keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Legions moves away from the strike by Xiang Pao.
The fighters circling - Xiang Pao throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Legions is looking to score with low kicks.
Xiang Pao moves out of range as Legions strikes.
Good exchange - Xiang Pao coming out on top.
Legions fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Legions closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Legions walks into a left hand.
Xiang Pao throws a leg kick but Legions moved away.
Felix Legions seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xiang Pao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xiang Pao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Legions.
Xiang Pao connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Legions's hands.
Legions digs a good body shot into Xiang Pao's ribs.
Xiang Pao throws a leg kick but Legions checks it.
Legions appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Legions lands a front kick.
Xiang Pao scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
An inside leg kick from Xiang Pao misses.
Legions lands with a straight right. Xiang Pao didn't see that one coming.
Xiang Pao throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xiang Pao walks into a jab.
A left lands for Xiang Pao.
Legions walks into a left hand.
Legions scores with a punch to the head.
Legions checks a low kick from Xiang Pao.#T2#
Jab from Legions.
Legions thows a left - swing and a miss!
A good leg kick by Xiang Pao.
Legions fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bo Xiang Pao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Xiang Pao throws a shot from downtown. Legions moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Legions throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Legions fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Xiang Pao moves into range and connects with a jab.
Xiang Pao blocks a jab.
Legions swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Legions dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Legions jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Legions scores with a hook.
Xiang Pao jabs Legions to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A jab from Xiang Pao does it's job there.#TD#
Legions dives in and scores a takedown into Xiang Pao's guard.
Xiang Pao avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Legions is fighting to break Xiang Pao's control of his arms but Xiang Pao is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Xiang Pao keeping moving, preventing Legions from controlling successfully. #T3#
Legions postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Legions loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Legions in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Legions is working Xiang Pao over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Legions postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Legions trying to control the position from guard on top but Xiang Pao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Xiang Pao working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Legions.
Legions trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Xiang Pao is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Legions trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Legions postures up in Xiang Pao's guard and throws a big left but Xiang Pao blocks it. #T4#
Legions postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Legions throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Xiang Pao works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Legions being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Legions tries to free his leg and advance position but Xiang Pao is retaining full guard.
Xiang Pao avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Legions missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Legions postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Legions content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Legions with a flurry of punches that miss.
Legions stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Xiang Pao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Legions cracks Xiang Pao with a solid left hand.
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 Felix Legions will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Legions.
Legions swings widly with a right hand
and Xiang Pao counters with a slapping leg kick.
Xiang Pao throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Legions is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Legions.
It appears Legions was looking to counter with a kick there.
Legions misses with a kick to the body
and Xiang Pao counters with a thumping low kick.
Good work by Legions as he checks the leg kick.
Legions appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Legions feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Xiang Pao's calf.
Xiang Pao pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Xiang Pao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Legions.
Xiang Pao ducks under a wild hook from Legions.
Xiang Pao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Legions loads up on a big right hand but Xiang Pao slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legions lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Legions misses the jab.
Xiang Pao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Legions.
That kick from Xiang Pao tenderised Legions's leg. Legions is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Legions swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Legions lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
A slow jab from Legions misses its intended target.
Legions throws a big shot that misses.
A jab lands there for Legions.
Xiang Pao throws a body shot but no joy.
A slapping leg kick lands for Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Legions's calf.
Legions looks to score with a jab to the body but Xiang Pao is just out of range.
Xiang Pao throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Legions to counter with a crisp jab.
Legions missing with a left hand there. Xiang Pao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Legions misses the shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Legions. That snapped Xiang Pao's head back.
Xiang Pao lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL2#
Xiang Pao clinches with his opponent.
Xiang Pao swings wildly with an uppercut but Legions uses good head movement to avoid it.
Legions lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot in the inside from Legions.
A head punch on the inside from Legions fails to land.
Xiang Pao lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
A short body shot lands from Xiang Pao as the two fighters clinch.
Legions misses with a hook to the ribs.
Legions blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Legions working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Legions manages to break the clinch.
Legions has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Legions there as he acknowledges the shot.
Xiang Pao throws a body punch but Legions moves out of range.
Legions was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Legions swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Xiang Pao makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Xiang Pao takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Legions lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Xiang Pao circles away quickly and effectively.
Xiang Pao staying out of range there.
Legions lands a nice leg kick that just misses Xiang Pao's sensitive parts.
Xiang Pao moves out of range of the body kick.
Xiang Pao scoring well with a low kick there.
Legions takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Legions throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Legions.
Nice straight punches there by Xiang Pao. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Xiang Pao.#T3##CL2#
Xiang Pao has taken the fight to the clinch.
Legions tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Xiang Pao lands a left hand.
Legions working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Legions wants to break the clinch but can't.
Legions misses with a short punch on the inside.
Xiang Pao gets through Legions's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Legions tries to work over Xiang Pao's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Legions misses with a hook to the ribs.
Legions blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Legions misses with a body punch.
Xiang Pao lands a right hand.
Xiang Pao swings wildly with an uppercut but Legions uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xiang Pao misses with the head strike.
Legions tries to work over Xiang Pao's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Legions working aggressively here.
Legions jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Xiang Pao walks away with a smile on his face. Legions gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A head kick misses from Legions.
Xiang Pao checks a leg kick. #T4#
Xiang Pao connects with a solid leg kick.
A good leg kick by Xiang Pao.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice cross by Legions.
Legions misses with a straight right.
Legions misses with a body punch
and Xiang Pao counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Felix Legions is winning the standup battle so far.
Legions with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Legions throws a nice looking combination but Xiang Pao bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Xiang Pao missing with a left hand there. Legions was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Legions misses with a kick to the body.
Xiang Pao lands with a thumping leg kick.
Xiang Pao dips to his left and cracks Legions with an uppercut!
Xiang Pao moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Xiang Pao fails in his attempt to clinch.
A big left from Xiang Pao misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Xiang Pao throws a low kick, looking for Legions's leg but Legions calmly moves out of range.
Legions cracks the inside of Xiang Pao's front leg.
Xiang Pao blocks a leg kick.
Legions scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Xiang Pao doesn't seem bothered though.
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 Felix Legions will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Legions takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Legions chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Xiang Pao can pounce on him.
Legions keeps the fight on the outside.
Legions throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Legions shoots in looking for a takedown. Xiang Pao tries to sprawl out of it but Legions keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Xiang Pao manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Legions misses with a head kick.
Xiang Pao takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Xiang Pao slips under a jab from Legions.
Legions fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Xiang Pao checks it well.
Legions walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legions throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Xiang Pao.
Legions is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Xiang Pao throws a low kick, looking for Legions's leg but Legions calmly moves out of range.
Xiang Pao scores with a punch to the head.
Legions connects with a solid leg kick.
Legions misses with a leg kick. #T1##CL2#
Xiang Pao rushes Legions and presses him up against the cage.
Xiang Pao's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Xiang Pao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Legions's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Legions swings wildly with an uppercut but Xiang Pao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Xiang Pao scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xiang Pao.
Legions tries to work over Xiang Pao's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Legions looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Legions misses with a short punch on the inside.
Legions blocks an uppercut.
Xiang Pao throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Xiang Pao misses with a punch on the inside.
Bo Xiang Pao seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Xiang Pao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Xiang Pao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Legions's elbow.
Xiang Pao lands a right hand that snaps the head of Legions backwards.
Xiang Pao working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Xiang Pao swings wildly with an uppercut but Legions uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Legions prevents a body shot from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao tries a body shot but Legions blocks it.
Xiang Pao swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Legions goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Legions lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hook to the body lands for Xiang Pao.
Legions misses with a hook from the clinch.
Xiang Pao tries to work over Legions's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Xiang Pao working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Legions makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Legions swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Legions looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A right hand to the body from Legions.
Legions throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Xiang Paos head. #BC#
Legions breaks from the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Legions darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A shot to the liver by Xiang Pao. Beautiful body shot.
Xiang Pao avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Xiang Pao connects with a solid leg kick. #T3#
Xiang Pao takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Xiang Pao lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Xiang Pao throws a chopping leg kick but Legions manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Legions attempts a counter takedown but Xiang Pao avoids it well and moves away.
Legions connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Xiang Pao wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Xiang Pao avoids a punch combination nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Legions checks a leg kick.
Legions feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Legions throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Xiang Pao slips a straight right by Legions.
Legions throws a front kick aimed at Xiang Pao's knee but Xiang Pao avoids it well.
Xiang Pao throws a hook to the side of Legions's head but Legions sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from Legions on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Xiang Pao scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
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!
Legions slips a straight right by Xiang Pao.#T4#
Legions lands an overhand right.
Xiang Pao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Legions manages to avoid it.
Legions blocks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Legions misses the target.
Legions throws the left hand but Xiang Pao avoids the punch easily.
Legions has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Xiang Pao.#TD#
Legions looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Xiang Pao!
Legions in side control lands a decent elbow.
Legions working away.
Xiang Pao is looking for a sweep.
Xiang Pao managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Legions.
Legions 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.
Legions sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Xiang Pao is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Xiang Pao tries to improve position but can't.
Legions postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Legions working away.
Bo Xiang Pao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Legions in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bo Xiang Pao.
I think Legions 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: GAMMA#760 Dassler v Slider
Date: Mar 02, 2019

#R1#
Rob misses with a left hand
enabling Legions to counter with a crisp jab.
Legions sizes up Rob with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #TD2#
Legions shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ROC2#
Rob is rocked!
Legions lands with a punch from half guard.
Oh Rob is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rob is trying to maintain the position but Legions is very close to passing his half guard.
Rob tries to roll over but Legions keeps him under control.
Legions lands a big elbow - Rob is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Legions!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Felix Legions!
Felix Legions 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: GAMMA#757 DeNeville v Dassler
Date: Feb 09, 2019

#R1#
Legions walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dick moves out of range as Legions throws a body kick.
Jab from Legions.
Dick throws a body punch but Legions moves out of range.
Legions is looking for a counter combo.
Dick misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Legions counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Legions lands a nice short elbow.
Legions working Dick over with strikes.
Dick is trying to maintain the position but Legions is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Dick looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Legions missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dick is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Legions content to control rather than advance.
Legions's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T1#
Legions not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Legions slips a nice elbow through Dick's hands, connecting with Dick's forehead.
Legions throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dick is trying to maintain the position but Legions is very close to passing his half guard.
Dick wants to get back to full guard.
Legions looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dick with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
Dick is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Legions pulls his head out easily.
Legions keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Legions is trying to control the action in half guard but Dick is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Legions scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Legions wants to take a breather but Dick is having none of it.
Dick has hold of Legions's hands but Legions slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Legions lands a nice short elbow.#T2#
Legions prevents Dick from improving his position.
Legions slips a nice elbow through Dick's hands, connecting with Dick's forehead.
Dick on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Legions is looking to take a break and control but Dick is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Dick looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dick has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Legions is working away from the top position though.
Legions is nestled in close to Dick, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Legions is stalling here. Dick is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Legions seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Dick has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Legions is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Dick tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dick has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Dick is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Legions knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3#
Legions manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dick's best efforts.
Legions gets full guard.
Legions looking for a sweep. Not yet Legions, not yet.
Dick looking to sit in guard and control but Legions gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Legions throws a big right hand that misses.
Dick keeping moving, preventing Legions from controlling successfully.
Legions slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Legions trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
Legions working some strikes from top position.
Legions cracks Dick with a solid left hand.
Legions with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Dick escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Legions gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Dick has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Legions can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Legions is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dick bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Legions's guard. #REVB#
Dick tries to free his leg and advance position but Legions is retaining full guard.
Legions bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dick's guard. #REVR#
Legions postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Dick has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Legions 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 Dick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Felix Legions dominated that round.
That's time! Legions's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD#
Legions fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dick to the ground. Legions is now in Dick's guard.#SUB2#
Dick looking for a guillotine here but Legions defends easily.
Legions with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dick not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Legions connects with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legions pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dick is keeping the position for now.
Felix Legions overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Legions slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dick has momentary wrist control but Legions slips an elbow through the middle.
Legions has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1##SUB2#
Dick looking for a guillotine here but Legions defends easily.
Legions trying to control but Dick is working from the bottom.
Legions is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Legions distracts Dick with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Legions lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Dick looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Legions passes into side control.
Dick tries to buck Legions off but Legions is having none of it.
Dick felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Legions is putting a hurting on Dick here, landing some big shots from side control.
Dick is working to avoid the ground and pound but Legions connects with a decent elbow. #T2#
Legions lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Legions lands a few punches from side control.#ROC#
Dick is rocked!
Legions working the head and body with strikes.
Dick is still in real trouble! Can Legions finish him?
Legions working the ground and pound.
Legions lands a strong strike to the head of Dick. That's dazed him! Legions looking to finish here. Dick is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Legions lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Felix Legions!
Felix Legions decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
The defeated Editiny Dick had this to say: 'Good match, and now I'll be going back home to my wife whose as usual, would cuck me'.

Event: GAMMA#753 DeNeville v Okah 2
Date: Jan 19, 2019

#R1#
Pearson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Legions was well out of range. Poor timing from Pearson.
Legions changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Legions connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Johnny Pearson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Legions looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've been told by Pearson's head coaches at Midnight MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Legions avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Legions! But no joy.
Legions moves out of range of the strikes.
Legions lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Legions lands with a kick to the ribs.
Legions misses with a hook
and Pearson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pearson lands a front kick.
Legions takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Pearson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Legions doesn't seem bothered though.
Pearson throws a body punch but Legions moves out of range.
Pearson misses with a body shot.
Legions throws the kick towards the body but Pearson avoids it.
Pearson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Legions's sensitive parts.
We've been informed that Legions has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pearson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jab from Pearson.
Pearson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
Legions looks to land a body kick but Pearson moved away.
Pearson thuds his shin into the meat of Legions's side.
Good leg kick by Pearson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pearson throws a front kick that sends Legions stumbling back into the cage.
Pearson misses with an uppercut
and Legions counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#
Pearson is rocked!
Pearson gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Legions gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Felix Legions!
A very excited looking Felix Legions 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: GAMMA#748 Bubba v Sissypants
Date: Dec 22, 2018

#R1#
A leg kick checked by Lord.
Lord lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Legions backs up against the cage.
Lord ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Legions moves away.
Lord misses the shot to the body.
Legions jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Legions misses with a wild body shot.
Legions misses with an uppercut. Lord saw that one coming.
Lord is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Legions with a body shot.
Lord ducks under a wild hook from Legions.
Legions throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lord lands with a kick to the temple. Legions shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT2#
It looks like Felix Legions has been cut.
Lord 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.
Legions throws a jab when Lord was well out of range.
Legions walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lord checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lord slips a jab from Legions.
Legions misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Legions misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lord.
Legions looks to throw the jab but Lord is out of range.
Lord doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Legions throws a jab when Lord was well out of range.
Legions defending well as Lord loads up on a big left hand.
Lord comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Legions swings widly with a right hand
and Lord counters with a stiff right hand.
Legions misses with a body shot.
Legions tries to land a front kick but Lord steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Legions looks to score with a jab to the body but Lord is just out of range.
Felix Legions seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Legions keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Legions seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nice defenses there by Lord.
Lord throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Legions throws a head kick but Lord moves out of range.
Legions 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.
Lord feints a counter leg kick.
Lord looks to score with a jab to the body but Legions is just out of range.
Legions throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Legions misses with a looping left.
Lord misses with a straight left.
Legions quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Legions connects with a nice looking jab.
Lord has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lord there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lord avoids a kick to the body.
Legions throws the left hand but Lord avoids the punch easily.
A cross from Legions lands.
Lord lands a nice leg kick that just misses Legions's sensitive parts. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lord attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Legions throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Legions throws an overhand right that lands on Lord's shoulder, as Lord tries to avoid the shot.
Lord keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Legions.
Selfie Lord is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Legions throws a head kick but Lord moves out of range.
Legions throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lord counters with a nice body kick.
Lord tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Legions was well out of range. Poor timing from Lord.
Lord scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Legions lands a nice looking body shot.
Legions shoots in and drives through. Lord sprawls well.
Legions throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lord makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Lord loads up on a big right hand but Legions slips the punch.
Lord avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lord is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Legions rather than just go for the knockout.#CL2#
Lord instigates a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lord.
Legions tries to throw a body punch but Lord avoids it by throwing Legions back against the cage.
Lord prevents a takedown attempt there. #TD#
Legions pulls guard.
Lord scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3#
Lord throwing strikes but missing.
Legions utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lord working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lord throws a big elbow that misses.
Lord has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Legions wants to sweep here but Lord controlling him for the moment.
Lord controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lord is continuing to stall.
Lord lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Lord got a little sloppy there for a moment and Legions has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lord has managed to get both his arms back between Legions's legs - danger averted.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lord working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Legions controls Lord momentarily but Lord frees himself.
Lord trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lord won't allow Legions to sweep him here.
Lord throws a big right hand that misses.
Lord trying to control the position from guard on top but Legions is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lord postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Legions looking for a sweep. Not yet Legions, not yet.
Lord lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Legions working for a triangle but Lord defends it easily.
Lord postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Selfie Lord will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Felix Legions's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Legions misses with a body shot.
Lord throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lord looks to throw the jab but Legions is out of range.
Legions thinks about countering with a head kick.
Legions scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lord keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Legions.
Legions connects with a high kick.
Legions gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Lord cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Legions moves out of range of the strikes.
A head kick by Legions misses
and Lord counters with a nice uppercut.
Legions throws a shot from downtown. Lord moves away and avoids it.
Lord takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Legions throws a push kick but Lord slaps the foot to one side.
Lord moves out of range of the strikes.
Lord looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Legions throws a jab but it's blocked by Lord.
Legions thuds a left hand into Lord's body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Legions chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Legions throws an overhand right that lands on Lord's shoulder, as Lord tries to avoid the shot.
Legions throws the left hand but Lord avoids the punch easily.
Legions scores with a hook to the body. Lord takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Legions takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lord showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Legions.
A nice side step and Lord releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Legions misses with a series of wild punches.
Lord looks to land a right hand but Legions moved out of range.#CL2#
Lord instigates a clinch.
Legions misses with the head strike.
Legions working aggressively here.
Lord has a couple of punches blocked by Legions.
A head punch on the inside from Legions fails to land.
Lord misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lord.
Legions lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lord.#BC#
Legions breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Legions throws a series of punches but Lord avoids them all with ease.
Lord throws a hook to the side of Legions's head but Legions sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lord tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Legions avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Lord fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Legions throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Legions misses the shot to the body.
Legions misses with a body kick.
Legions connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lord showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Legions.
Legions throws a body kick that misses.
Legions misses with a hook to the body
and Lord counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lord lands a body shot.
Lord keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lord misses with an uppercut.
Legions throws a body shot but no joy.
Lord dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Legions throws a looping overhand right but Lord ducks down to avoid it.
Legions misses with an uppercut
and Lord counters with a nice uppercut.
Legions pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lord is out of range and Legions settles back down.
Lord tries to clinch there but Legions circles away.
Legions appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T3#
A combination from Lord does no damage.
Legions takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #CL2#
Lord closes the distance and clinches.
Lord softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lord misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lord throws a punch but it's blocked by Legions.
Legions blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lord gets underhooks to prevent Legions's takedown attempt.
Lord working aggressively here.
Lord tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Legions is trying to break the clinch but Lord is controlling him.
Legions's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lord has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Legions seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Lord can turn it around.
Legions blocks an uppercut.
Legions swings wildly with an uppercut but Lord uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lord tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Legions's elbow.
Legions lands a left hand. #BC#
Legions breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Lord drives through and clinches with Legions against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Legions working aggressively here. #T4#
Lord lands a left hand that snaps the head of Legions backwards.
Lord fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lord has a couple of punches blocked by Legions.
Legions has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lord is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Legions lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lord lands with a left to the head.
Lord lands a right hand that snaps the head of Legions backwards.
Legions tries to work over Lord's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lord lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Legions lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Legions breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Legions tries a head kick but it misses.
Lord slips under a jab.
Lord throws a jab when Legions was well out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lord drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Legions is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lord.
Lord works Legions's body with a nice hook.
Lord walks forward, straight into a front kick from Legions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Selfie Lord will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Felix Legions'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. 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#
Lord lands a really nice looking cross but Legions seems unphased.
Lord bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lord connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #ROC2#
Legions is rocked!
Lord dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Legions misses with a low kick as Lord jumps back.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lord. That's going to slow Legions down.
Legions looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Legions waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lord.
Lord keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Legions.
Nice uppercut lands for Lord. That snapped Legions's head back.
Oh Legions is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Legions looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lord wants to clinch up but Legions keeps it at a distance.
Lord throws a right and a left that both miss.
Legions takes a jab right on the kisser.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Legions leaves his chin hanging out and Lord seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Legions crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Selfie Lord!
Selfie Lord seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GAMMA#745 DeNeville v Benny
Date: Dec 01, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Yeboah rushes Legions and presses him up against the cage.
Yeboah lands a body punch.
Yeboah tries a body shot but Legions blocks it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Yeboah has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Yeboah jumps guard but Legions turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've been hearing reports that Legions has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Legions lands a body shot.
Legions tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yeboah misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Legions breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Legions gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Yeboah throws a sloppy head kick and Legions moves out of range easily.
A big right from Yeboah misses.
Legions misses with a left hand
and Yeboah counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yeboah. Legions does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yeboah has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Legions.
Legions fails to land with a series of punches.
Legions shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Legions shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Yeboah takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Yeboah let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Legions fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Yeboah misses with a hook.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Legions - that will leave a mark! #T1##TD#
Legions throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Yeboah tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Legions is in Yeboah's guard.
Legions stands up over Yeboah, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Yeboah looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Yeboah looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Yeboah is still trying to improve position.
Legions keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Yeboah's head.
Yeboah is trying to control the position but Legions postures up. #SUB2#
Yeboah is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Legions defends well.
Legions trying to control the position from guard on top but Yeboah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Yeboah is trying to keep Legions in close.
Legions working some strikes from top position.
Legions slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Legions scores with punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Legions connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Yeboah some visible discomfort.
Yeboah manages to get back to half 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!
Legions is trying to control. Yeboah wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Legions takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Yeboah has hold of Legions's hands but Legions slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Yeboah slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Yeboah trying to control the position. #T3#
Legions lands a couple of digs.
Legions content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Legions trying to control the position from guard on top but Yeboah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Yeboah looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Legions trying to control but Yeboah is working from the bottom.
Yeboah is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Legions working some strikes from top position.
Yeboah lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Legions is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T4#
Legions keeping moving, preventing Yeboah from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yeboah forces his way into half guard.
Yeboah looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Yeboah wants to take a breather but Legions is having none of it.
Yeboah looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Yeboah takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Legions tries to roll over but Yeboah keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Felix Legions dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Legions thows a left - swing and a miss!
Legions closes this distance looking for a takedown but Yeboah circles away.
Legions misses with a straight right.
Legions shoots in but no luck this time.
Legions jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yeboah is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Legions lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Legions - that will leave a mark!
Legions goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Yeboah closes this distance looking for a takedown but Legions circles away.
Legions is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yeboah can do to turn this around?
Yeboah darts in looking for a takedown but Legions gets double underhooks and turns Yeboah into the cage.
Legions pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Legions misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Yeboah scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
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!
Legions tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Legions prevents Yeboah from taking his back.#SUB2#
Yeboah looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T1#
Legions is trying desperately to improve position.
Yeboah takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB2#
Yeboah swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Legions is now in Yeboah's guard. A big mistake from Yeboah there, giving up the dominant position!
Legions working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Yeboah can't keep his opponent in guard - Legions advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Legions is trying to control the action in half guard but Yeboah is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Legions scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Yeboah is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Legions's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Legions's back!#T2##SUB2#
Yeboah is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Legions has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
I really don't envy Legions right now. #SUB2#
Yeboah is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Legions is defending well though. Yeboah let's go of the attempt for now.
Yeboah has the hooks in. Legions is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Well, with Yeboah on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Legions is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Yeboah tries to get the hooks in deep but Legions pushed the leg off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Legions is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #SUB2#
Yeboah has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Yeboah is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #T3#
Yeboah has the hooks in. Legions is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Legions is working hard here to advance position.
Sambulo Yeboah has got the better of the ground game so far.
Legions turns into Yeboah and is now in his guard.
Yeboah not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Legions scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Legions has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Yeboah 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.
Legions 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. #SUB2#
Yeboah has his foot on Legions's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Legions works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
Legions looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Yeboah working for a triangle but Legions defends it easily.
Legions lands a couple of digs.
Yeboah controls Legions momentarily but Legions frees himself.
Legions is working Yeboah over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Legions not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Legions working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
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 Felix Legions will probably get the nod.
That's time! Legions's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Legions lands a leg kick that knocks Yeboah off balance momentarily.
Yeboah swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yeboah ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yeboah takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Yeboah fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Legions manages to avoid it.
It looked like Legions was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Legions with a hook.
Legions tries for a takedown but Yeboah circles away easily
and Yeboah counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yeboah tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Legions manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yeboah wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Yeboah gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Legions is working Yeboah over against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Legions. #T1#
Legions scores with an uppercut up the middle.#TD#
Legions gets control of Yeboah's arms and successfully pulls guard. Legions will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Legions keeping moving, preventing Yeboah from controlling successfully.
Yeboah forces his way into half guard.
Yeboah looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Legions wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Yeboah is working for a kimura but Legions is defending it quite comfortably.
Legions is looking to improve his position. #T2##SUB2#
Yeboah is working for a submission of some sort.
Yeboah trying to control the action but Legions is working from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Legions manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Legions tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3##SUB#
Legions working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yeboah doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yeboah manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Yeboah works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Yeboah is looking to take a break and control but Legions is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sambulo Yeboah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Legions is looking to improve his position.
Yeboah passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Legions!
Yeboah pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish. #SUB2#
Yeboah is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Legions is surviving well by controlling Yeboah's body position as best he can. #T4#
Legions manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Yeboah is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Legions is looking to control Yeboah's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Legions avoid being mounted?
Legions is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yeboah is stalling here. Legions is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Yeboah seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Legions has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Legions trying to control the position but Yeboah is working away.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: GAMMA#739 Keenan v Legions
Date: Oct 27, 2018

#R1#
Keenan throws a push kick but Legions slaps the foot to one side.
Gareth Keenan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Legions blocks a head kick by Keenan.
Legions's coach down at Heavy Metal was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Legions's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Legions misses with a kick to the body.
Legions takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Keenan moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Keenan connects with a body shot.
A right-left combo lands from Keenan.
Legions misses with a head kick.
Keenan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Keenan, right into the meat.
Legions lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Legions moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Keenan misses with a low kick.
Keenan lands a nice hook to Legions's body. Legions takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Legions looks to land a left hand but Keenan moved out of range nicely.
Keenan scores with a body shot.
Legions drops his hands momentarily and Keenan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Legions misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Keenan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Legions stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Keenan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Legions moves away.
Keenan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Legions checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Legions looks to land a combination but Keenan avoids it well.
Keenan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Legions blocks the body kick.
Legions shoots for a takedown but Keenan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A big left from Legions misses.
Legions takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Keenan lands with a nice body kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Keenan!
Keenan throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL#
Keenan moves into the clinch successfully.
Keenan misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keenan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Legions.
Keenan lands a left hand.
Keenan cracks Legions with a nice body shot.#T2#
Keenan working aggressively here.
Keenan can't find room to land a body shot as Legions controls the action.
Keenan blocking some punches.
Legions misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Legions.
Keenan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Keenan blocks a body shot from Legions.
Keenan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Keenan stops a takedown attempt from Legions. #BC2#
Legions breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Keenan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Keenan is looking to wear down Legions with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Legions has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Keenan.
A solid leg kick lands there for Keenan.
Keenan doesn't manage to clinch there - Legions circles away.
Keenan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Legions throws a leg kick but Keenan checks it.
Keenan is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Legions misses with a lunging right hand
and Keenan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Legions tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Keenan lands a nice shot that snaps Legions's head back. #T3#
Keenan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Legions needs to keep his hands up - Keenan had a free shot at his head there.
Keenan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A nice leg kick lands there from Keenan.
Keenan throws the kick towards the body but Legions avoids it.
Legions takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Keenan throws out a powerful jab.
Keenan tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Legions counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Keenan!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Keenan is trying to improve his position.
Keenan struggling a bit here.
Legions sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Keenan is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Keenan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Legions wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Legions working the head with strikes. #T4#
Legions tries to score with some ground and pound. Keenan controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Legions working the head and body with strikes.
Keenan avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Legions.
Keenan can't do much from the bottom here.
Sloppy strikes there by Legions.
Legions throws a strike aimed at the side of Keenan's head but Keenan avoids it well.
The ground and pound from Legions seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Legions throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Keenan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Legions postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gareth Keenan dominated that round.
That's time! Keenan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Keenan wants to slow Legions down by chopping away at his legs.
Keenan cracks Legions with a right hand to the side of the head.
Keenan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
It looks like Keenan has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Keenan misses with a low kick.
Keenan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD2#
Legions closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Keenan's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Legions accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Legions throws a big right hand that misses.
Legions throwing strikes from guard but Keenan blocks nicely.
Legions throws an elbow that misses. Keenan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Legions's guard. Nice move by Keenan!#REVR#
Keenan stopping the sweep attempt from Legions.
Felix Legions has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Legions can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Keenan controls the pace.#SUB2#
Legions isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Keenan stacks Legions 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 Keenan!
Legions wants to control but Keenan postures up.
Legions tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Keenan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Legions can do to turn this around?
Keenan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Legions keeps working.
Legions tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Legions wants to control but Keenan postures up.
Legions is looking for a sweep.
Legions looking for a sweep but Keenan has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Legions is trying to escape the mount.
Keenan wants to take Legions's back but he can't do it this time. #T3#
Legions is in all sorts of trouble here.
Keenan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Legions tries to hold on but Keenan pushes him away.
Legions sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Legions is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Legions wants to control but Keenan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Keenan prevents Legions from improving his position.#T4#
Legions trying to control here.
Keenan wants to free his trapped foot but Legions is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Legions is looking to improve his position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Keenan cracks Legions with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Keenan scores with a sloppy right hand. Legions should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gareth Keenan 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.
#R3#
Keenan scores with a leg kick.
Keenan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Legions counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Keenan thinking.
Legions looks to land a combination but Keenan avoids it well.
Legions walks forward, straight into a front kick from Keenan.
Keenan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Keenan swings for the body but Legions moves out of range.
Keenan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Keenan as he connects with a hook.
Legions takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Keenan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Legions throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Legions avoids the body shot from Keenan.
Keenan misses with a body kick.
A shot to the body from Keenan misses
and Legions counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Legions.
Keenan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gareth Keenan is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Keenan throws a push kick but Legions slaps the foot to one side.
A nice leg kick lands there from Keenan.
Jab by Legions.
Gareth Keenan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Legions lands a nice looking body shot.
Legions looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Legions throws a right and a left that both miss.
Keenan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Keenan scores with a nice right hand.
Jab from Keenan.
Keenan wants to slow Legions down by chopping away at his legs.
Keenan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Good exchange - Keenan coming out on top.
Keenan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Keenan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Keenan moves out of range as Legions strikes.
Keenan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Keenan throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Legions counter with a right hand. #T2#
Keenan throws an overhand right that lands on Legions's shoulder, as Legions tries to avoid the shot.
Legions is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Keenan with a body shot.
Keenan throws a body shot but no joy.
Keenan looks to score with a jab to the body but Legions is just out of range.
Legions only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Legions 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.
Keenan's corner calls for a 1-2. Keenan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Legions throws a hook but Keenan avoids it easily.
Legions checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And Legions tries to counter it with a takedown but Keenan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Legions swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Keenan digs a good hook to Legions's body.
Keenan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Legions takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Keenan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Legions throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Keenan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Legions's calf.
Legions thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Legions shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Keenan.
Legions takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Keenan.
Legions moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Keenan throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Legions tries to move into range but Keenan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Legions avoids a punch combination nicely.
Legions appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Keenan ducks under a wild hook from Legions.
Keenan tries to clinch but Legions is having none of it.
Legions has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Keenan.
Legions misses with a hook.
Keenan checks a low kick from Legions.
Keenan lands with a cross.
Legions with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Keenan to score with a decent uppercut.
Legions's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T4#
Keenan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Legions tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Keenan is able to avoid easily.
A swing and a miss from Legions.
Keenan jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Legions has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A lazy body kick from Keenan
and Legions counters with an outside leg kick.
Legions is looking to score with low kicks.
Keenan is looking to counter punch.
Keenan scores with a punch to the head.
Keenan lands a nice hook to Legions's body. Legions takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Keenan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Keenan lands a leg kick that knocks Legions off balance momentarily.
Keenan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Keenan throws a jab but it's blocked by Legions.
Legions throws a hook to the side of Keenan's head but Keenan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Legions throws a big shot that misses.
Legions connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Keenan checks a leg kick.
Legions takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gareth Keenan clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Keenan connects with a body shot that sends Legions's belly button to the back.
Legions takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Keenan scores with a shot to the body.
Legions dives in for a single leg takedown but Keenan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Keenan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Keenan throws a series of punches but Legions moves out of range.
Keenan blocks a jab.
Keenan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Keenan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Keenan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Legions let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Keenan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Legions is able to avoid easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keenan scores with a nice right hand.
Legions keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Keenan motions for Legions to come forward. Keenan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A jab lands there for Keenan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Keenan scores with a punch to the head.#T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Keenan. That's going to slow Legions down.
Keenan lands with a hook. Legions tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Legions takes one on the button.
Legions chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Keenan can pounce on him. #CL#
Keenan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A nice left hand lands by Legions.
Legions wants a takedown but no success here.
Legions blocks an uppercut.
Legions fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gareth Keenan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Legions.
Keenan struggles to land a body shot inside as Legions controls his hands.
Legions throws a head punch that misses.
Legions doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Legions throws a punch but it's blocked by Keenan.
Legions lands a shoulder strike.
Keenan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Legions lands with a left to the head.
Keenan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keenan blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Keenan on the inside.
Legions misses with a body punch.
Legions fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Keenan lands an uppercut.
Legions blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Keenan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Legions lands a left hand.
Keenan lands an uppercut.
Legions working aggressively here.
Keenan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Legions is defending well for now.
Keenan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Keenan blocking some punches.
Legions wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Keenan gets underhooks to prevent Legions's takedown attempt.
Keenan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Legions struggles to land a body shot inside as Keenan controls his hands.
Keenan misses with the head strike.
Keenan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Legions doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Legions lands with a light punch inside.
Keenan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Keenan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gareth Keenan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Legions throws a head punch that misses.
Good body shot from Keenan.
Legions has a couple of punches blocked by Keenan. #BC2#
Legions escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Horrible takedown attempt by Legions or perhaps it was just good defense by Keenan, which made it look bad.
Legions is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Keenan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Legions walks into a stiff left hand from Keenan.
Keenan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Keenan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Legions checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Keenan stuffs the takedown.
Keenan slips a jab and a cross from Legions.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Keenan, right into the meat. #T4#
A nice leg kick lands there from Keenan.
Jab, jab by Keenan - just one landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Keenan - that will leave a mark!
Legions takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A head kick by Keenan misses
and Legions cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Legions scores with a crisp jab that stopped Keenan in his tracks.
Legions's jab looks to have found its range, popping Keenan under the eye.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Keenan.
Keenan scores with a jab to the head.
Keenan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A head kick by Keenan misses
and Legions counters with a body kick that stops Keenan in his tracks momentarily.
Nice body kick from Keenan.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big right from Legions misses.
Keenan with a hook.
Legions throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A little feinted left hand from Keenan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gareth Keenan had his way with Felix Legions in that round.
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.
#R5#
Legions throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice defenses there by Keenan.
Keenan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Legions fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Keenan checks it well.
Keenan lands a head shot.
Legions tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Legions throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Keenan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Keenan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Keenan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Legions on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keenan connects with a leg kick. Legions looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Keenan is looking to score with low kicks.
Keenan misses the jab.
Keenan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Legions. Legions circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A combination from Legions does no damage. #T1#
Keenan throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Legions counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Keenan wants to control but Legions is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ground and pound from Legions.
Keenan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Legions.
Legions with the ground and pound but Keenan uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Legions postures up in Keenan's guard and throws a big left but Keenan blocks it.
Legions throwing strikes but missing.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Legions with a nice head shot there.
Legions loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Legions is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Felix Legions has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Legions trying to control but Keenan is working from the bottom.
Legions loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Legions in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Legions trying to control the position from guard on top but Keenan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Legions throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Keenan keeping moving, preventing Legions from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Keenan scoring well with a low kick there.
Keenan digs a good body shot into Legions's ribs.
Keenan misses with a leg kick
and Legions counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Keenan connects with an inside leg kick.
Legions pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Legions is looking for a takedown.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Legions.
Legions is trying to pull guard but Keenan has him pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Legions.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Keenan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Keenan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Legions backwards.
A short right from Keenan on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Keenan.
Keenan lands a hook that snaps the head of Legions backwards.
Legions managing to block the knees to the body from Keenan.
Keenan swings wildly with an uppercut but Legions uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Keenan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Keenan blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Legions misses with a short punch on the inside.
Keenan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Legions fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Legions blocks an uppercut.
Keenan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Keenan lands with a short punch from the clinch. #TD2#
Legions manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Legions has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Keenan 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 Legions.
Legions tries to improve position but can't.
Keenan taking a breather here.
Legions strikes from the bottom but Keenan takes advantage and advances to full mount!

And that's the end of the fight!
Gareth Keenan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Keenan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gareth Keenan!
Gareth Keenan retains his featherweight title!
Post fight, an emotional Gareth Keenan said 'Can this be over now?'.

Event: GAMMA#735 Sonnen v Maracon
Date: Oct 06, 2018

#R1#
Legions ducks under a wild hook from Tsuyoshi.
Legions drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tsuyoshi defends it well.
Legions 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.
Tsuyoshi stuffs the takedown.
Legions fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Legions tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tsuyoshi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Legions misses with a straight right.
Tsuyoshi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Legions shoots in looking for a takedown. Tsuyoshi tries to sprawl out of it but Legions keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tsuyoshi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fujiwara Tsuyoshi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Legions.
Tsuyoshi lands with an overhand left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Legions. Beautiful body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Legions.
Legions ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Legions slips a jab from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi misses with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Legions connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
Tsuyoshi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Legions moves out of range of the strikes.
Tsuyoshi jabs Legions to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jab by Legions.#CL#
Tsuyoshi has managed to clinch.
Tsuyoshi lands with a light punch inside.
Tsuyoshi blocks a body shot from Legions.
Legions misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Legions.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi throws a punch but it's blocked by Legions.
Legions lands a hook that snaps the head of Tsuyoshi backwards. #BC2#
Legions's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Legions throws a leg kick but Tsuyoshi checks it.
Tsuyoshi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Legions gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tsuyoshi.
A combination from Legions does no damage.
A slow jab from Legions misses its intended target.
Legions misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tsuyoshi. #T2#
Tsuyoshi throws a body punch but Legions moves out of range.
Tsuyoshi moves away from the strike by Legions.
A quick step to the side and Tsuyoshi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tsuyoshi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Legions keeps the fight on the outside.
Tsuyoshi lands an overhand right.
Legions throws a leg kick but Tsuyoshi sees it coming and moves out of range. #CL#
Tsuyoshi moves into the clinch successfully.
Tsuyoshi scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Legions escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Legions 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 Tsuyoshi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tsuyoshi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tsuyoshi slips under a jab from Legions.
A jab from Legions finds it's way through Tsuyoshi's defenses.
Legions misses with a hook. Tsuyoshi ducked under it nicely.
Tsuyoshi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tsuyoshi's corner calls for a 1-2. Tsuyoshi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tsuyoshi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tsuyoshi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Felix Legions seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tsuyoshi throws a nice head kick!
Legions takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T3#
Legions tries to land a leg kick but Tsuyoshi saw it coming and moves away. #TD2#
Legions closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Legions is nestled in close to Tsuyoshi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tsuyoshi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Legions.
Tsuyoshi wants to improve his position but Legions is controlling well.
Legions thows a huge punch but Tsuyoshi dodges it nicely.
Tsuyoshi is staying active underneath Legions, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Legions throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Tsuyoshi to regain full guard.
Tsuyoshi pulls Legions in close to prevent any damage.
Legions trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Legions passes into half guard. #T4#
Tsuyoshi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Legions.
Tsuyoshi tries to roll over but Legions keeps him under control.
Tsuyoshi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tsuyoshi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Legions trying to control but Tsuyoshi is working from the bottom.
Tsuyoshi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Legions distracts Tsuyoshi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Legions throwing strikes but missing.
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 Fujiwara Tsuyoshi will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Sloppy strikes from Legions. Those never looked like landing.
Legions swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tsuyoshi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Legions throws a body shot but no joy.
Tsuyoshi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Legions paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Tsuyoshi has Legions up against the cage in a clinch.
Tsuyoshi lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tsuyoshi.
Legions struggles to land a body shot inside as Tsuyoshi controls his hands.
Tsuyoshi struggles to land a body shot inside as Legions controls his hands.
Legions tries to work over Tsuyoshi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Legions scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuyoshi takes a shot to the head.
Tsuyoshi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Legions throws a punch but it's blocked by Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi has a couple of punches blocked by Legions.
Tsuyoshi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Legions backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Legions wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1#
Tsuyoshi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Legions works on Tsuyoshi's body with a couple of short punches.
Tsuyoshi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Legions works on Tsuyoshi's body with a couple of short punches.
Tsuyoshi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Legions.
Tsuyoshi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Legions lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tsuyoshi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Legions avoids the elbow strike from Tsuyoshi, against the cage.
Tsuyoshi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tsuyoshi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Legions misses with some punches.
Legions misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tsuyoshi is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Legions fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Legions throws a head punch that misses.
Legions lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Legions breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tsuyoshi looks to throw the jab but Legions is out of range. #T2#
Legions loads up on a big right hand but Tsuyoshi slips the punch.
Legions takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Legions wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Legions throws a hook but Tsuyoshi blocks it.
Legions avoids the head kick by Tsuyoshi.
Legions 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.
Legions slips a jab and a cross from Tsuyoshi.
A jab from Tsuyoshi does it's job there.
Tsuyoshi throws a combination. Legions tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#TD2#
Legions shoots in and bounces Tsuyoshi off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Tsuyoshi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Legions.
Tsuyoshi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Legions preventing the sweep. #T3#
Tsuyoshi has control of Legions's left arm, preventing Legions from doing any damage.
Tsuyoshi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Legions throws a big elbow that misses.
Tsuyoshi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Legions is looking to work some ground and pound but Tsuyoshi has wrist control.
Tsuyoshi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Legions manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Legions is on top in guard. #REVB#
Legions throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Legions loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tsuyoshi controlling the position.
Felix Legions has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Legions preventing the sweep.
Tsuyoshi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tsuyoshi has his hands on Legions's head, controlling the position.
Legions has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Legions landing some decent shots from guard.
Legions throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Legions works over Tsuyoshi with some ground and pound from guard.
Legions throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Legions loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Legions with a nice head shot there.
Tsuyoshi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Legions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Felix Legions will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Legions keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Legions misses with a low kick.
That kick from Legions tenderised Tsuyoshi's leg. Tsuyoshi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Legions throws a low kick, looking for Tsuyoshi's leg but Tsuyoshi calmly moves out of range.
Tsuyoshi closes the distance looking to clinch
and Legions connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Legions thumps Tsuyoshi with a low kick.
Tsuyoshi moves out of range of the body kick from Legions.
Felix Legions seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tsuyoshi throws a right and a left that Legions avoids nicely.
Legions throws out a loose jab but Tsuyoshi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Legions tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tsuyoshi swivels and escapes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuyoshi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Legions. Legions circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A lazy left from Tsuyoshi finds it's target.
Tsuyoshi is looking to clinch.
Legions avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Legions avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fujiwara Tsuyoshi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Tsuyoshi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Legions swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tsuyoshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Legions defending well as Tsuyoshi loads up on a big left hand.
Legions is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tsuyoshi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Legions sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Tsuyoshi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Legions throws a leg kick but Tsuyoshi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tsuyoshi throws a big counter combination but Legions scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tsuyoshi blocks the body kick.
Legions throws a sloppy head kick and Tsuyoshi moves out of range easily.
Tsuyoshi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Legions looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tsuyoshi wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A nice combination there by Tsuyoshi.
Legions just misses with a punch to the body.
Tsuyoshi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Legions's head backwards.
Tsuyoshi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Legions.
Tsuyoshi wants to clinch up but Legions keeps it at a distance.
Legions swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Legions attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T2#
Tsuyoshi throws out a powerful jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Tsuyoshi clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Legions escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Legions circles away from the clinch attempt.
Legions swinging wildly here.
Tsuyoshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Legions is just out of range.
Tsuyoshi catches Legions with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tsuyoshi tries to clinch but Legions is having none of it.
Legions throws a shot to the body.
Legions shoots in for a takedown but Tsuyoshi shows good takedown defense.
Tsuyoshi tries to clinch up but Legions circles away and keeps his distance.
Legions tries a low kick but Tsuyoshi avoids it.
Legions looks to land a right hand but Tsuyoshi moved out of range.
Tsuyoshi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Legions finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #CL#
Tsuyoshi moves into the clinch successfully. #T3#
Tsuyoshi missing with knees to the body.
Legions misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tsuyoshi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tsuyoshi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Legions.
Tsuyoshi blocking some punches. #BC2#
Legions escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Legions misses with a wild body shot.
Tsuyoshi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Legions uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Legions throws a jab when Tsuyoshi was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Tsuyoshi misses the target.
Tsuyoshi slips under a jab.
Legions throws a body punch but Tsuyoshi moves out of range.
Legions just misses with a punch to the body.
Tsuyoshi defending well as Legions loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Legions pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tsuyoshi sizes up Legions with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tsuyoshi checks a leg kick.
Tsuyoshi avoids a kick to the body.
Tsuyoshi walks forward, straight into a front kick from Legions.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tsuyoshi lands with a straight right. Legions didn't see that one coming.
Legions lands an overhand right.
A jab from Tsuyoshi misses.
Legions shoots in looking for a takedown. Tsuyoshi tries to sprawl out of it but Legions keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tsuyoshi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fujiwara Tsuyoshi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Legions.
Tsuyoshi wants to clinch
and Legions counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Legions turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Legions throws an off balance right hand
enabling Tsuyoshi to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Tsuyoshi gets a clinch.

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

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

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

Event: GAMMA#732 Legions vs Keenan
Date: Sep 15, 2018

#R1#
Keenan throws a hook to the side of Legions's head but Legions sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Keenan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Good leg kick by Keenan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Legions fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Keenan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Legions scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Keenan lands with a kick to the ribs.
Keenan digs a good hook to Legions's body.
Legions lands a glancing blow to the side of Keenan's head.
Keenan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Legions looks to land a left hand but Keenan moved out of range nicely.
Keenan cracks the inside of Legions's front leg.
Legions throws a leg kick which misses Keenan's front leg but catches the back leg as Keenan tries to avoid it.
Keenan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Legions sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Legions misses with a straight left.
Legions closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Legions scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Keenan needs to keep his hands up - Legions had a free shot at his head there.
Legions ducks right into an uppercut from Keenan.
Keenan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Legions.
We've been hearing reports that Legions has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Legions moves out of range of the strikes.
Legions tries to clinch up.#T1#
Keenan cracks the inside of Legions's front leg.
Keenan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Legions. That did some damage!
Keenan throws a body punch but Legions moves out of range.
Legions takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
An inside leg kick lands from Keenan.
Keenan needs to keep his hands up - Legions had a free shot at his head there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Legions looks to throw the jab but Keenan is out of range.
Keenan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Legions moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gareth Keenan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Legions avoids the body shot from Keenan.
Keenan scores with a jab.
Legions throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Legions cracks the inside of Keenan's front leg.
The fighters circling - Legions throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Legions misses with a kick to the body.
Keenan only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Legions will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Legions just misses with a punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Legions. Keenan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Legions throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Legions looks to land a right hand but Keenan moved out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Keenan. No joy for Legions on that attempt.
Keenan throws out a counter right but Legions avoids it with no problem.
Keenan scores with a decent looking hook.
Legions looks to score with a jab to the body but Keenan is just out of range.#T2#
Legions throws an overhand right that lands on Keenan's shoulder, as Keenan tries to avoid the shot.
Gareth Keenan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Legions. Keenan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Legions fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Keenan staying out of range there.
Keenan cracks Legions with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That kick from Keenan tenderised Legions's leg. Legions is trying to keep his angry face on.
Legions misses with a jab, cross combination.
Keenan raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Keenan swings for the body but Legions moves out of range.
Legions throws a body punch but Keenan moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Legions darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Keenan avoids a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Keenan. Legions does a little dance to reset his feet.
Legions throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Legions looks for the body kick but Keenan saw that one coming.
Legions lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Keenan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Legions walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Keenan throws a jab but it's blocked by Legions.
A head kick from Keenan lands but Legions takes it in his stride.
Legions thuds his shin into the meat of Keenan's side.
Keenan is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Legions missing with a left hand there. Keenan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Keenan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Keenan has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#T3#
Keenan throws a body kick that misses.
Crunch! Keenan slams his shin into Legions's torso.
Legions is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Legions lands a slapping body shot.
Keenan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Legions checks it well.
Legions walks into a straight right hand from Keenan.
Keenan lands with a kick to the ribs.
Keenan scores with a jab to the head.
Legions slips under a jab from Keenan.
Keenan looks to land a right hand but Legions moved out of range.
Keenan tries a head kick but it misses.
Keenan moves away from the strike by Legions.
Legions throws a lazy right hand but Keenan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Legions on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Keenan. Keenan obviously looking to wear him down.
Legions checks the leg kick.
Legions blocks a leg kick.
Legions throwing a counter right hand but Keenan manages to avoid it.
Legions uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Keenan.
Keenan keeps the fight on the outside.
Legions misses with a straight left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Keenan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Keenan slips a straight right by Legions.
Keenan throws a series of punches but Legions moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Legions misses the target.#T4#
Legions takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Legions throws a hook but Keenan avoids it easily.
Legions swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Keenan tests Legions's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Legions, right into the meat.
Keenan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Legions lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Keenan misses with a lunging right hand
and Keenan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Legions is looking to clinch but Keenan is avoiding it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Keenan.
Legions misses the jab.
A big right from Legions misses.
Keenan throws a right and a left that Legions avoids nicely.
Keenan throws a push kick but Legions slaps the foot to one side.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Legions throws a jab but it's blocked by Keenan.
Keenan scores with a kick to the body.
Legions is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Keenan slips under a jab.
Keenan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Legions tried to score with a low kick but Keenan checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gareth Keenan will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Keenan thows a body kick. Legions tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Keenan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Legions throws a big shot that misses.
Legions throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Keenan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Keenan throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Keenan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A solid body kick from Keenan.
Legions throws a push kick but Keenan slaps the foot to one side.
Keenan feints a counter leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Keenan as he connects with a hook.
Keenan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Legions on the side of the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Legions.
Legions throws a nice outside leg kick.
Keenan misses with a hook. Legions ducked under it nicely.
Gareth Keenan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Keenan blocks a jab.
Keenan lands a glancing blow to the side of Legions's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No joy there for Keenan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Keenan scores with a sloppy right hand. Legions should have avoided that one.
Keenan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Legions moves forwards but Keenan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Legions throws out a loose jab but Keenan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Legions 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.
Legions fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Keenan.#T1#
Legions thumps Keenan with a low kick.#TD#
Legions shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Legions was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Legions with the ground and pound but Keenan regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Keenan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Legions not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Legions prevents Keenan from improving his position.
Legions throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Keenan to regain full guard.
Legions trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Legions trying to control the position from guard on top but Keenan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Keenan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Keenan being controlled here, momentarily.
Legions loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Keenan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Keenan working a defensive guard here.
Legions chips away with some ground and pound.
Legions with a flurry of punches that miss.
Legions throws a strike but Keenan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Legions wants to hit a switch here but Keenan passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Legions there! #T3#
Legions can't escape the position.
Legions is trying to reverse the position but instead Keenan has taken his back - oops!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Keenan's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Legions is trying to break free.
Legions rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Legions is pressing down on Keenan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Legions might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Legions working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Keenan has passed into half guard!
Legions is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Legions trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Legions looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Legions looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Legions wants to sweep but Keenan has passed to side control!
Keenan is staying tight to Legions's torso, preventing him from escaping.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gareth Keenan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! 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#
Keenan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Keenan defending well as Legions loads up on a big left hand.
Keenan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Legions.
Keenan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Legions connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Keenan scrambles back to his feet.
Keenan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Keenan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Legions misses with a low kick.
Keenan counters with a body kick.
Legions misses with a body shot.
Legions throws a wild body kick that Keenan sees coming a mile off.
Legions is trying hard to land a takedown here. Keenan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Keenan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Keenan lands a lovely overhand right.
Keenan throws a low kick but Legions moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Keenan.
Keenan throws a body punch but Legions moves out of range.
Legions will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Keenan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Keenan scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Keenan blocks a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Keenan.
Legions scores with a leg kick. #T1#
Nice straight punches there by Legions. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Legions.
Legions throws a series of punches but Keenan moves out of range.
Legions is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Keenan throws a counter combo.
Keenan throws a head kick but Legions moves out of range.
Keenan lands with an uppercut that bounces Legions off the cage and back into range.
Keenan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Keenan misses with an uppercut.
Legions appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Keenan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Keenan connects with an inside leg kick.
Keenan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Keenan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Legions.
Legions moves out of range of the body kick.
Keenan throws a low kick but Legions moves out of range easily.
Keenan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Legions is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A leg kick checked by Keenan.
Legions thows a left - swing and a miss!
Keenan feints a counter leg kick.
Legions misses with a double jab.
Legions moves out of range as Keenan throws a body kick.
Felix Legions has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Legions misses with a low kick as Keenan jumps back.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Keenan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Legions ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Legions throws a body shot but no joy.
Keenan lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Legions jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Keenan misses with a two punch combination.
Legions throws a jab when Keenan was well out of range.#TD#
Legions feints and as Keenan raises his hands in defense, Legions changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Legions throws a strike but Keenan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Keenan stays in close to Legions's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Legions working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Keenan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Keenan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Keenan forces his way into half guard.#T3##SUB#
Legions is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Keenan pulls his head out easily.
Keenan prevents Legions from improving his position.
Keenan controlling the action here.
Keenan trying to mount his opponent but Legions defends it. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Legions tries to roll over but Keenan keeps him under control.
Legions is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Legions looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Keenan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gareth Keenan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Keenan 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gareth Keenan!
Post fight, an emotional Gareth Keenan said 'Can this be over now?'.

Event: GAMMA#726 Kruger v Heimendahl
Date: Aug 18, 2018

#R1#
Legions ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Legions checks the leg kick nicely there.
Manuel is trying hard to land a takedown here. Legions sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Legions thinks about countering with a body kick.
Legions doesn't manage to clinch there - Manuel circles away.
Legions bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Legions takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Manuel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Manuel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Legions throws out the jab.
Manuel looks to score with a jab to the body but Legions is just out of range.
Manuel loads up on a big right hand but Legions slips the punch.
Manuel misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Legions. Manuel does a little dance to reset his feet.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Manuel has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Legions throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Legions throws out a loose jab but Manuel uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legions lands an overhand right.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Legions, as that shot connected.
Manuel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Manuel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Legions.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Legions lands the left hand.
Legions throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Manuel counters with a takedown into side control. #T1#
Legions is not content to let Manuel control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Legions's face as Manuel controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Legions wants to control but Manuel postures up.
Legions is trying to get back to half guard.
Legions is working hard here to advance position.
Legions is not content to let Manuel control the position. #SUB2#
Manuel tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Legions is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Manuel working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Legions wants to control but Manuel postures up.
Legions sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Legions is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Legions looking for submissions off his back.
Manuel is pressing down on Legions's thigh, looking to free his foot. Legions is holding on for now. #T3#
Legions wants to control but Manuel is keeping busy.
Manuel not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Legions looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Manuel prevents Legions from improving his position.#SUB2#
Manuel seems to be working for a kimura but Legions defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Legions looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Legions looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Legions is defending against the submission attempts here by Manuel.
Legions is staying active underneath Manuel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Legions makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Legions.
Manuel tries to free his leg and advance position but Legions is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manuel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Legions looking to hit a scissor sweep but Manuel is one step ahead there.
Legions is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Peter Manuel will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Manuel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Manuel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Legions.
Legions tries to close the distance and clinch but Manuel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Manuel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Legions.
Manuel throws a counter combo.
Legions loads up on a big right hand but Manuel slips the punch.
Legions ducks under a wild hook from Manuel.
Manuel tests Legions's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Manuel throws a hook to the side of Legions's head but Legions sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Legions lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A clash of legs there as Manuel blocks the low kick.
Manuel staying out of range there.
Manuel throws an overhand right that lands on Legions's shoulder, as Legions tries to avoid the shot.
Manuel throws the left hand but Legions avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legions walks forward, straight into a front kick from Manuel.
Manuel scores with a hook to the body. Legions takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Legions is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Legions throws the kick towards the body but Manuel avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manuel lands with a shot to the body.
Legions misses with a left hand
and Manuel counters with a nice leg kick.
Legions throws an off balance right hand
and Manuel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Manuel thuds his right hand into Legions's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Legions swings widly with a right hand
and Manuel counters with a straight right hand.
Manuel throws a head kick that misses.
Manuel takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Legions throws a front kick that sends Manuel stumbling back into the cage.
A jab from Legions misses.
Manuel connects with a leg kick. Legions looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Manuel misses the shot to the body.
Legions misses with a body kick.
Legions takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Manuel tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Legions defends well and Manuel ends up having to push Legions into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Legions jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Manuel lands with a nice body punch. #CL#
Legions closes the distance and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manuel is trying to pull guard but Legions has him pressed against the cage.
Legions lands a shot to the body.
Legions lands a right hand that snaps the head of Manuel backwards.
Manuel jumps guard but Legions stands there with Manuel around his waist. Manuel gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Felix Legions has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Manuel.
Legions swings wildly with an uppercut but Manuel uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Legions.
Legions has a couple of punches blocked by Manuel.
Manuel tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC#
Legions escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Legions is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Legions connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Legions throws a leg kick that misses.
Legions is looking to slow Manuel down with leg kicks.
Manuel takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Felix Legions is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Manuel throws a big shot that misses.
Manuel misses the shot to the body.
Manuel moves out of range as Legions strikes.
Manuel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice defenses there by Legions.
Manuel takes a jab right on the kisser.
Felix Legions is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Manuel blocks a head kick by Legions.
Manuel feints the counter takedown.
Manuel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Legions moves into range and connects with a jab.
Legions has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Legions throws a front kick that sends Manuel stumbling back into the cage.
Donk. Legions catches Manuel right on the button with a cross.
Legions slips under a jab from Manuel.
Legions misses with an uppercut.
Legions throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Manuel throws a counter combo.
Legions throws a lazy right hand but Manuel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Legions tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Legions slips a jab and a cross from Manuel.
Manuel lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Manuel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Manuel.
Nice body kick there by Legions.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Manuel.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Legions throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T4#
Legions avoids the body shot from Manuel.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Legions steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Manuel.
Manuel misses with a body shot.
Legions steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Manuel.
Legions steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Manuel.
Legions swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Legions throws a body kick that misses
and Manuel counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Manuel lands a really nice looking cross but Legions seems unphased.
Manuel shoots for a double leg takedown but Legions sprawls well. He's pushed Manuel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Manuel connects with a body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Manuel.
Legions misses with a hook
and Manuel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Manuel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Legions.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manuel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Manuel throws a head kick but Legions moves out of range.
Manuel checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Manuel slips under a jab.
Manuel throws a leg kick which misses Legions's front leg but catches the back leg as Legions tries to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Peter Manuel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Manuel takes a swing at Legions's ribcage but misses.
Legions keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Manuel.#CL#
Legions moves into range and clinches up with Manuel.
Manuel fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Manuel jumps guard but Legions turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Legions throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Legions scores with a shoulder strike.
Manuel tries to pull guard but Legions holds him up against the cage and eventually Manuel drops back down to his feet.
Felix Legions has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Manuel.
Manuel jumps guard but Legions turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Legions.
Legions swings wildly with an uppercut but Manuel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manuel tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Legions just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manuel takes a shot to the head.
Manuel jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Legions walks away with a smile on his face. Manuel gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nice sprawl there from Legions as Manuel shoots in.
Legions showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Manuel.
Legions swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Manuel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Manuel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Manuel misses the target.
Legions throws a leg kick but Manuel checks it.
Manuel lands with a nice body punch.
Legions throws the left hand but Manuel avoids the punch easily.
Manuel takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Legions drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Legions lands a jab.
Manuel moves out of range as Legions strikes.
Legions swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Legions tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Legions scoring well with a low kick there.
Manuel takes a jab right on the kisser. #ROC#
Manuel is rocked!
Donk. Legions catches Manuel right on the button with a cross.
Manuel is still on wobbly legs! Can Legions finish him?
Legions throws a monster overhand right that drops Manuel! Legions follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Felix Legions!
In his post fight interview, Felix Legions started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Syn 588
Date: Jul 27, 2018

#R1#
Green swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Legions uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Green.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Legions has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Green keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Green lands a really nice looking cross but Legions seems unphased.
Legions fails with the takedown
and Green counters with a nice uppercut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Green is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Green misses with an attempted mid kick.
Green connects with a right hand. Legions shakes it off.
A telegraphed right hand from Legions misses the target.
Nice body punch from Green.
Green lands a jab to the head.
Jab, jab by Legions - just one landing.
Green scores with a crisp jab that stopped Legions in his tracks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Green lands a nice shot to the body.
Legions throws a leg kick
and Green counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Green. Legions does a little dance to reset his feet.
Legions swinging wildly here.
Legions looks to land a right hand but Green moved out of range.
Legions throws a lazy right hand but Green sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Legions throws an overhand right that lands on Green's shoulder, as Green tries to avoid the shot.
Green misses with a kick to the body.
Crunch! Green slams his shin into Legions's torso.
Green throws a body punch but Legions moves out of range.
Green lets loose with a powerful body kick. Legions will feel that in the morning.
Legions ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Legions ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Green moves away.
Green ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Green connects with a body shot.
Green moves forwards but Legions connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Legions lands with an uppercut that bounces Green off the cage and back into range.
A slow jab from Legions misses its intended target.
Green misses with a hook. Legions ducked under it nicely.
Green lands an overhand right.
Legions avoids the body shot from Green.
Legions tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Green was well out of range. Poor timing from Legions.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Legions misses with a straight right.
Green lands a nice leg kick that just misses Legions's sensitive parts.
Green throws a right hand that misses
and Legions cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Green misses with a wild body shot.
It looks like Green has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#T2#
Legions throws a leg kick but Green checks it.
Green avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Legions scores with a body shot.
Green lands the left hand.
Green stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Green wants it to stay on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from Green on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Legions misses with a takedown attempt - Green sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Blake Green has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Legions.
Legions misses with a looping left.
Legions takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Green looks for the body kick but Legions saw that one coming.
Green throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Green.
Legions throws a jab when Green was well out of range.
Legions throws the left hand but Green avoids the punch easily.
Green is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Legions.
Legions scores with a jab to the head.
Legions loads up on a big right hand but Green slips the punch.
Legions looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Legions goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Green walks into a stiff left hand from Legions.#T3#
Green misses with a body shot.
Legions steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Green.
Legions misses with a low kick.
Green slips a straight right by Legions.
Green was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Legions rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Green moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Legions takes a jab right on the kisser.
Green sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Green misses the jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Green.
Legions blocks a jab.
Green lands with a good body shot.
Green throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Green checks the leg kick.
It looked like Green was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Legions.
Green fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Legions.
Green slips under a jab.
Legions misses with an uppercut.
Green tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Legions was well out of range. Poor timing from Green.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Legions shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Legions was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#T4#
Legions is trying to ground and pound but Green uses the momentary lack of control by Legions to regain half guard.
Legions not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Legions with the ground and pound but Green uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Legions throws an elbow that misses. Green uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Legions's guard. Nice move by Green!#REVR##SUB2#
Legions has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Green 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 Legions.
Legions tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Green presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Legions is trying desperately to improve position.
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 Blake Green will probably get the nod.
That's time! Green's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Green ducks under a wild hook from Legions.
Legions connects with a solid leg kick.
Legions tries to clinch but Green is having none of it.
Green stuns Legions with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Legions gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Green counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Legions thinking.
Green displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Legions.
Green moves away from the strike by Legions.
A slapping leg kick lands for Legions.
Legions throws a solid leg kick but Green takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Legions.
Legions throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Green fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Legions manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Legions was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Legions is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Green catches Legions right on the button with a cross.
Green looks to land a left hand but Legions moved out of range nicely.
Green tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Legions was well out of range. Poor timing from Green.
Legions throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Legions misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Legions pushes Green up against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
A short right from Green.
Green tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Legions's elbow.
Green blocking some punches.
Green misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Green lands with a light punch inside.
Green lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Green swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Legions misses with the head strike.
A short left from Legions.
Legions blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Legions misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Green manages to break the clinch.
Legions throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Green.
Nice defenses there by Legions.
Legions throws a leg kick but Green sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Green slips a straight right by Legions.
Green fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Green jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Legions looks to land a left hand but Green moved out of range nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Legions walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T2#
Legions swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Green delivers a nice body kick.
Green loads up on a big right hand but Legions slips the punch.
Legions takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Legions misses with a straight right.
Jab by Legions.
Green has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Legions finds it's way round the side to connect with Green's head.
Legions throws a hook but Green blocks it.
Legions swings widly with a right hand
and Green counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Legions misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd cheers as Green lands an impressive looking overhand right. Legions doesn't seem phased though.
Green throws a series of punches but Legions moves out of range.
Green throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Legions counter with a right hand.
Green moves into range and connects with a jab.
Green throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Green turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Legions misses with a low kick.
Blake Green is winning the standup battle so far.
Legions slips a straight right by Green.
Green misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Green swings for the body but Legions moves out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Green.
Green lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Legions lands with a good body shot.
Green feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Legionss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Green uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Legions.
Green walks into a stiff left hand from Legions.
Legions thows a left - swing and a miss!
Legions throws a hook to the side of Green's head but Green sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Legions misses with a body kick.
Green takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Green lands a jab to Legions's midsection.
Green looks to score with a jab to the body but Legions is just out of range.
Green punishes Legions's body with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Green scores with a nice right hand.
Legions throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Green takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Green connects with a crisp jab. #T4#
Legions swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Green on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Green misses with a kick to the body.
Green just misses with a punch to the body.
Legions scores with a jab. Green acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Legions misses the jab.
Green lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Legions 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.
Green lands a right hook to the body.
Legions works over Green's head and body with a nice combination.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Green.
Nice straight punches there by Legions. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Legions.
Green moves out of range of the strikes.#TD2#
Legions gets a double leg takedown into Green's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Green preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Legions throws an elbow that misses. Green uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Legions's guard. Nice move by Green!#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Legions tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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 Blake Green will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Green throws a shot from downtown. Legions moves away and avoids it.
Legions lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Legions on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Green. Green obviously looking to wear him down.
Legions fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Green is out of range.
Legions lands a jab to the head.
Green ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Legions moves away.
Legions throws a leg kick which misses Green's front leg but catches the back leg as Green tries to avoid it.
Green uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Legions.
Legions throws a jab but it's blocked by Green.
Green looks to throw the jab but Legions is out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Green!
Green tries to land a front kick but Legions steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Legions with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Legions.
Legions throws a fast counter high kick but Green manages to duck under it in time.
Green throws a body shot but no joy.
Legions changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Green takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Legions misses with a straight right.
Green lands a really nice looking cross but Legions seems unphased.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Legions throws a right hand that misses
and Green counters with a nice kick to the body. #T1#
Green lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Green digs a good hook to Legions's body.
Green misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Legions.
Green misses with a low kick.
Green staying out of range there.
It looked like Green was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Legions.
Legions misses with a wild body shot.
Legions's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Green connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Legions scrambles back to his feet.
Legions throws a hook but Green blocks it.
Green throws a push kick but Legions slaps the foot to one side.
A slow jab from Legions misses its intended target.
Green looks to score with a jab to the body but Legions is just out of range.
Legions lands a really nice looking cross but Green seems unphased.
Legions fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Legions throws a nice inside leg kick.
Blake Green is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Legions feints and then cracks Green's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Green down.
Green throws a body shot but no joy.
Felix Legions has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A low kick from Legions is predictable there
letting Green counter with a right hand.
Green connects with a body shot.
Legions has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Legions gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Green counters with a good low kick that Legions was not able to check.
Green walks into a straight right hand from Legions.
Legions throws a body shot but no joy.
A counter left hand to the body from Green misses its target.
Green tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Legions throws a jab when Green was well out of range.
Green steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Legions.
Legions lands a jab to the nose.
Legions misses with a left hand
and Green counters with an inside leg kick.
Green checks a low kick from Legions.
Green misses with a wild body shot.
Green bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Green lands with a thumping leg kick.
Legions moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A shot to the body from Legions misses
and Green counters with a body kick that stops Legions in his tracks momentarily.
Legions throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Green wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Legions. Green does a little dance to reset his feet.
Legions tries to land a body kick
letting Green counter with a right hand. #T3#
Legions is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Green.
Legions looks to clinch
and Green connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Legions tries to land a leg kick but Green saw it coming and moves away.
Green jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Legions's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Green stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Green wants it to stay on the feet.
Legions takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Green.
Legions scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Legions fails to land with a series of punches.
Green thuds his shin into the meat of Legions's side.
Nice uppercut lands for Green. That snapped Legions's head back.
Legions misses with a wild body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Legions is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Legions tries to move into range but Green moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Legions.
Blake Green has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Legions.
Green connects with a good right hand that stumbles Legions. Legions circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Legions throws the kick towards the body but Green avoids it.#T4#
Legions delivers a nice body kick.
Green ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Legions moves away.
Green connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Green lands a leg kick that knocks Legions off balance momentarily.
Legions takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Legions fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Green manages to avoid it.
Legions looks to throw the jab but Green is out of range.
Green scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Legions doesn't seem bothered though.
Green scores with a jab. Legions acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Green keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Green staying out of range there.
Green fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Green. Legions shrugs it off though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Green tests Legions's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Legions buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Green scores with a punch to the head.
Legions throws a body kick that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Blake Green showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Green, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Blake Green!
Blake Green made sure to mention his sponsor, Voodoo Nutrition in his post fight interview.

Event: CEC 600
Date: Jul 11, 2018

#R1#
Legions misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Legions shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Legions misses with a hook.
Legions looks to land a body kick but Da Silva moved away.
Da Silva blocks a jab.
Legions connects with an inside leg kick.
Legions pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A solid leg kick lands there for Da Silva.
Legions tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Da Silva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Da Silva on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Da Silva cracks Legions with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Legions pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Da Silva appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Legions throws the left hand but Da Silva avoids the punch easily.
Da Silva misses the shot to the body.
Legions feints a counter leg kick.
Legions walks into a jab.
Legions keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Da Silva misses with a body shot.
Da Silva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And Legions tries to counter it with a takedown but Da Silva pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Da Silva moves out of range as Legions throws a body kick.
Da Silva checks the leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Legions.#T1#
Legions lands with a kick to the temple. Da Silva shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT2#
It looks like Leonardo Da Silva has been cut.
Legions throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Da Silva wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Legions tests Da Silva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Legions throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Da Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Da Silva cracks Legions with an open hand slap.
Legions blocks a jab.
Legions is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Legions fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Da Silva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Legions.
Legions tests Da Silva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Legions as he connects with a hook.
Legions lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Legions cracks the inside of Da Silva's front leg.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Legions throws a looping overhand right but Da Silva ducks down to avoid it.
Legions tries for a takedown but Da Silva sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Legions misses the shot to the body.
Da Silva checks the leg kick nicely there.
Legions throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Legions tried to score with a low kick but Da Silva checks it.
A big left from Legions misses.
Da Silva throws a jab but it's blocked by Legions. #T2#
Da Silva throws a hook to the side of Legions's head but Legions sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Da Silva connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Legions shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Da Silva is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Leonardo Da Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Legions.
Da Silva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Da Silva throws the left hand but Legions avoids the punch easily.
Legions tried to score with a low kick but Da Silva checks it.
Legions takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Leonardo Da Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Da Silva tries to move into range but Legions moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Da Silva throws an overhand right that lands on Legions's shoulder, as Legions tries to avoid the shot.
Legions throws a push kick but Da Silva slaps the foot to one side.
Legions throws a solid leg kick but Da Silva takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Legions.
Jab by Da Silva.
Legions lands with an uppercut that bounces Da Silva off the cage and back into range.
Legions lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Legions takes one to the side of the head. #CL#
Legions tries to keep at a distance but Da Silva has taken the fight into the clinch.
Legions is looking to break free of the clinch but Da Silva has double underhooks.
Da Silva has a couple of punches blocked by Legions.
Da Silva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Da Silva keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Legions's efforts to push away.#T3#
Da Silva lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Da Silva prevents a body shot from Legions.
Legions blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Legions digs a right hand underneath Da Silva's ribcage. Da Silva let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Legions scores with a shoulder strike.
Da Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Legions throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Da Silvas head.
Legions blocks an uppercut.
Legions lands with a light punch inside.
Legions blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Da Silva lands a left hand that snaps the head of Legions backwards.
Legions misses with a hook from the clinch.
Da Silva misses with a body punch.
Da Silva misses with a short punch on the inside.
Legions tries to break the clinch but Da Silva is controlling the position.
Da Silva lands a shot to the body.
Da Silva has a couple of punches blocked by Legions.
Da Silva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Legions blocking some punches.
Legions scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Da Silva misses with a body punch. #T4#
Da Silva misses with a punch on the inside.
Legions blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Legions tries to throw a body punch but Da Silva avoids it by throwing Legions back against the cage.
Legions tries a body shot but Da Silva blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Legions.
A right hook to the body lands for Da Silva.
Legions lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Legions misses with a punch to the body.
Da Silva lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Legions blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Legions breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Da Silva scores with a decent looking hook.
Legions blocks a jab.
Legions is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Da Silva.
Good leg kick by Da Silva there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Legions lands a nice leg kick that just misses Da Silva's sensitive parts.
Da Silva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Legions throws a body punch but Da Silva moves out of range.
Da Silva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Da Silva checks a low kick from Legions.
Legions throws a looping overhand right but Da Silva ducks down to avoid it.
Da Silva cracks Legions with an open hand slap.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Felix Legions will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Leonardo Da Silva's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Da Silva lands with a good body shot.
Da Silva throws a poor cross that misses
and Legions counters with a nice uppercut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Da Silva.
Legions appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Legions digs a good body shot into Da Silva's ribs.
Felix Legions seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab, jab by Da Silva - just one landing.
Legions shoots and misses
and Da Silva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Da Silva looks to land a right hand but Legions moved out of range.
Legions throws a head kick that Da Silva semi-blocks.
Da Silva scores with a jab. Legions acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Legions throws a looping overhand right but Da Silva ducks down to avoid it.
Legions throws a big shot that misses.
Da Silva half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Legions ducks under a wild hook from Da Silva.
Legions slips under a jab from Da Silva.
A countering left hand to the body from Legions misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Legions throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Legions throws out a powerful jab.
Da Silva lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Da Silva looks to throw the jab but Legions is out of range.
Da Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Legions misses with a body kick.
Legions looks to land a left hand but Da Silva moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Da Silva lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Da Silva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Legions throws a solid leg kick but Da Silva takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Legions.
Legions defending well as Da Silva loads up on a big left hand.
Da Silva throws a body punch but Legions moves out of range.
Legions uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Da Silva.
Legions missing with a left hand there. Da Silva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Da Silva scores with a sloppy right hand. Legions should have avoided that one.
Legions throws a push kick but Da Silva slaps the foot to one side.
Da Silva tries to clinch up.#TD2#
Legions shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Da Silva is trying to defend but Legions finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Da Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Legions is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Da Silva sees it coming and defends easily.
Da Silva wants to control but Legions is keeping busy. #T2#
Legions lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Legions is trying to control. Da Silva wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Legions slips a nice elbow through Da Silva's hands, connecting with Da Silva's forehead.
Legions passes into side control, despite Da Silva's attempt to control the position.
Da Silva sneaks back into half guard.
Da Silva is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Gym Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Legions prevents Da Silva from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Legions working over Da Silva with some ground and pound. Da Silva looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Da Silva is looking to control Legions's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Da Silva avoid being mounted?
Legions looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Da Silva with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Da Silva looking for submissions off his back.
Da Silva taking some punishment here, with Legions in his half guard.
Legions is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Legions wants to take a breather but Da Silva is having none of it.
Legions seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #ROC2#
Da Silva is rocked!#T4#
Da Silva tries to roll over but Legions keeps him under control.
Oh Da Silva is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Legions is thwarting Da Silva's attempts to control the position.
Legions slips a nice elbow through Da Silva's hands, connecting with Da Silva's forehead.
Legions looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Legions lands a big elbow - Da Silva is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Legions!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Felix Legions!
A very excited looking Felix Legions 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 579 - Reclaiming Glory
Date: May 25, 2018

#R1#
Legions slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A left lands for Ridgeway.
A clash of legs there as Ridgeway blocks the low kick.
Legions comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Legions throws a looping overhand right but Ridgeway ducks down to avoid it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ridgeway. Legions shrugs it off though.
Ridgeway avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ridgeway dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Legions clinches up with Ridgeway and pushes him back against the cage.
Ridgeway stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Legions swings wildly with an uppercut but Ridgeway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ridgeway scores with a hook to the body.#BC2#
Legions manages to break the clinch.
That kick from Ridgeway tenderised Legions's leg. Legions is trying to keep his angry face on.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Legions throws a body shot but no joy.
Legions looks to throw the jab but Ridgeway is out of range.
Ridgeway turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#TD2#
Legions is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ridgeway's half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Legions sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ridgeway defending well though.
Legions has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Ridgeway tries to get to full guard but Legions has control of the leg.
Legions stops Ridgeway from getting back to his feet.
Legions thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ridgeway tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Legions has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Ridgeway in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Legions scoring with strikes but Ridgeway is staying in there.
Ridgeway is working to get back to half guard.
Ridgeway regains half guard.
Legions wants to free his trapped foot but Ridgeway is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
Legions performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Legions is stalling here. Ridgeway is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Legions seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ridgeway has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Ridgeway trying to control the action but Legions is working from the bottom.
Legions manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Legions looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ridgeway content to control rather than advance.
Legions is trying to get back to full guard.#T3##SU#
Ridgeway decides to stand and escape the position.
Legions throws a hook but Ridgeway blocks it.
Mathew Ridgeway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ridgeway lands a leg kick that knocks Legions off balance momentarily.
Legions misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway throws a lazy right hand but Legions sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Legions fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ridgeway looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Legions shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ridgeway as he avoids it easily.
Legions misses with a leg kick.
Legions takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Legions fails with a takedown attempt.
Legions keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ridgeway jabs Legions to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ridgeway.
Ridgeway throws a quick inside leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Ridgeway there.
Legions misses with a series of wild punches. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ridgeway misses with an uppercut. Legions saw that one coming.
Legions misses with a wild body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Legions jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Legions backs away, Ridgeway returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Legions misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Ridgeway misses the target.
Legions misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ridgeway.
Legions throws a hook to the side of Ridgeway's head but Ridgeway sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ridgeway moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ridgeway.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ridgeway, as that shot connected.
Ridgeway looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Legions moves out of range as Ridgeway strikes.
Despite the aggression on Legions's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ridgeway tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Legions throws out a loose jab but Ridgeway uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Legions forces Ridgeway back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Legions's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Legions gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ridgeway.
A jab from Ridgeway finds it's way through Legions's defenses.
Legions attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ridgeway throws a nice inside leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Legions checks a leg kick.
And Legions tries to counter it with a takedown but Ridgeway pushes his down on his head and steps out.
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 Mathew Ridgeway will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Ridgeway misses with a body shot.
Ridgeway moves out of range as Legions throws a body kick.
Ridgeway throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ridgeway tests Legions's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ridgeway cracks Legions with a good jab.
Legions throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ridgeway is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Legions lands with an uppercut that bounces Ridgeway off the cage and back into range.
Ridgeway feints and then cracks Legions's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Legions down.
Ridgeway lands a jab to Legions's midsection.
Ridgeway misses with a hook. Legions ducked under it nicely.
Legions wants to clinch up but Ridgeway keeps it at a distance.
Legions dives in for a single leg takedown but Ridgeway sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Legions lands a slapping body shot.
Legions takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Legions.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ridgeway steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Legions.
Ridgeway misses with a wild body shot.
Legions looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ridgeway ducks under a wild hook from Legions.
Mathew Ridgeway is winning the standup battle so far.
Legions has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T1#
Legions looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ridgeway tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Legions wants to land a leg kick but Ridgeway is out of range.
Ridgeway throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Legions sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ridgeway scores with a hook.
Ridgeway takes a swing at Legions's ribcage but misses.
Ridgeway misses with a wild body shot.
Mathew Ridgeway is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ridgeway swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ridgeway dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Legions. That did some damage!
Legions misses with a wild body shot.
Legions checks a leg kick.
Legions is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Legions tries to clinch but Ridgeway is having none of it.
An attempted straight right counter from Ridgeway misses the target.
Ridgeway uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Legions has time to react.
Ridgeway uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Legions.
A shot to the liver by Legions. Beautiful body shot.
Legions keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ridgeway thows a left - swing and a miss!
Legions connects with a looping right hand.
Ridgeway lands with a thumping leg kick.
Legions looks to land a right hand but Ridgeway moved out of range.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Legions.
Ridgeway bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ridgeway throws a wild body kick that Legions sees coming a mile off.
Ridgeway avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And Ridgeway counters with a quick kick to the body but Legions blocks it.
Ridgeway slips a jab from Legions.
Ridgeway slips under a jab from Legions.
Ridgeway lands a nice looking body shot.
Legions on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ridgeway moves away from the strike by Legions.
Ridgeway moves out of range as Legions strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Legions.
Legions wants to slow Ridgeway down by chopping away at his legs.
Ridgeway finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ridgeway pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Legions's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Legions lands a nice shot that snaps Ridgeway's head back.
Ridgeway connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Legions connects with a single shot there.
Ridgeway on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ridgeway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Legions manages to avoid it.#T3#
Ridgeway misses with a body shot.
Ridgeway takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ridgeway leaves Legions with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ridgeway connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Legions shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mathew Ridgeway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Legions.
Legions fails with an attempt to clinch.
Legions getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ridgeway. Legions does a little dance to reset his feet.
Legions scores with a three punch combo!
Ridgeway connects with the punch.
Ridgeway keeps the fight on the outside.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ridgeway.
A swing and a miss from Legions.
Ridgeway thuds his right hand into Legions's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Legions swings for the body but Ridgeway moves out of range.
Ridgeway half committed to a counter leg kick.
Donk. Ridgeway catches Legions right on the button with a cross.
Ridgeway dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Legions. That did some damage!
Legions fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ridgeway.#T4#
Ridgeway throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ridgeway pivots, looking for a leg kick but Legions is out of range and Ridgeway settles back down.
Ridgeway takes a swing at Legions's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Legions moves into range and clinches up with Ridgeway.
Ridgeway lands a hook that snaps the head of Legions backwards.
Legions misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ridgeway lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good body shot from Legions.
Ridgeway lands a left hand.
Legions swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Legions.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Legions can't find room to land a body shot as Ridgeway controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Legions fails to land.
Ridgeway misses with a short punch on the inside.
Legions tries for a takedown. No joy.
Legions misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Legions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mathew Ridgeway dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Legions misses with a series of wild punches.
Legions 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.
Legions moves out of range of the body kick.
Legions slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ridgeway throws a hook but Legions blocks it.
Ridgeway throws a hook but Legions avoids it easily.
Nice jab there from Legions.
Legions throws a leg kick but Ridgeway moved away.
Legions ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ridgeway displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Legions throws out the jab.
Ridgeway walks into a straight right hand from Legions.
Ridgeway throws a shot from downtown. Legions moves away and avoids it.
Legions with the counter takedown but Ridgeway avoids it easily.
Ridgeway throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legions finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ridgeway throws a body punch but Legions moves out of range.
Legions throws a body shot but no joy.
Legions slips a jab and a cross from Ridgeway.
Legions is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ridgeway with a body shot.
Ridgeway scores with a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Ridgeway misses. #T1#
Legions feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ridgeway's calf.
Ridgeway swats away the attempt to clinch by Legions.#TD2#
Legions shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Legions was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Legions in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Legions tries to score with some ground and pound. Ridgeway controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Ridgeway is not content to let Legions control the position.
Legions postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Legions landing strikes.
Legions creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Legions working the head with strikes.
Felix Legions has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ridgeway tries to improve position but can't.
Legions lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ridgeway is looking to regain half guard here but Legions keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Legions in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Ridgeway is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Felix Legions!
In his post fight interview, Felix Legions started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Supernova VIII
Date: Apr 28, 2018

#R1#
Legions scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Larusso throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CL2#
Legions gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Larusso tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Larusso.
Legions tries a body shot but Larusso blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Larusso creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Larusso breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for Larusso.
A cross from Larusso lands.
Legions throws a half hearted mid kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Larusso connects with a crisp jab.
Larusso lands a jab-cross combination.
Larusso looks to land a right hand but Legions moved out of range.
Larusso misses with a lunging right hand
and Legions counters with a nice low kick that buckles Larusso's knee momentarily.
Larusso dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Legions. That did some damage!
Larusso pivots, looking for a leg kick but Legions is out of range and Larusso settles back down.
Larusso takes a jab right on the kisser.
Legions looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Larusso lands with a thumping leg kick. #CL2#
Legions clinches with his opponent. #T1#
Legions tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Larusso smiles and moves away.
Legions throws a nice head kick!
Larusso lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Larusso throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Legions.
Larusso bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Legions's coach down at Heavy Metal was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Legions's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Nice shot by Legions.
Legions feints and then cracks Larusso's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Larusso down.
Larusso scoring well with a low kick there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Legions turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Larusso throws an off balance right hand
and Legions counters with an inside leg kick.
Larusso scores with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Larusso takes one to the chin there.
Legions wants to clinch up but Larusso keeps it at a distance.
Larusso looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Larusso connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Larusso uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Legions.#T2#
Larusso takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Larusso checks a leg kick nicely.
Larusso pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Legions was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Legions cracks Larusso with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Larusso has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Legions.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Legions checks a leg kick.
Legions punishes Larusso's body with a nice straight punch.
Legions throws a head kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Larusso on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Legions keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Legions blocks a jab.
Legions walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Larusso with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Larusso misses with a hook. Legions ducked under it nicely.
Legions scores with a decent looking hook.
Larusso connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Legions's hands.
Legions dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Larusso moves out of range of the leg kick from Legions.
Larusso scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T3#
A good leg kick by Larusso.
It looks like Larusso has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Legions misses with a low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Legions 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 Larusso has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Larusso and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Legions tries to clinch up but Larusso circles away and keeps his distance.
A cross from Legions lands.
Legions bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Larusso's head.
Legions throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good work by Larusso as he checks the leg kick.
It looked like Larusso wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Larusso connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Legions misses with a leg kick.
Larusso dips to his left and cracks Legions with an uppercut!
Legions with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Legions throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Legions looks to land a right hand but Larusso moved out of range.
As Legions backs away, Larusso returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Legions takes a swing at Larusso's ribcage but misses.
Legions throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Larusso thuds his shin into the meat of Legions's side.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Legions blocks a jab.#T4#
Larusso misses with a straight left.
Larusso punishes Legions's body with a nice straight punch.
A punch lands to the side of Larusso 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Legions with a nice cross.
Nice cross by Legions.
Legions uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Larusso.
Legions looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Legions clobbers Larusso with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Larusso throws a hook to the side of Legions's head but Legions sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Larusso connects with a right hand. Legions shakes it off.
Larusso is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Larusso looks to throw the jab but Legions is out of range.
The fighters circling - Larusso throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Larusso tries to close the distance and clinch up but Legions swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Larusso changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Legions throws a head kick that misses.
Larusso ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Larusso fires out a quick counter leg kick but Legions just manages to avoid it.
Larusso walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Larusso.
Legions was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Felix Legions will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Larusso loads up on a big right hand but Legions slips the punch.
Legions swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Larusso throws a quick counter kick to the body but Legions avoids it.
Legions throws a lazy right hand but Larusso sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Legions forces Larusso back against the cage and clinches.
Legions blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Larusso lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Legions lands an uppercut.
Larusso lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Legions has a couple of punches blocked by Larusso.
Larusso stalling against the cage.
Larusso pressing his opponent against the cage.
Larusso gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Legions softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legions tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Legions swings wildly with an uppercut but Larusso uses good head movement to avoid it.
Legions has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Larusso is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Larusso stalling the fight. #T1#
Larusso tries to land knees in the clinch but Legions avoids the damage to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Larusso takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Larusso looking to slow down the pace here.
Larusso scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Legions is trying to push Larusso away but Larusso has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Legions fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Legions escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Legions throws a jab but it's blocked by Larusso.
Felix Legions seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Legions steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Larusso. That one must have hurt.
Larusso moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Larusso ducks right into an uppercut from Legions.
Larusso moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Legions thows a left - swing and a miss!
Legions misses with the combination.
Larusso throws a low kick but it's checked well by Legions.#T2#
Legions moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Legions missing with a left hand there. Larusso was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Larusso avoids the head kick by Legions.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Larusso misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Larusso lands a nice looking body kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Legions as he connects with a hook.
Legions has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Larusso finds it's way round the side to connect with Legions's head.
Larusso waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Legions.
A cross from Legions lands.
Legions misses with a body kick.
Good shot there by Larusso.
Legions feints and then cracks Larusso's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Larusso down.
Legions avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Larusso sets himself, and Legions steps forward looking for the clinch! Larusso avoids it this time.
Larusso takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Larusso blocks a jab.
Larusso has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Legions finds it's way round the side to connect with Larusso's head.
Legions on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Larusso. Larusso obviously looking to wear him down. #T3#
Legions throws a leg kick
and Larusso counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Legions bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Larusso connects with the punch.
Legions tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Larusso is able to avoid easily.
Legions lands a nice hook to Larusso's body. Larusso takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Legions throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Larusso takes a kick to the side of the head.
Larusso takes a jab right on the kisser.
Legions buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Larusso bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Legions's head.
Larusso lands with a thumping leg kick.
Larusso throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Legions tries to close the distance and clinch but Larusso swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Larusso looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Larusso lands the left hand.
Larusso blocks a jab.
Larusso staying out of range there.
Larusso looks for the body kick but Legions saw that one coming. #T4#
Larusso moves out of range of the body kick from Legions.
Larusso slips a straight right by Legions.
Good work by Legions as he checks the leg kick.
Legions is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Legions lands a nice leg kick that just misses Larusso's sensitive parts.
Legions throws a quick inside leg kick.
Legions takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Larusso misses the shot to the body.
Larusso looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Legions motions for Larusso to come forward. Legions throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Larusso.
A looping hook to the body misses from Larusso. Legions does a little dance to reset his feet.
Larusso looks to land a body kick but Legions moved away.
Legions blocks the body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Larusso connects with a solid leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Legions.
Larusso throws a leg kick that misses.
Larusso misses with a hook. Legions ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Felix Legions will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
A telegraphed right hand from Larusso misses the target.
Legions throws a head kick that misses.
Legions tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Larusso misses with a straight left.
A leg kick checked by Larusso.
Legions throws a low kick but it's checked well by Larusso.
Larusso moves out of range of the leg kick from Legions.
Larusso throws a nice outside leg kick.
Larusso looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Larusso lets loose with a powerful body kick. Legions will feel that in the morning.
A slapping body kick lands there for Larusso.
Legions has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Larusso.
Legions throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Larusso is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larusso misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Legions.
Larusso looks for the body kick but Legions saw that one coming.
Legions's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Larusso digs a good body shot into Legions's ribs.
Larusso's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Legions connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Larusso scrambles back to his feet.
Larusso just misses with a punch to the body.
Larusso swings for the body but Legions moves out of range. #T1#
Larusso uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Legions.
Larusso walks forward, straight into a front kick from Legions.
Legions lands a head kick!
Jab, jab by Larusso - just one landing.
A head kick misses from Legions.
Legions throws an overhand right that lands on Larusso's shoulder, as Larusso tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Legions darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Larusso throws a front kick that sends Legions stumbling back into the cage.
Larusso misses with an uppercut
and Legions counters with a stiff right hand.
Larusso connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Larusso tries a head kick but it misses.
Larusso throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Legions on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Larusso. Larusso obviously looking to wear him down.
Legions lands a two punch combo.
Larusso throws a body punch but Legions moves out of range. #T2#
Larusso misses with a straight right.
Legions tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Legions thuds his shin into the meat of Larusso's side.
Legions misses with a double jab
letting Larusso counter with a right hand.
Legions avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Larusso takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Legions connects with an inside leg kick.
Legions swinging wildly here.
Larusso staying out of range there.
Larusso throws a body punch but Legions moves out of range.
Legions is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Larusso chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Larusso uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Legions.
Larusso shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Larusso throws a body punch but Legions moves out of range. #T3#
Larusso scores with a nice right hand.
Larusso looks for the body kick but Legions saw that one coming.
Legions works the jab nicely.
Larusso lands a slapping body shot.
Larusso throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Legions blocks the body kick.
Larusso throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Legions's head.
Larusso misses with a body kick.
Legions throws a head kick that half lands.
A head kick misses from Larusso.
Legions throws a low kick but Larusso avoids it.
Larusso throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Legions 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Legions moves out of range of the body kick.
Legions scores with a decent looking hook.
A jab from Legions does it's job there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Legions. #T4#
A jab from Legions finds it's way through Larusso's defenses.
Legions throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Larusso throws a low kick but Legions moves out of range easily.
Legions moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Larusso throws a nice inside leg kick.
Legions throws a low kick, looking for Larusso's leg but Larusso calmly moves out of range.
Larusso throws a sloppy head kick and Legions moves out of range easily.
Larusso misses with a hook.
Larusso scores with a body shot.
Larusso misses with an uppercut. Legions saw that one coming.
Legions feints and then cracks Larusso's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Larusso down.
Legions avoids the body shot from Larusso.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice inside leg kick there by Legions. That's going to slow Larusso down.
Larusso misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Legions.
Legions has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Legions tries a low kick but Larusso avoids it.
Larusso misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Daniel Larusso did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Larusso ducks right into an uppercut from Legions.
Legions tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Larusso manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Larusso thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Legions if he has to take too many more of those.
Larusso misses with a body kick.
Legions only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Legions throws an overhand right that lands on Larusso's shoulder, as Larusso tries to avoid the shot.
Larusso appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Legions throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Legions looks to land a combination but Larusso avoids it well.
Larusso cracks Legions with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
An inside leg kick from Larusso misses.
Larusso chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Larusso tries to bum rush Legions with a series of wild strikes but Legions uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legions walks into a stiff left hand from Larusso.
Larusso throws a low kick, looking for Legions's leg but Legions calmly moves out of range.
Legions is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Larusso connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Legions's hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Legions has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Larusso.
Larusso tries to land a front kick but Legions steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And Legions responds with a good body kick, but Larusso manages to step out the way in time.#T1#
Legions tried to score with a low kick but Larusso checks it.
Larusso throws a leg kick which misses Legions's front leg but catches the back leg as Legions tries to avoid it.
Legions on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Larusso throws a right and a left that Legions avoids nicely.
Legions bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Larusso's head.
Larusso pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Legions closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Legions lands with a thumping leg kick.
Larusso throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Legions lands a nice hook to Larusso's body. Larusso takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice defenses there by Legions.
Legions moves out of range of the strikes.
Legions throws a big shot that misses.
Larusso scores with a shot to the body.
Legions throws a push kick but Larusso slaps the foot to one side. #T2#
Larusso connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Larusso avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice cross by Legions.
A shot to the liver by Larusso. Beautiful body shot.
Larusso avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Larusso drives through and clinches with Legions against the cage.
Larusso lands an uppercut.
Legions lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Larusso lands a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Larusso.#BC2#
Legions breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice body kick there by Larusso.
Larusso connects with a solid leg kick.
Larusso walks into a jab.#CL2#
Legions takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Larusso breaks from the clinch. #T3#
Larusso wants to clinch.
Larusso misses the jab.
Larusso tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Legions is able to avoid easily.
Larusso throws a shot from downtown. Legions moves away and avoids it.
Larusso slips a jab from Legions.
Legions scoring well with a low kick there.
Legions scores with a nice right hand.
Larusso fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Legions is out of range.
Larusso throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Larusso has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Legions.
Legions lands a nice shot to the body.
Larusso tries a head kick but it misses.
Legions takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T4#
Legions tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Larusso blocks the body kick.
Legions misses with an uppercut.
Larusso drops his hands momentarily and Legions takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Larusso tries a low kick but Legions avoids it.
Legions lands a nice leg kick that just misses Larusso's sensitive parts.
Larusso tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Larusso misses with a straight right.
Larusso misses with a hook.
Legions lands with a straight right. Larusso didn't see that one coming.
Larusso thuds his right hand into Legions's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Legions connects with a looping right hand.
Legions dips to his left and cracks Larusso with an uppercut!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Legions moves out of range of the body kick.
Legions lands a lovely overhand right.
Larusso swings for the body but Legions moves out of range.
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 Daniel Larusso will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Larusso avoids a punch combination nicely.
Larusso misses with a wild body shot.
Legions throws a right and a left that both miss.
Legions is looking to slow Larusso down with leg kicks.
Legions checks a leg kick.
Legions checks a low kick from Larusso.
A chopping leg kick lands by Legions.
Some bone on bone action there as Larusso checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Larusso uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Legions has time to react.
Legions jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larusso tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Larusso scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Legions has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Larusso.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Larusso.
Larusso dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Legions. That did some damage!#T1#
Larusso ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Larusso misses with an attempted mid kick.
Larusso feints and then cracks Legions's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Legions down.
Larusso tries a low kick but Legions avoids it.
Larusso looks to land a body kick but Legions moved away.
Legions wants to counter with a clinch but Larusso pushes him away.
Larusso connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Larusso slips under a jab.
Larusso appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Larusso.
Legions looks to land a right hand but Larusso moved out of range.
Larusso gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A slow jab from Larusso misses its intended target.
Larusso swings for the body but Legions moves out of range.
Legions tries a head kick but it misses.
Legions thows a left - swing and a miss!
Legions slips a jab from Larusso.
Legions looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Legions takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T2#
Larusso stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Legions dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Larusso moves into the clinch.#BC#
Larusso's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Legions tries to close the distance and clinch but Larusso swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Legions lands with a nice combination. Larusso backs away looking to recover.
Nice shot by Legions.
Legions fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Larusso checks it well.
Legions scores with a nice body kick.
Legions takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Larusso slips a jab from Legions.
Larusso misses the shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Larusso.
Larusso throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Legions's head.
Legions scores with a kick to the body.
Larusso misses with a hook.#T3#
Larusso tries a low kick but Legions avoids it.
Legions takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Legions cracks the inside of Larusso's front leg.
Legions throws out a loose jab but Larusso uses good head movement to avoid it.
Legions bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Larusso feints and then cracks Legions's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Legions down.
Larusso lands with a kick to the temple. Legions shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Legions scores with a body shot.
Larusso displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Legions throws out the jab.
Legions throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Legions tries to work over Larusso's front leg with a kick but Larusso checks it.
Legions rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Legions takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Larusso scores with a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Legions throws a body shot but no joy.
Larusso is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Legions throws a jab when Larusso was well out of range.#T4#
Larusso 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.
Larusso swings widly with a right hand
and Legions counters with a nice uppercut.
Larusso misses with an uppercut. Legions saw that one coming.
Legions throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Legions throws a leg kick that misses.
A good leg kick by Larusso.
Larusso throws a nice inside leg kick.
Legions wants to slow Larusso down by chopping away at his legs.
Legions digs a good hook to Larusso's body.
Legions swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Legions is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Larusso wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Legions cracks Larusso with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Larusso throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Legions cracks the inside of Larusso's front leg.

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 Daniel Larusso.
Well Larusso 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 50:46
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Larusso!
Daniel Larusso gave a mention to Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: Syn 571 - The Undertow
Date: Mar 31, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Legions has closed the distance and engaged Larusso in a clinch.
Legions misses with a punch on the inside.
Legions lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Larusso backwards. #BC#
Larusso pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Legions moves in looking to clinch but Larusso pushes him off.
Legions tries to clinch up but Larusso circles away and keeps his distance.
Larusso lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Larusso looks to land a right hand but Legions moved out of range.
Legions steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Larusso shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Legions scores with a jab to the head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Legions has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Larusso 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.
Legions lands a jab to the nose.
A clash of legs there as Legions blocks the low kick.
Legions tries to score with a low kick but Larusso moves his leg out of the way.
Larusso misses with a hook. Legions ducked under it nicely.
A head kick misses from Larusso.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Legions tried to score with a low kick but Larusso checks it.
Larusso throws a body kick that misses.
Larusso checks a leg kick nicely.
Legions throws a good cross that connects.
Legions is looking to clinch but Larusso is avoiding it. #T1#
Larusso misses with a body kick.
Larusso scores with the left hand. Legions knows he should have avoided that one.
Legions misses with a looping left.
Larusso circles away from the clinch attempt
and Larusso counters with a straight right hand.
Larusso throws a head kick that misses.
Legions tries to counter by closing the distance.
Larusso walks into a left hand.
Legions connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Larusso ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Legions moves away.
Larusso throws a jab but it's blocked by Legions.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Legions! But no joy.
Larusso throws a head kick but Legions moves out of range.
Larusso is looking to clinch but Legions is avoiding it.
Legions thows a leg kick but Larusso checks it
and Larusso connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slow jab from Legions misses its intended target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Larusso.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Larusso lands a jab to the head.
Larusso misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T2#
Legions scores with a sloppy right hand. Larusso should have avoided that one.
Larusso checks a leg kick.
Larusso lands with a good body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Legions feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Larusso's calf.
Larusso throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Legions throws a leg kick but Larusso moved away.
A jab lands there for Legions.
Legions throws a head kick that misses
and Larusso counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Larusso misses with a wild combination.
Legions uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Legions buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Legions tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Larusso paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice shot by Legions.
Legions wants to clinch.
Larusso jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T3#
Legions walks into a left hand.
Larusso throws a lazy right hand but Legions sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Legions moves away from the strike by Larusso.
Nice body kick from Larusso.
Legions wants to clinch up but Larusso keeps it at a distance.
Larusso appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Legions takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A clash of legs there as Legions blocks the low kick.
A jab from Larusso misses.
Larusso wants to slow Legions down by chopping away at his legs.
Legions misses with a right hand
and Larusso finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Larusso throws a sloppy head kick and Legions moves out of range easily.
Larusso looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Larusso throws a head kick that misses.
Legions scoring well with a low kick there.
Legions uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Larusso.
A slow jab from Larusso misses its intended target.
Larusso throws a leg kick that is checked
and Legions connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Larusso uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Legions.
Larusso moves out of range of the strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Larusso misses its target.
Larusso throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Legions looks to land a right hand but Larusso moved out of range.
Larusso feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A jab from Larusso misses.
Larusso swings for the body but Legions moves out of range.
Larusso throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Legions is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Larusso had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Legions looks to land a right hand but Larusso moved out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Larusso.
Legions tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Legions thows a body kick. Larusso tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Legions takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Larusso takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Larusso pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Legions throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Larusso has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Legions.
Legions has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Larusso.
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 Daniel Larusso 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#
Larusso lands a nice looking body kick.
Legions misses the jab.
Larusso throws a body shot but no joy.
Larusso lands a body shot.
Larusso digs a good hook to Legions's body.
Legions wants to slow Larusso down by chopping away at his legs.
Larusso tried to counter with a leg kick but Legions avoided it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Legions 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 Larusso has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Larusso and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Legions misses with a looping left.
Legions wants to land a leg kick but Larusso is out of range.
Legions misses with an uppercut.
Legions pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Larusso.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legions with a jab.
Larusso misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Legions! But no joy.
Larusso jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Legions blocks a head kick by Larusso.
A bone on bone clash there as Larusso blocks the leg kick.
Legions keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Legions feints a jab promting Larusso to slip. Legions then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Larusso slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A jab from Larusso misses.
Legions tests Larusso's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Legions throws a half hearted mid kick.
Larusso slips under a jab from Legions.
Legions misses with a few strikes there.
Legions throws a leg kick but Larusso sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Larusso feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Larusso connects with a body shot that sends Legions's belly button to the back.
Legions lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Larusso tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Legions was well out of range. Poor timing from Larusso.
Larusso misses with a looping right.
A good leg kick by Legions.
Legions misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Larusso swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Legions tests Larusso's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Larusso scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T2#
Larusso dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Legions waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Larusso.
Legions takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Legions throws a nice inside leg kick.
Legions throws a solid leg kick but Larusso takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Legions.
Larusso is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Daniel Larusso is winning the standup battle so far.
Legions looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A jab from Larusso misses.
Larusso steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Legions. That one must have hurt.
Larusso ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Legions moves away.
A punch combination from Legions misses.
Larusso tried to score with a low kick but Legions checks it.
Legions misses with a low kick.
Nice shot by Legions.
Legions throws a hook to the side of Larusso's head but Larusso sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Legions looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Legions drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Larusso staying out of range there.#T3#
Legions tries to land a front kick but Larusso steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Larusso scoring well with a low kick there.
Larusso ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Legions moves away.
Legions throws a looping overhand right but Larusso ducks down to avoid it.
Larusso chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Larusso throws a looping overhand right but Legions ducks down to avoid it.
Larusso scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A head kick misses from Larusso.
Larusso chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Legions can pounce on him.
Legions misses with a looping left.
Legions throws the kick towards the body but Larusso avoids it.
Larusso on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Larusso throws a hook but Legions blocks it.
Larusso blocks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Larusso on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Legions will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Good work by Legions as he checks the leg kick.
Legions's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Larusso throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T4#
Larusso connects with a leg kick. Legions looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Legions turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Legions takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Larusso slips a jab from Legions.
Larusso 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.
Legions moves forwards but Larusso connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Larusso throws a leg kick which misses Legions's front leg but catches the back leg as Legions tries to avoid it.
Larusso catches Legions with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Legions throws a front kick that sends Larusso stumbling back into the cage.
Larusso misses with an attempted mid kick.
Larusso misses with a body kick.
Legions missing with a left hand there. Larusso was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Larusso was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Good work by Legions as he checks the leg kick.
Legions is trying to counter with his kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Legions chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Larusso looks to land a body kick but Legions moved away.
A clash of legs there as Legions blocks the low kick.
Larusso stuns Legions with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Daniel Larusso will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Larusso gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Legions.
Larusso's corner calls for a 1-2. Larusso obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Larusso on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Larusso misses with a looping left.
Larusso misses the shot to the body.
Legions avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Legions fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Larusso on the side of the head.
Larusso finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Legions is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Larusso with a body shot.
Legions throws a leg kick that is checked
and Larusso counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Larusso misses with a body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Legions fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Larusso throws out a leg kick but Legions moves out of range and Larusso only half commits.
Larusso scores with a jab. Legions acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Larusso throws a leg kick that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Legions throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Larusso sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big left from Larusso misses. #CL2#
Larusso gets tackled into the cage by Legions. Legions maintains the clinch. #T1#
Larusso looking to throw knees to the head but Legions is blocking nicely.
Larusso looking to slow down the pace here.
Larusso throws a punch but it's blocked by Legions.
A head punch on the inside from Legions fails to land.
Larusso blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Legions - that landed with a thud. #BC2#
Legions breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Legions tries to clinch but Larusso is having none of it.
Larusso misses with a straight right.
Larusso throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Legions to counter with a crisp jab.
Legions throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Legions lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Larusso at a distance.
Legions looks to land a right hand but Larusso moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Larusso misses the target.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Larusso.
Larusso defending well as Legions loads up on a big left hand.
Legions 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. #T2##CL2#
Legions has taken the fight to the clinch.
Larusso misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Legions.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Larusso misses with a hook to the ribs.
Larusso scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Larusso breaks from the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Legions. That's going to slow Larusso down.
Legions with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Larusso fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Larusso's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Legions connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Larusso scrambles back to his feet.
Larusso takes one to the side of the head.
Larusso throws a sloppy head kick
letting Legions counter with a right hand.
Larusso tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A leg kick checked by Legions.
Larusso scores with the left hand. Legions knows he should have avoided that one.
Larusso throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Larusso connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Legions's hands.#T3#
Legions lands a leg kick that knocks Larusso off balance momentarily.
Legions thumps Larusso with a low kick.
Legions looks to throw the jab but Larusso is out of range.
Legions connects with an inside leg kick.
Larusso swats away the attempt to clinch by Legions.
Legions has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Larusso.
Larusso throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Legions, right into the meat.
Legions moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Larusso pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Legions fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Larusso connects with a right hand. Legions shakes it off.
Legions misses with an uppercut.
Larusso jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Larusso avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Larusso fires out a quick counter leg kick but Legions just manages to avoid it.
Legions scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T4#
Crunch! Legions slams his shin into Larusso's torso.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Legions throws a low kick, looking for Larusso's leg but Larusso calmly moves out of range. #CL#
Larusso moves into the clinch.#BC#
Larusso breaks from the clinch.
Larusso avoids the head kick by Legions.
Larusso lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Larusso lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Legions instigates a clinch.
Larusso trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Larusso.
Legions digs a right hand into Larusso's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Larusso's gas tank.
A right handed body shot lands from Larusso.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Larusso takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Legions doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Larusso.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Larusso.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Felix Legions really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Legions misses with a low kick.
Legions throws a jab when Larusso was well out of range.
Larusso pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Legions appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Legions throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Legions throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Larusso sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Legions looks to throw the jab but Larusso is out of range.
Larusso throws a body shot but no joy.
Legions takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Legions connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Larusso shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Legions uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Larusso.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legions tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Larusso is able to avoid easily.
Larusso scores with a leg kick.
Larusso thuds his right hand into Legions's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Larusso uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Legions.
Legions swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A clash of legs there as Legions blocks the low kick.#T1#
Larusso slips under a jab.
Larusso on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Larusso lands a glancing blow to the side of Legions's head.
Larusso misses with a hook. Legions ducked under it nicely.
Larusso fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Legions tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Larusso paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Larusso takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Legions closes the distance looking to clinch
and Larusso counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Larusso misses with a leg kick
and Legions counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Legions with a nice cross.
Legions pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Larusso on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The fighters circling - Legions throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Larusso tries a head kick but it misses. #T2#
Legions swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's 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!
Legions throws a solid leg kick but Larusso takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Legions.
Larusso quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Legions moves out of range of the body kick.
Larusso throws a looping overhand right but Legions ducks down to avoid it.
Legions tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Larusso connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Legions misses with a looping right.
Larusso walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Larusso on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A cross from Larusso lands.
Legions shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Legions throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A good leg kick by Larusso.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Larusso.
Larusso digs a good hook to Legions's body. #T3#
Legions misses with a right hand
and Larusso counters with a left to the body.
Larusso lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Legions throws out a leg kick but Larusso moves out of range and Legions only half commits.
Larusso throws a quick counter kick to the body but Legions avoids it.
Larusso checks the leg kick nicely there.
Legions throws a series of punches but Larusso avoids them all with ease.
Larusso swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Larusso dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Larusso lands a nice leg kick that just misses Legions's sensitive parts.
Legions moves out of range of the body kick from Larusso.
Legions tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Larusso looks to score with a jab to the body but Legions is just out of range.
Larusso blocks the body kick.
Legions swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Larusso. Legions does a little dance to reset his feet.
Larusso misses with a lunging right hand
and Legions counters with a good, hard body kick but Larusso shrugs it off.
Decent striking displayed by Legions there.
Larusso swings for the body but Legions moves out of range.
Legions wants to counter the offense by Larusso and move into the clinch position.#T4#
Larusso dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Legions. That did some damage!
Larusso throws out a loose jab but Legions uses good head movement to avoid it.
Legions follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Legions dips to his left and cracks Larusso with an uppercut!
Larusso tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Larusso blocks a head kick by Legions.
Larusso slips under a jab.
Larusso is looking to counter punch.
Legions throws a leg kick but Larusso sees it coming and moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Larusso misses the target.
Larusso tries to land a front kick but Legions steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Larusso misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Larusso avoids the head kick by Legions.
Legions connects with a high kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Legions 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 Larusso has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Larusso and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Legions lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Larusso throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Larusso misses with a hook. Legions ducked under it nicely.
Legions lands with a good body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Felix Legions will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Nice jab there from Larusso.
Legions avoids the body shot from Larusso.
Legions connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Larusso takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Legions tries a head kick but it misses.
Larusso lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Larusso ducks under a wild hook from Legions.
Legions scores with a spinning back kick!
Larusso throws a nice head kick!
Legions scores with a kick to the body.
Legions displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Larusso throws out the jab.
Legions throws a big counter head kick but Larusso avoids it with no problem.
Larusso displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Legions throws out the jab.
A head kick misses from Legions.
Legions takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Legions throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Legions 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.#T1#
Legions tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Larusso.
Legions throws a low kick but Larusso moves out of range easily.
Larusso connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Legions swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Larusso uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Legions.
A big right from Larusso misses.
Larusso uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Legions is looking to slow Larusso down with leg kicks.
Larusso chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Legions can pounce on him.
Larusso swings away with a body shot that misses
and Legions counters with a nice uppercut.
Legions sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Legions feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Larussos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Larusso lands a leg kick that knocks Legions off balance momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Legions.
A lazy body kick from Legions
and Larusso counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Legions dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Larusso. That did some damage!
Larusso has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Larusso there as he acknowledges the shot.
Larusso throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Legions defending well as Larusso loads up on a big left hand.
Larusso chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Larusso dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Legions. That did some damage!
Legions misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Larusso bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Legions's head.
Legions bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Larusso's head.
Larusso walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Legions checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Larusso keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Legions.
Legions avoids the head kick by Larusso.
Legions 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.
Larusso lands with a good body shot.
Legions throws a leg kick but Larusso sees it coming and moves out of range.
It looked like Larusso wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
The crowd cheers as Larusso lands an impressive looking overhand right. Legions doesn't seem phased though.
A decent looking cross lands there for Legions.
Legions swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Legions lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Legions rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Larusso counters with an inside leg kick.
Legions slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Larusso throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Legions counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Legions.
A short body shot lands from Legions as the two fighters clinch.
Legions lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Larusso backwards.
Larusso is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Legions tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Legions breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Larusso throws a front kick that sends Legions stumbling back into the cage.
Larusso lands with a straight right. Legions didn't see that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Larusso. #T4#
Larusso cracks the inside of Legions's front leg.
Larusso throws a half hearted mid kick.
Larusso throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A bone on bone clash there as Larusso blocks the leg kick.
Larusso chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Legions can pounce on him.
Larusso lands with a kick to the ribs.
Larusso checks the leg kick.
Legions has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A chopping leg kick lands by Larusso.
Larusso steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Legions.
Larusso throws a lazy body kick
and Legions counters with a slapping leg kick.
Larusso feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Legions's calf.
Larusso throws a half hearted mid kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Larusso slips under a jab.
Good leg kick by Larusso there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A looping hook to the body misses from Larusso. Legions does a little dance to reset his feet.
Legions tries to counter with a clinch but Larusso shakes him off and moves away.
Legions ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

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 Daniel Larusso.
I think Larusso 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 William Gold scores the fight 48:48
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 49:46
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 47:49

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: Syn 570 - Of Blood And Salt
Date: Mar 23, 2018

#R1#
Souvlaki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Legions sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Souvlaki fails with a takedown attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Legions misses its target.
Legions lands with a kick to the ribs.
Legions walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Souvlaki checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Souvlaki shoots in and drives through. Legions sprawls well.
Felix Legions has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koulouraki Souvlaki.
Legions throws a looping overhand right but Souvlaki ducks down to avoid it.
Legions throws out a loose jab but Souvlaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Souvlaki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Souvlaki scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Legions is trying to improve his position.
Souvlaki wants to control but Legions is keeping him busy.
Souvlaki controlling the position from side mount. #T1#
Legions is looking for a sweep.
Legions manages to work his way to half guard, despite Souvlaki's best efforts.
Legions is looking for a sweep. Souvlaki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nice strikes from Souvlaki there.
Legions is staying active underneath Souvlaki, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Legions is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Souvlaki's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Souvlaki's back!
Legions lands a shot to the body.
Souvlaki looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Souvlaki tries to escape but Legions has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Legions softening up his opponent with strikes here. #T2#
Can Souvlaki hold on?! Legions is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Legions landing with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Legions keeps control of the position as Souvlaki tries to break free.
Souvlaki takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Legions lands a shot to the head. #ROC#
Souvlaki is rocked!
The referee is taking a good look at Souvlaki as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Legions!
Souvlaki is still in real trouble! Can Legions finish him?
Souvlaki is covering up but some of the strikes from Legions are getting through and doing damage.
Souvlaki just trying to survive but Legions is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Legions is scoring with a succession of shots from the back. Souvlaki is covering up - he's had enough and the ref steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Felix Legions!
Felix Legions tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

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

#R1#
Legions lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Legions lands a leg kick that knocks Podolski off balance momentarily.
Legions avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Podolski takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A slow jab from Podolski misses its intended target.
Good leg kick by Legions there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Legions has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Podolski throws a jab but it's blocked by Legions.
Podolski throws a shot from downtown. Legions moves away and avoids it.
Podolski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Legions doesn't seem bothered though.
Legions tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Podolski was well out of range. Poor timing from Legions.
Legions scores with a leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Legions throws a nice head kick!
Podolski lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Podolski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A cross from Legions lands.
Podolski takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A low kick from Podolski is predictable there
and Legions counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Podolski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Legions.
Podolski throws a low kick but Legions moves out of range easily.
Legions lands a right hook to the body.
Podolski throws a jab when Legions was well out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Legions blocks the leg kick.
Michail Podolski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Legions lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Podolski looks to land a left hand but Legions moved out of range nicely.#T1#
A thudding body kick lands there by Legions!
Legions comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Podolski throws a jab when Legions was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Legions. Podolski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Podolski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Legions. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Legions.
Podolski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Podolski throws a leg kick which misses Legions's front leg but catches the back leg as Legions tries to avoid it.
Podolski scores with a jab.
Podolski misses with an uppercut
and Legions connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Michail Podolski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Legions connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Podolski lands a nice shot to the body.
Legions bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#TD2#
Legions looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Legions scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Legions sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Podolski defending well though.
Legions missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
Legions wants to take a breather but Podolski is having none of it.
Legions is nestled in close to Podolski, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Legions takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Legions thows a huge punch but Podolski dodges it nicely. #SUB2#
Legions is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Podolski is just riding it out for now. Legions eventually gives up the hold.
Podolski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Legions.
Nice strikes from Legions there. #T3#
Legions not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Legions in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Legions is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Legions missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Podolski blocking the ground and pound attempt from Legions.
Podolski is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Legions scores with a couple of nice shots.
Legions wants to take a breather but Podolski is having none of it.
Legions thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4#
Legions sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Legions throwing shots but Podolski is blocking nicely.
Legions stalling away here and it's allowed Podolski to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Legions throwing strikes from guard but Podolski blocks nicely.
Legions scoring with punches to the head and body.
Legions scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Legions postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Legions trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Felix Legions dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Legions drives through with a takedown into guard.
Legions working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Legions accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Podolski keeping moving, preventing Legions from controlling successfully.
Legions throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Podolski keeping full guard, as Legions tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Podolski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legions cracks Podolski with a solid left hand.
Legions trying to control the position from guard on top but Podolski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Legions has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Legions throws a strike but Podolski rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T1#
Legions has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Podolski has passed into side control.
Legions manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Legions wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Legions actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Legions looking for submissions off his back.
Podolski prevents Legions from improving his position.
Legions moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
Legions wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Legions has his foot on Podolski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Podolski works his way back into a safe position though.
Legions has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Podolski has passed into side control.
Legions struggling a bit here.
Legions tries to bench press Podolski off him but Podolski keeps the position.
Podolski controlling the position from side mount. #T3#
Legions is looking to reverse the position.
Podolski slows the pace down.
Legions struggling a bit here.
Legions is not content to let Podolski control the position.
Legions gets back to half guard.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Podolski seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Legions wants to improve his position but Podolski is controlling well. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Podolski walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've been told by Podolski's head coaches at Combat Muay Thai that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Podolski misses with a few strikes there.
Legions scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Podolski connects with a solid leg kick.
Podolski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Podolski takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Podolski stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Legions.
Legions keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Podolski.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Felix Legions showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Podolski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Podolski moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Podolski lands an overhand right.
Felix Legions seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Legions gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Podolski looks to land a right hand but Legions moved out of range.
Legions lands a jab to Podolski's midsection.
Legions displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Podolski throws out the jab.
Podolski scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Podolski throws out a loose jab but Legions uses good head movement to avoid it.
Podolski blocks a jab.
Legions turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Legions closes the distance and clinches up with Podolski, looking for a takedown. Legions pushes Podolski against the cage but Podolski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Podolski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Legions.
Podolski takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Podolski with a nice cross.
Podolski misses with a hook.
Podolski just misses with a punch to the body.
Good exchange - Legions coming out on top.
A leg kick checked by Legions.
Podolski swings away with a body shot that misses
and Legions counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1##TD2#
Legions shoots in and gets a takedown into Podolski's guard.
Podolski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Legions throws a strike but Podolski rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Legions looking to hit a scissor sweep but Podolski is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Legions has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Podolski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Podolski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Legions manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Podolski manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Michail Podolski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Legions wants to pass the guard but Podolski is keeping the position.
Legions throwing strikes from guard but Podolski blocks nicely.
Legions throws a strike but Podolski rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Legions looking for a guillotine here but Podolski defends easily. #SUB2#
Legions throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T3#
Podolski trying to stand up but can't free himself from Legions's guard.
Podolski has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Podolski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Legions has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Podolski has managed to get both his arms back between Legions's legs - danger averted.
Podolski postures up. #SUB2#
Legions has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Podolski 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 Legions.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Legions gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Legions looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Podolski seems content to control.
Felix Legions has got the better of the ground game so far.
The fighters are battling for position here. Legions manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Legions not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Legions looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

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 Michail Podolski.
Well Legions 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felix Legions!
After the fight, Felix Legions 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: HFC 118:Northrop vs Poffo
Date: Sep 30, 2017

#R1#
Tavares scores with a jab to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A lazy left from Tavares finds it's target.
Legions connects with a jab.
Legions uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tavares.
Tavares connects with a leg kick. Legions looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tavares misses with a hook. Legions ducked under it nicely.
Legions seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A looping hook to the body misses from Legions. Tavares does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Legions does it's job there.
Tavares throws a one two combo. #CUT2#
It looks like Felix Legions has been cut.
A slow jab from Tavares misses its intended target.
A big left from Legions misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tavares misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Legions scores with a hook.
Legions dives in for a single leg takedown but Tavares sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Legions slips under a jab.
Tavares throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Legions on the side of the head.
Tavares misses with an uppercut. Legions saw that one coming.
A low kick from Tavares misses #TD#
and Legions counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Legions working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tavares taking some punishment here, with Legions in his half guard. #T1#
Legions thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tavares's head. #SUB2#
Tavares is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Legions pulls his head out easily.
Legions is trying to control the action in half guard but Tavares is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tavares is trying to get back to full guard.
Tavares trying to control but Legions postures up.
Legions wants to control but Tavares is keeping him busy.
Tavares is trying to control but Legions manages to pass to mount! #T2#
Legions misses with a head shot.
Tavares sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Legions wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tavares keeps working.
Legions slips a nice elbow through Tavares's hands, connecting with Tavares's forehead.
Tavares wants to get back to full guard.
Legions working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Legions looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T3#
Tavares tries to roll over but Legions keeps him under control.
Tavares is looking to control Legions's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tavares avoid being mounted?
Tavares wants to control the action here but instead Legions manages to pass to full mount!
Legions working Tavares over with strikes here.
Legions is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Tavares can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Tavares is squirming around, avoiding Legions's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Tavares working to try and regain half guard.
Legions tries to control but Tavares wriggling away.
Legions controlling from mount.
Tavares is desperately trying to improve his position but Legions has a good base and remains in mount.
Tavares is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Felix Legions dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Felix Legions's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Nice uppercut there from Legions.
Legions shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tavares pinned against the cage. Tavares gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tavares stuffs the takedown attempt from Legions. Legions gets slowly back to his feet.
Tavares lets loose with a powerful body kick. Legions will feel that in the morning.
Tavares lands a nice looking kick to the body. Legions takes a step back to recover.
Legions misses with a hook.
A big right from Tavares misses.
Legions half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Legions. Tavares does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tavares stalks Legions and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Legions's face. Legions staggers backwards, shaken.
Legions moves out of range as Tavares strikes.
Legions gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Tavares counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Legions throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Legions staying out of range 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!
Tavares throws a jab but it's blocked by Legions.
Legions gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Legions scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Legions lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tavares misses with a hook. Legions ducked under it nicely.
An inside leg kick from Tavares misses.
Tavares lunges at Legions with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Legions's hand.
Tavares takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tavares with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Legions looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cristian Tavares is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tavares needs to keep his hands up - Legions had a free shot at his head there.
Tavares scores with a nice right hand.
Legions looks to land a body kick but Tavares moved away.
Legions connects with an inside leg kick.
Legions throws a hook but Tavares blocks it.
Tavares lands a nice leg kick that just misses Legions's sensitive parts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tavares throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Legions swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Legions takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A jab from Tavares misses.
Legions throws a big counter combination but Tavares scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tavares cracks Legions with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice straight punches there by Tavares. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tavares.
Tavares blocks a jab.#T2#
Tavares looks to land a left hand but Legions moved out of range nicely.
Legions fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felix Legions. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Legions fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tavares has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tavares dips to his left and cracks Legions with an uppercut!
Tavares with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Legions to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice shot by Legions.
Nice body kick there by Legions.
Legions on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tavares throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Legions wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Legions throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tavares misses with a wild body shot.
Legions misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tavares throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Tavares.
Legions throws a shot from downtown. Tavares moves away and avoids it.
Tavares is looking for the big counter here.
Legions walks into a stiff left hand from Tavares.
Legions avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Legions attempts a counter takedown but Tavares avoids it well and moves away.
Cristian Tavares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Tavares misses.
Tavares lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Tavares misses the target.
Tavares throws a hook but Legions avoids it easily.
Tavares misses with a looping left.
Legions swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Tavares.
Legions slips under a jab from Tavares.
Legions attempts a counter takedown but Tavares avoids it well and moves away.
A leg kick checked by Tavares.
Tavares tries to work over Legions's front leg with a kick but Legions checks it.
As Tavares backs away, Legions returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#TD#
Legions bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Legions working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Legions sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Tavares is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Tavares tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Legions wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Legions throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Tavares dodges the ground and pound from Legions.
Felix Legions overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Legions tries to advance to mount but can't.
Legions lands a few punches from side control.
Legions is looking to take a break and control but Tavares is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tavares tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Legions wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Legions wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tavares keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Tavares's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Cristian Tavares will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Felix Legions's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Left hook, right uppercut from Tavares.
Tavares jabs at Legions's body.
Tavares moves away from the strike by Legions.
Tavares defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Legions.
Tavares takes a swing at Legions's ribcage but misses.
Legions throws out a loose jab but Tavares uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tavares gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice jab there from Legions.
Legions lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Legions throws a nice inside leg kick.
Legions misses with a straight left.
Tavares takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Legions is looking to land body kicks.
Legions has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tavares.
Legions misses with a straight right.
Tavares lands with a right hand.
Legions feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tavares's calf.
Tavares scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
Tavares keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Legions throws a jab but it's blocked by Tavares.
Tavares steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Legions.
Tavares misses with a looping right.
Tavares keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tavares moves out of range of the body kick from Legions.
Tavares looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Legions connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Legions waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tavares.
Tavares throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Legions counter with a right hand.
Legions blocks a jab.
Tavares throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tavares.
Legions steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tavares. That one must have hurt.
Legions looks to land a right hand but Tavares moved out of range.
Legions throws a jab but it's blocked by Tavares.
A big right from Tavares misses.
Tavares fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Legions tries a low kick but Tavares avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Legions misses the target.
Legions swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tavares looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Legions swinging wildly here.
Legions throws the kick towards the body but Tavares avoids it.
Tavares is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Legions.
Legions throws a sloppy head kick
and Tavares counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Legions looks to land a right hand but Tavares moved out of range.
Tavares tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Legions was well out of range. Poor timing from Tavares.
Tavares throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Legions with a jab.
Legions moves out of range of the strikes.
Legions changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Legions throws a lazy head kick
and Tavares counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tavares takes one to the chin there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tavares.
Legions misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - Tavares throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tavares connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Legions looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T3#
Legions lands with a right hand.
Legions fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tavares has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Legions fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Legions throws a hook to the side of Tavares's head but Tavares sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Legions throws a hook but Tavares avoids it easily.
Legions misses with an uppercut.
A chopping leg kick lands by Legions.
Tavares keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Legions.
Legions swings for the body but Tavares moves out of range.
Legions goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Legions looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Legions takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tavares fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Legions manages to avoid it.
Legions throws a wild body kick that Tavares sees coming a mile off.
Tavares scores with a jab to the head.
Legions throws a head kick that misses. #TD#
Legions closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tavares to the mat! Tavares manages to get full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Tavares had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Legions defends it easily.#T4#
Tavares seems keen to control Legions's posture.
Tavares manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Legions manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Legions trying to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB#
Legions escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tavares 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.

That was a close round but Felix Legions did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Felix Legions's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
A telegraphed right hand from Tavares misses the target.
Legions uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tavares.
It looked like Legions wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Legions lands a nice shot to the body.
Tavares takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tavares blocks a leg kick.
Legions takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tavares lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Legions bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tavares throws a hook to the side of Legions's head but Legions sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tavares keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Legions jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tavares takes one to the side of the head.
Tavares scoring well with a low kick there.
Tavares feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Legions's calf.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tavares connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tavares throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Legions.
Cristian Tavares seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Legions moves out of range as Tavares strikes.
Tavares connects with a single shot there.
Legions misses with a lunging right hand
and Tavares counters with a thumping low kick. #T1#
Tavares fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Legions has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tavares jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD#
Legions decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Tavares wants to get back to full guard.
Legions seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tavares gets full guard.
Tavares wants to sweep here but Legions controlling him for the moment.
Tavares bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Legions's guard. #REVB#
Legions looking for a sweep. Not yet Legions, not yet. #T2##SUB#
Legions looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tavares advances to half guard.
Well, if Tavares is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Legions is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tavares's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tavares's back!#T3#
Tavares covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Tavares is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Legions off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Tavares manages to reverse the position and now he's in Legions's guard. Nice work there by Tavares.
Legions looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Legions has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Tavares 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 Legions.
Legions is looking for a sweep.
Tavares trying to control the action but Legions is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Legions's face as Tavares controls the position. #T4#
Legions tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tavares takes a little break here. Legions wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
A control attempt from Legions but he's now mounted!
Legions tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cristian Tavares dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Felix Legions'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Legions dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tavares. That did some damage!
Nice uppercut there from Tavares.
Jab by Tavares.
Legions moves out of range of the strikes.
Tavares cracks Legions with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tavares.
Legions misses with a body kick.
Tavares looks to land a left hand but Legions moved out of range nicely.
Legions tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tavares.
Legions throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Tavares to counter with a crisp jab.
Legions misses with the combination.
Tavares takes a swing at Legions's ribcage but misses.
Legions lands a nice looking kick to the body. Tavares takes a step back to recover.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tavares throws a leg kick but Legions moved away.
Legions is looking to counter punch.
Legions with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tavares to score with a decent uppercut.
Legions walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tavares.#T1#
Tavares takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tavares feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Legions's calf.
Tavares shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tavares throws a push kick but Legions slaps the foot to one side. #TD#
Legions looking to score a takedown here. Tavares is defending well but Legions drives through and ends up in Tavares's guard.
Tavares looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tavares looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Legions puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ground and pound from Legions.
Legions is taking a breather. Tavares says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Legions not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
Tavares moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Legions chips away with some ground and pound.
Tavares controls Legions momentarily but Legions frees himself.
Legions wants to pass the guard but Tavares is keeping the position.
Tavares manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Legions manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T3#
Tavares slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Legions had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tavares defends it easily.
Tavares tries to free his leg and advance position but Legions is retaining full guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Tavares avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tavares is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Legions scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tavares avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tavares throws out a counter right but Legions avoids it with no problem.
Tavares staying out of range there.
Legions misses with a looping left.
Tavares throws a leg kick that misses.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 47:48
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 49:46
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Felix Legions!
Felix Legions retains his featherweight title!
A less than humble Felix Legions misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: HFC 116:Sang Seok vs Machado
Date: Sep 16, 2017

#R1#
Legions throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Takada looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Legions scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Legions pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Legions throws the kick towards the body but Takada avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Takada on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Legions. #TD#
Legions gets a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Takada pushes Legions off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Legions uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Takada.
Takada tries to clinch up but Legions circles away and keeps his distance.
Takada throws the left hand but Legions avoids the punch easily.
Takada looks to score with a jab to the body but Legions is just out of range.
Takada misses with a straight right.
Legions is looking to counter with head kicks.
Legions avoids the body shot from Takada.
Satoru Takada is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
A shot to the liver by Takada. Beautiful body shot.
We've been informed that Takada 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.
Takada moves out of range of the body kick from Legions.
Takada takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Legions tries to bum rush Takada with a series of wild strikes but Takada uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Takada misses with a two punch combination.
Legions 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.
Legions jabs Takada to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Legions misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Takada throws out a loose jab but Legions uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Legions on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Legions misses with a body shot.
Legions bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#TD#
Legions manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Takada on his heels. He'll look to pass Takada's guard now, I'm sure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Legions postures up and lands a big shot to Takada's brow. #T2#
Legions postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Takada 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.
Legions in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Takada utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Legions sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Legions throws a strike but Takada rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Legions pulls Takada in close to his closed guard and prevents Takada from doing any damage or advancing position.
Legions tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3##SUB#
Legions looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Legions 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.
Legions has Takada pulled in close to control his posture.
Takada stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Legions swivels though and keeps the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Legions is on top in guard. #REVR#
Takada is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Legions with a nice head shot there.
Legions in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
Legions content to stall in guard here.
Legions throws a big elbow that misses.
Legions tries to free his leg and advance position but Takada is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Legions drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Takada dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Takada is posturing up here but Legions has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Takada tries to roll out but it's too tight and Takada has to tap! Slick submission there by Legions!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Felix Legions!
Felix Legions is the new featherweight champion!
Felix Legions decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: HFC 107:Yamamoto vs Miller
Date: Jul 08, 2017

#R1#
Yamamoto scores with a body shot.
Miller on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Yamamoto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yamamoto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miller manages to avoid it.
Yamamoto swings for the body but Miller moves out of range.
Miller lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Yamamoto's jab looks to have found its range, popping Miller under the eye.
Yamamoto fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Miller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yamamoto.
Yamamoto lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Miller at a distance.
Yamamoto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miller was well out of range. Poor timing from Yamamoto.
A lazy left from Miller finds it's target.
A good leg kick by Miller.
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!
Miller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A shot to the liver by Yamamoto. Beautiful body shot.
Yamamoto throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Miller gets a clinch.
Miller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yamamoto can't find room to land a body shot as Miller controls the action. #T1#
Miller prevents a body shot from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto blocks an uppercut.
Miller lands a shoulder strike.
Miller lands an elbow just above Yamamoto 's eye.
Yamamoto lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Miller.
Yamamoto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Miller tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Yamamoto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Miller tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Yamamoto smiles and moves away.
Yamamoto has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Miller finds it's way round the side to connect with Yamamoto's head.
Miller thows a leg kick but Yamamoto checks it #CL#
and Yamamoto counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Miller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yamamoto gets through Miller's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Miller as the two fighters clinch.
Yamamoto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yamamoto can't find room to land a body shot as Miller controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yamamoto. #T2#
Miller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Miller lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yamamoto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yamamoto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Yamamoto on the inside.
Yamamoto effectively controlling the action here.
Yamamoto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Miller jumps guard but Yamamoto stands there with Miller around his waist. Miller gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Miller has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Yamamoto seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Miller can turn it around.
Kotetsu Yamamoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Miller.
Yamamoto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yamamoto tries to throw a body punch but Miller avoids it by throwing Yamamoto back against the cage.
Miller's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice right hand lands inside from Miller.
Yamamoto lands a body shot in the clinch.
Yamamoto struggles to land a body shot inside as Miller controls his hands.
Miller misses with a punch to the body.
Miller pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Yamamoto tries to work over Miller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
A short uppercut from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto scores with a shoulder strike. #TD2#
Miller manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Yamamoto working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Miller working for a triangle but Yamamoto defends it easily.
Yamamoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Miller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Yamamoto got a little sloppy there for a moment and Miller has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yamamoto has managed to get both his arms back between Miller's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller is trying to control the position but Yamamoto postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Yamamoto landing some decent shots from guard.
Yamamoto content to stall in guard here.
Yamamoto scoring with punches to the head and body.
Yamamoto is looking to work some ground and pound but Miller has wrist control.#SUB2#
Miller had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Yamamoto defends it easily.
Miller keeping moving, preventing Yamamoto from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Miller working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yamamoto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yamamoto manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kotetsu Yamamoto dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Miller throws a head kick that misses.
Yamamoto checks a leg kick nicely.
A quick step to the side and Yamamoto tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A chopping leg kick lands by Miller.
Yamamoto scores with a body shot.
Yamamoto connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Miller looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Yamamoto ducks right into an uppercut from Miller.
Nice straight punches there by Miller. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Miller.
Yamamoto throws a hook but Miller blocks it.
Yamamoto is looking to wear down Miller with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Yamamoto keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Miller throws a left and a right that both miss
and Yamamoto makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Miller throws a half hearted mid kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miller takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Yamamoto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miller can do to turn this around?
Miller swats away the attempt to clinch by Yamamoto.
And Miller tries to counter it with a takedown but Yamamoto pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Miller will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Miller gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Yamamoto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miller.
Yamamoto fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Miller goes for a double leg but Yamamoto avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Yamamoto continues to drive forward.
Miller misses with a looping right.
Yamamoto lands with a hook. Miller tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sloppy strikes from Miller. Those never looked like landing. #TD2#
Miller closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Yamamoto did well to prevent Miller getting side control.
Yamamoto is trying to control but can't.
Yamamoto is pressing down on Miller's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Yamamoto is pulling down on Miller's head. It's preventing any offense from Miller, at least for the moment.
Miller postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Yamamoto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Miller is one step ahead there. #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!
Miller postures up.
Yamamoto pulls Miller in close to prevent any damage.
Miller trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Miller wants to control from the top but Yamamoto keeps moving.
Yamamoto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Yamamoto is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Yamamoto 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.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Yamamoto tests Miller's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Miller tries to work over Yamamoto's front leg with a kick but Yamamoto checks it.
Miller scores with a spinning back kick!
Miller shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yamamoto as he avoids it easily.
Yamamoto was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Miller takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Miller connects with a body shot.
Miller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yamamoto misses with a straight left.
Kotetsu Yamamoto is winning the standup battle so far.
Miller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Miller wants to slow Yamamoto down by chopping away at his legs.
Miller scores with a leg kick.
Yamamoto fails with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Miller misses with a takedown attempt - Yamamoto sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kotetsu Yamamoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Miller.
Yamamoto checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Yamamoto shoots in for a takedown but Miller shows good takedown defense.
A good leg kick by Miller.
It looks like Yamamoto has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Kotetsu Yamamoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miller fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A cross from Yamamoto lands.
Miller lands with an overhand left.
Yamamoto lands with a straight right. Miller didn't see that one coming.
Miller tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yamamoto thuds his right hand into Miller's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A slapping body kick lands there for Miller.
Miller lands a jab to Yamamoto's midsection.
Yamamoto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Miller.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ben Miller will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Miller pivots, looking for a leg kick but Yamamoto is out of range and Miller settles back down.
Miller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yamamoto manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Miller takes the fight into the clinch.
Yamamoto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Miller tries a body shot but Yamamoto blocks it.
Miller blocks a body shot from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yamamoto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knees to the body from Miller.
Miller lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Yamamoto misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Miller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Miller tries to work over Yamamoto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yamamoto misses with a punch on the inside. #TD2#
Miller pulls guard.
Yamamoto preventing the sweep. #T1##SUB2#
Miller working for a triangle but Yamamoto defends it easily.
Yamamoto stands up over Miller, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Yamamoto 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.
Miller looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yamamoto is one step ahead there. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Miller is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Miller working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yamamoto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yamamoto manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ben Miller has got the better of the ground game so far.
Yamamoto wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving.
Yamamoto is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Miller lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jab, jab by Miller - just one landing.
Yamamoto connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Miller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Miller with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Miller feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Yamamoto's calf.
Yamamoto misses with a wild body shot.
Yamamoto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miller manages to avoid it.
Miller misses with a hook. Yamamoto ducked under it nicely.
Yamamoto scores with a jab to the body.
Miller throws a body shot but no joy.
Yamamoto cracks a nice hook into Miller's ribs.
Miller takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T4#
Yamamoto moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yamamoto ducks under a wild hook from Miller.
Yamamoto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miller manages to avoid it.
Yamamoto takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Yamamoto scores with a shot to the body.
Yamamoto is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Yamamoto takes a swing at Miller's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Miller forces Yamamoto back against the cage and clinches.
A short left from Yamamoto.
Miller prevents a body shot from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto working aggressively here.
Yamamoto gets through Miller's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yamamoto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Miller blocks a body shot from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Miller lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Miller lands a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Yamamoto.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: HFC 105 :Curran vs Palmer
Date: Jun 24, 2017

#R1#
A shot to the body from Ho misses
and Miller counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ho scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Miller doesn't seem bothered though. #TD2#
Ho gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Miller to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ho pulls Miller in close to his closed guard and prevents Miller from doing any damage or advancing position.
Miller wants to pass the guard but Ho is keeping the position.
Ho has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ho throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller stopping the sweep attempt from Ho.#T1##SUB#
Ho is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Miller defends well.
Miller working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller trying to control but Ho is working from the bottom.
Ho is trying to control the position but Miller postures up. #SUB#
Ho has an active guard here but Miller has managed to pass into half guard.
Miller seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Miller lands strikes from half guard.#T2#
Miller is trying to control. Ho wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Miller sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ho defending well though.
Ho is not content to let Miller control the position.
Ho wants to control the action here but instead Miller manages to pass to full mount!
Miller tries to control but Ho wriggling away.
Ho takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Ho is bucking up trying to escape but Miller cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Miller with the ground and pound from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miller trying to control but Ho is having none of it.
Ho is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Miller tries to control but Ho wriggling away.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Miller working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Miller scoring with strikes but Ho is staying in there.
Ho is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ho gets back to half guard.
Miller seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ho tries to get to full guard but Miller has control of the leg.
Miller looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ho with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Miller drops an elbow to the side of Ho's head. #SUB#
Ho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ho is refusing to be controlled, as Miller sits in half guard. #T4#
Miller is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ho!
Miller looking to control but Ho is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ho wants to hold on but Miller pushes him away.
Miller connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Miller looking to finish Ho with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ho!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ho is looking to improve his position but Miller isn't that keen on the idea.
Ho slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Miller trying to control the pace.
Miller wants to pass the guard but Ho is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Miller dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Ho misses with an uppercut
and Miller counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice body kick there by Miller.
Miller cracks the inside of Ho's front leg.
Ho fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ho swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miller.
Miller wants to counter the offense by Ho and move into the clinch position.
Miller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Miller misses with a body kick.
Ho swings for the body but Miller moves out of range.
Miller connects with a leg kick. Ho looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Miller smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ho ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ho connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Miller's hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Miller fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ho, pushing him back against the cage.
Miller lands a body shot in the clinch.
Miller lands a right hand.
Ho struggles to land a body shot inside as Miller controls his hands. #T1#
Ho tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Miller's elbow.
Miller lands a shoulder strike.
Miller doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD2#
Miller manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Miller looking for a sweep. Not yet Miller, not yet. #SUB2#
Miller is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Miller avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Ho avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ho scoring with punches to the head and body.
Miller looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ho is one step ahead there.
Ho throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Miller works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
Ho trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom.
Ho has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Miller avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ho postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Miller has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ho working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Miller working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ho.
Ben Miller has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Miller is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ho defends well.
Ho postures up.
Ho scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ho scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ho working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ho postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Miller is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T3#
Ho connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Miller looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Miller working for a triangle but Ho defends it easily.
Ho wants to pass the guard but Miller is keeping the position.
Miller working a defensive guard here.
Ho trying to control the position from guard on top but Miller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ho is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T4#
Ho is looking to work some ground and pound but Miller has wrist control.
Miller is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ho throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Miller manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ho manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Miller works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ho is trying to control but can't.
Miller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ho is pressing down on Miller's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Miller trying to control but Ho is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Ho is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Miller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ho swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ben Miller will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Miller motions for Ho to come forward. Miller throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Left hook, right uppercut from Miller.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ho. Miller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ho takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ho connects with a looping right hand.
Ho moves out of range of the body kick.
A head kick misses from Miller.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Miller.
A big left from Ho misses.
Ho throws a body shot but no joy.
Miller misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ho counters with a right hand to the body.
Ben Miller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ho misses the shot to the body.
Ho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miller was well out of range. Poor timing from Ho.
Miller tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ho misses with a wild body shot.
Li Kong Ho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miller throws a nice inside leg kick. #TD2#
Miller shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Miller was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#T1#
Ho gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ho is staying active underneath Miller, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ho is trying to get back to full guard.
Miller is taking a breather. Ho says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Miller works his way into side control.
Ho is looking for a sweep.
Li Kong Ho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ho taking punishment in the form of punches.
Ho regains half guard.
Miller passes to full mount!
Ho is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Miller looking to finish Ho with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ho!
Ho really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ho tries to lock up and control but Miller gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Miller controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Ho regains half guard.#SUB#
Ho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Miller controlling the action here.
Miller uses his free foot to push down on Ho's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ho.
Ho tries to lock up and control but Miller gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ben Miller is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Miller sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Ho is looking to improve his position but Miller isn't that keen on the idea.
Miller controlling the pace for now.
Ho controls the position.
Miller looking to control but Ho is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Miller unloading with bombs!
Ho is trying to escape the mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Miller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Miller 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: HFC 102:Yamamoto vs Miller
Date: Jun 03, 2017

#R1#
Miller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yamamoto.
Some bone on bone action there as Yamamoto checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Miller tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yamamoto sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Miller somewhat.
Nice uppercut lands for Miller. That snapped Yamamoto's head back.
Miller has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Yamamoto is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Miller misses with a body shot.
Miller tries to land a front kick but Yamamoto steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Yamamoto throwing a counter right hand but Miller manages to avoid it.
A jab from Yamamoto misses.
Miller scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Yamamoto dodges the punch combination from Miller.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamamoto feints a jab promting Miller to slip. Yamamoto then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Miller slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Miller throws a solid leg kick but Yamamoto takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Miller.
Yamamoto is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yamamoto throws a good cross that connects. #T1##TD2#
Miller closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Miller lands in his opponent's guard.
Miller stopping the sweep attempt from Yamamoto.
Miller showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Yamamoto pulls Miller in close to his closed guard and prevents Miller from doing any damage or advancing position.
Miller is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Miller stopping the sweep attempt from Yamamoto.
Miller looking to pass the guard.
Yamamoto tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Yamamoto utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Miller working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Miller trying to control but Yamamoto is working from the bottom.
Yamamoto is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Miller connects with a couple of short punches.
Yamamoto is trying to control the position but Miller postures up.
Miller working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Miller trying to control but Yamamoto is working from the bottom.
Yamamoto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Miller advances position into side control!
Miller staying calm.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Yamamoto's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Yamamoto is pushing Miller's head away, looking to escape. Miller manages to hold on to the position though.
Miller trying to control the position but Yamamoto is working away.
Miller lands a nice forearm strike.
Yamamoto stops Miller from passing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller tries to score with some ground and pound. Yamamoto controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Miller working away.
A control attempt from Yamamoto but he's now mounted!
Miller with a couple of short strikes.#T4#
Yamamoto tries to hold on but Miller pushes him away.
Miller throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Yamamoto is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Miller is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Miller controlling his opponent.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Miller cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Yamamoto working to try and regain half guard.
Miller wants to control the pace but Yamamoto is squirming around nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yamamoto really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Miller looking to control but Yamamoto is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Yamamoto is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Miller dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Miller shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Yamamoto defends it nicely.#TD2#
Miller shoots in and bounces Yamamoto off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yamamoto wants to sweep but no luck.
Yamamoto can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Miller controls the pace.
Miller has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Miller makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller stopping the sweep attempt from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto is trying to control the position but Miller postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Miller accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Miller lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Yamamoto pulls Miller in close to his closed guard and prevents Miller from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1#
Miller throws a big right hand that misses.
Yamamoto seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Yamamoto continues to stall.
Yamamoto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Miller trying to control but Yamamoto is working from the bottom.
Yamamoto wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Miller scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Miller throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Miller postures up.
Ben Miller has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Miller trying to control but Yamamoto is working from the bottom.
Yamamoto is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Miller wants to control from the top but Yamamoto keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jab, jab by Yamamoto - just one landing.
Nice uppercut lands for Yamamoto. That snapped Miller's head back.
Miller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yamamoto throws out the jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Miller throws a leg kick but Yamamoto sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Miller scores with a hook to the body. Yamamoto takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kotetsu Yamamoto is winning the standup battle so far.
Miller swings for the body but Yamamoto moves out of range.
Yamamoto blocks the body kick.
Miller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yamamoto missing with a left hand there. Miller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Miller looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice defenses there by Miller.
Yamamoto misses with a body shot.
Miller lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A head kick by Miller misses
and Yamamoto counters with a right hand to the body.
Miller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yamamoto.
Miller shoots in and drives through. Yamamoto sprawls well.
Yamamoto slips a straight right by Miller.
Yamamoto takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Miller darts in looking for a takedown but Yamamoto gets double underhooks and turns Miller into the cage.
Kotetsu Yamamoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Miller.
Yamamoto fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Miller looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Yamamoto looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Yamamoto ducks under a wild hook from Miller.
Miller has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Miller there as he acknowledges the shot.
Miller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yamamoto throws a body punch but Miller moves out of range.
Yamamoto scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Miller doesn't seem bothered though. #T4#
Yamamoto throws a lazy right hand but Miller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Miller ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miller misses with a body shot.
Miller punishes Yamamoto's body with a nice straight punch.
Yamamoto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Miller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yamamoto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miller.
Yamamoto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miller manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Miller.
Miller feints the counter takedown.
Yamamoto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Miller.
Miller throws a low kick but Yamamoto avoids it.
Miller walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Miller tries to bum rush Yamamoto with a series of wild strikes but Yamamoto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A nice leg kick lands there from Miller.
Nice takedown defense from Yamamoto. No joy for Miller on that attempt.
Miller takes a swing at Yamamoto's ribcage but misses.
Yamamoto ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
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 Kotetsu Yamamoto will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Yamamoto throws the left hand but Miller avoids the punch easily.
Yamamoto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yamamoto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miller.
Miller walks into a stiff left hand from Yamamoto.
Miller with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Yamamoto counter with a right hand.
Miller throws a body punch but Yamamoto moves out of range.
Yamamoto throws a jab when Miller was well out of range.
Yamamoto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miller.
Miller connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
An inside leg kick from Miller misses.
Yamamoto appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Yamamoto 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.
Yamamoto throws a body shot but no joy.
Miller throws a body punch but Yamamoto moves out of range.
Miller misses with an uppercut. Yamamoto saw that one coming.
Yamamoto throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and Miller holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Yamamoto tries to break free but Miller pushes him back against the cage.
Yamamoto lands a body punch in the clinch. #T1#
A short right from Yamamoto on the inside.
Miller throws a head punch that misses.
A hook to the body from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Yamamoto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Miller will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Yamamoto appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Yamamoto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Miller throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Miller blocks a jab.
A combination from Miller does no damage.
Miller throws an overhand right that lands on Yamamoto's shoulder, as Yamamoto tries to avoid the shot.
Yamamoto takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yamamoto cracks Miller with a good jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Miller or perhaps it was just good defense by Yamamoto, which made it look bad.
A jab from Yamamoto does it's job there.#T2#
Yamamoto throws a looping overhand right but Miller ducks down to avoid it.
Miller tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Miller doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Miller is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Yamamoto rather than just go for the knockout.
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 big left from Yamamoto misses.
Miller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yamamoto throws out the jab.
Miller bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Yamamoto punishes Miller's body with a nice straight punch.
Miller misses with a low kick.
Miller misses with a body shot.
Yamamoto appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Yamamoto cracks a nice hook into Miller's ribs.
Kotetsu Yamamoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller just misses with a punch to the body.
Miller will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Miller takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T3#
Yamamoto lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Yamamoto wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Yamamoto cracks Miller with a right hand to the side of the head.
Yamamoto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Miller misses with a takedown attempt - Yamamoto sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Yamamoto is looking for a counter combo.
Kotetsu Yamamoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Miller.
Yamamoto scores with a shot to the body.
Yamamoto looks to score with a jab to the body but Miller is just out of range.
Yamamoto lands an overhand right.
Miller shoots in and drives through. Yamamoto sprawls well.
A quick step to the side and Yamamoto tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yamamoto misses with a wild body shot.
Yamamoto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Miller attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Yamamoto misses with a straight left.
Kotetsu Yamamoto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miller takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miller shoots in looking for a takedown. Yamamoto tries to sprawl out of it but Miller keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Yamamoto manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Miller.
Yamamoto scores with a hook to the body. Miller takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Miller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yamamoto.
Miller with the counter takedown but Yamamoto avoids it easily.
Miller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yamamoto swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Yamamoto misses with a hook.
And Miller tries to counter it with a takedown but Yamamoto pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Yamamoto throws an overhand right that lands on Miller's shoulder, as Miller tries to avoid the shot.
Miller wants to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Yamamoto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Yamamoto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Miller.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kotetsu Yamamoto showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Yamamoto 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kotetsu Yamamoto!
Post fight, Kotetsu Yamamoto took to the microphone: 'We are NJPW!!!'.

Event: HFC 97:Costa vs Miller
Date: Apr 29, 2017

#R1#
Miller is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Costa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Miller dives in for a single leg takedown but Costa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Miller tests Costa's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD2#
Miller closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Costa is trying to improve his position.
Miller cracks Costa with a big right hand but Costa just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Costa gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Costa trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Miller manages to pass to mount!
Miller looking to control and managing it successfully.
Miller lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #T1#
Miller raining down shots from the mount!
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Miller working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Costa regains half guard.
Costa tries to kick Miller off but Miller keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Miller has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Miller missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Costa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Costa is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Costa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Miller passes the guard and advances to mount!
Miller can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Costa is looking to escape. #T2#
Costa tries to reverse the position but Miller maintains control.
Miller tries to control but Costa wriggling away.
Costa is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Costa is looking to get to half guard.
Miller breaks from Costa's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Costa tries to hold on but Miller pushes him away.
Miller sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miller prevents Costa from getting the reversal.
Costa is just holding on here. Miller manages to take his back. #T3#
Costa rolls, trying to escape but Miller keeps control of the position. #SUB2#
Miller working for the choke.
Costa trying to control but not successfully. #SUB2#
Miller looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Miller is working for a rear naked choke. Costa is not defending it well and Miller has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Costa refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Costa's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ben Miller!
A very excited looking Ben Miller 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: HFC 95:Tavares vs Miller
Date: Apr 15, 2017

#R1#
Miller moves forwards but Tavares connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL2#
Miller forces Tavares back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Tavares pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Miller is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tavares sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Miller throws a leg kick but Tavares moved away.
A big right from Tavares misses.
Miller wants to counter with a clinch but Tavares pushes him away.
Miller connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tavares is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Miller walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Miller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tavares.
Miller changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Miller blocks a jab.
Tavares misses with a straight left.
Miller tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tavares waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Miller.
Miller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tavares looks to throw the jab but Miller is out of range.
Miller fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Miller misses the jab.
Tavares was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tavares throws a body punch but Miller moves out of range.
Miller lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Tavares scores with a punch to the head.
Miller fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Miller dives in and scores a takedown into Tavares's guard.
Tavares controls Miller momentarily but Miller frees himself.
Tavares wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Miller wants to pass the guard but Tavares is keeping the position.
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Tavares is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miller throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tavares is trying to keep Miller in close.
Tavares managing to control the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T2#
Tavares avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Miller wants to control from the top but Tavares keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Miller rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tavares counters with a straight right hand.
Tavares stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Miller.
Tavares lands with a shot to the body.
Tavares misses with a wild body shot.
Miller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tavares.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tavares throws a hook to the side of Miller's head but Miller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Miller is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Miller looks for a takedown but Tavares sprawls well.
Cristian Tavares has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Miller.
Tavares circles away from the clinch attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Tavares misses the target.
Miller thuds a left hand into Tavares's body.#T3##TD2#
Miller shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tavares is trying to defend but Miller finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Miller has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Miller throwing shots but Tavares is blocking nicely.
Tavares is pressing down on Miller's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tavares working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Miller.
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Tavares is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miller postures up.
Miller wants to pass the guard but Tavares is keeping the position.
Tavares not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Miller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Miller with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Miller pushes down on Tavares's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Miller thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Miller tries to pass to full mount but Tavares defends it.
Tavares is controlling Miller's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Tavares wants to control but Miller is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Miller thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tavares's head. #SUB2#
Miller is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Miller landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Miller 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#
Tavares throws a big shot that misses.
Tavares listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL2#
Miller clinches with his opponent.
Miller working aggressively here.
Miller tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
I was talking to Tavares's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Miller tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tavares just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tavares looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Miller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tavares's elbow.
Tavares lands with a right to the head.
Miller softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tavares misses with a body punch.
Tavares works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tavares prevents a body shot from Miller.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavares fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tavares is trying to break the clinch but Miller is controlling him.
Tavares tries a body shot but Miller blocks it. #BC#
Tavares breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cristian Tavares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tavares misses with a hook.
And Miller tries to counter it with a takedown but Tavares pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1#
Good work by Tavares as he checks the leg kick.
Tavares swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Miller is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tavares rather than just go for the knockout.
Miller connects with a leg kick. Tavares looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Miller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tavares.
Tavares lands with a shot to the body.
Miller ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tavares lands a jab to the head.
Tavares throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Miller on the side of the head.
Miller takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Miller takes one on the button.
Miller staying out of range there.
Miller lands a body shot.
Miller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Miller is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tavares is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A shot to the liver by Miller. Beautiful body shot.
Tavares missing with a left hand there. Miller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Miller tries to land a body kick
and Tavares counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Miller scores with a shot to the body. #T2#
Tavares lands an overhand right.
A big right from Tavares misses.
Miller takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cristian Tavares is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miller throws a front kick aimed at Tavares's knee but Tavares avoids it well. #CL2#
Miller gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tavares misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tavares wants to get back to striking at distance but Miller won't allow it.
Tavares misses with a punch to the body.
Tavares lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
Miller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tavares wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tavares lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#TD2#
Miller gets control of Tavares's arms and successfully pulls guard. Miller will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Tavares works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tavares is pressing down on Miller's thigh, looking to free his foot. Miller is holding on for now.
Well, if Tavares is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T3#
Miller moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tavares pushes down on Miller's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Miller moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Miller is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Miller working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tavares doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tavares manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tavares sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Miller looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tavares is one step ahead there.
Tavares not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Tavares got a little sloppy there for a moment and Miller has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tavares has managed to get both his arms back between Miller's legs - danger averted.
Tavares is stalling in the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cristian Tavares dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Tavares takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Tavares lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Miller backs up against the cage.
Tavares blocks a jab.
Miller shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tavares defends it nicely.
Cristian Tavares is winning the standup battle so far.
Tavares throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miller looks to score with a jab to the body but Tavares is just out of range.
Miller doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Miller on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Miller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tavares.
Tavares looks to land a left hand but Miller moved out of range nicely.
Miller changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tavares tries to avoid it but Miller manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tavares to the ground. Tavares escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Tavares on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice jab there from Tavares. #T1#
Miller slips a jab and a cross from Tavares.
Miller feints the counter takedown.
Miller misses with a body kick.
Tavares fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miller manages to avoid it.
Tavares misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miller.
Miller ducks under a wild hook from Tavares.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tavares.
Tavares takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jab by Miller.
Miller throws a jab when Tavares was well out of range.
Miller ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tavares keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tavares misses the shot to the body.
Miller takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tavares misses with a wild body shot.
Miller fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tavares looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miller takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T2#
Tavares fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miller manages to avoid it.
Miller misses with a body shot.
Miller lands with a kick to the ribs.
Miller shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tavares as he avoids it easily.
Cristian Tavares has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Miller.
Tavares connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Miller fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tavares has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tavares connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Miller's hands.
Tavares throws the left hand but Miller avoids the punch easily.
Miller fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tavares has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Miller showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tavares.
Miller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tavares moves away.
Miller looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Miller scores with a hook to the body. Tavares takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Miller avoids the body shot from Tavares.
Tavares thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Miller misses with a jab to the body
and Tavares counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tavares throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
so Miller counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tavares pulls Miller in close to his closed guard and prevents Miller from doing any damage or advancing position.
Tavares keeping full guard, as Miller tries to pass.
Miller slips nicely into half guard.
Tavares is looking to control Miller's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tavares avoid being mounted?#T4##SUB#
Tavares looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Miller throwing shots but Tavares is blocking nicely.
Tavares trying to control from the bottom.
Miller frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Miller lands a big shot there that rocks Tavares but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Miller breaks from Tavares's wrist control and lands an elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tavares is looking to get to half guard.
Tavares is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Cristian Tavares did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
Tavares lands a head shot.
A jab lands there for Tavares.
Miller is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tavares takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tavares bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Miller's head.
Miller moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Miller moves away from the strike by Tavares.
Miller is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Miller fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Miller closes the distance and clinches up with Tavares, looking for a takedown. Miller pushes Tavares against the cage but Tavares circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tavares was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tavares uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Miller.
Tavares lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tavares swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tavares pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tavares just misses with a punch to the body.
Miller has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Miller just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Tavares on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Miller takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A cross from Tavares lands.
Miller lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Miller swings for the body but Tavares moves out of range.
Tavares is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tavares throws a shot from downtown. Miller moves away and avoids it.
Miller is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Miller is looking to score with low kicks.
Tavares misses with a hook. Miller ducked under it nicely.
Miller tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Miller looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tavares throws a sloppy body shot #TD2#
and Miller counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tavares wants to improve his position but Miller is controlling well.
Ben Miller has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Miller is working for a submission of some sort.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tavares wants to improve his position but Miller is controlling well. #T2#
Miller wants to free his trapped foot but Tavares is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tavares is looking to control Miller's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tavares avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Miller is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tavares has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tavares is looking to control Miller's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tavares avoid being mounted?#T3#
Miller is trying to control the action in half guard but Tavares is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tavares gets full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Miller's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tavares is controlling Miller's posture.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. 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.
A swing and a miss from Tavares.
Tavares throws a big shot that misses.
Tavares works Miller's body with a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Miller. Tavares does a little dance to reset his feet.
Miller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tavares throws out the jab.
Miller lands a right hook to the body.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch but Tavares swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tavares looks to score with a jab to the body but Miller is just out of range.
Miller fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tavares looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice defenses there by Miller.
Tavares bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Miller's head backwards.
Tavares throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Miller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tavares.
Tavares looks to land a right hand but Miller moved out of range.
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 Cristian Tavares will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Miller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tavares throws out the jab.
Tavares is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Miller.
Tavares misses the shot to the body.
Tavares throws the left hand but Miller avoids the punch easily.
Miller looks to throw a body kick
and Tavares counters with a nice uppercut.
Miller throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tavares cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Miller changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tavares misses with a two punch combination.
Tavares doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tavares's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Miller connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tavares scrambles back to his feet.
Tavares listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tavares lands with a good body shot.
Miller chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Tavares gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Miller to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Tavares pulls Miller in close to prevent any damage. #T1##SUB2#
Miller 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.
Tavares is pulling down on Miller's head to control his posture.
Miller tries to free his leg and advance position but Tavares is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Miller 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.
Tavares is trying to keep Miller in close. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Miller engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Tavares working for a triangle but Miller defends it easily.
Tavares trying to keep a closed guard but Miller is proving a slippery customer.
Ben Miller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Miller looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Miller tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tavares swivels and escapes.
Tavares missing with a left hand there. Miller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tavares jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tavares throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tavares tries to move into range but Miller moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tavares 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.
Miller bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Miller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tavares moves away.
Tavares was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Miller moves in looking to clinch but Tavares pushes him off.
Tavares with a jab.
Tavares throws the left hand but Miller avoids the punch easily.
Miller takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tavares moves out of range of the body kick from Miller. #T4#
A head kick from Miller lands but Tavares takes it in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tavares keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Miller is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Tavares scores with a nice head shot.
Tavares is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Miller ducks under a wild hook from Tavares.
Tavares misses the jab.
Miller takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tavares misses with the combination.
Tavares missing with a left hand there. Miller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tavares swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Miller misses with a body kick.
Tavares's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Miller connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tavares scrambles back to his feet.
Tavares takes a jab right on the kisser.

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 Cristian Tavares.
I think Tavares 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 49:46
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 49:46
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cristian Tavares!
Cristian Tavares retains his featherweight title!
Cristian Tavares thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: BRFC 57
Date: Jan 21, 2017

#R1#
Miller checks a leg kick nicely.#CL#
Gentry rushes Miller and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Miller tries to throw a body punch but Gentry avoids it by throwing Miller back against the cage.
Miller has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gentry is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gentry lands with a right to the head.
Gentry managing to block the knees to the body from Miller.
Miller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gentry pressing his opponent against the cage.
Gentry tries to throw a body punch but Miller avoids it by throwing Gentry back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Gentry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gentry lands with a short shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Gentry.
Gentry lands a shoulder strike.
Gentry lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
Miller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gentry pushes Miller back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Gentry misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gentry blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Miller tries to work over Gentry's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Miller misses with the head strike.
Gentry softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Miller misses with an elbow over the top.
Gentry is looking to control Miller's arms but Miller gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gentry has his back to the cage.
Gentry pushes Miller back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gentry misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Gentry scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gentry misses with some punches.
Miller lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gentry or not.
Gentry blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gentry lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gentry is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Miller tries to work over Gentry's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Miller. #T2#
Miller tries to throw a body punch but Gentry avoids it by throwing Miller back against the cage.
Gentry working aggressively here.
A short right from Miller on the inside.
Gentry misses with a punch to the body.
Gentry prevents a body shot from Miller.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gentry scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Miller is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gentry doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Miller.
Gentry misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Miller jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gentry walks away with a smile on his face. Miller gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gentry seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Matt Gentry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Miller.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Miller crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gentry - the referee stops the clock and Miller gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gentry. Miller manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Gentry looks to score with a jab to the body but Miller is just out of range.
Gentry throws a big shot that misses.
Miller looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T3#
Gentry scoring well with a low kick there.
Gentry scores with a nice right hand.
Miller moves out of range of the strikes.
Gentry looks to land a right hand but Miller moved out of range.
Miller with the counter takedown but Gentry avoids it easily.
Gentry lands a leg kick that knocks Miller off balance momentarily.
Miller tries to clinch but Gentry is having none of it. #CL#
Gentry gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gentry tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Miller's elbow.
Miller has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Gentry seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Miller can turn it around.
Gentry lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Miller is working Gentry over against the cage.
Gentry taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Miller lands a hook to the side of the head.
Miller tries to throw a body punch but Gentry avoids it by throwing Miller back against the cage. #T4#
Miller struggles to land a body shot inside as Gentry controls his hands.
Miller tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gentry just stands there and leans against the cage.
Miller misses with the head strike.
Miller works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Miller lands a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miller lands a hook that snaps the head of Gentry backwards.
Gentry tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Gentry pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Miller tries for a takedown but Gentry circles away easily
and Gentry counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gentry throws a body shot but no joy.
Gentry pushes Miller away with a front kick.
Gentry connects with a solid leg kick.
Gentry throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Gentry dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Miller.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gentry.
Some wild striking there from Gentry.
Miller checks a low kick from Gentry.
Miller is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gentry swings for the body but Miller moves out of range. #CL2#
Miller drives through and clinches with Gentry against the cage.
Gentry misses with a punch on the inside.
Miller lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Miller.#T1#
Gentry working aggressively here.
Gentry wants to stall.
Gentry is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miller can do to turn this around?
Gentry works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gentry lands a hook that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
Miller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Miller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Miller blocking some punches.
A short right from Gentry.
Gentry takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gentry creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gentry lands a body punch.
Gentry goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD2#
Miller pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gentry stays in close to Miller's body and controls the position.
Gentry has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gentry wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving. #T2#
Miller trying to keep a closed guard but Gentry is proving a slippery customer.
Miller looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gentry trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gentry is posturing up here but Miller has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Gentry tries to roll out but it's too tight and Gentry has to tap! Slick submission there by Miller!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ben Miller!
Ben Miller is the new lightweight champion!
Ben Miller thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: BRFC 55
Date: Dec 10, 2016

#R1#
Dux misses with a takedown attempt - Miller sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
Dux closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Miller to the mat! Miller manages to get full guard.
Dux trying to control the position from guard on top but Miller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miller wants to sweep but no luck.
Dux pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miller is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Miller working for a triangle but Dux defends it easily.
Dux trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dux postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1##SUB#
Miller is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Miller has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dux can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Miller had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dux defends it easily.
Dux passes Miller's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Miller is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Dux is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Miller blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dux. #T2#
Miller is looking for a sweep. Dux is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Miller avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dux. #SUB2#
Dux wants to work for an arm triangle but Miller is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Miller trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Dux looking to ground and pound but Miller is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Dux goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Miller is on top in guard. #SUB2#
Dux working for a triangle but Miller defends it easily.
Dux looking for a sweep. Not yet Dux, not yet. #T3#
Miller makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Miller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Miller with a nice head shot there.
Miller slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Miller trying to control but Dux is working from the bottom.
Dux tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Miller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Miller might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Miller got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dux has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Miller has managed to get both his arms back between Dux's legs - danger averted.
Miller trying to control but Dux is working from the bottom.
Dux is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dux is trying to keep Miller in close. #T4#
Dux keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
Miller cracks Dux with a solid left hand.
Miller content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Miller makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Miller trying to control but Dux is working from the bottom.
Miller wants to pass the guard but Dux is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Dux has his foot on Miller's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Miller works his way back into a safe position though.
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 Ben Miller 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#
Dux shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Miller pinned against the ropes. Miller gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Miller's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dux connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Miller scrambles back to his feet.
Frank Dux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dux misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Miller counters with a takedown into side control.
Miller wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dux keeps working.
Dux tries to bench press Miller off him but Miller keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dux felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Dux can't do much from the bottom here.
Miller trying to control the position but Dux is working away. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Dux's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Miller advances nicely into full mount.
Miller landing punches.
Miller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dux can do to turn this around?
Miller is looking to work his way around to Dux's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Dux can't escape the position.
Miller scores with a couple of good head shots there.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Miller here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Miller lands a big shot there that rocks Dux but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Miller punishing his opponent with strikes.
Miller postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Dux looks a forlorn figure. #T2#
Miller wants to control the pace but Dux is squirming around nicely.
Miller looking to finish Dux with some ground and pound. This is bad for Dux!
Miller 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dux really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #SUB#
Dux tries to improve his position but Miller has taken his back! Miller has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Dux tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Miller pushes Dux away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ben Miller!
A victorious Ben Miller thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: BRFC 53
Date: Nov 12, 2016

#R1#
Left hook, right uppercut from Miller.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dux.
Miller misses with a body shot.
Miller ducks under a wild hook from Dux.
Miller misses the shot to the body.
A lazy left from Dux finds it's target.#CL#
Miller pushes Dux up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Miller manages to pull guard.
Dux trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom.
Miller might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Dux avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dux controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Miller looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T1##SUB#
Miller working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dux doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dux manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dux advances to half guard.
Miller is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dux's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dux's back!#SUB#
Miller tightening his grip on Dux, looking for the choke.
Dux tries to escape but Miller has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Dux trying to control the hands but Miller breaks the grip. #SUB#
Miller has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Dux is defending well but eventually Miller manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Dux has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ben Miller!
After winning the bout, Ben Miller thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: BRFC 48
Date: Sep 03, 2016

#R1#
Mirzaev throws a low kick but Miller avoids it.
Mirzaev 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.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Miller has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Miller misses the shot to the body.
Mirzaev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miller manages to avoid it.
Miller lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Miller blocks a head kick by Mirzaev. #TD2#
Miller fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mirzaev to the ground. Miller is now in Mirzaev's guard.
Miller tries to free his leg and advance position but Mirzaev is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller is in close to Mirzaev's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Miller advances to half guard.
Miller throwing shots but Mirzaev is blocking nicely.
Miller slows the pace down in half guard. #T1#
Miller trying to mount his opponent but Mirzaev defends it.
Miller looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mirzaev with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mirzaev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Miller on the ground.
Miller looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Miller has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Miller is trying to control. Mirzaev wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Miller prevents Mirzaev from standing back up.
Miller works his way into side control.
Miller just content to control the position. #SUB2#
Miller is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mirzaev is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2##SUB2#
Miller is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mirzaev knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Miller tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Mirzaev is pushing Miller's head away, looking to escape. Miller manages to hold on to the position though.
Miller scores with a couple of short elbows.#T3#
Mirzaev is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Miller working the head with strikes.
Miller wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mirzaev keeps working.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Miller is staying tight to Mirzaev's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Miller working the head with strikes.
Mirzaev is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T4#
Miller sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Mirzaev is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #SUB2#
Miller working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mirzaev takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Mirzaev is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miller working the ground and pound.
Mirzaev defending against the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Miller dominated that round.
That's time! Mirzaev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Miller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mirzaev.
Miller with the counter takedown but Mirzaev avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Mirzaev. That snapped Miller's head back.
Miller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mirzaev throws the left hand but Miller avoids the punch easily.
Miller will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Miller defending well as Mirzaev loads up on a big left hand.
Miller moves out of range as Mirzaev strikes.
Miller with the counter takedown but Mirzaev avoids it easily.
Miller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mirzaev.
Miller drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mirzaev defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mirzaev moves out of range of the body kick.
Mirzaev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
An inside leg kick lands from Miller.
Miller throws a body kick that misses.
Mirzaev loads up on a big right hand but Miller slips the punch.
Miller changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
Mirzaev misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mirzaev comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mirzaev misses with a low kick as Miller jumps back.
Miller slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mirzaev cracks Miller with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mirzaev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miller.
Mirzaev takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A nice combination there by Mirzaev.
Mirzaev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Miller avoids a punch combination nicely.
Miller feints the counter takedown.#T2#
Miller misses with a wild combination.
Mirzaev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Miller fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miller misses with a body kick.
Miller looks to land a body kick but Mirzaev moved away.
Miller dodges the punch combination from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Miller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mirzaev throws out the jab. #T3#
Miller throws a leg kick
and Mirzaev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Miller cracks Mirzaev with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rasul Mirzaev is winning the standup battle so far.
Miller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mirzaev was well out of range. Poor timing from Miller.
Miller stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Miller. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Miller throws a hook to the side of Mirzaev's head but Mirzaev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rasul Mirzaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller takes a shot to the body in his stride.
An inside leg kick lands from Miller.
Miller moves out of range of the leg kick from Mirzaev.
Miller attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Miller lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mirzaev at a distance. #TD2#
Miller drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Mirzaev is looking to get back to his feet here but Miller is keeping cool and he's managed to take Mirzaev's back.
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!
Miller scores with punches and elbows.
Mirzaev is trying to stand back up. #SUB2#
Miller has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Mirzaev is defending well but eventually Miller manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Mirzaev has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ben Miller!
Ben Miller seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: BRFC 45
Date: Jul 30, 2016

#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Miller or perhaps it was just good defense by Ray, which made it look bad.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ray! But no joy.
Ben Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Miller, right into the meat.
Miller gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Ray moves into the clinch.
Ray working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Miller misses with an elbow strike.
Ray lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
Ray fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ray working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ray can't break the clinch.
Miller is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ray is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miller blocking some punches.
Ray fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ray. #TD#
Miller gets control of Ray's arms and successfully pulls guard. Miller will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Miller escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ray gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Miller has a closed guard, preventing Ray from standing up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Miller has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ray 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 Miller.
Ray tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Miller manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ray's best efforts.#SUB#
Miller looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ray wants to stand but Miller has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Miller wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Miller is working hard here to advance position.
Miller trying to control but Ray postures up. #SUB#
Miller is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ray pulls his head out easily.
Miller is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Miller tries to roll over but Ray keeps him under control.
Ray looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Miller trying to hold on to Ray's head to control him but Ray postures up.
Ray seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up. #T3##SUB#
Miller actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Miller looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Miller is trying to get back to full guard.
It looks like Ray is going to stand back up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Miller gets a double leg takedown into Ray's guard.
Miller connects with a couple of short punches.
Ray has momentary wrist control but Miller slips an elbow through the middle.
Miller scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T4##SUB#
Miller 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.
Ray keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
Ray is looking to stand up but Miller isn't so interested in that idea.
Miller sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ray's guard.
Ray is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miller is keen to just control but Ray is a slippery customer.
Miller is pressing down on Ray's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ray is holding on for now.
Miller misses with a head shot. Ray uses the momentum to regain 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 Ben Miller will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Miller on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Miller throws out a leg kick but Ray moves out of range and Miller only half commits.
Miller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Miller is looking to score with low kicks.#CL#
Miller gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Miller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ray.
Miller fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller gets through Ray's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ray.
Miller tries to work over Ray's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ray.
Miller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Ray.
Ray prevents the takedown attempt. #T1#
Ray working aggressively here.
Ray tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Miller is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Ray to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ray wants to break free but Miller has control. #TD#
Miller has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Ray clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Ray is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Miller landing with strikes.
Miller throwing sloppy strikes. #SUB#
Miller looking to break Ray's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Ray remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Miller will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Miller is landing with strikes. Ray can't take much more of this.#SUB#
Miller is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Miller tries to get the hooks in deep but Ray pushed the leg off. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miller misses with an elbow to the head.
Miller is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Miller gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Miller gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Miller apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Ray steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Miller. That one must have hurt.
Stevie Ray is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miller is looking to land body kicks.
Ray throws out a counter right but Miller avoids it with no problem.
Miller lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ray at a distance.
Miller pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ray is out of range and Miller settles back down.
Ray is looking for the big counter here.
Miller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ray was well out of range. Poor timing from Miller.
A thudding body kick lands there by Miller!
Miller throws a poor cross that misses
and Ray connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ray takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A swing and a miss from Ray.
Donk. Miller catches Ray right on the button with a cross.#T3##CL#
Miller moves into the clinch.
Miller misses with an elbow strike.
Ray swings wildly with an uppercut but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miller looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ray is trying to break free.
Ray lands a shoulder strike.
Ray lands a hook that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
Miller tries to work over Ray's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ray throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Millers head. #BC2#
Ray breaks from the clinch.
Miller lands a jab to Ray's midsection.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Miller here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Nice defenses there by Ray.
Ray steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Miller.
Miller looks to throw a body kick
and Ray cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Miller takes a swing at Ray's ribcage but misses.
Ray pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Miller changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T4#
Miller 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.
Ray cracks Miller with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miller stuns Ray with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Miller lands with a kick to the temple. Ray shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Miller looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Miller misses with a low kick.
Ray looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ray works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Miller scores with a nice body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Miller.
Miller throws a lazy body kick
and Ray counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ben Miller is winning the standup battle so far.
Ray keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ray avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Miller dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Miller walks into a stiff left hand from Ray.
Miller tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ray is able to avoid easily.
Ray is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL2#
Ray instigates a clinch.
Miller tries to throw a body punch but Ray avoids it by throwing Miller back against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ray.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Ray creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ray scores with a shot to the side of Miller's head. #BC#
Miller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jab, jab by Ray - just one landing.
Ray is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Miller. Ray shrugs it off though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from Miller misses
and Ray counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Miller is looking to wear down Ray with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Miller misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ray lands a jab to Miller's midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ray fails with an attempt to clinch. #T1#
Miller fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ray is out of range.
Miller cracks Ray with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ray might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Miller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD#
Miller closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ray quickly recovers to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Miller lands a nice short elbow.
Miller is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ray tries to kick Miller off but Miller keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ray is staying active underneath Miller, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Miller wants to free his trapped foot but Ray is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
Miller missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Miller prevents Ray from standing back up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ray can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Miller seems to be working for a kimura but Ray defends the submission attempt.
Stevie Ray has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Ray is defending against the submission attempts here by Miller.
Still in half guard, Miller seems content to control.#T3#
Miller prevents Ray from standing back up.
Miller looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ben Miller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Miller wants to take a breather but Ray is having none of it.
Miller takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ray is staying active underneath Miller, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Miller thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ray's head.
Miller 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.
Ray is looking to escape.#SUB#
Miller is working for a kimura but Ray is defending it quite comfortably.
Miller throwing shots but Ray is blocking nicely. #T4#
Miller takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ben Miller is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ray is staying active underneath Miller, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ray pushes Miller off looking to stand but Miller dives back in and keeps control.
Miller wants to control but Ray is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Miller shoots for a double leg takedown but Ray sprawls well. He's pushed Miller's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ray takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Miller tries a head kick but it misses.
Ray is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Miller with a body shot.
Miller connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Miller tries to bum rush Ray with a series of wild strikes but Ray uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ray misses with a straight left.
Miller misses with a low kick.
Miller thows a leg kick but Ray checks it
and Ray counters with a straight right hand.

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 Ben Miller.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Miller, 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Ben Miller!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Ben Miller!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Ben Miller!

Ben Miller wins by unanimous decision!
Ben Miller seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: BRFC 43
Date: Jul 16, 2016

#R1#
Zackrisson looks to land a body kick but Miller moved away.
Miller throws a jab when Zackrisson was well out of range.
Miller looks to throw a body kick
and Zackrisson counters with a stiff right hand.
An inside leg kick from Miller misses.
Zackrisson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Miller's sensitive parts.
Zackrisson misses with a looping right.
Zackrisson throws a shot from downtown. Miller moves away and avoids it.
Zackrisson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Miller pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Zackrisson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller moves out of range of the body kick.
A big right from Zackrisson misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Miller - that will leave a mark! #CL#
Miller closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Zackrisson blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Miller lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zackrisson throws a punch but it's blocked by Miller. #BC#
Miller breaks from the clinch.
Miller misses with a right hand
enabling Zackrisson to counter with a crisp jab.
Miller ducks under a wild hook from Zackrisson.
Gabriel Zackrisson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miller avoids the body shot from Zackrisson.
Miller misses with a two punch combination.
Miller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Miller tries a low kick but Zackrisson avoids it.
Miller getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Miller is defended easily by Zackrisson.
Miller pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Miller moves out of range as Zackrisson strikes.
Ben Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zackrisson motions for Miller to come forward. Zackrisson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Miller throws a leg kick
and Zackrisson counters with a stiff right hand.
Zackrisson scores with a push kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miller fails with the takedown.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Miller.
Miller has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zackrisson.
Miller staying out of range there.
Miller throws a body punch but Zackrisson moves out of range.
Miller shoots in looking for a takedown. Zackrisson tries to sprawl out of it but Miller keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Zackrisson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Miller tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Miller scores with a leg kick.
Miller shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Zackrisson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zackrisson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Miller.
Miller throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Zackrisson to counter with a crisp jab.
Miller looks to land a combination but Zackrisson avoids it well.
Zackrisson swings for the body but Miller moves out of range.
Miller wants to clinch.
Miller defending well as Zackrisson loads up on a big left hand.
Miller looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Miller lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Zackrisson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Miller. That one must have hurt.
Miller throws a leg kick but Zackrisson moved away.
Zackrisson fails to land with a series of punches.
Miller takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miller slips under a jab from Zackrisson.
Miller fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Zackrisson is out of range.
Miller shoots in for a takedown but Zackrisson shows good takedown defense.
Miller misses with a head kick.
Zackrisson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Miller throws the kick towards the body but Zackrisson avoids it.
Miller staying out of range there.
Zackrisson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Miller. That did some damage!
Zackrisson defending well as Miller loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gabriel Zackrisson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Zackrisson throws a chopping leg kick but Miller manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A lazy body kick from Miller
and Zackrisson counters with a nice uppercut.
Miller on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zackrisson. Zackrisson obviously looking to wear him down.
Miller throws a half hearted mid kick.
Miller gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Miller moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zackrisson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Miller.#CL#
Miller gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Zackrisson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zackrisson dips to his left and cracks Miller with an uppercut!
Miller throws a leg kick but Zackrisson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Miller connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1#
Miller chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Miller throws a leg kick but Zackrisson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Miller tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Zackrisson is able to avoid easily.
Miller misses with a body kick.
Miller moves out of range as Zackrisson throws a body kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Miller is defended easily by Zackrisson.
Zackrisson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Miller.
Zackrisson jabs at Miller's body.
Miller chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zackrisson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Zackrisson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T2#
Miller connects with a leg kick. Zackrisson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Miller throws a front kick aimed at Zackrisson's knee but Zackrisson avoids it well.
Zackrisson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Miller. That one must have hurt.
Zackrisson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Miller's calf.
Miller with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miller uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Miller misses with a kick to the body
and Zackrisson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zackrisson connects with an inside leg kick.
Miller 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.
Miller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Miller thows a leg kick but Zackrisson checks it
and Zackrisson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Miller has a takedown stuffed.#T3#
Miller throws a body shot but no joy.
Zackrisson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Miller attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Miller throws a leg kick
and Zackrisson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zackrisson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gabriel Zackrisson seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Miller scores with a takedown into Zackrisson's guard.
Miller in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Miller trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Zackrisson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Miller 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.#SUB#
Miller working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zackrisson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zackrisson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Zackrisson wanted to stand there but Miller had control of the position. #SUB#
Miller throws his legs up looking for a submission but Zackrisson uses it to pass to side control. #SU2#
Zackrisson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Miller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Miller throws a nice inside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Miller walks into a stiff left hand from Zackrisson.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Zackrisson checks a leg kick.
Miller throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zackrisson's waist but Zackrisson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Miller off to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriel Zackrisson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
A left lands for Zackrisson.
A big left from Zackrisson misses.
Miller is looking to counter the offense by Zackrisson and move into the clinch.
Miller tried to score with a low kick but Zackrisson checks it.
Zackrisson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Miller checks the leg kick nicely there.
Zackrisson looks to score with a jab to the body but Miller is just out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Miller.
Zackrisson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Miller throws a leg kick
and Zackrisson counters with a straight right hand.
Miller tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Zackrisson defends well and Miller ends up having to push Zackrisson into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Zackrisson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zackrisson's corner calls for a 1-2. Zackrisson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Zackrisson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Miller swings for the body but Zackrisson moves out of range.
Miller throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Zackrisson blocks the body kick.
Zackrisson misses with a series of wild punches.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch but Zackrisson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Miller is looking to chop away at Zackrisson's legs.
A jab from Miller misses.
Miller throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Zackrisson to counter with a crisp jab.
Miller staying out of range there.
Nice body kick from Zackrisson.
Miller takes a swing at Zackrisson's ribcage but misses.
Miller shoots and misses
and Miller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zackrisson connects with a right hand. Miller shakes it off.
Zackrisson scores with a one two! Miller had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #ROC2#
Miller is rocked!#T2#
Zackrisson checks a low kick from Miller.
Oh Miller is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Miller has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zackrisson finds it's way round the side to connect with Miller's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miller lands a right hook to the body.
Zackrisson feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Miller collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Gabriel Zackrisson!

Event: BRFC 40
Date: Jun 18, 2016

#R1#
Miller misses with a body kick.
Miller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but St. Georges was well out of range. Poor timing from Miller.#CL2#
St. Georges takes the fight into the clinch.
St. Georges comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Miller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
St. Georges creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
St. Georges blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Miller swings wildly with an uppercut but St. Georges uses good head movement to avoid it.
St. Georges misses with an elbow over the top.
St. Georges can't find room to land a body shot as Miller controls the action.
Miller working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
St. Georges misses with an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St. Georges creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Miller's defenses. #CUT2#
It looks like Ben Miller has been cut.
Miller blocks an elbow strike.
St. Georges lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Miller avoids a wild elbow strike from St. Georges.
St. Georges throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Miller throws a head punch that misses.
St. Georges throws an elbow that misses. #T1#
St. Georges throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Miller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
St. Georges blocks a body shot from Miller.
St. Georges looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Miller blocks an elbow strike from St. Georges.
St. Georges throws an elbow that misses.
Miller tries to work over St. Georges's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Miller tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. St. Georges just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Miller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
St. Georges scores with a shoulder strike.
Miller blocks an elbow strike from St. Georges.
A right hook to the body lands for Miller.
With the fighters up against the ropes, St. Georges throws an elbow but misses.
St. Georges comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
St. Georges blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Miller manages to break the clinch.
Miller motions for St. Georges to come forward. Miller throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from St. Georges on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Miller connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
St. Georges needs to keep his hands up - Miller had a free shot at his head there.#CUT#
It looks like Gauthier St. Georges has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Miller. St. Georges does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Miller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but St. Georges was well out of range. Poor timing from Miller.#TD#
Miller scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES2#
St. Georges throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
St. Georges on the wrong end of a nice hook.
St. Georges tries to close the distance and clinch but Miller swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Miller dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on St. Georges. That did some damage!
Miller tries to work over St. Georges's front leg with a kick but St. Georges checks it.
Miller looks to throw the jab but St. Georges is out of range.
Miller throws an off balance right hand
and St. Georges counters with a left to the body.
St. Georges tries to close the distance and clinch but Miller swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Miller ducks right into an uppercut from St. Georges.
St. Georges is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Miller attempts a counter takedown but St. Georges avoids it well and moves away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Miller. #T3#
Miller moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
St. Georges checks a leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as St. Georges checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
St. Georges lands a nice looking kick to the body. Miller takes a step back to recover.
Miller misses with a leg kick
and St. Georges counters with a nice leg kick.
Miller throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A swing and a miss from St. Georges.
Miller throws a front kick aimed at St. Georges's knee but St. Georges avoids it well.
St. Georges throws a head kick that half lands.
Miller lands a nice leg kick that just misses St. Georges's sensitive parts. #CL2#
St. Georges has Miller up against the ropes in a clinch.
Miller blocks an elbow strike.
Miller avoids a wild elbow strike from St. Georges.
With the fighters up against the ropes, St. Georges throws an elbow but misses.
St. Georges looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T4#
St. Georges throws an elbow but it misses. #BC2#
St. Georges escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miller jabs St. Georges to the body, keeping him at a distance.
St. Georges has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Miller.
Miller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Miller 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 St. Georges has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from St. Georges and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Miller throws a leg kick but St. Georges checks it.
St. Georges throws out a counter right but Miller avoids it with no problem.
Miller tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
St. Georges looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A swing and a miss from St. Georges.
St. Georges misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miller.
St. Georges scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Miller throws a leg kick but St. Georges sees it coming and moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miller on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Miller misses the shot to the body.
Miller throws a hook but St. Georges avoids it easily.
Miller throws a low kick but St. Georges avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gauthier St. Georges dominated that round.
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.
#R2#
Miller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
St. Georges replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Miller blocks it well.
Miller scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
St. Georges lands a head shot.
Miller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but St. Georges moves away.
Miller takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A low kick from Miller is predictable there #CL2#
and St. Georges counters by clinching up.
St. Georges lands an elbow inside that Miller shrugs off.
Miller is trying to break free.
St. Georges misses with an elbow over the top.
Miller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
St. Georges pushes off an throws an elbow but Miller leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
I was talking to Miller's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
St. Georges lands an elbow that stopped Miller in his tracks for a moment.
Miller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the fighters up against the ropes, St. Georges throws an elbow but misses.
St. Georges pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
St. Georges looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Miller wants to break free but St. Georges has control.
Miller jumps guard but St. Georges stands there with Miller around his waist. Miller gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #BC#
Miller breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Miller wants to slow St. Georges down by chopping away at his legs.
Good leg kick by Miller there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
St. Georges tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Miller manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
St. Georges staying out of range there.
St. Georges avoids a kick to the body.
Miller fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but St. Georges is out of range.
Miller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A cross from St. Georges lands.
Miller throws a leg kick but St. Georges checks it.
Miller throws a shot from downtown. St. Georges moves away and avoids it.
St. Georges connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The fighters circling - Miller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
St. Georges keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Miller takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
St. Georges scores with a head kick. #T2#
Miller finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
St. Georges wants to counter with a clinch but Miller pushes him away.
Miller tries to score with a low kick but St. Georges moves his leg out of the way.
Miller scores with a one two! St. Georges had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A solid leg kick lands there for Miller.
St. Georges looks to score with a jab to the body but Miller is just out of range.
Miller half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Miller misses with a straight left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from St. Georges! But no joy.
St. Georges swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Miller drops down looking for a counter takedown but St. Georges sprawls and moves away.
Good shot there by Miller.
St. Georges throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by St. Georges.
The crowd cheers as Miller lands an impressive looking overhand right. St. Georges doesn't seem phased though.
St. Georges throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A solid body kick from St. Georges.
St. Georges thuds a left hand into Miller's body.
St. Georges tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Miller manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Miller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Miller.
St. Georges connects with a jab.
St. Georges plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
St. Georges connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#ROC2#
Miller is rocked!
Miller tests St. Georges's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Miller misses with a low kick.
St. Georges has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Miller throws a jab when St. Georges was well out of range.
Miller lands a nice hook to St. Georges's body. St. Georges takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #TD#
Miller shoots in and gets a takedown into St. Georges's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
St. Georges keeping full guard, as Miller tries to pass.
Miller stopping the sweep attempt from St. Georges.
Miller wants to control from the top but St. Georges keeps moving. #T4#
Miller is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because St. Georges is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Miller preventing the sweep.
Miller wants to control from the top but St. Georges keeps moving.
Miller tries to free his leg and advance position but St. Georges is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Miller shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with St. Georges but St. Georges pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Miller takes a swing at St. Georges's ribcage but misses.
St. Georges tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Miller manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gauthier St. Georges 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Miller ducks under a wild hook from St. Georges.
Miller misses with a jab to the body #CL2#
and St. Georges counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by St. Georges.
St. Georges throws an elbow but it's blocked.
St. Georges pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Miller takes an elbow to the temple.
St. Georges throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Miller avoids a wild elbow strike from St. Georges.
Miller blocks an elbow strike.
St. Georges throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Miller avoids the elbow strike from St. Georges, against the ropes.
St. Georges throws an elbow but it misses.
Miller blocks an elbow strike from St. Georges. #TD#
Miller ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Miller no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Miller has his feet on St. Georges's thighs here. He's pushed St. Georges 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! St. Georges screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ben Miller!
A relieved looking Ben Miller thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: BRFC 38 Jamie's Birthday Bash
Date: Jun 04, 2016

#R1#
Miller closes the distance looking to clinch
and Miller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Miller chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Esposito can pounce on him.
Miller scores with a nice body kick.
Esposito on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Miller avoids a kick to the body. #CL2#
Miller moves into the clinch.#BC#
Esposito escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Miller. Esposito does a little dance to reset his feet.
Miller doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Miller misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Esposito misses the target.
Miller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Esposito .
Miller throws a leg kick but Esposito checks it.
Esposito throws a quick counter kick to the body but Miller avoids it.
Esposito throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Miller.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A cross from Esposito lands.#T1#
Esposito pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Miller connects with a body shot.#TD2#
Miller closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Esposito to the mat! Esposito manages to get full guard.
Miller throws a big right hand that misses.
Miller landing with the ground and pound.
Esposito trying to keep a closed guard but Miller is proving a slippery customer.
Miller postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Esposito pulls Miller in to control the position.
Esposito looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Esposito not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Esposito knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Miller on the ground.#T2#
Miller trying to control but Esposito is working from the bottom.
Miller slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Miller tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Miller has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Esposito is trying to improve his position.
Miller has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miller wants to lay and pray for a moment but Esposito keeps working. #SUB2#
Miller is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Esposito looks calm but he's in trouble here. Miller gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Esposito is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Miller lets go of the hold and Esposito can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ben Miller!
After winning the bout, Ben Miller thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: BRFC 32
Date: Apr 23, 2016

#R1#
Miller is looking to score with low kicks.
Ben Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller just misses with a punch to the body.
Gentry thuds a left hand into Miller's body.
Gentry takes one on the button.
Gentry avoids the body shot from Miller.
Gentry swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Miller tries a head kick but it misses.
Gentry ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gentry lands a nice hook to Miller's body. Miller takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gentry works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Good exchange - Gentry coming out on top.
Gentry smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gentry scores with a jab to the body.
Miller jabs Gentry to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Miller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Miller takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gentry scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Miller pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Gentry tries to close the distance and clinch up but Miller swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gentry swings for the body but Miller moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gentry, as that shot connected.
Miller throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gentry.
Gentry throws a big shot that misses.
Miller shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gentry throws a body shot but no joy.
Miller tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Miller swings for the body but Gentry moves out of range.
As Miller looks to move away, Gentry throws a big counter combo but Miller just gets out of the way.
Matt Gentry is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miller is looking to chop away at Gentry's legs.
Gentry throwing a counter right hand but Miller manages to avoid it.#CL#
Gentry pushes Miller up against the ropes in a clinch.
Gentry can't find room to land a body shot as Miller controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Miller.
Gentry leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Miller fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T2#
Miller prevents a body shot from Gentry.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gentry.
Gentry lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've been informed that Miller 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.
Gentry holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Gentry tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Miller struggles to land a body shot inside as Gentry controls his hands.
Miller blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Miller breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gentry misses the shot to the body.
Gentry misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gentry lands a body shot.
Miller throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Miller's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gentry connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Miller scrambles back to his feet.
Miller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gentry.
Miller throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gentry throws an overhand right that lands on Miller's shoulder, as Miller tries to avoid the shot.
Miller throws a body kick that misses. #T3#
Gentry checks the leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Gentry blocks the leg kick.
Gentry misses with a wild body shot.
Miller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gentry.
A good leg kick by Miller.
Miller misses with a kick to the body.
A swing and a miss from Gentry.
Gentry just misses with a punch to the body.
Gentry misses with a looping left.
Miller feints the counter takedown.
Gentry lands a jab-cross combination.
Miller tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gentry is able to avoid easily.
Gentry swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gentry checks a low kick from Miller.
A looping hook to the body misses from Miller. Gentry does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gentry throws a body shot but no joy.
Gentry tries to close the distance and clinch up but Miller swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Gentry. Miller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Miller drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gentry defends it well.
Jab by Gentry.
Miller takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gentry getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gentry takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Miller misses with a low kick.
Miller shoots in for a takedown but Gentry shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A quick step to the side and Gentry tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matt Gentry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Miller.
Miller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gentry moves away.
Gentry connects with a body shot.
Miller throws a head kick but Gentry moves out of range.
Gentry is looking to counter punch.
Miller tried to score with a low kick but Gentry checks it.
Miller avoids the body shot from Gentry.
Miller shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Miller attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gentry blocks the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Gentry dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Miller scores with a three punch combo!
Matt Gentry is winning the standup battle so far.
Gentry keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Miller lands a nice shot to the body.
Miller ducks right into an uppercut from Gentry.
Gentry moves out of range of the leg kick from Miller.
Miller shoots in but Gentry avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gentry is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miller can do to turn this around?
Gentry lands a jab to the nose.
Gentry throws a series of punches but Miller avoids them all with ease.
Gentry pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Miller takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Miller throws a low kick but Gentry moves out of range easily.
Miller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Gentry was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Miller.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miller moves out of range as Gentry strikes.
Gentry moves out of range of the leg kick from Miller.#T1##TD2#
Miller looking to score a takedown here. Gentry is defending well but Miller drives through and ends up in Gentry's guard.
Gentry utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gentry utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Miller lands a couple of elbows.
Miller has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gentry keeping full guard, as Miller tries to pass.
Miller postures up.
Miller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gentry trying to keep a closed guard but Miller is proving a slippery customer.
Gentry looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T2#
Gentry keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
Miller looking to sit in guard and control but Gentry gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Miller is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gentry is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Gentry got a little sloppy there for a moment and Miller has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gentry has managed to get both his arms back between Miller's legs - danger averted.
Gentry is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Miller is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gentry defends well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T3##SUB2#
Miller is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gentry defends well.
Miller trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Miller has an active guard here but Gentry has managed to pass into half guard.
Gentry prevents Miller from improving his position.
Gentry trying to control from half guard but Miller is working away. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gentry prevents Miller from improving his position.
Gentry is trying to control. Miller wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gentry controlling the action here.
Miller gets full guard.
Miller wants to sweep here but Gentry controlling him for the moment.
Miller being controlled here, momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gentry wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ben Miller will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Miller wants to land a leg kick but Gentry is out of range.
Gentry throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miller throws a body punch but Gentry moves out of range.
Gentry swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gentry is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Miller throws a chopping leg kick but Gentry manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Miller misses with a low kick.
As Miller tries to get set, Gentry tries to push him back and clinch up but Miller manages to avoid the attempt.
Gentry displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Miller throws out the jab.
Gentry takes a swing at Miller's ribcage but misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Gentry checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Miller throws a low kick but Gentry moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gentry wants to clinch up but Miller keeps it at a distance.
Gentry throws a shot from downtown. Miller moves away and avoids it.
Miller bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gentry's head backwards.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gentry tries a body shot but Miller blocks it. #T1#
Miller prevents a body shot from Gentry.
A left hand lands to the body for Gentry.
Gentry misses with a punch on the inside.
Gentry looking to slow down the pace here.
A right hand to the body from Gentry.
Gentry misses with some punches. #BC2#
Miller breaks the clinch.
Miller looks for the body kick but Gentry saw that one coming.
Miller sizes up Gentry with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Miller throws a leg kick but Gentry checks it.
Gentry pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Miller back to the ropes. Gentry follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Miller wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Miller takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Miller misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gentry seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Gentry looks to land a right hand but Miller moved out of range.
Miller drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gentry defends it well.#T2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Gentry darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
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!
Miller lands with a nice combination. Gentry backs away looking to recover.
Gentry getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gentry. Miller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Miller misses with a body kick.
Miller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Miller misses with a hook #CL#
and Gentry moves into the clinch.
Gentry lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Still in the clinch, Gentry scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gentry.
A right hand to the body from Gentry.
Gentry lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Miller blocks an uppercut.
Gentry doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Miller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gentry takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Miller is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gentry rather than just go for the knockout.#T3#
Miller throws a right hand that Gentry ducks under and follows up with a left that Gentry also avoids with ease.
Miller throws an overhand right that lands on Gentry's shoulder, as Gentry tries to avoid the shot.
Miller fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gentry checks it well.
Gentry throws a body punch but Miller moves out of range.
Miller with the counter takedown but Gentry avoids it easily.
Gentry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miller moves away.
Miller throws a body shot but no joy.
Miller throws a shot to the body.
Miller throws a low kick but Gentry moves out of range easily.
Gentry throwing a counter right hand but Miller manages to avoid it.
Miller looks for the body kick but Gentry saw that one coming.
Miller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gentry.
Miller moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Miller scoring well with a low kick there.
Gentry lands with an uppercut that bounces Miller off the ropes and back into range.
Miller connects with an inside leg kick.#T4#
Gentry pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Miller misses with a lunging right hand
and Gentry connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gentry dodges the punch combination from Miller.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gentry throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Miller throws the kick towards the body but Gentry avoids it.
Miller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Miller avoids the body shot from Gentry.
A shot to the liver by Gentry. Beautiful body shot.
Miller looks to land a right hand but Gentry moved out of range.
Miller shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gentry as he jumps to the side.
Gentry avoids the body shot from Miller.
Miller finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Matt Gentry did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Gentry lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Miller circles away quickly and effectively.
Miller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gentry was well out of range. Poor timing from Miller.
Miller lands a leg kick that knocks Gentry off balance momentarily.
Miller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gentry was well out of range. Poor timing from Miller.
Gentry fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Miller looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Miller throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gentry counters with a nice body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Miller. Gentry does a little dance to reset his feet.
Miller looks for the body kick but Gentry saw that one coming.
Gentry takes a swing at Miller's ribcage but misses.
Miller digs a good body shot into Gentry's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller throws a leg kick but Gentry checks it.
Gentry is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Miller.
Gentry blocks the body kick.
Gentry staying out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Gentry on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Miller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gentry.
Gentry is looking to counter punch.
Miller misses with a few strikes there.
Gentry throwing a counter right hand but Miller manages to avoid it.#T1#
Gentry swings for the body but Miller moves out of range.
Miller ducks under a wild hook from Gentry.
Miller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gentry manages to avoid it.
Gentry throws an overhand right that lands on Miller's shoulder, as Miller tries to avoid the shot.
Miller walks into a stiff left hand from Gentry.
Miller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gentry stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Miller.
Miller misses with a leg kick
and Gentry counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Miller thinking.
A cross from Gentry lands.
Miller takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Miller slips under a jab from Gentry.
Miller feints the counter takedown.
Gentry throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gentry wants to clinch.#T2#
Miller just misses with a punch to the body.
Miller wants to slow Gentry down by chopping away at his legs.
Miller tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gentry swivels and escapes.
Gentry throws the left hand but Miller avoids the punch easily.
Miller takes a shot right to the bread basket.
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!
Gentry throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gentry. Miller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Miller throws a leg kick that is checked#CL#
and Gentry counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gentry.
Miller's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gentry lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Miller misses with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Gentry.
Miller blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Miller.
Gentry tries to throw a body punch but Miller avoids it by throwing Gentry back against the ropes.
Gentry throws a punch but it's blocked by Miller.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Gentry creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gentry misses with the head strike.
Gentry has a couple of punches blocked by Miller. #BC2#
Miller breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Miller tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gentry sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Miller somewhat.
A left lands for Gentry.
Miller shoots in and drives through. Gentry sprawls well.
Matt Gentry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Miller.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Miller 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 Gentry has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gentry and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T4#
Gentry moves out of range of the leg kick from Miller.
Gentry swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Miller fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The fighters circling - Gentry throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Miller misses with a low kick as Gentry jumps back.#CL#
Gentry has Miller up against the ropes in a clinch.
Gentry working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gentry throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Gentry creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Miller has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gentry misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Miller.
Miller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Miller fails to land.
Gentry tries a body shot but Miller blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Gentry creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Miller lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gentry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Gentry had his way with Ben Miller in 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Miller avoids the body shot from Gentry.
Miller tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Miller swings for the body but Gentry moves out of range.
Gentry appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Gentry misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miller.
Miller tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gentry tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Miller paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Miller swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gentry connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gentry takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Miller swats away the attempt to clinch by Gentry.
Gentry throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller connects with the punch.
Miller goes for a double leg but Gentry avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Gentry continues to drive forward.
Miller throws a low kick but Gentry avoids it.
Miller misses with a body shot. #T1#
Gentry moves out of range of the leg kick from Miller.
Miller throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gentry counters with a nice uppercut.
Gentry misses with the combination.
Miller throws an overhand right that lands on Gentry's shoulder, as Gentry tries to avoid the shot.
Miller slips under a jab.
Miller misses with a kick to the body.
Miller throws out a loose jab but Gentry uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miller lands with a nice combination. Gentry backs away looking to recover.
Miller throws out a loose jab but Gentry uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gentry rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Miller moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gentry fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miller manages to avoid it.
Miller moves out of range of the strikes.
Jab by Gentry.#T2#
Miller is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Miller walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miller fails to land with a series of punches.
Gentry sizes up Miller with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A cross from Gentry lands.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gentry checks a leg kick.
Miller looks to land a combination but Gentry avoids it well.
A jab from Gentry misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Gentry crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Miller - the referee stops the clock and Gentry gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Miller. Gentry manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Miller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gentry.
Miller throws a leg kick but Gentry sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gentry tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A bone on bone clash there as Gentry blocks the leg kick. #T3#
Miller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gentry.
Gentry lands a body shot.
Gentry throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miller goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gentry avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Miller fails to land with a series of punches.
Miller punishes Gentry's body with a nice straight punch.
Gentry connects with a looping right hand.
Miller is looking to score with low kicks.
Miller takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Miller misses with a takedown attempt - Gentry sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gentry keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Miller throws a leg kick that misses.
Gentry wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T4#
Gentry tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Miller paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Miller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gentry throws out the jab.
Miller connects with a body shot.
Miller looks to score with a jab to the body but Gentry is just out of range.
Miller takes one on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miller tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gentry is able to avoid easily.
Ben Miller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD2#
Miller shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Miller is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gentry trying to control from the bottom.

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 Matt Gentry.
I think Gentry 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Matt Gentry!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Matt Gentry!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Matt Gentry!

Matt Gentry wins by unanimous decision!
Matt Gentry retains his lightweight title!
After the fight, Matt Gentry 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: Slaughter House: March Madness
Date: Mar 25, 2016

#R1#
Miller throws a hook but Sweet blocks it.
Miller misses the body punch
and Sweet counters with a two punch combo.
Miller's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sweet under the eye.
Sweet looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Miller is fending him off so far but Sweet persists. Nope, Miller circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice shot lands for Miller.
Miller misses with a hook. Sweet ducked under it nicely.
Sweet shoots in for a takedown but Miller shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Sweet moves into range and clinches up with Miller.
Sweet looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sweet tries to pull guard but Miller won't allow it.
Ben Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Sweet.
Sweet is looking to break free of the clinch but Miller has double underhooks.
Sweet is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Miller misses with a punch to the body.
Sweet takes a shot to the head.
Miller digs a right hand into Sweet's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sweet's gas tank. #T1#
Miller tries to land knees in the clinch but Sweet avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Miller fails to land.
Miller throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sweets head.
I was talking to Miller's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Sweet changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Miller fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A combination from Miller does no damage.
Miller cracks a nice hook into Sweet's ribs.
Sweet shoots for a double leg takedown but Miller sprawls well. He's pushed Sweet's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Miller seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Miller connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Miller 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. #CL#
Miller has closed the distance and engaged Sweet in a clinch.
Sweet is trying to pull guard but Miller turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Miller has a couple of punches blocked by Sweet.
Miller lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sweet.
Miller throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Miller working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
Sweet is trying to drag Miller to the mat but Miller just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage 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!
Miller lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sweet blocks an elbow strike from Miller.
Miller gets through Sweet's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Miller.
Miller tries a body shot but Sweet blocks it.
Sweet drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Miller gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sweet has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Miller avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sweet tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sweet changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Miller fights it off and pushes away nicely. #T3##CL#
Miller clinches up against the cage.
Miller is pressed up against the cage. Sweet has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Miller down to the mat. Miller avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sweet walks into a left hand. #TD#
Miller closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sweet to the mat! Sweet manages to get full 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.
Miller controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Miller forces his way into half guard.#T4#
Still in half guard, Miller seems content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sweet is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Miller with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sweet tries to get to full guard but Miller has control of the leg.
Miller is taking a breather. Sweet says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Sweet trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Miller dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A jab from Miller does it's job there.#TD#
Miller is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sweet's half guard.
Miller trying to pass the guard but Sweet defending well.
Sweet felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Sweet tries to roll over but Miller keeps him under control.
Miller passes to full mount!
Miller controlling from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sweet tries to buck Miller off but he can't manage it. #T1#
Sweet is working to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Sweet defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Miller.
Miller looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ben Miller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Miller's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Miller blocks Sweet's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. #T2#
Miller content just to control the position here.
Sweet regains half guard.
Miller seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sweet wants to get back to his feet.
Miller performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Miller works his foot free and advances to mount. #T3#
Miller is landing with some decent strikes but Sweet is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Miller sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Miller lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Sweet hang on?#ROC#
Sweet is rocked!#T4#
Miller sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Miller goes for an armbar but Sweet turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Sweet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Miller dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Miller looks to score with a jab to the body but Sweet is just out of range.
Miller lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sweet circles away quickly and effectively.
Sweet is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Miller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miller shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A big left from Miller misses.
Miller looks to throw the jab but Sweet is out of range.
Miller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sweet can do to turn this around?
Nice body punch from Miller.
Miller connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sweet. Sweet circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Miller throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sweet's waist but Sweet gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Miller off to one side.
Miller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Victor Sweet is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller stuffs the takedown.
Sweet shoots in for a double leg but Miller sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Miller is looking to counter the offense by Sweet and move into the clinch.
Miller digs a good body shot into Sweet's ribs.
Ben Miller is winning the standup battle so far.
Sweet jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Miller shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sweet eats them both and turns towards Miller to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nice defenses there by Miller.
Miller seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Miller throws a solid leg kick but Sweet takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Miller.
Sweet follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Sweet shoots in for a takedown but Miller shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ben Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Sweet.#KD#
Miller lands a left and a right that sends Sweet crashing to the canvas! Miller dives into mount looking to finish!
Sweet is still in real trouble! Can Miller finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miller controlling his opponent.
Further stalling from Miller.#SUB#
Miller wants to finish this one by submission but Sweet is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Miller.
Sweet seems to have recovered his senses.#T2##SUB#
Miller has control of Sweet's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Sweet regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Miller prevents Sweet from getting the reversal.
Sweet is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Miller takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Miller has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Sweet is in all sorts of trouble here. #T3##SUB#
Miller with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Miller is trying to take his opponent's back.
Sweet is wriggling around trying to escape.
Miller looking to control and managing it successfully.
Miller seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sweet for as long as he can get away with.#SUB#
Miller looking for a guillotine from mount but Sweet is having none of it. #T4#
Miller tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sweet tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Miller lands a nice shot to the head.
Sweet is trying to escape the mount.
Sweet prevents Miller from taking his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Miller clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Miller scores with a jab to the body.
Sweet tries to bum rush Miller with a series of wild strikes but Miller uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sweet takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#TD#
Miller drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Sweet throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Sweet closes the distance and clinches.
Miller throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sweets head.
Sweet tries to pull guard but Miller forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Miller tries a body shot but Sweet blocks it. #BC2#
Sweet breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A left lands for Miller.#T1#
Miller misses the shot to the body.
Sweet avoids the body shot from Miller.
Sweet shoots in for a takedown but Miller shows good takedown defense.
Miller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sweet.
Sweet is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Sweet on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Miller throws the kick towards the body but Sweet avoids it.
Sweet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miller.
Sweet is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sweet fails with the takedown.
Miller is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sweet.
Ben Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Sweet.
Miller throws a hook but Sweet avoids it easily.
Miller closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sweet dives in for a single leg takedown but Miller sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Miller tried to score with a low kick but Sweet checks it.#T2#
Sweet misses with a takedown attempt - Miller sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sweet is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#CL#
Miller clinches.
Miller gets through Sweet's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sweet has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Miller is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sweet throws an elbow that misses.
Sweet blocks an elbow strike from Miller.
A right hook to the body lands for Miller.
Sweet looking to slow down the pace here.
Miller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sweet stalling in the clinch but Miller improves position. #T3#
Miller lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Miller digs a right hand into Sweet's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sweet's gas tank.
Miller scores with a shot to the side of Sweet's head.
Miller lands a nice shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Miller creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Miller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sweet blocks a body shot from Miller.
Ben Miller has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sweet is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Miller throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sweets head.
A short left from Miller.
Sweet takes a shot to the head.
Sweet avoids the elbow strike from Miller, against the cage. #T4#
Miller lands a nice shot to the body.
Sweet blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Miller creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Sweet's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Sweet drops to his knees and Miller pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Miller!
Ben Miller is the new featherweight champion!
Ben Miller seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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