Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: ICS 10
Date: Feb 26, 2020

#R1#
Aziz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Aziz avoids the body shot from Von Ketler.
A telegraphed right hand from Von Ketler misses the target.
Aziz has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Aziz defending well as Von Ketler loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Von Ketler rushes Aziz and presses him up against the cage.
Von Ketler taking a breather.
Knees in the clinch landing for Von Ketler.
Von Ketler looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Von Ketler working hard to break the clinch.
Von Ketler connects with a nasty looking knee right to Aziz's face. #TD2#
Aziz turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Aziz manages to end up in side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Von Ketler is looking to regain half guard here but Aziz keeps moving and retains side control.
Von Ketler manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T1#
Von Ketler missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Von Ketler with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Von Ketler working over Aziz with some ground and pound. Aziz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Aziz is trying to control but can't.
Von Ketler is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Aziz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Von Ketler is working away from the top position though.
Von Ketler thows a huge punch but Aziz dodges it nicely. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Von Ketler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aziz keeps working.
Nice strikes from Von Ketler there.
Von Ketler trying to control the action but Aziz is working from the bottom.
Aziz is trying to stand up here but Von Ketler is controlling him well.
Von Ketler missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Aziz has his hands clasped together around Von Ketler's back. He's all about the action.
Von Ketler scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T3#
Von Ketler looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Aziz wants to control but Von Ketler is keeping busy.
Aziz wants to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Von Ketler there.
Von Ketler blocks the strikes from Aziz.
Von Ketler is trying to control. Aziz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Von Ketler thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Aziz's head.
It looks like Von Ketler is going to stand back up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Aziz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Von Ketler.
Aziz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Aziz looking to score a takedown here. Von Ketler is defending well but Aziz drives through and ends up in Von Ketler's guard.
Aziz 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. #T4##SUB#
Von Ketler is looking for a triangle but Aziz pushes his legs off easily.
Von Ketler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Aziz's guard. #REVR#
Aziz keeping moving, preventing Von Ketler from controlling successfully.
Von Ketler wants to pass the guard but Aziz is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Aziz working for a triangle but Von Ketler defends it easily.
Von Ketler scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eksem Von Ketler dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Aziz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Von Ketler throws a series of punches but Aziz moves out of range.
Aziz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Aziz is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Von Ketler's half guard.#ES#
Von Ketler kicks Aziz off and gets back to his feet.
Aziz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Von Ketler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Von Ketler tries to bum rush Aziz with a series of wild strikes but Aziz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Von Ketler takes a swing at Aziz's ribcage but misses.
Aziz unleashes a big counter combination but Von Ketler bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Aziz blocks a jab.
It seemed like Aziz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aziz slips a straight right by Von Ketler.
A looping hook to the body misses from Von Ketler. Aziz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aziz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Von Ketler slaps away a takedown attempt from Aziz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Aziz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Von Ketler as he jumps to the side.
Eksem Von Ketler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jalaluddin Aziz.#T1#
Von Ketler lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL#
Von Ketler has closed the distance and engaged Aziz in a clinch.
Aziz is working for takedown but Von Ketler is calmly controlling the position for now.
Von Ketler can't break the clinch.
Von Ketler stalling the fight.
Aziz is stalling here.
Aziz is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Von Ketler is keeping busy.
Von Ketler is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Von Ketler misses with a punch to the body.
Aziz avoiding damage as Von Ketler throws knees to the body. #T2#
Von Ketler misses with the head strike.
Von Ketler wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Aziz has him pressed against the cage.
Von Ketler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aziz can do to turn this around?
Von Ketler prevents a takedown attempt there.
Von Ketler misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Aziz.
Von Ketler swings wildly with an uppercut but Aziz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aziz avoids the elbow strike from Von Ketler, against the cage.
Von Ketler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aziz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Von Ketler can't find room to land a body shot as Aziz controls the action.
Von Ketler tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Von Ketler pushes Aziz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Von Ketler lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T3#
Aziz takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#
It looks like Jalaluddin Aziz has been cut.
Aziz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #BC#
Von Ketler breaks the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Von Ketler. Aziz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Von Ketler misses with an uppercut.
Von Ketler looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Von Ketler lunges at Aziz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Aziz's hand.
Eksem Von Ketler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Von Ketler misses with a wild body shot.
No joy there for Von Ketler, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Aziz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Aziz blocks a jab.
Eksem Von Ketler is winning the standup battle so far.
Von Ketler swinging wildly here. #CL#
Von Ketler has managed to clinch. #T4#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Aziz blocking some punches.
Von Ketler lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Von Ketler lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Von Ketler tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Aziz avoids it.
Aziz goes for a takedown attempt but Von Ketler pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Ketler jabs Aziz right on the nose. Aziz blinks but takes it well.
Von Ketler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD#
Von Ketler closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Aziz's guard.
Aziz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eksem Von Ketler dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jalaluddin Aziz's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Aziz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aziz drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Von Ketler defends it well.
A lazy body kick from Von Ketler #TD2#
and Aziz decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Von Ketler's guard.
Von Ketler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aziz is one step ahead there.
Von Ketler might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Aziz throwing strikes from guard but Von Ketler blocks nicely.
Aziz stays in close to Von Ketler's body and controls the position.
Aziz 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.
Von Ketler can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Aziz controls the pace.
Von Ketler looking for a sweep. Not yet Von Ketler, not yet.
Von Ketler is trying to control the position but Aziz postures up. #T1#
Aziz is stalling in the full guard.
Von Ketler manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aziz manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Aziz looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Von Ketler wants to control from the top but Aziz keeps moving.
Aziz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Von Ketler manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Von Ketler working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Aziz trying to control but Von Ketler is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Von Ketler looking for a guillotine here but Aziz defends easily. #SUB#
Von Ketler is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Aziz throwing strikes but missing.
Eksem Von Ketler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aziz 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.
Von Ketler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jalaluddin Aziz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Aziz won't allow Von Ketler to sweep him here.
Von Ketler keeping moving, preventing Aziz from controlling successfully.
Aziz controlling from the top position.
Aziz is pushing down on Von Ketler's leg trying to pass to half guard. Von Ketler is fighting to maintain full guard but Aziz has managed to sneak the leg through.
Aziz slows the pace down in half guard.
Von Ketler is looking to control Aziz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Von Ketler avoid being mounted?
Aziz wants to take a breather but Von Ketler is having none of it.
Eksem Von Ketler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Von Ketler is controlling Aziz's position as best he can from this difficult position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The fighters circling - Von Ketler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Von Ketler scores with a shot to the body.
Von Ketler stuffs the takedown attempt from Aziz. Aziz gets slowly back to his feet.
Aziz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Von Ketler throws a hook to the side of Aziz's head but Aziz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aziz with the counter takedown but Von Ketler avoids it easily.
Von Ketler misses with a double jab.
Some wild striking there from Von Ketler.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Von Ketler connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Aziz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:26
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eksem Von Ketler!
Eksem Von Ketler 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: ICS 7
Date: Feb 05, 2020

#R1#
Tattoo Guy cracks Von Ketler with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tattoo Guy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Von Ketler slips a jab and a cross from Tattoo Guy.
Tattoo Guy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Von Ketler misses the target.
A countering left hand to the body from Tattoo Guy misses.
Von Ketler misses with a wild body shot.
Tattoo Guy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tattoo Guy checks the leg kick.
Von Ketler on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Some wild striking there from Von Ketler.
Tattoo Guy throws a lazy right hand but Von Ketler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Von Ketler takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Von Ketler lands a jab to the nose.
Von Ketler looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tattoo Guy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tattoo Guy avoids the body shot from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Von Ketler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tattoo Guy.
Von Ketler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tattoo Guy circles away quickly and effectively.
Tattoo Guy thinks about the counter body kick.
Tattoo Guy scores with a hook to the body. Von Ketler takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL#
Von Ketler moves into range and clinches up with Tattoo Guy.#T1#
Von Ketler is looking to control Tattoo Guy's arms but Tattoo Guy gets an underhook and turns him. Now Von Ketler has his back to the cage.
Von Ketler scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tattoo Guy can't find room to land a body shot as Von Ketler controls the action.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Von Ketler.
Tattoo Guy tries for a takedown but Von Ketler manages to get underhooks.
Von Ketler prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tattoo Guy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Von Ketler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Eksem Von Ketler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Von Ketler ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Von Ketler misses with an uppercut.
Von Ketler backing away here, and Tattoo Guy unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A slow jab from Von Ketler misses its intended target.
Von Ketler keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Von Ketler throws an overhand right that lands on Tattoo Guy's shoulder, as Tattoo Guy tries to avoid the shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Von Ketler tries to bum rush Tattoo Guy with a series of wild strikes but Tattoo Guy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Von Ketler throws an overhand right that lands on Tattoo Guy's shoulder, as Tattoo Guy tries to avoid the shot.
Von Ketler missing with a left hand there. Tattoo Guy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Von Ketler shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good leg kick by Tattoo Guy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tattoo Guy chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T2#
Tattoo Guy throws a chopping leg kick but Von Ketler manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Von Ketler takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tattoo Guy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Von Ketler slips under a jab from Tattoo Guy.
Von Ketler ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Von Ketler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Tattoo Guy misses.
Tattoo Guy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Von Ketler under the eye.
Tattoo Guy punishes Von Ketler's body with a nice straight punch.
Tattoo Guy tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tattoo Guy looks to throw the jab but Von Ketler is out of range.
Tattoo Guy misses with a wild body shot.
Tattoo Guy has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Von Ketler misses with a few strikes there.
Tattoo Guy looks to land a right hand but Von Ketler moved out of range.
Tattoo Guy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Von Ketler.
Tattoo Guy looks to score with a jab to the body but Von Ketler is just out of range.
A left lands for Tattoo Guy.
Von Ketler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tattoo Guy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tattoo Guy has a takedown stuffed.
Eksem Von Ketler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stupid Tattoo Guy.#T3#
Tattoo Guy misses the body punch #CL#
and Von Ketler counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Von Ketler.
Tattoo Guy scores with a shoulder strike.
Von Ketler lands a left hand.
Von Ketler wants to stall.
Von Ketler tries to work over Tattoo Guy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tattoo Guy gets through Von Ketler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tattoo Guy misses with a punch to the body.
Tattoo Guy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Von Ketler fails to land.
Von Ketler gets underhooks to prevent Tattoo Guy's takedown attempt. #BC#
Von Ketler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tattoo Guy misses with an uppercut.
Tattoo Guy misses with a body kick.
Von Ketler cracks Tattoo Guy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Von Ketler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tattoo Guy.
Tattoo Guy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tattoo Guy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Von Ketler misses with a hook. Tattoo Guy ducked under it nicely.
Von Ketler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tattoo Guy was well out of range. Poor timing from Von Ketler.#T4#
Tattoo Guy throws a looping overhand right but Von Ketler ducks down to avoid it.
Von Ketler digs a good hook to Tattoo Guy's body.
Tattoo Guy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Von Ketler throws a right and a left that both miss.
Von Ketler takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Von Ketler. Tattoo Guy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Von Ketler lands a jab to the head.
Von Ketler lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tattoo Guy at a distance.
Tattoo Guy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Von Ketler throws a series of punches but Tattoo Guy avoids them all with ease.
Von Ketler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tattoo Guy lands with a cross.
Tattoo Guy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Von Ketler circles away.
Tattoo Guy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tattoo Guy with a hook.
Tattoo Guy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Von Ketler lands a jab to the nose.#TD2#
Tattoo Guy looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Tattoo Guy wants to control from the top but Von Ketler keeps moving.
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 Eksem Von Ketler will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Von Ketler swings for the body but Tattoo Guy moves out of range.
Von Ketler looks to land a right hand but Tattoo Guy moved out of range.
Von Ketler lands with a shot to the body.
Von Ketler lands a jab to the head.
Von Ketler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tattoo Guy.
Von Ketler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tattoo Guy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Von Ketler manages to avoid it.
Von Ketler scores with a hook.
Tattoo Guy staying out of range there.
Tattoo Guy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tattoo Guy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Von Ketler cracks a nice hook into Tattoo Guy's ribs.
Von Ketler throws a hook but Tattoo Guy avoids it easily.
Von Ketler checks a low kick from Tattoo Guy.
Tattoo Guy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tattoo Guy throws a hook but Von Ketler blocks it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Von Ketler takes a swing at Tattoo Guy's ribcage but misses.
Tattoo Guy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tattoo Guy cracks Von Ketler with a good jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Von Ketler checks a leg kick. #T1#
Von Ketler takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tattoo Guy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tattoo Guy throws a leg kick that misses.
Tattoo Guy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Von Ketler is out of range.
Tattoo Guy is looking to score with low kicks.
Von Ketler lands a jab to Tattoo Guy's midsection.
The fight stays on the outside here - Von Ketler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tattoo Guy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A combination from Von Ketler does no damage.
Von Ketler misses with a wild combination.
Eksem Von Ketler is winning the standup battle so far.
Von Ketler throws a series of punches but Tattoo Guy moves out of range.
Tattoo Guy throws a shot from downtown. Von Ketler moves away and avoids it.
Von Ketler swings for the body but Tattoo Guy moves out of range.
Tattoo Guy dodges the punch combination from Von Ketler. #T2#
Tattoo Guy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice shot lands for Tattoo Guy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tattoo Guy tries a low kick but Von Ketler avoids it.
Tattoo Guy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Von Ketler is looking to counter punch.
Von Ketler connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Von Ketler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tattoo Guy.
Tattoo Guy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Von Ketler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Von Ketler fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Von Ketler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tattoo Guy missing with a left hand there. Von Ketler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tattoo Guy slips a straight right by Von Ketler.
Tattoo Guy with a nice cross.
Tattoo Guy with a poor takedown
and Von Ketler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tattoo Guy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice defenses there by Tattoo Guy.#T3#
Tattoo Guy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Von Ketler throws out the jab.
A jab from Von Ketler misses.
Tattoo Guy misses with a straight left.
Tattoo Guy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tattoo Guy scores with a nice head shot.
Von Ketler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Von Ketler misses.
Tattoo Guy tries to land a front kick but Von Ketler steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Von Ketler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tattoo Guy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler digs a good body shot into Tattoo Guy's ribs.
Decent striking displayed by Tattoo Guy there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tattoo Guy.
Von Ketler throws a body shot but no joy.
Tattoo Guy scores with a jab to the body.
Tattoo Guy jabs Von Ketler to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Von Ketler throws a hook but Tattoo Guy blocks it.#T4#
Von Ketler defending well as Tattoo Guy loads up on a big left hand.
Von Ketler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tattoo Guy throws out the jab.
Tattoo Guy misses with a wild body shot.
Von Ketler misses with a wild body shot.
Von Ketler throws a hook to the side of Tattoo Guy's head but Tattoo Guy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tattoo Guy throws a big shot that misses.
Von Ketler tried to counter with a leg kick but Tattoo Guy avoided it.
Von Ketler lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Von Ketler connects with a right hand. Tattoo Guy shakes it off.
Tattoo Guy lands with a right hand.
Tattoo Guy throws a nice head kick!
Tattoo Guy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Von Ketler under the eye.
Von Ketler with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tattoo Guy attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Von Ketler misses the target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tattoo Guy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Von Ketler jabs Tattoo Guy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Von Ketler tries to clinch but Tattoo Guy moves out of range.
Tattoo Guy only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Von Ketler wants to clinch up but Tattoo Guy keeps it at a distance.
Tattoo Guy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tattoo Guy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
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 Eksem Von Ketler will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Tattoo Guy swings away with a body shot that misses
and Von Ketler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Von Ketler throws a jab but it's blocked by Tattoo Guy.
Tattoo Guy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Von Ketler.
Tattoo Guy tries a quick counter leg kick but Von Ketler is wise to it.
Tattoo Guy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Von Ketler.
Von Ketler throws a jab when Tattoo Guy was well out of range.
Von Ketler bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tattoo Guy's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Von Ketler. Tattoo Guy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tattoo Guy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tattoo Guy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Von Ketler looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tattoo Guy! But no joy.
A big left from Tattoo Guy misses.
Tattoo Guy throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tattoo Guy checks a leg kick.
Tattoo Guy misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Tattoo Guy misses the target.
Von Ketler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tattoo Guy manages to avoid it.
Tattoo Guy throws an overhand right that lands on Von Ketler's shoulder, as Von Ketler tries to avoid the shot.
Von Ketler tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tattoo Guy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little jabbing left from Tattoo Guy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Tattoo Guy misses with a hook.
Tattoo Guy lands with a thumping leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tattoo Guy.
Von Ketler moves away from the strike by Tattoo Guy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Von Ketler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tattoo Guy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Von Ketler.
A looping hook to the body misses from Von Ketler. Tattoo Guy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Von Ketler throws a chopping leg kick but Tattoo Guy manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A big right from Von Ketler misses.
Von Ketler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tattoo Guy throws out a loose jab but Von Ketler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tattoo Guy throws a body punch but Von Ketler moves out of range.
Von Ketler misses with a series of wild punches.
Tattoo Guy connects with the punch.
Tattoo Guy throws a poor cross that misses
and Von Ketler counters with a right hand to the body.
Stupid Tattoo Guy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Von Ketler scores with a nice strike.
Tattoo Guy loads up on a big right hand but Von Ketler slips the punch.
Tattoo Guy lands a right hook to the body.
Von Ketler closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tattoo Guy misses with a two punch combination.
Tattoo Guy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Von Ketler checks it well.
Von Ketler moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Tattoo Guy throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Von Ketler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tattoo Guy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Von Ketler's hands.
Decent striking displayed by Von Ketler there.
Tattoo Guy avoids the body shot from Von Ketler. #CL#
Von Ketler rushes Tattoo Guy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tattoo Guy struggles to land a body shot inside as Von Ketler controls his hands.
Tattoo Guy prevents a body shot from Von Ketler. #BC#
Von Ketler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tattoo Guy misses with a kick to the body.
Tattoo Guy cracks Von Ketler with an open hand slap.#T3#
Von Ketler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tattoo Guy.
Tattoo Guy connects with a nice looking jab.
Tattoo Guy throws a head kick that Von Ketler semi-blocks.
Tattoo Guy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tattoo Guy misses the shot to the body.
Von Ketler lands a nice shot that snaps Tattoo Guy's head back.
Tattoo Guy scores with a nice head shot.
Tattoo Guy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Von Ketler throws out the jab.
Tattoo Guy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tattoo Guy misses with an uppercut
and Von Ketler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tattoo Guy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tattoo Guy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Von Ketler.
Tattoo Guy slips a straight right by Von Ketler.
Von Ketler misses with a hook.
Tattoo Guy misses with a straight left.
Tattoo Guy throws a big shot that misses.
Von Ketler is looking to counter punch.
Tattoo Guy walks into a left hand.
Eksem Von Ketler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Tattoo Guy throws a body shot but no joy.
Some wild striking there from Tattoo Guy.
Von Ketler scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A jab from Tattoo Guy misses.
Tattoo Guy scores with a leg kick.
Tattoo Guy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Von Ketler is out of range.
Von Ketler misses with the combination.
Von Ketler scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Tattoo Guy swings for the body but Von Ketler moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tattoo Guy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Von Ketler throws a shot from downtown. Tattoo Guy moves away and avoids it.
Tattoo Guy slips a jab from Von Ketler.
Tattoo Guy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tattoo Guy misses with a body shot.

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 Eksem Von Ketler.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Von Ketler, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Stupid Tattoo Guy!
After the fight, Stupid Tattoo Guy 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.
Eksem Von Ketler was interviewed post fight and said '" I'm out it's been great thanks for everything"'.

Event: King of the Mountain Rd1 Part1
Date: Jan 08, 2020

#R1#
Von Ketler misses the jab.
Von Ketler falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cooter counters with a nice body kick.
Cooter listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Von Ketler throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cooter.
Von Ketler throws a jab but it's blocked by Cooter.
Cooter swings for the body but Von Ketler moves out of range.
Von Ketler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cooter lands a right hook to the body.
Von Ketler looks to land a right hand but Cooter moved out of range.
Cooter throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cooter jabs at Von Ketler's body.#TD#
Von Ketler closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cooter's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cooter manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Von Ketler manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Von Ketler had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cooter defends it easily.
Cooter with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Cooter with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Cooter postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Von Ketler is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Cooter, into his guard. #REVR#
Von Ketler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Cooter is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Cooter looking for a guillotine here but Von Ketler defends easily.
Cooter working a defensive guard here.
Von Ketler distracts Cooter with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Von Ketler won't allow Cooter to sweep him here.
Von Ketler throws a strike but Cooter rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T2#
Von Ketler is trying to control the position but Cooter postures up.
Von Ketler seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Von Ketler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cooter works over Von Ketler with some ground and pound from guard.
Cooter looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Cooter drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cooter jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cooter won't allow Von Ketler to sweep him here. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cooter avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cooter working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Von Ketler working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Cooter has passed into half guard!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cooter connects with a nice short shot to Von Ketler's temple. #T3#
Cooter is nestled in close to Von Ketler, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Von Ketler moves into full guard. #SUB#
Von Ketler had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cooter defends it easily.
Cooter scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cooter is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Von Ketler wants to sweep but no luck.
Cooter landing with the ground and pound.
Cooter connects with a couple of short punches.
Cooter lands a couple of elbows.#T4#
Cooter is working Von Ketler over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Von Ketler looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cooter passes into half guard.
Von Ketler is trying to get back to full guard.
Von Ketler taking some punishment here, with Cooter in his half guard.
Cooter wants to pass to mount but Von Ketler is defending the position.
Cooter seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Von Ketler does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cooter drops an elbow to the side of Von Ketler's head.
Von Ketler is looking for a sweep. Cooter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cooter passes to full mount!
Cooter controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cobweb Cooter dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Nice defenses there by Cooter.
Von Ketler moves out of range as Cooter throws a body kick.
Von Ketler slips a straight right by Cooter.
Von Ketler misses with a straight right.
Von Ketler takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Von Ketler looks to land a combination. Cooter sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT#
It looks like Cobweb Cooter has been cut.
Von Ketler lands a nice hook to Cooter's body. Cooter takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Von Ketler enables Cooter to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Von Ketler manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Von Ketler has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Cooter is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cooter on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cooter blocks the elbow strike.
Von Ketler throws an elbow but it misses.
Von Ketler looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Still in the clinch, Von Ketler scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cooter goes for a takedown attempt but Von Ketler pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL#
Von Ketler gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1#
Von Ketler lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cooter backwards.
Von Ketler throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Von Ketler working aggressively here.
Von Ketler lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cooter backwards.
Cooter goes for a takedown attempt but Von Ketler pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jab, jab by Cooter - just one landing. #TD#
Von Ketler feints and as Cooter raises his hands in defense, Von Ketler changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Von Ketler chips away with some ground and pound.
Von Ketler is looking to work some ground and pound but Cooter has wrist control.
Cooter keeping moving, preventing Von Ketler from controlling successfully.
Von Ketler lands a couple of digs.
Cooter has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Von Ketler lands a couple of elbows.
Von Ketler chips away with some ground and pound.
Von Ketler wants to control from the top but Cooter keeps moving. #T2#
Von Ketler passes into 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!
Von Ketler is trying to control. Cooter wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Von Ketler prevents Cooter from improving his position.
Von Ketler thows a huge punch but Cooter dodges it nicely.
Von Ketler working Cooter over with strikes.
Von Ketler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cooter keeps working.
Von Ketler thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cooter is refusing to be controlled, as Von Ketler sits in half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Von Ketler connects with a nice short shot to Cooter's temple.
Von Ketler prevents Cooter from improving his position.
Cooter is looking to control Von Ketler's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cooter avoid being mounted?#T3#
Von Ketler perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cooter wants to get back to full guard.
Von Ketler trying to control the action but Cooter is working from the bottom.
Von Ketler is nestled in close to Cooter, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Cooter wants to control but Von Ketler is keeping busy.
Von Ketler working over Cooter with some ground and pound. Cooter looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Von Ketler landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cooter is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Von Ketler jumps into side control!
Von Ketler misses with the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Cooter's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cooter tries to buck Von Ketler off but Von Ketler is having none of it.#SUB#
Von Ketler tries for a kimura but Cooter is defending well. #T4#
Cooter is looking for a sweep.
Von Ketler lands a few punches from side control.
Von Ketler cracks Cooter with a big elbow.
Cooter is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Cooter is looking for a sweep.
Cooter is not content to let Von Ketler control the position.
Cooter tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Von Ketler wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cooter takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Cooter takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Von Ketler scores with a couple of short elbows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cooter manages to work his way to half guard, despite Von Ketler's best efforts.
Cooter gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eksem Von Ketler dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cobweb Cooter's cut.
That's time! Von Ketler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Cooter throws a half hearted mid kick.
Von Ketler wants to clinch up but Cooter keeps it at a distance.
Cooter looks to score with a jab to the body but Von Ketler is just out of range.
Cooter lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CL#
Von Ketler moves into the clinch.
Cooter blocks an elbow strike from Von Ketler.
Cooter is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC2#
Cooter breaks from the clinch. #TD2#
Cooter drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cooter working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cooter scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Cooter got a little sloppy there for a moment and Von Ketler has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cooter has managed to get both his arms back between Von Ketler's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Von Ketler is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cooter trying to control but Von Ketler is working from the bottom. #T1#
Cooter stands up out of Von Ketler's guard for a moment - Von Ketler manages to land a nice upkick.
Von Ketler 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.
Cooter stands up over Von Ketler, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Von Ketler is looking for a triangle but Cooter pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Von Ketler throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Von Ketler is looking for a triangle but Cooter pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Von Ketler wants to sweep here but Cooter controlling him for the moment.
Cooter cracks Von Ketler with a solid left hand.#T2#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cooter's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cooter is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cooter is in close to Von Ketler's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Von Ketler keeping moving, preventing Cooter from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Von Ketler had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cooter defends it easily.
Cooter works over Von Ketler with some ground and pound from guard.
Cooter keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Von Ketler's head.
Eksem Von Ketler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cooter is in close to Von Ketler's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Von Ketler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cooter is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Von Ketler has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cooter can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3##SUB#
Von Ketler working for a triangle but Cooter defends it easily.
Cooter postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cooter wants to pass the guard but Von Ketler is keeping the position.
Cooter slips nicely into half guard.
Von Ketler is trying to stand back up but Cooter is controlling him #SUB2#
Cooter is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Von Ketler doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cooter.
Von Ketler tries to roll over but Cooter keeps him under control.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cooter winds up and cracks Von Ketler with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Von Ketler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cooter working Von Ketler over with strikes.
Cooter content to control rather than advance.
Von Ketler gets full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cooter trying to control but Von Ketler is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cooter accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cobweb Cooter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cooter 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cobweb Cooter!
Cobweb Cooter thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Eksem Von Ketler was interviewed post fight and said 'Didn't hurt'.

Event: Pride FC 66
Date: Dec 11, 2019

#R1#
Von Ketler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matsunaga was well out of range. Poor timing from Von Ketler.
Futoshi Matsunaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matsunaga scores with a nice strike.
Von Ketler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga lands a slapping body shot.
Von Ketler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matsunaga.
Von Ketler throws a shot from downtown. Matsunaga moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Matsunaga misses the target.#CL#
Matsunaga takes the fight into the clinch.
Matsunaga misses with a punch to the body.
Von Ketler throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Von Ketler tries to work over Matsunaga's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matsunaga working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Von Ketler misses with an elbow over the top.
Matsunaga blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Von Ketler misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga lands a left hand that snaps the head of Von Ketler backwards. #BC#
Matsunaga breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Von Ketler throws a nice looking combination but Matsunaga bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matsunaga keeps the fight on the outside.
Von Ketler catches Matsunaga with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A left and a right from Matsunaga both land. Nice combination.
Matsunaga jabs Von Ketler right on the nose. Von Ketler blinks but takes it well.
Matsunaga connects with the punch.#T1#
Von Ketler misses the body punch
and Matsunaga counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Von Ketler cracks a nice hook into Matsunaga's ribs.
Von Ketler doesn't manage to clinch there - Matsunaga circles away.
An inside leg kick lands from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler blocks the body kick.
Matsunaga takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Von Ketler displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Futoshi Matsunaga has been cut.
Von Ketler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsunaga.
Von Ketler throws a body shot but no joy.
Futoshi Matsunaga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Von Ketler tries to move into range but Matsunaga moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Matsunaga.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsunaga uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Von Ketler lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Matsunaga at a distance.
Matsunaga throws a jab when Von Ketler was well out of range.
Matsunaga scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Matsunaga tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Von Ketler paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Von Ketler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Von Ketler defending well as Matsunaga loads up on a big left hand.
Von Ketler is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Matsunaga rather than just go for the knockout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Von Ketler. Matsunaga does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matsunaga is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T2#
Matsunaga misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Matsunaga.
Von Ketler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Von Ketler lands a nice shot to the body.
Matsunaga avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Von Ketler scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Matsunaga doesn't seem bothered though.
Matsunaga has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Big Bear Fight Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Matsunaga throws a shot from downtown. Von Ketler moves away and avoids it.
Matsunaga ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Von Ketler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Matsunaga swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Von Ketler throws a right hand that misses
and Matsunaga counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Von Ketler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matsunaga lands with a hook. Von Ketler tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Matsunaga scores with a sloppy right hand. Von Ketler should have avoided that one.
Matsunaga looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Von Ketler gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Matsunaga scores with the left hand. Von Ketler knows he should have avoided that one.
Some wild striking there from Von Ketler. #T3#
Matsunaga ducks under a wild hook from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Von Ketler connects with a right hand. Matsunaga shakes it off.
Von Ketler looks to land a right hand but Matsunaga moved out of range.
Matsunaga is looking to counter punch.
A jab lands there for Von Ketler.
Matsunaga wants to clinch up but Von Ketler keeps it at a distance.
Matsunaga connects with a body shot that sends Von Ketler's belly button to the back.
Matsunaga keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Matsunaga is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Von Ketler fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Von Ketler misses the shot to the body.
Matsunaga tries to clinch up but Von Ketler circles away and keeps his distance.
Matsunaga dips to his left and cracks Von Ketler with an uppercut!
Von Ketler keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Von Ketler comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Matsunaga lands with a light punch inside.
Matsunaga blocks an uppercut.
Matsunaga tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga misses with a body punch. #T4#
Matsunaga avoids the elbow strike from Von Ketler, against the cage.
Matsunaga lands a shoulder strike.
A short left from Matsunaga. #BC#
Matsunaga's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Matsunaga keeps the fight on the outside.
Matsunaga lunges at Von Ketler with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Von Ketler's hand.
Matsunaga throws a shot from downtown. Von Ketler moves away and avoids it.
Matsunaga with a nice cross.
Von Ketler moves out of range as Matsunaga throws a body kick. #CL#
Matsunaga pushes Von Ketler up against the cage in a clinch.
Matsunaga takes a shot to the head.
Matsunaga blocks a body shot from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Matsunaga is defending well for now.
Matsunaga misses with some punches.
Von Ketler misses with a punch on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Von Ketler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Matsunaga fails to land.
Matsunaga managing to block the knees to the body from Von Ketler.
Matsunaga makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Von Ketler lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matsunaga lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Futoshi Matsunaga dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Futoshi Matsunaga'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#
Matsunaga misses with a hook. Von Ketler ducked under it nicely.
Matsunaga dips to his left and cracks Von Ketler with an uppercut!
A combination from Von Ketler does no damage.
Von Ketler closes the distance but Matsunaga moves to the side
and Matsunaga counters with a straight right hand.
Matsunaga defending well as Von Ketler loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Matsunaga on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matsunaga has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Von Ketler finds it's way round the side to connect with Matsunaga's head.
Von Ketler swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Matsunaga cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Von Ketler works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Matsunaga as he connects with a hook.
Von Ketler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matsunaga.
Von Ketler just misses with a punch to the body.
Matsunaga jabs Von Ketler to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Von Ketler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matsunaga manages to avoid it.
Von Ketler has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Von Ketler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matsunaga manages to avoid it.
Matsunaga dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Matsunaga throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Von Ketler.
Matsunaga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Von Ketler can do to turn this around?
Matsunaga dodges the punch combination from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler throws a body punch but Matsunaga moves out of range. #T1#
Von Ketler scores with a one two! Matsunaga had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A head kick misses from Von Ketler.
Matsunaga fails with an attempt to clinch.
Matsunaga throws an overhand right that lands on Von Ketler's shoulder, as Von Ketler tries to avoid the shot.
Matsunaga bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Von Ketler takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A jab from Matsunaga does it's job there.
Nice sprawl there from Matsunaga as Von Ketler shoots in.
Matsunaga punishes Von Ketler's body with a nice straight punch.
Matsunaga swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Von Ketler.
Matsunaga connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice defenses there by Matsunaga.
An attempted straight right counter from Matsunaga misses the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matsunaga throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Von Ketler steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Matsunaga.
Von Ketler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matsunaga tries a head kick but it misses.
Von Ketler walks into a jab.
Von Ketler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsunaga.
Jab from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T2#
Matsunaga throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Von Ketler.
Matsunaga plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Von Ketler misses with a hook. Matsunaga ducked under it nicely.
Von Ketler throws a series of punches but Matsunaga avoids them all with ease.
Matsunaga pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Matsunaga tries to clinch but Von Ketler moves out of range.
Matsunaga throws out a powerful jab.
Matsunaga cracks Von Ketler with an open hand slap.
Matsunaga moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
No joy there for Matsunaga, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice uppercut there from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Von Ketler.
Matsunaga was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Von Ketler wants to clinch.
Matsunaga misses with a shot to the body
and Von Ketler counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Von Ketler fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Matsunaga misses with a head kick.
Futoshi Matsunaga is winning the standup battle so far.
Von Ketler lands a nice shot that snaps Matsunaga's head back. #T3#
Matsunaga misses with a looping right.
A slow jab from Von Ketler misses its intended target.
Matsunaga getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Von Ketler takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Von Ketler misses with a hook. Matsunaga ducked under it nicely.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Matsunaga. Von Ketler shrugs it off though. #TD2#
Matsunaga gets caught flat footed, as Von Ketler shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Matsunaga utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Matsunaga keeping moving, preventing Von Ketler from controlling successfully.
Von Ketler passes into half guard.
Matsunaga is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Von Ketler's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Von Ketler's back!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Von Ketler looking very determined here, making life difficult for Matsunaga. #SUB#
Von Ketler is trying to roll into a better position but Matsunaga has get a rear naked choke and Von Ketler is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Futoshi Matsunaga!
After winning the bout, Futoshi Matsunaga thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Eksem Von Ketler spoke after the fight, saying 'Didn't hurt'.

Event: Pride FC 60
Date: Nov 20, 2019

#R1#
Von Ketler takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bunker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Von Ketler sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Von Ketler just misses with a punch to the body.
Bunker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bunker connects with a good right hand that stumbles Von Ketler. Von Ketler circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Von Ketler fails with an attempt to clinch.
Von Ketler throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Von Ketler closes the distance and clinches.
Von Ketler misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bunker.
Bunker looking for a takedown.
Bunker is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Von Ketler is keeping busy.
Von Ketler lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Von Ketler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bunker stalling against the cage.
Bunker is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Von Ketler gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Bunker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Von Ketler lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short uppercut from Von Ketler.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bunker scores with a shot to the side of Von Ketler's head.
Bunker misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Bunker stalling in the clinch.
Bunker has Von Ketler pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Von Ketler manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Von Ketler tries to throw a body punch but Bunker avoids it by throwing Von Ketler back against the cage.
Bunker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Von Ketler blocks a body shot from Bunker.
Bunker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Von Ketler takes a shot to the head.
Von Ketler tries a body shot but Bunker blocks it.
Von Ketler gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Tony Bunker has been cut.
A right handed body shot lands from Von Ketler.
Bunker lands with a short shot to the head. #TD#
Bunker lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Von Ketler is looking for a sweep. Bunker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Von Ketler keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bunker 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.
Well, if Bunker 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.
Bunker prevents Von Ketler from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are battling for position here. Von Ketler manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Von Ketler has momentary wrist control but Bunker slips an elbow through the middle.
Bunker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bunker stands up over Von Ketler, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bunker connects with a couple of short punches.
Von Ketler trying to keep a closed guard but Bunker is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Von Ketler throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bunker makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T3#
Bunker wants to control from the top but Von Ketler keeps moving.
Bunker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Von Ketler swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Von Ketler is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bunker defends well.
Von Ketler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Von Ketler is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Von Ketler is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bunker defends well.#SUB2#
Von Ketler looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bunker chips away with some ground and pound.
Bunker lands a couple of digs.
Bunker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Von Ketler is keeping the position for now.
Von Ketler looking for a sweep. Not yet Von Ketler, not yet.
Bunker trying to control but Von Ketler is working from the bottom.
Bunker is stalling in the full guard.
Bunker lands a couple of elbows.
Bunker is looking to work some ground and pound but Von Ketler has wrist control.
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 Tony Bunker will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tony Bunker's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Von Ketler looks to clinch
and Bunker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bunker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Von Ketler tries to avoid it but Bunker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Von Ketler to the ground. Von Ketler escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Von Ketler tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bunker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Von Ketler lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Von Ketler moves in looking to clinch but Bunker pushes him off.
Von Ketler feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bunkers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Eksem Von Ketler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Von Ketler misses with a series of wild punches.
Von Ketler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bunker.
Bunker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Von Ketler shoots and misses
and Bunker counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Von Ketler lands a jab-cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bunker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Von Ketler swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bunker counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bunker motions for Von Ketler to come forward. Bunker throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bunker with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Von Ketler throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bunker.
Von Ketler works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Eksem Von Ketler seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Von Ketler clinches with his opponent.
Bunker looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Bunker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Von Ketler lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Bunker fails to land.
Bunker lands a shot to the body.#TD#
Bunker has hold of one of Von Ketler's legs. Von Ketler is fighting the takedown attempt but Bunker gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Von Ketler wants to sweep here but Bunker controlling him for the moment.
Von Ketler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bunker's guard. #REVB#
Von Ketler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bunker pulls Von Ketler in close to his closed guard and prevents Von Ketler from doing any damage or advancing position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bunker looking for a sweep. Not yet Bunker, not yet. #T2#
Von Ketler scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bunker pulls Von Ketler in close to his closed guard and prevents Von Ketler from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bunker'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.
Tony Bunker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Von Ketler preventing the sweep.
Von Ketler with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bunker pulls Von Ketler in close to his closed guard and prevents Von Ketler from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Von Ketler postures up in Bunker's guard and throws a big left but Bunker blocks it. #T3#
Bunker keeping full guard, as Von Ketler tries to pass.
Bunker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler throwing strikes from guard but Bunker blocks nicely.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bunker holds on and takes a little breather.
Bunker wants to sweep here but Von Ketler controlling him for the moment.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Von Ketler throws a series of punches but Bunker moves out of range.
Von Ketler misses with a looping left.
Bunker is looking to counter punch.
Von Ketler tests Bunker's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Bunker throws the left hand but Von Ketler avoids the punch easily.
Bunker on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Von Ketler tries to clinch up but Bunker circles away and keeps his distance.
Von Ketler lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CL2#
Von Ketler forces Bunker back against the cage and clinches.
Von Ketler working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Von Ketler.
Bunker wants to take the fight to the mat but Von Ketler manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bunker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bunker misses with some punches.
Bunker misses with the head strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Von Ketler gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Von Ketler tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bunker avoids it.
A short left from Bunker.
Bunker blocks an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eksem Von Ketler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tony Bunker's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bunker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Von Ketler.
Bunker has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bunker there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bunker connects with a single shot there.
Von Ketler tries to close the distance and clinch but Bunker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bunker looks to throw the jab but Von Ketler is out of range.
Bunker checks a leg kick.
Von Ketler on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bunker slips under a jab from Von Ketler.
Bunker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bunker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Von Ketler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Ketler throws a leg kick #TD#
and Bunker counters with a takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Von Ketler is looking to regain half guard here but Bunker keeps moving and retains side control.
Bunker working the ground and pound.
Von Ketler is looking to regain half guard here but Bunker keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Von Ketler is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bunker's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bunker working over Von Ketler with some ground and pound. Von Ketler looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Von Ketler is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bunker pulls his head out easily.
Von Ketler gets full guard.#SUB2#
Von Ketler is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Von Ketler is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bunker's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
Bunker controlling from the top position.
Bunker trying to control the position from guard on top but Von Ketler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bunker controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bunker working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Von Ketler's head.
Von Ketler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bunker is one step ahead there. #T3##SUB2#
Von Ketler is looking for a triangle but Bunker pushes his legs off easily.
Von Ketler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bunker is one step ahead there.
Bunker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Von Ketler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Von Ketler keeping moving, preventing Bunker from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Von Ketler checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bunker throws a looping overhand right but Von Ketler ducks down to avoid it.
Von Ketler doesn't manage to clinch there - Bunker circles away.
Bunker slips under a jab.#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.
Bunker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Von Ketler.
Bunker moves out of range as Von Ketler strikes.
Von Ketler throws a hook but Bunker blocks it.#TD#
Bunker feints and as Von Ketler raises his hands in defense, Bunker changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Von Ketler is wriggling around but Bunker manages to pass to half guard. #REVB#
Ground and pound from Bunker.
Von Ketler is trying to stand back up but Bunker is controlling him
Von Ketler tries to get to full guard but Bunker has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bunker takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bunker winds up and cracks Von Ketler with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Bunker showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bunker 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tony Bunker!
During a confident post fight interview, Tony Bunker thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Eksem Von Ketler had this to say: 'Didn't hurt'.

Event: EFC Braz vs Lambton 2
Date: Oct 12, 2019

#R1#
Nakano slips a jab and a cross from Von Ketler.
Nakano tries to land a front kick but Von Ketler steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Von Ketler walks into a stiff left hand from Nakano.
Nakano scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nakano keeps the fight on the outside.
Nakano avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nakano is looking to chop away at Von Ketler's legs.
Von Ketler throws out a loose jab but Nakano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nakano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Von Ketler throws out a leg kick but Nakano moves out of range and Von Ketler only half commits.
Nakano lands with an uppercut that bounces Von Ketler off the cage and back into range.
Nakano takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nakano dodges the punch combination from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nakano cracks Von Ketler with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nakano feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Von Ketler's calf.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Ketler is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nakano on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Von Ketler misses with a hook.#T1#
Nakano throws a shot from downtown. Von Ketler moves away and avoids it.
Von Ketler moves out of range of the body kick.
Nakano lands with a right hand.
Nakano throws a low kick, looking for Von Ketler's leg but Von Ketler calmly moves out of range.
Von Ketler checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nakano lands a nice leg kick that just misses Von Ketler's sensitive parts.
Nakano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Von Ketler.
Nakano lands with a nice body kick.
Nakano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Von Ketler.
Decent striking displayed by Von Ketler there.
Nakano goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Naoyuki Nakano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nakano thows a leg kick but Von Ketler checks it
and Von Ketler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2#
Von Ketler is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Nakano's half guard.#ES#
Nakano has one foot on Von Ketler's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Ketler tries to clinch but Nakano is having none of it.
Von Ketler doesn't manage to clinch there - Nakano circles away. #CL2#
Von Ketler closes the distance and clinches.
Von Ketler lands a shot to the body.#T2#
Von Ketler blocks a body shot from Nakano.
Von Ketler misses with some punches.
Nakano lands with a short shot to the head.
Von Ketler lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nakano blocks an elbow strike.
Nakano lands with a right to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Von Ketler. #CUT2#
It looks like Naoyuki Nakano has been cut.
Von Ketler cracks Nakano with a nice body shot.
Von Ketler lands a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Nakano.
Nakano trying to stall but Von Ketler improves his position.
Nakano swings wildly with an uppercut but Von Ketler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Von Ketler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Von Ketler prevents a body shot from Nakano.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nakano misses with a body punch.
Nakano blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nakano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Von Ketler misses with an elbow strike. #T3#
Von Ketler throws an elbow but it misses.
Nakano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nakano has a couple of punches blocked by Von Ketler.
Nakano cracks Von Ketler with a nice body shot.
Von Ketler lands an elbow inside.
Von Ketler missing with knees to the body.
Nakano misses with a punch on the inside. #TD2#
Von Ketler ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Von Ketler no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Von Ketler can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nakano controls the pace.
Von Ketler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nakano's guard. #REVB#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nakano holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Von Ketler drops back looking for a leg! Nakano is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nakano manages to kick Von Ketler off! Von Ketler jumps back into Nakano's guard.
Nakano working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Von Ketler. #T4#
Von Ketler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nakano is keeping the position for now.
Von Ketler stands up over Nakano, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nakano avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Von Ketler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Von Ketler trying to control the position from guard on top but Nakano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Von Ketler is fighting to break Nakano's control of his arms but Nakano is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Von Ketler working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Von Ketler lands a couple of digs.
Nakano managing to control the position.
Von Ketler keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nakano's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Eksem Von Ketler will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Naoyuki Nakano's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Nakano scores with a nice right hand.
Nakano lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Von Ketler at a distance.
Von Ketler takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Von Ketler darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nakano throws a low kick, looking for Von Ketler's leg but Von Ketler calmly moves out of range.
Nakano misses with a low kick.
Nakano closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Von Ketler slips a jab from Nakano.
Von Ketler cracks Nakano with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Von Ketler looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nakano is fending him off so far but Von Ketler persists. Nope, Nakano circles away and we're back to standing.
Von Ketler misses with a body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nakano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Von Ketler moves away.
Von Ketler looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Von Ketler takes a swing at Nakano's ribcage but misses.
Good shot there by Von Ketler.
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 work by Von Ketler as he checks the leg kick.
Von Ketler scores with a jab.
Nakano is looking to slow Von Ketler down with leg kicks.
Von Ketler works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Von Ketler takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T1#
Nakano throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nakano sets himself, and Von Ketler steps forward looking for the clinch! Nakano avoids it this time.
Von Ketler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nakano paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Von Ketler checks a leg kick.
Nakano throws a wild body kick that Von Ketler sees coming a mile off.
Von Ketler misses with a hook.
Von Ketler's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nakano under the eye.
Von Ketler tries to clinch but Nakano is having none of it.
Nakano tried to counter with a leg kick but Von Ketler avoided it.
Von Ketler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nakano manages to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nakano.
Von Ketler throws a jab but it's blocked by Nakano.
Von Ketler throws a low kick but Nakano avoids it.
Nakano throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Von Ketler counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Von Ketler.
Von Ketler is pushing down on Nakano's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nakano is fighting to maintain full guard but Von Ketler has managed to sneak the leg through.
Von Ketler scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nakano has hold of Von Ketler's hands but Von Ketler slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nakano avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Von Ketler.
Ground and pound from Von Ketler. #T2#
Nakano tries to get to full guard but Von Ketler has control of the leg.
Von Ketler not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Von Ketler prevents Nakano from improving his position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Von Ketler connects with a nice short shot to Nakano's temple.
Von Ketler looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nakano with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nakano trying to control here.
Nakano is looking for a sweep. Von Ketler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Von Ketler is nestled in close to Nakano, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nakano tries to get to full guard but Von Ketler has control of the leg.
Von Ketler not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nakano is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Von Ketler scores with a couple of nice shots.#ROC2#
Nakano is rocked!#T3#
Von Ketler slips a nice elbow through Nakano's hands, connecting with Nakano's forehead.
Oh Nakano is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nakano has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Von Ketler is working away from the top position though.
Von Ketler lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Von Ketler lands a big elbow - Nakano 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 Von Ketler!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eksem Von Ketler!
A very excited looking Eksem Von Ketler 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: AEW 31
Date: Sep 07, 2019

#R1#
Von Ketler scores with a nice right hand.
Von Ketler throws a body shot but no joy.
Podolski misses with a body shot.
Podolski throws a push kick but Von Ketler slaps the foot to one side.
Von Ketler on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Von Ketler misses with a few strikes there.
Von Ketler's corner calls for a 1-2. Von Ketler obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Podolski looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A punch combination from Von Ketler misses.
Von Ketler jabs at Podolski's body.
Podolski throws a shot from downtown. Von Ketler moves away and avoids it.
Podolski throws a leg kick but Von Ketler moved away.
Von Ketler fails to land with a series of punches.
Eksem Von Ketler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Von Ketler throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Podolski's waist but Podolski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Von Ketler off to one side.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Podolski scores with a nice head shot.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Von Ketler 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.
Podolski throws a lazy right hand but Von Ketler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Some wild striking there from Von Ketler.
Podolski lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Von Ketler throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Podolski makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T1#
Von Ketler misses with a body punch
and Von Ketler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Podolski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Von Ketler with the counter takedown but Podolski avoids it easily.
Podolski swats away the attempt to clinch by Von Ketler.
Podolski lands a jab to Von Ketler's midsection.
Von Ketler walks into a stiff left hand from Podolski.
Donk. Podolski catches Von Ketler right on the button with a cross.
Von Ketler fails with a takedown attempt.
Podolski moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jab by Von Ketler.
Podolski throws a sloppy head kick and Von Ketler moves out of range easily.
Von Ketler throws a poor cross that misses
and Podolski counters with a leg kick.
Von Ketler takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Von Ketler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Podolski moves away.
Podolski has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T2#
Von Ketler checks the leg kick.
Podolski lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The fighters circle momentarily. Von Ketler darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Von Ketler shoots in for a takedown but Podolski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Michail Podolski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eksem Von Ketler.
Podolski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Podolski!
Podolski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Von Ketler fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Podolski is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Podolski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Von Ketler.
Podolski throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Von Ketler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Von Ketler takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Von Ketler has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Podolski.
Podolski swings for the body but Von Ketler moves out of range.
Podolski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Podolski misses with a looping left.
Podolski dodges the punch combination from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Michail Podolski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Von Ketler looks to throw the jab but Podolski is out of range.
It looked like Podolski was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Von Ketler.
Podolski lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Podolski lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Podolski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Good work by Von Ketler as he checks the leg kick.
Podolski moves forwards but Von Ketler connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Podolski scores with a leg kick.
Von Ketler misses with a hook.
Podolski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Podolski throws a jab when Von Ketler was well out of range.
Von Ketler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Podolski was well out of range. Poor timing from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Podolski lands a body shot.
Podolski tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Von Ketler throws the left hand but Podolski avoids the punch easily.
Podolski throws a shot from downtown. Von Ketler moves away and avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Podolski lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Von Ketler has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Von Ketler and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Podolski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Von Ketler. #T4#
Von Ketler tries a low kick but Podolski avoids it.
Podolski appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Von Ketler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Podolski throws out the jab.
Von Ketler's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Podolski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Von Ketler.#CL#
Von Ketler gets tackled into the cage by Podolski. Podolski maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Von Ketler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Von Ketler throws a low kick but it's checked well by Podolski.
Von Ketler looks to land a combination but Podolski avoids it well.
Von Ketler misses with a straight right.
Podolski lands a nice looking body shot.
Von Ketler defending well as Podolski loads up on a big left hand.
No joy there for Von Ketler, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Von Ketler walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Podolski moves away from the strike by Von Ketler.
Von Ketler just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromPodolski.
Podolski lands with a hook. Von Ketler tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Von Ketler throws a hook to the side of Podolski's head but Podolski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Podolski feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Podolski gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Von Ketler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Von Ketler avoids the head kick by Podolski.
Von Ketler lands a nice looking body shot.
Podolski throws a leg kick but Von Ketler moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michail Podolski dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Von Ketler checks a leg kick.
Von Ketler feints the counter takedown.
Von Ketler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Von Ketler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Podolski missing with a left hand there. Von Ketler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Podolski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Von Ketler misses with a body shot.
Podolski throws a hook to the side of Von Ketler's head but Von Ketler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Von Ketler wants to slow Podolski down by chopping away at his legs.
Podolski finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Podolski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Von Ketler can do to turn this around?
Podolski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Von Ketler on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Podolski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Podolski lands with a nice body punch.
Von Ketler misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Podolski tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Von Ketler is able to avoid easily.
Podolski takes one on the button.
Podolski motions for Von Ketler to come forward. Podolski throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Von Ketler is looking for the big counter here.
Von Ketler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Von Ketler crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Podolski - the referee stops the clock and Von Ketler gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Podolski. Von Ketler manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Von Ketler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Podolski. #T1#
Von Ketler missing with a left hand there. Podolski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Podolski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Podolski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Von Ketler throws a series of punches but Podolski moves out of range.
Von Ketler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Von Ketler misses with a combination
and Podolski counters with a solid body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Von Ketler. Podolski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Podolski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Podolski shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Podolski takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Podolski misses the shot to the body.
Podolski throws a body shot but no joy.
Von Ketler scores with a shot to the body.
Von Ketler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Podolski throws a jab when Von Ketler was well out of range.
Podolski lands a jab.
Von Ketler takes one to the chin there.#T2#
Von Ketler rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Podolski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Ketler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Podolski.
Podolski avoids the body shot from Von Ketler.
Podolski throws a predictable looking body shot
and Von Ketler counters with a right hand to the body.
Von Ketler takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Von Ketler throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Podolski looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Podolski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler cracks Podolski with a right hand to the side of the head.
Podolski cracks a nice hook into Von Ketler's ribs.
A slow jab from Von Ketler misses its intended target.
Podolski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Von Ketler sizes up Podolski with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T3#
Podolski ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Podolski, right into the meat.
Von Ketler misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Podolski tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Von Ketler fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Von Ketler throws a right and a left that both miss.
A solid leg kick lands there for Podolski.
Podolski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Von Ketler misses with a straight left.
Podolski half committed to a counter leg kick.
Von Ketler throws a series of punches but Podolski moves out of range.
Von Ketler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Von Ketler throws a jab but it's blocked by Podolski.
Von Ketler defending well as Podolski loads up on a big left hand.
A jab lands there for Von Ketler.
Podolski slips a straight right by Von Ketler.
Von Ketler misses with an attempted mid kick.
Podolski throwing a counter right hand but Von Ketler manages to avoid it.
Von Ketler scores with a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Von Ketler misses with a shot to the body
and Podolski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Podolski just misses with a punch to the body.
Von Ketler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Von Ketler scores with a hook to the body. Podolski takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Podolski on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Podolski cracks the inside of Von Ketler's front leg.
Horrible takedown attempt by Von Ketler or perhaps it was just good defense by Podolski, which made it look bad.
Podolski scores with a jab. Von Ketler acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Podolski uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Von Ketler has time to react.
Good work by Von Ketler as he checks the leg kick.
Podolski throws a push kick but Von Ketler slaps the foot to one side.
Von Ketler throws a right and a left that both miss.
A punch lands to the side of Von Ketler 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Podolski gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice shot by Podolski.
Podolski slips under a jab from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler tries to score a power double leg takedown but Podolski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Von Ketler somewhat.
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 Michail Podolski will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Podolski moves away from the strike by Von Ketler.
Podolski throws a chopping leg kick but Von Ketler manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Von Ketler tries a head kick but it misses.
Podolski is looking to counter punch.
Von Ketler tries to clinch but Podolski moves out of range.
Von Ketler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Podolski was well out of range. Poor timing from Von Ketler.
Podolski throws a body punch but Von Ketler moves out of range.
Podolski looks to score with a jab to the body but Von Ketler is just out of range.
Podolski throws a sloppy body shot
and Podolski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Podolski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Podolski misses the shot to the body.
Von Ketler checks the leg kick nicely there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Von Ketler. Podolski does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Podolski looks to score with a jab to the body but Von Ketler is just out of range.
Podolski smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A shot to the liver by Von Ketler. Beautiful body shot.
Podolski scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Von Ketler moves out of range of the leg kick from Podolski.
Podolski throws a leg kick but Von Ketler moved away.#T1#
Podolski swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Podolski takes one to the side of the head.
Podolski needs to keep his hands up - Von Ketler had a free shot at his head there.
Michail Podolski is winning the standup battle so far.
Von Ketler just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Podolski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Podolski misses with a head kick.
Von Ketler misses with a left hand
and Podolski counters with a straight right hand.
Von Ketler misses with a jab, cross combination.
Von Ketler swings for the body but Podolski moves out of range.
Podolski lands with a thumping leg kick.
Von Ketler attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Von Ketler fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Podolski avoids it really well and circles away.
Podolski walks into a left hand.
Von Ketler misses with an uppercut.
Podolski fails to land with a series of punches. #T2#
Podolski lands a glancing blow to the side of Von Ketler's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Von Ketler misses with a lunging right hand
and Podolski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Von Ketler throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Podolski.
Von Ketler bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Podolski scores with a body shot.
Von Ketler throws a right and a left that both miss.
Von Ketler misses with the combination.
Michail Podolski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Von Ketler avoids a kick to the body.
Podolski turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Von Ketler doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Podolski digs a good hook to Von Ketler's body.
Podolski cracks Von Ketler with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Von Ketler has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Podolski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler avoids the head kick by Podolski.
Podolski throws a body punch but Von Ketler moves out of range.
That kick from Podolski tenderised Von Ketler's leg. Von Ketler is trying to keep his angry face on.#T3#
Von Ketler moves out of range of the body kick.
Von Ketler moves out of range of the strikes.
Podolski misses with a wild combination.
Von Ketler wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Podolski checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nice body punch from Von Ketler.
Podolski throws a big shot that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Von Ketler misses.
Decent striking displayed by Podolski there.
Von Ketler shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Podolski throws a quick counter kick to the body but Von Ketler avoids it.
Podolski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Von Ketler.
A looping hook to the body misses from Von Ketler. Podolski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Von Ketler lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Von Ketler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Podolski.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Podolski.
Podolski lands an overhand right.
Eksem Von Ketler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Podolski throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Von Ketler is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Von Ketler throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Podolski.
Von Ketler throws a sloppy body shot
letting Podolski counter with a right hand.
Podolski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Von Ketler.
Podolski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Podolski pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Von Ketler back to the cage. Podolski follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Podolski slips under a jab.
Podolski throws a body kick that misses.
Von Ketler misses with a straight left.
Von Ketler misses with a wild combination.
Von Ketler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Podolski moves away.
Podolski throws a body kick that misses.
Podolski staying out of range there.
Von Ketler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Podolski.
Von Ketler rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Podolski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Von Ketler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Von Ketler closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michail Podolski!
An out of breath Michail Podolski thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Eksem Von Ketler was interviewed post fight and said 'Didn't hurt'.

Event: AEW 26
Date: Aug 17, 2019

#R1#
Amodei fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Von Ketler.
Von Ketler throws a head kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Von Ketler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Amodei slips a jab from Von Ketler.
Amodei flicks out a counter leg kick but Von Ketler steps away.
Amodei turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Von Ketler takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#TD#
Von Ketler closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Amodei did well to prevent Von Ketler getting side control.
Von Ketler is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Amodei actively working from the bottom here.
Amodei has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Von Ketler is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Amodei is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Von Ketler pulls his head out easily.
Von Ketler slips a nice elbow through Amodei's hands, connecting with Amodei's forehead.
Amodei is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU#
Von Ketler stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Amodei to get to his feet. #T1#
Von Ketler jabs at Amodei's body.
Von Ketler misses with a few strikes there.
Amodei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Von Ketler scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Eksem Von Ketler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Von Ketler misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A jab from Von Ketler misses.
Amodei lands with a nice body punch.
Amodei takes one on the button.
Von Ketler throws a one two combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Amodei throws a good cross that connects.
A jab from Von Ketler misses.
Von Ketler lands a jab to Amodei's midsection.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Amodei 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.
Von Ketler misses with a looping right.
Von Ketler uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Amodei takes a swing at Von Ketler's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Amodei scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T2#
Von Ketler tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Von Ketler is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Amodei's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Von Ketler tries to roll over but Amodei keeps him under control.
Von Ketler trying to control but Amodei postures up. #SUB2#
Amodei is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Von Ketler sees it coming and defends easily.
Amodei blocks the strikes from Von Ketler. #SUB2#
Amodei is looking for a kimura but Von Ketler is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Amodei to get the leverage.
Von Ketler wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Amodei wants to pass the guard but Von Ketler is defending well.
Von Ketler is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Midnight MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Von Ketler wants to control but Amodei is keeping busy.
Von Ketler is looking to get back to full guard here but Amodei has managed to pass to side control instead.
Von Ketler is looking to reverse the position.
Amodei tries to move to mount but Von Ketler blocks the move with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Von Ketler gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Amodei is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Von Ketler doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Amodei.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Von Ketler tries to get to full guard but Amodei has control of the leg. #T4##SUB#
Von Ketler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Amodei is trying to control. Von Ketler wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Von Ketler is trying to get back to full guard.
Amodei wants to lay and pray for a moment but Von Ketler keeps working. #ES#
Von Ketler has one foot on Amodei's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Von Ketler takes one to the chin there.
Von Ketler on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Amodei gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Amodei takes one to the chin there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eksem Von Ketler dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
No luck for Von Ketler with that takedown attempt.
Amodei moves away from the strike by Von Ketler.
A big right from Von Ketler misses.
Von Ketler throws a big shot that misses.
Von Ketler misses the jab.
Amodei lands a glancing blow to the side of Von Ketler's head.
Von Ketler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Amodei.
Von Ketler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Amodei swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Amodei lands with a straight right. Von Ketler didn't see that one coming.
Von Ketler throws the left hand but Amodei avoids the punch easily.
Von Ketler shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amodei with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Von Ketler to score with a decent uppercut.
Von Ketler misses with a looping left.
Von Ketler's corner calls for a 1-2. Von Ketler obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Von Ketler, as that shot connected.
Amodei misses with a body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Von Ketler misses with a body shot
and Amodei counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Von Ketler misses with an uppercut.
Von Ketler misses with a series of wild punches.
Amodei throws a front kick aimed at Von Ketler's knee but Von Ketler avoids it well.
Amodei is looking to land body kicks.
Amodei throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Amodei slips a straight right by Von Ketler.
Eksem Von Ketler is winning the standup battle so far.
Von Ketler takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Von Ketler is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Von Ketler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Amodei can do to turn this around?
Von Ketler misses with an uppercut.
Amodei throws out a counter right but Von Ketler avoids it with no problem.
Von Ketler avoids the body shot from Amodei.
Amodei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Von Ketler.
Amodei connects with a nice looking jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Von Ketler.
Amodei keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Von Ketler.
Amodei looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Amodei thumps Von Ketler with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Amodei blocks a jab.#T2#
Von Ketler throws the left hand but Amodei avoids the punch easily.
A nice side step and Amodei releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Von Ketler throws the left hand but Amodei avoids the punch easily.
Von Ketler misses with a hook.
Von Ketler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Von Ketler is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Von Ketler swings widly with a right hand
and Amodei counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Amodei blocks a jab.
Amodei digs a good body shot into Von Ketler's ribs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Amodei.
Amodei lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Von Ketler tries to clinch but Amodei moves out of range.
Von Ketler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Amodei tries to work over Von Ketler's front leg with a kick but Von Ketler checks it.
Von Ketler misses with a takedown attempt - Amodei sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Amodei counters with a body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eksem Von Ketler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No joy there for Von Ketler, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Von Ketler takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#TD#
Von Ketler gets a double leg takedown into Amodei's guard.#SUB2#
Amodei escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Von Ketler gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Von Ketler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Amodei is keeping the position for now.
Von Ketler scoring with punches to the head and body.
Von Ketler scoring with punches to the head and body.
Von Ketler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Von Ketler working some strikes from top position.
Amodei seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Amodei is trying to keep Von Ketler in close. #SUB2#
Amodei looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Amodei is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T4#
Von Ketler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Amodei wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Amodei looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Amodei looking for a guillotine here but Von Ketler defends easily.
Von Ketler landing with the ground and pound.
Von Ketler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Amodei works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Von Ketler stands up over Amodei, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Eksem Von Ketler 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#
Von Ketler looks to throw the jab but Amodei is out of range.
Amodei fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Von Ketler.
Von Ketler looks to score with a jab to the body but Amodei is just out of range.
Amodei walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Amodei dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Von Ketler. That did some damage!
Amodei slips under a jab from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Von Ketler is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Von Ketler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Von Ketler misses with an uppercut.
Amodei feints and then cracks Von Ketler's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Von Ketler down.
Amodei connects with a body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Amodei. That snapped Von Ketler's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amodei throws a looping overhand right but Von Ketler ducks down to avoid it.
Amodei throws a low kick but it's checked well by Von Ketler.
Amodei connects with a body shot.
Von Ketler shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Amodei as he avoids it easily.
Von Ketler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Amodei sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Amodei doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1#
Von Ketler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Amodei defending well as Von Ketler loads up on a big left hand.
Von Ketler ducks under a wild hook from Amodei.
Von Ketler throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Amodei's waist but Amodei gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Von Ketler off to one side.
Amodei lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Von Ketler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Von Ketler takes one to the side of the head.
Von Ketler tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Amodei manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice straight punches there by Von Ketler. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Von Ketler.
Amodei moves out of range as Von Ketler strikes.
Von Ketler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Von Ketler lands with a straight right. Amodei didn't see that one coming.
Von Ketler misses with a hook. Amodei ducked under it nicely.
Von Ketler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Amodei slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Von Ketler throws a right hand that misses
and Amodei counters with a nice low kick that buckles Von Ketler's knee momentarily.
Von Ketler misses with a hook. Amodei ducked under it nicely.
Giuseppe Amodei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Von Ketler fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eksem Von Ketler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Von Ketler throws the left hand but Amodei avoids the punch easily.
Amodei feints a counter leg kick.
No luck for Von Ketler with that takedown attempt.
Amodei tries to work over Von Ketler's front leg with a kick but Von Ketler checks it.
Amodei staying out of range there.
Amodei looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Amodei scores with a jab to the body.
Amodei lands a jab to Von Ketler's midsection.
Amodei lands a glancing blow to the side of Von Ketler's head.
Von Ketler takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Von Ketler takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Von Ketler on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Amodei bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Amodei feints a counter leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Amodei.
Von Ketler gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The fighters circling - Amodei throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Amodei dips to his left and cracks Von Ketler with an uppercut!#ROC2#
Von Ketler is rocked!#KD2#
Amodei cracks Von Ketler with a big right hand and Von Ketler goes down!
Oh Von Ketler is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Amodei trying to control the position from guard on top but Von Ketler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Amodei stands and throws Von Ketler's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Von Ketler 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.
Amodei working the ground and pound but Von Ketler is defending the strikes.
Amodei has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Von Ketler!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Amodei working for a guillotine from mount but Von Ketler is in no mood to give up.
Amodei misses with a head shot.
Von Ketler can't escape the position.
Amodei controlling from the full mount.
Von Ketler is desperately trying to improve his position but Amodei has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB2#
Amodei jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Von Ketler manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Amodei tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #SUB2#
Amodei tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Amodei has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Von Ketler seems to have got his legs back now.
Amodei fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Eksem Von Ketler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Von Ketler is looking to reverse the position.
Von Ketler wants to control but Amodei postures up.#SUB2#
Amodei wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Von Ketler, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Amodei is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Von Ketler is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Von Ketler is trying to control Amodei's posture but Amodei avoids it.
Von Ketler is trying to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Giuseppe Amodei comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Von Ketler 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eksem Von Ketler!
Eksem Von Ketler 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: AEW 19
Date: Jul 27, 2019

#R1#
Pounds swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Von Ketler.
Nice body punch from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pounds's hands.
Pounds throws a head kick that misses.
Pounds misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pounds drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Some wild striking there from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pounds.
Von Ketler misses the shot to the body.
Pounds moves away from the strike by Von Ketler.
Pounds tries to counter by clinching up but Von Ketler breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Pounds takes the fight into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Von Ketler.
Pounds tries to work over Von Ketler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Ketler pushes off an throws an elbow but Pounds leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC2#
Von Ketler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Pounds moves into the clinch.
Von Ketler tries a body shot but Pounds blocks it.
Pounds misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Von Ketler tries to throw a body punch but Pounds avoids it by throwing Von Ketler back against the cage. #TD2#
Von Ketler works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Von Ketler wants to pass the guard but Pounds is keeping the position.
Pounds working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler postures up and lands a big shot to Pounds's brow.
Von Ketler wants to control from the top but Pounds keeps moving.
Von Ketler makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Von Ketler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Von Ketler with a nice head shot there.
Von Ketler makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Von Ketler with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pounds utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Von Ketler wants to control from the top but Pounds keeps moving. #SUB#
Pounds working for a triangle but Von Ketler defends it easily.
Von Ketler content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Pounds has momentary wrist control but Von Ketler slips an elbow through the middle.
Von Ketler scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Von Ketler drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Pounds dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Pounds avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Von Ketler is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Pounds rolls with it to try and escape but Von Ketler cranks on the arm and Pounds is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eksem Von Ketler!
Eksem Von Ketler managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sin City Allstars, into his post fight interview.

Event: AEW 14
Date: Jul 06, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Von Ketler closes the distance and clinches.
Garcia gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler jumps guard but Garcia stands there with Von Ketler around his waist. Von Ketler gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Von Ketler misses with some punches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Garcia misses with a body punch.
Von Ketler cracks Garcia with a nice body shot.
Von Ketler lands a body punch in the clinch.
Von Ketler creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Garcia's defenses.
A hook to the body from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Garcia just stands there and leans against the cage.
Haislan Garcia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eksem Von Ketler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Ketler is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Garcia dodges an elbow strike from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Garcia breaks the clinch.
Jab, jab by Garcia - just one landing. #T1#
Garcia scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Von Ketler scores with a shot to the body.
Von Ketler takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Von Ketler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Garcia paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Von Ketler tries to clinch but Garcia moves out of range.
No joy there for Garcia, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Garcia thows a leg kick but Von Ketler checks it #TD2#
and Von Ketler counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Von Ketler.
Von Ketler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Garcia trying to control the position here.
Von Ketler wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving.
Von Ketler won't allow Garcia to sweep him here.
Von Ketler slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
Von Ketler won't allow Garcia to sweep him here.
Garcia trying to control the position.
Garcia is adopting a defensive guard.
Garcia avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garcia avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Garcia is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Runts Academy that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Garcia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Von Ketler stopping the sweep attempt from Garcia.
Von Ketler looking to pass the guard.
Von Ketler has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Garcia wants to stand but Von Ketler is controlling the position.
Von Ketler trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Garcia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Von Ketler moves away.#CL2#
Von Ketler gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Von Ketler lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Garcia gets through Von Ketler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Garcia stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Garcia stops a takedown attempt from Von Ketler.
Garcia avoids the elbow strike from Von Ketler, against the cage.
Garcia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Von Ketler.
Von Ketler can't get the takedown. #TD2#
Von Ketler turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Von Ketler cracks Garcia with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Von Ketler wants to control but Garcia is keeping him busy.
Garcia gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Garcia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Von Ketler pulls his head out easily. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garcia slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Von Ketler preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Garcia is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Von Ketler is working Garcia over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Von Ketler with a flurry of punches that miss.
Von Ketler keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Garcia's head.
Von Ketler stands up over Garcia, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Von Ketler is looking to work some ground and pound but Garcia has wrist control.
Von Ketler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Garcia works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Von Ketler working his ground and pound in the gym.
Von Ketler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Garcia avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Von Ketler throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eksem Von Ketler 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#
Von Ketler takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Von Ketler misses with a hook.
Garcia scores with a shot to the body.
Garcia moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Garcia lunges at Von Ketler with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Von Ketler's hand.
Garcia scores with the left hand. Von Ketler knows he should have avoided that one.
Garcia looks to throw the jab but Von Ketler is out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Garcia.
Garcia throws a chopping leg kick but Von Ketler manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Garcia is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Garcia scores with a nice right hand.
Garcia leaves Von Ketler with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Garcia.#T1#
Garcia stuns Von Ketler with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A slow jab from Garcia misses its intended target.
Garcia circles away from the clinch attempt.
Garcia tried to score with a low kick but Von Ketler checks it.
Garcia leaves Von Ketler with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Garcia is looking to counter punch.
Garcia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Von Ketler gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Garcia counters with an inside leg kick.
Haislan Garcia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eksem Von Ketler.
Garcia throws a hook but Von Ketler avoids it easily.
Von Ketler slips under a jab from Garcia.
Von Ketler wants to clinch.#T2#
Garcia misses the jab.
Von Ketler wants to clinch up but Garcia keeps it at a distance.
As Von Ketler backs away, Garcia returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A big left from Garcia misses.
Haislan Garcia is winning the standup battle so far.
Garcia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Von Ketler tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Garcia manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Haislan Garcia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Von Ketler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Garcia throws the left hand but Von Ketler avoids the punch easily.
Garcia looks to land a right hand but Von Ketler moved out of range.
Von Ketler looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Garcia is fending him off so far but Von Ketler persists. Nope, Garcia circles away and we're back to standing.
Garcia looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Garcia throws a lazy right hand but Von Ketler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Von Ketler wants to counter the offense by Garcia and move into the clinch position.
Garcia scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Garcia takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T3#
Von Ketler fails with a takedown attempt.
Garcia looks to throw the jab but Von Ketler is out of range.
Von Ketler stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Garcia.
Von Ketler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Garcia swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Garcia throws a leg kick that is checked#CL2#
and Von Ketler moves into the clinch.
Garcia throws an elbow but it misses.
Von Ketler throws an elbow but it misses.
Garcia softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Von Ketler. #CUT2#
It looks like Haislan Garcia has been cut.
Von Ketler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Garcia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Von Ketler misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Von Ketler manages to break the clinch.
Von Ketler checks a leg kick nicely.#T4#
Garcia looks to score with a jab to the body but Von Ketler is just out of range.#TD2#
Von Ketler shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES#
Garcia has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Von Ketler has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Von Ketler is looking for a takedown.
Von Ketler can't find room to land a body shot as Garcia controls the action.
Garcia with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Von Ketler is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Garcia is keeping busy.
Von Ketler throws an elbow that misses.
Von Ketler tries to throw a body punch but Garcia avoids it by throwing Von Ketler back against the cage.
Garcia blocks an elbow strike from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler is working for takedown but Garcia is calmly controlling the position for now.
A right handed body shot lands from Garcia.
Garcia working aggressively here.
Garcia prevents a takedown attempt there.
Von Ketler has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Garcia after a bit of a struggle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Haislan Garcia dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Haislan Garcia'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.
#R3#
Garcia misses with a low kick.
Garcia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Von Ketler moves out of range as Garcia strikes.
Garcia swats away the attempt to clinch by Von Ketler.
Von Ketler getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Von Ketler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Garcia.
Von Ketler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Garcia.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Ketler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Garcia.
Von Ketler tries to close the distance and clinch but Garcia swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Von Ketler shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Garcia pinned against the cage. Garcia gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Garcia. That snapped Von Ketler's head back.
Von Ketler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Von Ketler throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Garcia displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Von Ketler.
Garcia throws a body shot but no joy.
Garcia connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Von Ketler misses with an elbow over the top.#T2#
Garcia blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Garcia creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Garcia avoids the elbow strike from Von Ketler, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Von Ketler.
Von Ketler lands a damaging elbow.
Von Ketler can't find room to land a body shot as Garcia controls the action.
Garcia misses with some punches.
Eksem Von Ketler seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Von Ketler jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Garcia walks away with a smile on his face. Von Ketler gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Haislan Garcia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eksem Von Ketler.
Von Ketler shoots in but no luck this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garcia works the jab nicely.
Garcia throws a quick inside leg kick.
Garcia swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Garcia throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Von Ketler.
Von Ketler let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A slow jab from Garcia misses its intended target.
Garcia just misses with a punch to the body.
Garcia connects with the punch.#T3#
A combination from Garcia does no damage.
Von Ketler wants to counter the offense by Garcia and move into the clinch position.
Von Ketler moves out of range as Garcia strikes.
Garcia displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Von Ketler.
Garcia appears to be looking for a big counter.
Donk. Von Ketler catches Garcia right on the button with a cross.
Von Ketler will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Von Ketler tries to clinch but Garcia moves away
and Garcia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jab by Garcia.
Von Ketler throws a shot from downtown. Garcia moves away and avoids it.
Garcia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Von Ketler was well out of range. Poor timing from Garcia.
Garcia looks to score with a jab to the body but Von Ketler is just out of range.#CL2#
Von Ketler has managed to clinch. #T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Garcia creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Garcia lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Garcia lands a body shot in the clinch.
Garcia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Von Ketler can do to turn this around?
Garcia throws a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garcia working aggressively here.
A short right from Garcia on the inside.
Garcia dodges an elbow strike from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Garcia.
Garcia has a couple of punches blocked by Von Ketler.
Von Ketler lands a left hand that snaps the head of Garcia backwards.
Von Ketler's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Garcia misses with a hook from the clinch.
Garcia lands a nice shot to the body.
Garcia pushes Von Ketler back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Von Ketler tries to pull guard but Garcia holds him up against the cage and eventually Von Ketler drops back down to his feet.
Garcia lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Haislan Garcia clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Haislan Garcia'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.
#R4#
Garcia throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Von Ketler appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Von Ketler shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Garcia as he avoids it easily.
Garcia misses with an uppercut.
Von Ketler's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Garcia connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Von Ketler scrambles back to his feet.
Garcia swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Garcia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Von Ketler tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That kick from Garcia tenderised Von Ketler's leg. Von Ketler is trying to keep his angry face on.
Garcia throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Von Ketler! But no joy.
Nice straight punches there by Garcia. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Garcia.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Von Ketler was well out of range. Poor timing from Garcia.
Garcia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Von Ketler.
Von Ketler looks to land a left hand but Garcia moved out of range nicely.
Von Ketler avoids the body shot from Garcia. #T1#
Garcia throws a jab but it's blocked by Von Ketler.
Von Ketler wants to clinch.
Garcia feints and then cracks Von Ketler's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Von Ketler down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garcia. Von Ketler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Von Ketler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Garcia swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Garcia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Von Ketler.
Garcia sets himself, and Von Ketler steps forward looking for the clinch! Garcia avoids it this time.
Garcia throws a body shot but no joy.
Haislan Garcia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Von Ketler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Garcia swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Garcia scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Von Ketler throws a good cross that connects.
A swing and a miss from Garcia.
Garcia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Von Ketler.
Von Ketler changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Von Ketler changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Garcia looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB2#
Von Ketler tries for a kimura but Garcia is defending well.
Garcia defending against the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Von Ketler tries to score with some ground and pound. Garcia controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Garcia takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Von Ketler throws a strike aimed at the side of Garcia's head but Garcia avoids it well.
Von Ketler working the ground and pound but Garcia is defending the strikes.
Garcia is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Garcia avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Von Ketler. #SUB2#
Von Ketler goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Garcia rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Von Ketler's guard! Nice work there by Garcia!
Garcia has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Garcia is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eksem Von Ketler has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Von Ketler escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Garcia gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
Garcia 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Von Ketler is on top in guard. #REVB#
Garcia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Von Ketler is one step ahead there.
Garcia avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Von Ketler being controlled here momentarily.
Garcia being controlled here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Haislan Garcia had his way with Eksem Von Ketler in that round.
The cut man is working on Haislan Garcia's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Garcia misses with a body shot
and Von Ketler counters with a stiff right hand.
Von Ketler tries to close the distance and clinch but Garcia swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Von Ketler moves out of range of the strikes.
Von Ketler gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Von Ketler slips under a jab.
Von Ketler is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Garcia fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Garcia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Von Ketler is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Von Ketler gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Garcia.
Von Ketler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Garcia.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Ketler checks a low kick from Garcia.
Garcia turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Garcia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Von Ketler.
Garcia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Von Ketler's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T1#
Von Ketler takes one on the button.
Von Ketler doesn't manage to clinch there - Garcia circles away.
Garcia thuds a left hand into Von Ketler's body.
Garcia looks to land a right hand but Von Ketler moved out of range.
Garcia misses the jab.
Von Ketler closes this distance looking for a takedown but Garcia circles away.
Von Ketler wants to clinch up but Garcia keeps it at a distance.
Garcia moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Garcia connects with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Von Ketler drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Garcia sneaks out the side door and pushes Von Ketler away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#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!
Von Ketler throws a poor cross that misses
and Von Ketler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Von Ketler has a takedown stuffed.
Garcia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Garcia lands a head kick. Von Ketler smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Garcia.#TD2#
Von Ketler scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Garcia controlling the position for now.
Von Ketler trying to mount his opponent but Garcia defends it.
Von Ketler is thwarting Garcia's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Von Ketler is stalling here. Garcia is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Von Ketler seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Garcia has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Von Ketler is trying to improve his position.
Von Ketler manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Haislan Garcia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Von Ketler is looking for a kimura here.
Garcia is looking to improve his position.
Garcia keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Von Ketler wants to control but Garcia is keeping him busy. #T4#
Garcia is trying to maintain the position but Von Ketler is very close to passing his half guard.
Garcia gets full guard.
Eksem Von Ketler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Garcia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Von Ketler landing some decent shots from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Von Ketler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Garcia looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Von Ketler throws a big right hand that misses.
Von Ketler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Garcia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Von Ketler throwing strikes but missing.
Von Ketler working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Garcia's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Haislan Garcia showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Garcia 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 49:46
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 49:46
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Haislan Garcia!
Haislan Garcia retains his featherweight title!
Haislan Garcia 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.
Eksem Von Ketler spoke after the fight, saying 'Didn't hurt'.

Event: AEW 9
Date: Jun 21, 2019

#R1#
Von Ketler misses the shot to the body.
Eksem Von Ketler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Von Ketler scores with a one two! Siegel had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Von Ketler looks to land a left hand but Siegel moved out of range nicely.
Siegel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Von Ketler scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Siegel connects with a nice looking jab. #CL#
Von Ketler closes the distance and pushes Siegel back into the cage.
Von Ketler looking to throw knees to the head but Siegel is blocking nicely.
Siegel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Von Ketler lands a left hand that snaps the head of Siegel backwards.
Von Ketler throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Siegels head.
Von Ketler blocking some punches.
Siegel lands a right hand.
Von Ketler managing to block the knees to the body from Siegel.
A head punch on the inside from Siegel fails to land.
Siegel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Siegel misses with the head strike.
Von Ketler blocking some punches.
Siegel misses with some punches.
Siegel lands a body punch. #T1#
Siegel swings wildly with an uppercut but Von Ketler uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Von Ketler has Siegel pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Von Ketler pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Siegel tumbling to the mat - Von Ketler dives into Siegel's guard.
Von Ketler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Von Ketler's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Von Ketler trying to control the position from guard on top but Siegel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Siegel wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Von Ketler trying to control the position from guard on top but Siegel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Siegel wants to sweep here but Von Ketler controlling him for the moment.
Von Ketler tries to free his leg and advance position but Siegel is retaining full guard. #T2#
Siegel trying to keep a closed guard but Von Ketler is proving a slippery customer.
Siegel is adopting a defensive guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Von Ketler passes Siegel's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Von Ketler is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Von Ketler is looking to take a break and control but Siegel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Von Ketler is really struggling to control Siegel but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Von Ketler missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
Siegel blocking the ground and pound attempt from Von Ketler.
Siegel is looking for a sweep. Von Ketler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Siegel preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Von Ketler sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Siegel defending well though.
Von Ketler is keen to just control but Siegel is a slippery customer.
Siegel trying to hold on to Von Ketler's head to control him but Von Ketler postures up.
Siegel is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Von Ketler scores with a couple of nice shots.
Siegel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler throwing shots but Siegel is blocking nicely.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Von Ketler connects with a nice short shot to Siegel's temple.
Von Ketler is looking to take a break and control but Siegel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Siegel wants to improve his position but Von Ketler is controlling well.
Von Ketler moves into full mount! Siegel won't be happy about that!
Von Ketler landing strikes from the mount and Siegel is in trouble!
Von Ketler has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Siegel's face.
Von Ketler is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Siegel can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Siegel is bucking up trying to escape but Von Ketler cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Siegel defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Siegel tries to buck Von Ketler off but he can't manage it.
Siegel really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
A nice elbow there by Von Ketler.#ROC#
Siegel is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eksem Von Ketler dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Von Ketler scores with a jab to the body.
Siegel is still on wobbly legs! Can Von Ketler finish him?
Siegel misses with a two punch combination.
Von Ketler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Siegel.
Siegel seems to have recovered his senses.#TD#
Von Ketler shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Siegel is trying to defend but Von Ketler finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Von Ketler sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Siegel defending well though.
Von Ketler is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Siegel looks like he's trying to stand up.
Von Ketler 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.
Von Ketler 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 had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Ketler trying to control the pace.
Siegel is trying to maintain the position but Von Ketler is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Siegel is trying to stand back up but Von Ketler is controlling him #SUB#
Von Ketler is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Siegel sees it coming and defends easily.
Eksem Von Ketler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Von Ketler looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Von Ketler is looking to take a break and control but Siegel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Siegel wants to get back to his feet.
Von Ketler looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Von Ketler prevents Siegel from standing back up.
Von Ketler working the head and body with strikes.
Von Ketler not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Von Ketler seems to be working for a kimura but Siegel defends the submission attempt.#T2#
Siegel gets full guard.
Siegel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Von Ketler is one step ahead there.
Von Ketler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Siegel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Von Ketler trying to control but Siegel is working from the bottom.
Von Ketler scoring with punches to the head and body.
Von Ketler with a nice head shot there.
Von Ketler landing some decent shots from guard.
Von Ketler pushing down on Siegel's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T3#
Von Ketler trying to control from half guard but Siegel is working away.
Von Ketler stops Siegel from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Von Ketler is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Siegel is not content to let Von Ketler control the position.
Siegel is trying to control but can't.
Siegel is refusing to be controlled, as Von Ketler sits in half guard.
Von Ketler passes to side control. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Siegel is trying to control Von Ketler's posture but Von Ketler avoids it.
Von Ketler postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Siegel is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Von Ketler's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Von Ketler trying to control the action but Siegel is working from the bottom.
Siegel is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Von Ketler connects with a nice short shot to Siegel's temple.
Siegel moves into full guard.
Siegel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Von Ketler is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eksem Von Ketler dominated that second round.
That's time! Von Ketler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Siegel throws a head kick but Von Ketler moves out of range.
Siegel loads up on a big right hand but Von Ketler slips the punch.
A swing and a miss from Siegel.
Siegel looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A nice left hand lands by Siegel.
A head punch on the inside from Siegel fails to land.
Siegel misses with a body punch. #TD#
Von Ketler has Siegel pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Von Ketler pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Siegel tumbling to the mat - Von Ketler dives into Siegel's guard.
Siegel looking for a sweep. Not yet Siegel, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Ketler looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Von Ketler distracts Siegel with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Von Ketler throwing strikes but missing.
Von Ketler throws a big elbow that misses.
Von Ketler in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Von Ketler passes into half guard.
Von Ketler prevents Siegel from improving his position.
Siegel tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Von Ketler manages to move to mount!
Von Ketler dominating with strikes here.
Siegel is working to get back to half guard. #T2#
Von Ketler is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Von Ketler with the ground and pound from mount.
Von Ketler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Siegel can do to turn this around?
Von Ketler lands a big shot to the head and Siegel winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Eksem Von Ketler!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Eksem Von Ketler waved his t-shirt featuring Sin City Allstars's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: AEM 4
Date: May 31, 2019

#R1#
Garcia swats away the attempt to clinch by Von Ketler.
Von Ketler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Von Ketler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Garcia.
Von Ketler misses with a takedown attempt
and Garcia counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Von Ketler lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Von Ketler avoids the body shot from Garcia.
Garcia looks to throw the jab but Von Ketler is out of range.
Von Ketler with a poor takedown
and Garcia counters with a low kick, right behind Von Ketler 's knee.
Garcia keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Ketler tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Garcia manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Garcia takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Garcia on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Garcia tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Von Ketler is able to avoid easily.#T1#
Garcia throws a low kick but Von Ketler moves out of range easily.
A swing and a miss from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler throws a hook but Garcia avoids it easily.
Von Ketler throws a lazy uppercut
and Garcia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Garcia lands with a right hand.
Von Ketler punishes Garcia's body with a nice straight punch.
Von Ketler misses with a body shot.
Von Ketler missing with a left hand there. Garcia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Von Ketler misses with a body shot.
Garcia throws a jab when Von Ketler was well out of range.
Garcia looks to land a combination. Von Ketler sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Von Ketler fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Garcia avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eksem Von Ketler. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Von Ketler ducks under a wild hook from Garcia.
Von Ketler misses with a hook. Garcia ducked under it nicely.
Von Ketler misses with a few strikes there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Von Ketler clobbers Garcia with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Garcia on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Von Ketler closes the distance looking to clinch
and Garcia makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Garcia cracks Von Ketler with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Von Ketler scores with a body shot.
Von Ketler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Von Ketler misses with a left hand
and Garcia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Eksem Von Ketler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Von Ketler has a takedown stuffed.#T3#
Garcia throws a leg kick which misses Von Ketler's front leg but catches the back leg as Von Ketler tries to avoid it.
Von Ketler throws a low kick but Garcia avoids it.
Von Ketler tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Garcia counters with a nice uppercut.
Von Ketler moves away from the strike by Garcia.
Von Ketler is looking to clinch.
Garcia finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #CL#
Von Ketler darts in and clinches Garcia up against the cage.
Garcia lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Von Ketler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD#
Von Ketler scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T4#
You can see the frustration on Garcia's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Garcia is looking to regain half guard here but Von Ketler keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garcia manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Garcia is looking to advance position but Von Ketler won't allow it. #SUB#
Von Ketler actively working from the bottom here.
Von Ketler wants to get back to full guard.
Von Ketler gets back to full guard.
Garcia is stalling in the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Haislan Garcia will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Garcia throws a leg kick but Von Ketler moved away.
Von Ketler throws a jab when Garcia was well out of range.
A jab lands there for Garcia.
Von Ketler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Von Ketler moves away from the strike by Garcia.
Von Ketler misses with an uppercut. Garcia saw that one coming.
Garcia has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Garcia lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Garcia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia looks to throw the jab but Von Ketler is out of range.
Von Ketler tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Garcia manages to circle out of the way.
Von Ketler misses with a double jab
and Garcia counters with a straight right hand.#TD#
Von Ketler decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garcia keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T1#
Garcia is trying to control but can't.
Garcia keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Von Ketler is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Garcia is refusing to be controlled, as Von Ketler sits in half guard.
Von Ketler working over Garcia with some ground and pound. Garcia looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Von Ketler misses with a head shot. Garcia uses the momentum to regain guard.
Von Ketler trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom. #T2#
Garcia wants to sweep here but Von Ketler controlling him for the moment.
Von Ketler is fighting to break Garcia's control of his arms but Garcia is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Von Ketler is in close to Garcia's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Von Ketler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Garcia is adopting a defensive guard.
Von Ketler working some strikes from top position.
Garcia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Von Ketler is working Garcia over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Von Ketler keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Garcia's head.
Garcia trying to keep a closed guard but Von Ketler is proving a slippery customer.
Von Ketler landing with the ground and pound. #T3#
Garcia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Von Ketler is one step ahead there.
Von Ketler trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Von Ketler chips away with some ground and pound.
Garcia manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Von Ketler manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Von Ketler 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.
Garcia pushes down on Von Ketler's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Garcia is thwarting Von Ketler's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Von Ketler is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Garcia slows the pace down in half guard.
Von Ketler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Garcia performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Von Ketler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eksem Von Ketler dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Von Ketler jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Garcia.
Von Ketler throws an off balance right hand
and Garcia counters with a thumping low kick.
Von Ketler throws a hook but Garcia avoids it easily.
A shot to the body from Von Ketler misses
and Von Ketler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Garcia avoids the body shot from Von Ketler.
Garcia misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Ketler loads up on a big right hand but Garcia slips the punch.
Haislan Garcia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Von Ketler.
Garcia misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Garcia stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Garcia wants it to stay on the feet.
Garcia looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Von Ketler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garcia.
Haislan Garcia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Garcia swats away the attempt to clinch by Von Ketler.
Von Ketler takes a swing at Garcia's ribcage but misses.
Von Ketler swings widly with a right hand
enabling Garcia to counter with a crisp jab.
Von Ketler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Garcia.
Von Ketler with a lazy takedown attempt
and Von Ketler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eksem Von Ketler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garcia turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Garcia.
Von Ketler changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Von Ketler tries to move into range but Garcia moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Von Ketler throws the left hand but Garcia avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Garcia throws a poor cross that misses
and Von Ketler counters with a straight right hand.
Von Ketler falls off balance throwing a combination
and Garcia counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garcia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Von Ketler tries to clinch but Garcia is having none of it. #CL#
Von Ketler closes the distance and pushes Garcia back into the cage.
Von Ketler misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Garcia.
Garcia cracks Von Ketler with a nice body shot.
Von Ketler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Garcia's elbow.
Garcia working aggressively here.
Von Ketler pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Von Ketler lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Von Ketler misses with a punch to the body.
Garcia scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Garcia works on Von Ketler's body with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Garcia blocks a body shot from Von Ketler.
Garcia misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Von Ketler.
Garcia can't find room to land a body shot as Von Ketler controls the action.
Von Ketler throws an elbow that misses.
Garcia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Garcia trying to land knees to the body.
Garcia misses with a hook to the ribs.
Von Ketler lands a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Von Ketler.
Garcia lands a hook to the side of the head.
Our sources have told us that Von Ketler has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Garcia misses with the head strike.
Garcia scores with a shoulder strike.
Von Ketler throws a head punch that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Garcia.
Garcia misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Garcia.
Garcia throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Von Ketlers head. #T4#
Garcia lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Von Ketler.
Von Ketler throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Garcia tries to work over Von Ketler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Von Ketler lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garcia blocks a body shot from Von Ketler.
Garcia dodges an elbow strike from Von Ketler.
Garcia misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Garcia.
Von Ketler lands an uppercut.
Nice elbow from Von Ketler. #BC#
Von Ketler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sloppy strikes from Von Ketler. Those never looked like landing.
Von Ketler steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Garcia. That one must have hurt.
Von Ketler shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Von Ketler tries to clinch up
and Garcia counters with a nice uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Haislan Garcia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Garcia 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Haislan Garcia!
Haislan Garcia 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.
Eksem Von Ketler spoke after the fight, saying 'Didn't hurt'.

Event: Peak - Kings will Rise
Date: Mar 30, 2019

#R1##TD#
Von Ketler fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Smith to the ground. Von Ketler is now in Smith's guard.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Von Ketler from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Smith has his foot on Von Ketler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Von Ketler works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Smith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Von Ketler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Von Ketler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Von Ketler preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Von Ketler controlling from the top position.
Von Ketler has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Smith looking for subs off his back but Von Ketler has passed one foot through into half guard.
Von Ketler drops an elbow to the side of Smith's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Ketler lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Von Ketler looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Smith with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Von Ketler winds up and cracks Smith with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Smith looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Smith on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Von Ketler is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Smith doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Von Ketler.
Smith has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Von Ketler is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Smith looking for submissions off his back.
Von Ketler takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Von Ketler is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Smith has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
Smith tries to get to full guard but Von Ketler has control of the leg.
Von Ketler seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Smith looking for submissions off his back.
Smith trying to control from the bottom.
Von Ketler trying to control from half guard but Smith is working away.
Von Ketler lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Von Ketler looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Smith looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Von Ketler lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T3##SUB2#
Smith looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Von Ketler working Smith over with strikes.
Von Ketler lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Smith has hold of Von Ketler's hands but Von Ketler slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Von Ketler working over Smith with some ground and pound. Smith looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#ROC#
Smith is rocked!
Von Ketler is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Smith is still in real trouble! Can Von Ketler finish him?
Smith is not content to let Von Ketler control the position.
Von Ketler working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smith trying to hold on to Von Ketler's head to control him but Von Ketler postures up.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.
Smith is trying to maintain the position but Von Ketler is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Smith looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Smith seems to have recovered his senses.#T4#
Von Ketler passes to full mount!
Von Ketler looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Von Ketler lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith is desperately trying to improve his position but Von Ketler has a good base and remains in mount.
Smith wants to hold on but Von Ketler pushes him away.
Von Ketler postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Smith in real trouble here! The ref calls for Smith to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eksem Von Ketler!
Eksem Von Ketler managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sin City Allstars, into his post fight interview.
In defeat, Rodney Smith stepped up to the mic, saying 'I would like a rematch. I messed up the flight times getting here and I think that played a factor in my performance.'.

Event: OFC 390: Shamrock vs Schmidt
Date: Nov 21, 2018

#R1#
Von Ketler tries for a takedown but Jackson circles away easily
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
Von Ketler defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
DeShawn Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Von Ketler drives through and clinches with Jackson against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Von Ketler has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Von Ketler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice elbow from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler blocks an uppercut.
Jackson trying to stall but Von Ketler improves his position.
A bit of stalling here from Jackson.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Come on Von Ketler - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Von Ketler can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson misses with some punches.
Von Ketler goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD#
Von Ketler successfully pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Von Ketler looking for a sweep. Not yet Von Ketler, not yet. #SUB#
Von Ketler looking for a guillotine here but Jackson defends easily. #T1#
Jackson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Von Ketler working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jackson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jackson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Jackson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jackson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Von Ketler working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jackson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jackson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
My spies in Team Croatia inform me that Jackson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Jackson lands a couple of digs.
Jackson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Von Ketler will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Von Ketler keeps moving.
Von Ketler controlling the position.#T2#
Jackson is in close to Von Ketler's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Von Ketler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jackson stands up over Von Ketler, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jackson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Von Ketler looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Von Ketler looking for a guillotine here but Jackson defends easily.
Jackson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Von Ketler works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Von Ketler is retaining full guard.
Jackson is looking to work some ground and pound but Von Ketler has wrist control.
Von Ketler throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #T3#
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Von Ketler swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Jackson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Von Ketler has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jackson has managed to get both his arms back between Von Ketler's legs - danger averted.
Jackson preventing the sweep.
Jackson postures up.
Jackson chips away with some ground and pound.
Jackson passes Von Ketler's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Jackson seems to be working for a kimura but Von Ketler defends the submission attempt.
Von Ketler moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jackson lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Jackson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Von Ketler is looking for a triangle here but Jackson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #T4#
Von Ketler is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Von Ketler is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Von Ketler tries to improve position but can't.
Von Ketler manages to get back to half guard.
Jackson thows a huge punch but Von Ketler dodges it nicely. #SUB2#
Jackson is working for a kimura but Von Ketler is defending it quite comfortably.
Von Ketler is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson 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.
Jackson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DeShawn Jackson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Von Ketler tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jackson defends well and Von Ketler ends up having to push Jackson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jackson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Von Ketler is out of range.
Von Ketler lands with an uppercut that bounces Jackson off the cage and back into range.
A shot to the body from Jackson misses #CL#
and Von Ketler counters by clinching up.
Von Ketler looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jackson prevents a body shot from Von Ketler.
Jackson misses with some punches.
Von Ketler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Von Ketler throws an elbow but it misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Von Ketler.
Jackson pushes Von Ketler back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Von Ketler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Von Ketler.
Von Ketler lands a damaging elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Von Ketler.
Von Ketler lands with a left to the head.
A short left from Von Ketler.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Von Ketler is trying to maintain a safe position but Jackson gets an underhook and turns Von Ketler into the cage.
Von Ketler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jackson lands with a left to the head.
Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by Von Ketler. #T1#
Jackson misses with the head strike.
Von Ketler slows down the pace here.
Jackson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Von Ketler backwards.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Von Ketler is looking for a takedown.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Von Ketler swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Von Ketler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
A body shot lands from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler has Jackson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jackson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eksem Von Ketler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Von Ketler throws an elbow but it misses.
Jackson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Von Ketler's elbow.
Von Ketler lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Von Ketler tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Jackson lands a left hand.
Von Ketler lands a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jackson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Von Ketler backwards.
Jackson lands with a right to the head.
Von Ketler gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Von Ketler blocking some punches.
Jackson dodges an elbow strike from Von Ketler.
Jackson tries a body shot but Von Ketler blocks it.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Von Ketler uses good head movement to avoid it.
DeShawn Jackson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Von Ketler can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
Von Ketler lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like DeShawn Jackson has been cut.
Jackson scores with a hook to the body.
Von Ketler prevents a body shot from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jackson lands with a short shot to the head.
Jackson misses with a punch to the body.
Von Ketler lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards. #T3#
A short right from Jackson.
Jackson can't find room to land a body shot as Von Ketler controls the action.
A short left from Jackson.
Von Ketler being controlled against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jackson.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
Von Ketler can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
Von Ketler throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jackson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Von Ketler's elbow.
Von Ketler presses Jackson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Von Ketler blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Von Ketler.
Von Ketler working hard to break the clinch.
Jackson takes an elbow to the temple.
Von Ketler is looking to take this one to the mat.
Von Ketler blocks an uppercut.
Jackson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Von Ketler blocks an uppercut. #T4#
A short right from Von Ketler.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Von Ketler creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jackson trying to stall but Von Ketler improves his position.
Jackson lands a left hand.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Von Ketler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jackson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Jackson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jackson.
Von Ketler lands an uppercut.
Von Ketler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson gets through Von Ketler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DeShawn Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on DeShawn Jackson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Von Ketler misses with a body shot.
Jackson dips to his left and cracks Von Ketler with an uppercut!
Jackson has a takedown stuffed.
Von Ketler will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jackson misses with a hook.
Von Ketler lands the left hand.
Von Ketler needs to keep his hands up - Jackson had a free shot at his head there.
Von Ketler throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
Von Ketler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson tests Von Ketler's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Von Ketler lands a two punch combo.
Some bone on bone action there as Jackson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A jab from Jackson finds it's way through Von Ketler's defenses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Von Ketler shoots for a takedown but Jackson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jackson moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1#
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Von Ketler gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jackson.
Von Ketler blocks a jab.
Jackson misses with an uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Von Ketler. Beautiful body shot.
DeShawn Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jackson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Von Ketler misses with a body shot.
Jab, jab by Jackson - just one landing.
Jackson dips to his left and cracks Von Ketler with an uppercut!
Nice cross by Jackson.
Von Ketler misses with a straight right.
DeShawn Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson throws a series of strikes that have Von Ketler backpedaling.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice cross by Von Ketler.
Von Ketler fails in his attempt to clinch.
A jab from Von Ketler misses. #T2#
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Von Ketler manages to avoid it.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Von Ketler on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Von Ketler misses with a two punch combination.
Von Ketler is looking to clinch.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Von Ketler is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
Jackson scores with a body shot.
Jackson with a jab.
DeShawn Jackson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jackson walks into a left hand.
Jackson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jackson cracks Von Ketler with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jackson lands with an uppercut that bounces Von Ketler off the cage and back into range.
Von Ketler fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eksem Von Ketler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T3#
Von Ketler shoots in for a double leg but Jackson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Von Ketler throws out the jab.
Jackson lands with a nice body punch.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Von Ketler's head but Von Ketler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Von Ketler feinted with a counter takedown.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jackson cracks Von Ketler with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice uppercut there from Jackson.
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Von Ketler will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Von Ketler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jackson lands a jab.
Jackson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jackson cracks the inside of Von Ketler's front leg.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T4#
Von Ketler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jackson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Von Ketler takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Eksem Von Ketler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Von Ketler is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
Jackson throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and Von Ketler holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Von Ketler scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Von Ketler jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jackson walks away with a smile on his face. Von Ketler gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jackson throws a jab when Von Ketler was well out of range.
Von Ketler misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Von Ketler avoids them all with ease. #TD#
Von Ketler closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jackson's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jackson holds on and takes a little breather.
Von Ketler scoring with some ground and pound.
DeShawn Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Von Ketler throws a big elbow that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
DeShawn Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jackson 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DeShawn Jackson!
DeShawn Jackson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
The defeated Eksem Von Ketler had this to say: 'Didn't hurt'.

Event: OFC: Blood Night LVII
Date: Nov 10, 2018

#R1#
Ng throws a head kick that misses.
Von Ketler is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ng throws a leg kick but Von Ketler sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ng tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Von Ketler was well out of range. Poor timing from Ng.
Ng pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ng chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Von Ketler can pounce on him.
Charles Ng seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Von Ketler misses its intended target.
Ng lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Von Ketler connects with a single shot there.
Ng lands a nice looking body shot.
Von Ketler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Von Ketler looks to score with a jab to the body but Ng is just out of range.
Ng swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ng slips under a jab from Von Ketler.
A big right from Ng misses.
Ng uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Von Ketler.
A big right from Von Ketler misses.
Von Ketler lands a lovely overhand right.
Von Ketler misses with an uppercut. Ng saw that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ng ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Von Ketler moves away.
Von Ketler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ng was well out of range. Poor timing from Von Ketler.#T1#
Ng misses the shot to the body.
Ng scores with a jab. Von Ketler acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ng connects with a single shot there.
Von Ketler lands with a cross.
Von Ketler avoids the body shot from Ng.
Von Ketler let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ng tries to land a front kick but Von Ketler steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ng throws a leg kick that misses.
Von Ketler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ng swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Von Ketler shoots for a takedown but Ng saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2#
Von Ketler moves into the clinch.
Ng lands a hook that snaps the head of Von Ketler backwards.
Von Ketler has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Von Ketler lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ng backwards.
Ng landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt. #BC#
Ng breaks from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Ng.
Ng lands a head kick!
Von Ketler lands a glancing blow to the side of Ng's head.#T2#
Von Ketler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ng displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Von Ketler.
Ng swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Von Ketler fails to land the takedown.
Charles Ng has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eksem Von Ketler.
Von Ketler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ng sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ng tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Von Ketler was well out of range. Poor timing from Ng.
Von Ketler takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Von Ketler chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ng can pounce on him.
Von Ketler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ng misses with a head kick.
Von Ketler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ng manages to avoid it.
Ng finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #CL2#
Von Ketler rushes Ng and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Ng scores with a nice short uppercut.
Von Ketler is trying to pull guard but Ng turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T3#
Von Ketler gets through Ng's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Von Ketler tries a body shot but Ng blocks it.
Nice elbow from Von Ketler.
Ng lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Von Ketler.
A frustrated look appears on Ng's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Von Ketler on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Von Ketler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Von Ketler works on Ng's body with a couple of short punches.
Von Ketler pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ng misses with a body punch.
Ng scores with a shot to the side of Von Ketler's head.
Ng landing some nice looking knees to the body. #BC#
Ng pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ng looks to land a combination but Von Ketler avoids it well.
Nice body punch from Von Ketler.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ng. Von Ketler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ng throws a leg kick but Von Ketler sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Von Ketler digs a good hook to Ng's body. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ng is looking to chop away at Von Ketler's legs.
Von Ketler scores with a jab to the body.
Ng avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Von Ketler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ng.
Ng doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Von Ketler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ng. #CL2#
Von Ketler closes the distance and clinches.
Ng lands a nice uppercut.
Ng scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ng looking to throw knees to the head but Von Ketler is blocking nicely.
Von Ketler tries to work over Ng's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ng throws a head punch that misses.
Von Ketler has Ng pressed against the cage, preventing Ng from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ng misses with a hook from the clinch.
Von Ketler lands a nice uppercut.
Von Ketler lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ng backwards.
Ng tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ng tries to land knees in the clinch but Von Ketler avoids the damage to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Ng dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Ng misses with a body shot
and Von Ketler counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ng tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Von Ketler was well out of range. Poor timing from Ng.
Von Ketler lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Von Ketler wants to slow Ng down by chopping away at his legs.
Von Ketler connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ng avoids the body shot from Von Ketler.
Ng tries a head kick but it misses.
Von Ketler drops his hands momentarily and Ng takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A punch combination from Von Ketler misses.
A big right from Ng misses.
Charles Ng is winning the standup battle so far.
Ng misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler blocks a jab.
Von Ketler jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Von Ketler lands a slapping body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Von Ketler scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ng in his tracks.
Von Ketler blocks a head kick by Ng.
Ng misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Von Ketler.
Ng is looking to wear down Von Ketler with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T1#
Ng throws a big shot that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Von Ketler misses.
Ng looks to score with a jab to the body but Von Ketler is just out of range.
Von Ketler takes a swing at Ng's ribcage but misses.
Von Ketler wants to clinch.
Von Ketler throws a body punch but Ng moves out of range.
Von Ketler wants to clinch up but Ng keeps it at a distance.
Ng lands a nice shot that snaps Von Ketler's head back.
A slow jab from Ng misses its intended target.
Von Ketler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ng throws a leg kick but Von Ketler checks it.
Von Ketler feints the counter takedown.
Von Ketler misses with a straight right.
Von Ketler misses with a body shot.
Ng avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Von Ketler scores with a nice head shot.#T2#
Von Ketler takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ng connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Von Ketler avoids the body shot from Ng.
Von Ketler checks a leg kick.
Von Ketler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab, jab by Von Ketler - just one landing.
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!
Ng throws a front kick aimed at Von Ketler's knee but Von Ketler avoids it well.
Von Ketler throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL2#
Von Ketler gets a clinch.
Ng tries to land a knee to the head but Von Ketler blocks with his arms.
Ng tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Von Ketler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ng misses with a body punch.
Von Ketler lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Von Ketler is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ng is keeping busy.
Von Ketler throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ng swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Ng with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ng dodges an elbow strike from Von Ketler.
Ng lands a body shot in the clinch.
Von Ketler scores with a shoulder strike.
Von Ketler misses with an elbow over the top.
Ng lands a knee to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ng tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Charles Ng has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Von Ketler gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ng dodges an elbow strike from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ng utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ng tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ng blocks an elbow strike.
Von Ketler gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Von Ketler lands an elbow inside that Ng shrugs off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ng throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T4#
Von Ketler throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Von Ketler scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short uppercut from Ng.
Von Ketler lands a body punch.
Ng landing knees to the body.
Von Ketler misses with an elbow strike.
Von Ketler tries to pull guard but Ng forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Von Ketler can't find room to land a body shot as Ng controls the action.
Ng tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Von Ketler pushes off an throws an elbow but Ng leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Von Ketler lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ng backwards.
Von Ketler lands an elbow just above Ng 's eye.
Von Ketler working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ng throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ng tries to throw a body punch but Von Ketler avoids it by throwing Ng back against the cage.
Von Ketler cracks Ng with a nice body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Ng.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Von Ketler lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eksem Von Ketler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. 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#
Ng throws the kick towards the body but Von Ketler avoids it.
Von Ketler missing with a left hand there. Ng was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big right from Von Ketler misses.
Ng throws a jab when Von Ketler was well out of range.
Von Ketler throws the left hand but Ng avoids the punch easily.
Von Ketler just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromNg.
A jab lands there for Von Ketler.
A big left from Von Ketler misses.
A head kick misses from Von Ketler.
Ng is looking to land body kicks.
Ng takes a swing at Von Ketler's ribcage but misses.
A low kick from Von Ketler misses
and Ng counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good standup being displayed there by Ng as he connects with a hook.
Ng swats away the attempt to clinch by Von Ketler.
Ng has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ng there as he acknowledges the shot.
Von Ketler throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Von Ketler walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Good work by Von Ketler as he checks the leg kick.
Von Ketler takes a swing at Ng's ribcage but misses.
Ng lands a nice shot that snaps Von Ketler's head back.
Von Ketler comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Von Ketler rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ng moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ng darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ng looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Von Ketler is looking to clinch.
Ng throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Von Ketler throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ng.
Ng tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ng takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CL2#
Von Ketler closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
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!
Ng tries to land knees in the clinch but Von Ketler avoids the damage to the body.
Ng scores with a knee to the head. #T2#
Ng's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ng scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Von Ketler is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ng is defending well for now.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ng.
Von Ketler landing knees to the body.
Ng doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Von Ketler lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ng throws a knee to the head but misses.
Von Ketler struggles to land a body shot inside as Ng controls his hands. #BC2#
Von Ketler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Von Ketler tries to clinch there but Ng circles away.
Ng takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Von Ketler throws the left hand but Ng avoids the punch easily.
Ng misses the shot to the body.
Ng lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Von Ketler connects with a right hand. Ng shakes it off.
Von Ketler takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T3#
Von Ketler throws a body shot but no joy.
Von Ketler throws a shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ng.
Ng ducks under a wild hook from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ng. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Von Ketler lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ng backwards.
Ng gets through Von Ketler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ng scores with a knee to the head.
Von Ketler swings wildly with an uppercut but Ng uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Von Ketler breaks the clinch.
Von Ketler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ng wants to slow Von Ketler down by chopping away at his legs.
Von Ketler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Ng misses with a wild body shot.
Ng throws a leg kick but Von Ketler sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ng pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ng scores with a punch 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!
Von Ketler missing with a left hand there. Ng was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ng fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Von Ketler manages to avoid it.
Von Ketler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ng throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Von Ketler looks for a takedown but Ng sprawls well.
Nice straight punches there by Ng. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ng.
Ng just misses with a punch to the body.
Von Ketler misses with a straight right.
Ng throws a jab but it's blocked by Von Ketler.
Ng lands with a nice body punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Charles Ng.
I think Ng 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 William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Ng!
After the big win, Charles Ng made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors FORCEE and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
Eksem Von Ketler spoke after the fight, saying 'Didn't hurt'.

Event: OFC 385: Flight
Date: Oct 27, 2018

#R1#
Dutroux misses with a body shot.
Von Ketler wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Dutroux takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL2#
Dutroux drives through and clinches with Von Ketler against the cage.
Dutroux lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dutroux lands a shot to the body.
Von Ketler tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dutroux smiles and moves away.
Von Ketler scores with a punch to the head.
Von Ketler tries to clinch up but Dutroux circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Von Ketler instigates a clinch.
Von Ketler throws an elbow but it misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dutroux wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Von Ketler has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Von Ketler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Von Ketler takes a punch to the jaw and another one 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!
Dutroux throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Von Ketler doesn't manage to clinch there - Dutroux circles away. #TD#
Von Ketler decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#T1#
Dutroux blocking the ground and pound attempt from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Von Ketler 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.
Von Ketler is trying to control the action in half guard but Dutroux is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dutroux on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
We've been hearing that Von Ketler has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Dutroux tries to kick Von Ketler off but Von Ketler keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Von Ketler content to control rather than advance.
Von Ketler not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dutroux blocking the ground and pound attempt from Von Ketler. #SUB#
Von Ketler is looking for a kimura here.
Von Ketler sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dutroux defending well though. #T2##SUB#
Von Ketler is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dutroux doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Von Ketler.
Von Ketler not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dutroux looks like he's trying to stand up.
Von Ketler throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Dutroux to regain full guard.
Von Ketler throws a big right hand that misses.
Dutroux keeping moving, preventing Von Ketler from controlling successfully.
Von Ketler throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Dutroux working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Von Ketler.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Von Ketler chips away with some ground and pound.
Von Ketler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Von Ketler pushing down on Dutroux's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Von Ketler not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Von Ketler thows a huge punch but Dutroux dodges it nicely.
Von Ketler works his foot free and advances to mount.
Von Ketler landing strikes from the mount and Dutroux is in trouble!
Von Ketler raining down shots from the mount!
Von Ketler breaks from Dutroux's wrist control and lands an elbow. #T4#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Von Ketler cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Von Ketler trying to control but Dutroux is having none of it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Von Ketler cracks Dutroux with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Poor strikes thrown by Von Ketler there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Von Ketler throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Dutroux because Von Ketler loaded up on that one.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Von Ketler has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Dutroux's face.
Von Ketler cracks Dutroux with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Von Ketler throwing strikes but Dutroux recovers to half guard. A much better position.
Dutroux is refusing to be controlled, as Von Ketler sits in half guard.
Von Ketler is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eksem Von Ketler dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Von Ketler closes the distance and pushes Dutroux back into the cage.
Dutroux tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Von Ketler's elbow.
Von Ketler tries to pull guard but Dutroux won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Dutroux's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Von Ketler pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Von Ketler is leaning against Dutroux and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Von Ketler working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Von Ketler leaning against his opponent.
Von Ketler creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dutroux's defenses.
Von Ketler misses with a punch on the inside.
Von Ketler misses with an elbow over the top.
Von Ketler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dutroux's elbow.
Von Ketler lands with a right to the head.
Von Ketler blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Ketler throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dutroux swings wildly with an uppercut but Von Ketler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dutroux misses with some punches.
Von Ketler stalling.
Von Ketler struggles to land a body shot inside as Dutroux controls his hands.
Von Ketler misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dutroux. #T1#
Dutroux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dutroux lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Dutroux.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dutroux creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dutroux has a couple of punches blocked by Von Ketler.
A head punch on the inside from Dutroux fails to land.
Von Ketler misses with some punches.
Von Ketler trying to land knees to the body.
Dutroux is trying to break free.
Dutroux misses with a punch to the body.
Dutroux doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Von Ketler takes a shot to the head. #TD#
Von Ketler turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Ketler wants to stand but Dutroux is controlling his arm.
Von Ketler tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Von Ketler working the ground and pound but Dutroux is defending the strikes.
Von Ketler looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Dutroux is avoiding damage well.
Dutroux being controlled for a moment. #T2##ES2#
Dutroux throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#CL2#
Dutroux has Von Ketler up against the cage in a clinch.
Marc Dutroux seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Von Ketler stalling in the clinch but Dutroux improves position.
Dutroux swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Von Ketler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dutroux throws a leg kick but Von Ketler moved away.
Dutroux looks to land a combination. Von Ketler sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Dutroux fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Von Ketler throws an off balance right hand
and Dutroux counters with a right hand to the body. #TD#
Von Ketler bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Dutroux explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Von Ketler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dutroux can do to turn this around?#T3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Von Ketler.
Dutroux rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Von Ketler moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Von Ketler throwing a counter right hand but Dutroux manages to avoid it.
Dutroux throws a low kick, looking for Von Ketler's leg but Von Ketler calmly moves out of range.
Von Ketler lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Dutroux 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. #CL#
Von Ketler rushes Dutroux and presses him up against the cage.
A short right from Von Ketler.
Dutroux struggles to land a body shot inside as Von Ketler controls his hands.
Dutroux misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dutroux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dutroux working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Von Ketler.
Von Ketler lands a body shot.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Von Ketler just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dutroux's brow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Von Ketler. #T4#
Von Ketler tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eksem Von Ketler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dutroux misses with a punch to the body.
Dutroux swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Von Ketler lands a shoulder strike.
Von Ketler prevents a body shot from Dutroux.
Von Ketler prevents a body shot from Dutroux.
Dutroux can't find room to land a body shot as Von Ketler controls the action.
Von Ketler can't find room to land a body shot as Dutroux controls the action.
Dutroux lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Von Ketler lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Von Ketler lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Von Ketler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dutroux throws a head punch that misses.
Dutroux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dutroux misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
With the fighters up against the cage, Von Ketler throws an elbow but misses.
Von Ketler misses with a punch on the inside.
Dutroux misses with the head strike. #BC#
Von Ketler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dutroux throws a body punch but Von Ketler moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Marc Dutroux will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Dutroux throws a push kick but Von Ketler slaps the foot to one side.
Dutroux's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Von Ketler connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dutroux scrambles back to his feet.
Von Ketler digs a good body shot into Dutroux's ribs.
Dutroux tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Von Ketler is looking to clinch.
Marc Dutroux seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Von Ketler moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Von Ketler tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dutroux manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dutroux throws a low kick but Von Ketler avoids it.
Von Ketler lands a glancing blow to the side of Dutroux's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Dutroux misses the target.
Von Ketler slips a jab from Dutroux.
Von Ketler slips a jab from Dutroux.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dutroux displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Von Ketler.
Dutroux thinks about the counter body kick.
Dutroux slips a jab and a cross from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dutroux swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dutroux throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Von Ketler sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
The fighters circling - Dutroux throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice cross by Von Ketler.
Jab by Dutroux.
Dutroux misses with a body kick.
Von Ketler misses with a wild body shot.
Von Ketler 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.
Dutroux throws a series of punches but Von Ketler moves out of range.
Von Ketler misses with a wild combination.
Von Ketler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dutroux.
Von Ketler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Von Ketler appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Von Ketler connects with the punch.
Dutroux's jab looks to have found its range, popping Von Ketler under the eye.
Von Ketler looks to land a left hand but Dutroux moved out of range nicely.
Von Ketler is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#CL#
Von Ketler has closed the distance and engaged Dutroux in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Ketler lands an elbow just above Dutroux 's eye. #T2#
Von Ketler misses with a punch on the inside.
Dutroux dodges an elbow strike from Von Ketler.
Dutroux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Von Ketler breaks the clinch.
No joy there for Dutroux, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dutroux lands a two punch combo.
Dutroux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Von Ketler.
Dutroux looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dutroux throws a half hearted mid kick.
Von Ketler avoids the body shot from Dutroux.
Von Ketler throws a jab but it's blocked by Dutroux. #CL#
Von Ketler forces Dutroux back against the cage and clinches.
Dutroux swings wildly with an uppercut but Von Ketler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Von Ketler looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dutroux takes an elbow to the temple.
Dutroux lands a body shot.
Good body shot from Dutroux. #T3#
Dutroux has a couple of punches blocked by Von Ketler.
Von Ketler pushes off an throws an elbow but Dutroux leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Von Ketler looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Von Ketler lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Von Ketler.
Dutroux lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Von Ketler throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dutroux tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Von Ketler's elbow.
Dutroux's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Von Ketler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Von Ketler digs a right hand underneath Dutroux's ribcage. Dutroux let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dutroux avoids a wild elbow strike from Von Ketler.
Dutroux digs a right hand underneath Von Ketler's ribcage. Von Ketler let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dutroux pushes Von Ketler back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Von Ketler blocks a body shot from Dutroux.
Dutroux blocks a body shot from Von Ketler.
A head punch on the inside from Dutroux fails to land.
Von Ketler throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dutroux scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dutroux misses with a punch on the inside.
Dutroux misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dutroux is looking to break free of the clinch but Von Ketler has double underhooks.
Dutroux tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Von Ketler's elbow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Von Ketler throws an elbow but misses.
Von Ketler has Dutroux pushed against the cage.
Dutroux doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dutroux misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dutroux blocks the elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dutroux.
Von Ketler misses with a punch on the inside.
Dutroux throws a punch but it's blocked by Von Ketler. #BC2#
Dutroux breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Von Ketler gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Von Ketler softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Von Ketler throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dutrouxs head.
Von Ketler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dutroux takes an elbow to the temple.

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 Eksem Von Ketler.
I think Von Ketler 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Eksem Von Ketler!
After the big win, Eksem Von Ketler made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sin City Allstars and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: OFC: Blood Night LVI
Date: Oct 10, 2018

#R1#
Nice straight punches there by Von Ketler. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Von Ketler.
Nice sprawl there from Podolski as Von Ketler shoots in.
Von Ketler scores with a crisp jab that stopped Podolski in his tracks.
Von Ketler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Podolski.
Von Ketler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Podolski.
Horrible takedown attempt by Von Ketler or perhaps it was just good defense by Podolski, which made it look bad.
Podolski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Von Ketler moves away.
Eksem Von Ketler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Podolski misses with a straight right.
Podolski connects with a solid leg kick.
Von Ketler definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Podolski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Podolski thuds a left hand into Von Ketler's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Ketler misses with a body shot.
Von Ketler throws a left and a right that both miss
and Podolski finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Podolski attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Von Ketler seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Von Ketler avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A telegraphed right hand from Von Ketler misses the target. #T1#
Podolski looks to throw the jab but Von Ketler is out of range.
Podolski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Von Ketler tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Podolski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Podolski throws a hook to the side of Von Ketler's head but Von Ketler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Podolski misses with a wild body shot.
Von Ketler is looking to counter the offense by Podolski and move into the clinch.
Podolski misses with an uppercut. Von Ketler saw that one coming.#CL#
Von Ketler clinches up with Podolski and pushes him back against the cage.
Podolski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Podolski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Podolski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Podolski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Von Ketler misses with a punch on the inside.
Podolski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Von Ketler's elbow.
Von Ketler stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Von Ketler pushes Podolski back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Von Ketler.
Von Ketler tries to throw a body punch but Podolski avoids it by throwing Von Ketler back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Podolski.#T2#
Podolski struggles to land a body shot inside as Von Ketler controls his hands.
Von Ketler lands a nice elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Michail Podolski has been cut.
Podolski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Podolski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Von Ketler tries to pull guard but Podolski forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eksem Von Ketler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Podolski pushes Von Ketler back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Podolski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Von Ketler content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Podolski tries to throw a body punch but Von Ketler avoids it by throwing Podolski back against the cage.
Podolski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Podolski lands an uppercut.
Von Ketler misses with a punch on the inside.
Von Ketler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Podolski's elbow.
Podolski's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Von Ketler just misses with a elbow thrown towards Podolski's brow.
Von Ketler misses with an elbow over the top.
Podolski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Von Ketler tries a body shot but Podolski blocks it.
Von Ketler blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Von Ketler throws an elbow but it misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Podolski.
Von Ketler creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Von Ketler misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Podolski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Michail Podolski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Podolski lands a slapping body shot.
Podolski 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.
Von Ketler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Von Ketler takes one on the button.
Von Ketler swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Podolski counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Von Ketler has taken the fight to the clinch.
Podolski wants to get back to striking at distance but Von Ketler won't allow it.
Podolski throws a head punch that misses.
Podolski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Podolski blocking some punches.
Von Ketler blocks an elbow strike.#BC#
Von Ketler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
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!
Von Ketler lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #T4#
Von Ketler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Podolski.
Von Ketler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Podolski moves away.
Von Ketler throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Von Ketler throws a right and a left that both miss.
Von Ketler wants to clinch.
Podolski is trying to counter with his kicks.
Nice jab there from Podolski.
Von Ketler scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL#
Von Ketler pushes Podolski up against the cage in a clinch.
Podolski lands a body punch.
Podolski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Podolski blocks an uppercut.
Podolski misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michail Podolski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michail Podolski's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Von Ketler stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Podolski.#CL#
Von Ketler gets a clinch.
Von Ketler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good body shot from Podolski.
Von Ketler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Podolski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Von Ketler blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Von Ketler breaks the clinch.
Podolski misses with a body kick.
Podolski takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Von Ketler misses with a kick to the body.
Podolski swinging wildly here.
Von Ketler looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Ketler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Podolski moves away.
Von Ketler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Podolski.
Von Ketler checks a leg kick.
Podolski lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T1#
Podolski throws a leg kick which misses Von Ketler's front leg but catches the back leg as Von Ketler tries to avoid it.
Podolski lands a jab to Von Ketler's midsection.#CL#
Von Ketler moves into range and clinches up with Podolski.
Podolski scores with a hook to the body.
Podolski has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Von Ketler seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Podolski can turn it around.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Von Ketler.
Podolski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Von Ketler looking to stall.
Von Ketler lands an elbow inside that Podolski shrugs off.
Von Ketler blocks an uppercut.
Von Ketler blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Von Ketler blocks a body shot from Podolski.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Von Ketler.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Podolski takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Von Ketler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Podolski's elbow.
A short left from Podolski.
Podolski misses with a punch on the inside.
Podolski misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Von Ketler prevents a body shot from Podolski. #BC2#
Podolski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Podolski defending well as Von Ketler loads up on a big left hand.
Von Ketler tries to score a power double leg takedown but Podolski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Von Ketler somewhat.
Podolski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Von Ketler swings for the body but Podolski moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Podolski scores with a spinning back kick!
Podolski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Podolski! But no joy.
Von Ketler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Von Ketler rushes Podolski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Podolski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Von Ketler tries to throw a body punch but Podolski avoids it by throwing Von Ketler back against the cage.
Podolski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Von Ketler's elbow.
Podolski dodges an elbow strike from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Podolski pushes Von Ketler back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A bit of stalling here from Podolski.
Von Ketler misses with some punches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Von Ketler just misses with a elbow thrown towards Podolski's brow.
Von Ketler blocking some punches.
Podolski blocks the elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Von Ketler.
Podolski misses with the head strike.
Von Ketler lands a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Von Ketler.
Podolski lands with a light punch inside.
A bit of stalling here from Podolski.
Podolski lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Von Ketler or not.
Podolski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Podolski misses with the head strike.
Von Ketler misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Von Ketler.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Podolski blocks an elbow strike from Von Ketler.
A right hand to the body from Podolski.
Michail Podolski seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Von Ketler blocks a body shot from Podolski. #T4#
Podolski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Podolski avoids the elbow strike from Von Ketler, against the cage.
Podolski prevents a body shot from Von Ketler.
Podolski gets through Von Ketler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Podolski blocks an elbow strike.
Podolski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Von Ketler's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Podolski pushes Von Ketler back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Podolski blocking some punches.
Von Ketler blocks a body shot from Podolski. #BC#
Von Ketler manages to break the clinch.
Podolski tries a low kick but Von Ketler avoids it.
Von Ketler tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Podolski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Von Ketler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Podolski.
Von Ketler connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Podolski momentarily.
Podolski turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Podolski scores with a body shot.
Podolski connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Von Ketler momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michail Podolski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Michail Podolski's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Von Ketler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Von Ketler's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Von Ketler duly obliges.
Podolski lands a nice shot that snaps Von Ketler's head back.
Von Ketler throws out a leg kick but Podolski moves out of range and Von Ketler only half commits.
Podolski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Von Ketler scores with a body shot.
Michail Podolski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Podolski lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CL#
Von Ketler clinches up against the cage.
Podolski lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Von Ketler misses with some punches.
Podolski tries a body shot but Von Ketler blocks it.
A short left from Podolski.
Podolski lands with a right to the head.
Podolski working aggressively here.
Von Ketler blocks an uppercut.
Von Ketler working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Podolski trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Podolski fails to land.
Good body shot from Podolski.
A short left from Von Ketler.
Podolski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Von Ketler backwards. #BC2#
Podolski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Von Ketler throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Von Ketler lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Podolski backs up against the cage.
Von Ketler slips a jab and a cross from Podolski.
Podolski throws out a loose jab but Von Ketler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Von Ketler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD#
Von Ketler darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Von Ketler wants to work for an arm triangle but Podolski is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T2##SUB#
Von Ketler is trying to work for a kimura but Podolski is defending well.
Podolski is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Von Ketler is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Podolski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler 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.
Podolski gets back to full guard.
Von Ketler throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Podolski wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Von Ketler in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Von Ketler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Podolski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Podolski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Von Ketler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Podolski wants to sweep here but Von Ketler controlling him for the moment.
Von Ketler in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Von Ketler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Von Ketler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Podolski trying to keep a closed guard but Von Ketler is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Podolski moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Eksem Von Ketler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Podolski looks to score with a jab to the body but Von Ketler is just out of range.
Von Ketler tries to close the distance and clinch but Podolski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Von Ketler lands with an overhand left.
Von Ketler wants to clinch.
Podolski slips under a jab.
Von Ketler jabs Podolski to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Podolski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Von Ketler drops down looking for a counter takedown but Podolski sprawls and moves away.
Michail Podolski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Von Ketler misses the shot to the body.
Von Ketler throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Podolski on the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eksem Von Ketler showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Podolski 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michail Podolski!
A relieved looking Michail Podolski thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Eksem Von Ketler stepped up to the mic, saying 'Didn't hurt'.

Event: DARE 68
Date: Sep 26, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Von Ketler looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Von Ketler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Trump works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Trump is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Trump is trying to control the position but Von Ketler postures up.
Trump seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Von Ketler throws a big right hand that misses.
Von Ketler postures up. #SUB#
Trump is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Trump utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Trump avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Ketler missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Von Ketler looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Von Ketler thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Von Ketler postures up in Trump's guard and throws a big left but Trump blocks it.
Von Ketler throws a big elbow that misses.
Von Ketler with a flurry of punches that miss.
Von Ketler in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Von Ketler is fighting to break Trump's control of his arms but Trump is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Trump is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Trump is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Von Ketler is aware though and is defending well.
Von Ketler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Trump works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Von Ketler landing with the ground and pound.
Von Ketler is fighting to break Trump's control of his arms but Trump is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Trump has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Von Ketler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Trump is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Von Ketler defends well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Trump keeping moving, preventing Von Ketler from controlling successfully.
Von Ketler is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T2#
Trump can't keep his opponent in guard - Von Ketler advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Trump moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Von Ketler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Trump keeping moving, preventing Von Ketler from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Von Ketler drops back looking for a leg! Trump is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Trump manages to kick Von Ketler off! Von Ketler jumps back into Trump's guard.
Trump pulls Von Ketler in to control the position.
Von Ketler advances to half guard.
Von Ketler takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Von Ketler wants to take a breather but Trump is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trump is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Trump is trying to maintain the position but Von Ketler is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Trump on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Von Ketler is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Von Ketler looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Trump with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ground and pound from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler winds up and cracks Trump with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Von Ketler missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Von Ketler working the head and body with strikes.
Von Ketler lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Von Ketler is trying to work for a kimura but Trump is defending well.
Von Ketler throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nice strikes from Von Ketler there.
Von Ketler not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Von Ketler lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Von Ketler is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T4#
Nice strikes from Von Ketler there.
Von Ketler thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Trump's head.
Trump wants to control but Von Ketler is keeping busy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trump wants to improve his position but Von Ketler is controlling well.
Von Ketler thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Trump's head.
Nice strikes from Von Ketler there.
Trump wants to get back to full guard.
Trump slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Von Ketler scoring with punches to the head and body.
Von Ketler advances to half guard.
Trump is trying to maintain the position but Von Ketler is very close to passing his half guard.
Trump wants to get back to full guard.
Von Ketler 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.

Eksem Von Ketler dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Von Ketler gets a double leg takedown into Trump's guard.
Trump wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Von Ketler is now in half guard.
Trump manages to get to full guard.
Von Ketler scoring with punches to the head and body.
Von Ketler scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Trump trying to control the position.
Trump is really struggling to control Von Ketler but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Trump had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Von Ketler defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump working a defensive guard here.
Von Ketler scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Von Ketler being controlled here momentarily. #T1##SUB#
Trump throws his legs up looking for a submission but Von Ketler uses it to pass to side control.
Von Ketler scoring with punches from side control.
Von Ketler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Trump keeps working.
Trump struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trump takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Von Ketler cracks Trump with a big elbow.
You can see the frustration on Trump's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Von Ketler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Von Ketler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Trump keeps working.
Eksem Von Ketler has got the better of the ground game so far.
Trump takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T2#
Trump is looking for a sweep.
Trump wants to control but Von Ketler postures up.
Von Ketler cracks Trump with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Trump takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Von Ketler working the ground and pound.
Von Ketler is putting a hurting on Trump here, landing some big shots from side control.
Trump is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Von Ketler trying to control the action but Trump is working from the bottom.
Trump sneaks back into half guard.
Von Ketler passes to side control.
Trump manages to work his way to half guard, despite Von Ketler's best efforts.#T3#
Von Ketler thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Von Ketler looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Trump actively working from the bottom here.
Trump wants to control but Von Ketler is keeping busy. #SUB#
Trump actively working from the bottom here.
Von Ketler is trying to control. Trump wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Trump tries to get to full guard but Von Ketler has control of the leg.
Trump on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Trump trying to control but Von Ketler postures up.
Von Ketler drops an elbow to the side of Trump's head. #SUB2#
Von Ketler wants to work for an arm triangle but Trump is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Von Ketler scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T4#
Trump has his hands clasped together around Von Ketler's back. He's all about the action.
Trump is looking to control Von Ketler's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Trump avoid being mounted?
Trump is doing well to control the position and prevent Von Ketler from advancing to side control.
Von Ketler throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Trump controlling the position for now.
Von Ketler thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Von Ketler not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Von Ketler looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Trump with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Trump is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Von Ketler pulls his head out easily.
Von Ketler thows a huge punch but Trump dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eksem Von Ketler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3##TD2#
Trump gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Von Ketler in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Trump escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Von Ketler gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Trump keeping moving, preventing Von Ketler from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Trump has his foot on Von Ketler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Von Ketler works his way back into a safe position though.
Von Ketler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Von Ketler slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Trump is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Ketler working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Trump is not content to let Von Ketler control the position. #SUB2#
Von Ketler tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Von Ketler has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1#
Von Ketler is putting a hurting on Trump here, landing some big shots from side control.
Trump is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Von Ketler seems to be looking for submissions.
Von Ketler seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Trump does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Trump is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Von Ketler pulls his head out easily.
Trump is pressing down on Von Ketler's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Trump had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Von Ketler defends it easily.
Trump is controlling Von Ketler's posture.
Von Ketler tries to free his leg and advance position but Trump is retaining full guard. #T2#
Trump trying to keep a closed guard but Von Ketler is proving a slippery customer.
Trump preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Von Ketler keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Trump's head.
Von Ketler throwing strikes from guard but Trump blocks nicely.
Von Ketler connects with a couple of short punches.
Von Ketler lands a couple of digs.
Trump is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Trump working a defensive guard here.
Von Ketler advances to half guard.
Von Ketler scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Trump is doing well to control the position and prevent Von Ketler from advancing to side control.#T3#
Von Ketler looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Trump with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Trump wants to improve his position but Von Ketler is controlling well.
Trump keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Trump taking some punishment here, with Von Ketler in his half guard.
Nice strikes from Von Ketler there.
Trump won't allow Von Ketler to pass to mount.
Trump blocking the ground and pound attempt from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Von Ketler scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Trump is looking to improve his position.
Von Ketler has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Von Ketler with the ground and pound from mount. #T4#
Trump 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.
Von Ketler drops an elbow to the side of Trump's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Von Ketler lands a nice short elbow.
Von Ketler has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Von Ketler scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Trump? #SUB2#
Von Ketler is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Trump has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Trump is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Von Ketler in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Von Ketler lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Trump is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Trump takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#ROC2#
Trump is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eksem Von Ketler really dominated that round.
That's time! Trump's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Trump uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Von Ketler.
Hillary Trump is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Von Ketler throws a right hand that misses
letting Trump counter with a right hand.
Von Ketler throws a nice looking combination but Trump bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Von Ketler misses with a wild body shot.
Trump swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Trump ducks under a wild hook from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Trump throws the left hand but Von Ketler avoids the punch easily.
Von Ketler with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Trump to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Ketler fails to land the takedown.
Trump is looking for a counter combo.
Von Ketler darts in trying to clinch
and Trump counters with a stiff right hand.
Hillary Trump is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Trump circles away from the clinch attempt.
Trump is looking to counter punch.
Von Ketler walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Trump checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Trump takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Trump throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Von Ketler wants to counter with a clinch but Trump pushes him away.
Von Ketler with a lazy takedown attempt
and Von Ketler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hillary Trump has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eksem Von Ketler.
Von Ketler scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Von Ketler misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Trump uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Von Ketler. #T2#
Trump lands a really nice looking cross but Von Ketler seems unphased.
Von Ketler misses with a hook.
A little feinted left hand from Trump on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Von Ketler connects with a body shot that sends Trump's belly button to the back.
Trump keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Von Ketler looks for a takedown but Trump sprawls well.
Trump throws a big counter combination but Von Ketler scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A swing and a miss from Trump.
Von Ketler ducks under a wild hook from Trump.
Von Ketler lands with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trump keeps the fight on the outside.#T3#
Von Ketler lands with a nice body punch. #TD2#
Trump gets caught napping as Von Ketler dives in and scores a takedown. Trump manages to retain guard.
Von Ketler distracts Trump with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Von Ketler with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Trump throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Trump keeping moving, preventing Von Ketler from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Trump throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Trump keeping moving, preventing Von Ketler from controlling successfully.
Trump has momentary wrist control but Von Ketler slips an elbow through the middle.#T4#
Trump is adopting a defensive guard.
Von Ketler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Von Ketler with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Von Ketler content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Trump looking for a guillotine here but Von Ketler defends easily.
Trump is trying to control the position but Von Ketler postures up.
Von Ketler lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Von Ketler with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Von Ketler slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Von Ketler lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eksem Von Ketler dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Von Ketler moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Trump showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Von Ketler.
The fight stays on the outside here - Von Ketler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Trump is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Von Ketler ducks under a wild hook from Trump.
Von Ketler throws a low kick, looking for Trump's leg but Trump calmly moves out of range. #CL2#
Von Ketler closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump misses with some punches.
Von Ketler has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Trump after a bit of a struggle.
Von Ketler is leaning against Trump and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Trump avoids a wild elbow strike from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler lands with a left to the head. #T1#
Von Ketler lands an elbow inside that Trump shrugs off.
Trump blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Von Ketler misses with an elbow strike.
Von Ketler just leaning against Trump, taking a breather.
Von Ketler creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Trump's defenses.
Von Ketler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Trump lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Trump lands with a right to the head.
Trump lands a body punch in the clinch.
Trump swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Von Ketler.
Trump throws a punch but it's blocked by Von Ketler.
Trump has a couple of punches blocked by Von Ketler.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Von Ketler takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Von Ketler scores with a shot to the side of Trump's head.
Trump scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Von Ketler blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Trump fails to land.
Hillary Trump has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Trump fails to land.
Trump working aggressively here.
Von Ketler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Von Ketler blocks an uppercut.
Von Ketler lands a damaging elbow.
Von Ketler throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Von Ketler presses Trump against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Trump lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Trump's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Von Ketler doesn't manage to clinch there - Trump circles away.
Von Ketler throws a lazy right hand but Trump sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Trump swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Von Ketler scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Von Ketler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Trump ducks under a wild hook from Von Ketler.#T3#
Trump circles away from the clinch attempt.
Von Ketler throws a combination that misses
and Trump counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Von Ketler throws a shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for Von Ketler.
Von Ketler throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Trump's waist but Trump gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Von Ketler off to one side.
Von Ketler has his takedown stuffed
and Trump counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hillary Trump has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eksem Von Ketler.
Trump stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler goes for a double leg but Trump avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Trump continues to drive forward.
A little feinted left hand from Trump on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Trump needs to keep his hands up - Von Ketler had a free shot at his head there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Von Ketler.
Eksem Von Ketler is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Eksem Von Ketler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Von Ketler misses with a leg kick.
Von Ketler catches Trump with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Von Ketler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Von Ketler with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trump's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Trump duly obliges.
Von Ketler scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Trump takes one to the side of the head.
Von Ketler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD2#
Von Ketler closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 45:50
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 45:50
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eksem Von Ketler!
Eksem Von Ketler managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sin City Allstars, into his post fight interview.

Event: DFN#50 Dall vs Ketler
Date: Aug 25, 2018

#R1#
Dall misses with a straight left.
Von Ketler feints the counter takedown.
Dall keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Von Ketler closes the distance and clinches.
Von Ketler is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Von Ketler is trying to stall.
Von Ketler is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Dall has denied him.
Dall lands a left hand. #TD2#
Von Ketler decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Von Ketler is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dall passes Von Ketler's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Von Ketler is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dall pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Ketler gets full guard.
Dall trying to control the position from guard on top but Von Ketler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Von Ketler is trying to control the position but Dall postures up. #T1#
Dall advances to half guard. #SUB#
Dall 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. #SUB#
Dall seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dall trying to mount his opponent but Von Ketler defends it. #SUB2#
Von Ketler looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Von Ketler wants to improve his position but Dall is controlling well.
Dall wants to control but Von Ketler is keeping him busy.
Dall blocks the strikes from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler won't allow Dall to pass to mount.
Von Ketler wants to get back to full guard.
Dall wants to control but Von Ketler is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Dall is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Von Ketler has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dall looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Von Ketler throws a good cross that connects.
Dall slips a jab from Von Ketler.
Dall staying out of range there.
Dall appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dall scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dall. Von Ketler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Von Ketler tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dall manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Von Ketler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Von Ketler shoots in for a takedown but Dall shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Von Ketler shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dall defends it nicely.
Dall looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Von Ketler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Von Ketler moves out of range as Dall throws a body kick.
A big left from Dall misses.
Von Ketler throws a hook but Dall blocks it.
Dall misses with a hook.
Dall throws a lazy right hand but Von Ketler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Dall moves out of range of the leg kick from Von Ketler.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dall.
Von Ketler takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Von Ketler tries to clinch up but Dall circles away and keeps his distance.
Von Ketler wants to clinch.
Jab from Von Ketler.
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!
Dall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dall cracks Von Ketler with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Von Ketler wants to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Von Ketler takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Dall throws a hook but Von Ketler avoids it easily.
Von Ketler changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Von Ketler darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bastyn Dall 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#
Dall scores with a hook.
Von Ketler connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dall momentarily.
Good work by Von Ketler as he checks the leg kick.
Bastyn Dall is winning the standup battle so far.
Von Ketler connects with an inside leg kick.
Von Ketler loads up on a big right hand but Dall slips the punch.
Dall drops down looking for a counter takedown but Von Ketler sprawls and moves away.
Dall takes one to the chin there.
Dall moves forwards but Von Ketler connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sloppy strikes from Von Ketler. Those never looked like landing.
Dall scores with a jab.
Von Ketler fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dall on the side of the head.
Von Ketler scores with a shot to the body.
Von Ketler tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Von Ketler misses with an uppercut. Dall saw that one coming.
Von Ketler takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dall stuns Von Ketler with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Von Ketler checks a leg kick.
Von Ketler gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dall looks to land a right hand but Von Ketler moved out of range.
Von Ketler takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
Dall tests Von Ketler's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dall jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dall thows a leg kick but Von Ketler checks it #CL2#
and Von Ketler counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Von Ketler.
Dall lands a right hand. #BC2#
Von Ketler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Dall looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Von Ketler tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Dall manages to move to mount!
Bastyn Dall overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dall tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Dall is working for a guillotine from mount but Von Ketler frees his head quite easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Ketler is wriggling around trying to escape. #T2##SUB#
Von Ketler reaches up and pulls Dall towards him, trying to control the position. Dall manages to get a guillotine from the mount though! This could be big trouble for Von Ketler! Von Ketler tries to roll over - now Dall is on the bottom but the guillotine is really deep and Von Ketler has to tap out! Great work there by Dall!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bastyn Dall!
Bastyn Dall 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.
The defeated Eksem Von Ketler had this to say: 'Didn't hurt'.

Event: DUEL#170 Zhai vs Dad
Date: Jul 28, 2018

#R1#
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Von Ketler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab lands there for Von Ketler.
Von Ketler lands a right hook to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Von Ketler.
Von Ketler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Von Ketler stuffs the takedown attempt from Jones. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Von Ketler instigates a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Von Ketler.#TD2#
Jones has hold of one of Von Ketler's legs. Von Ketler is fighting the takedown attempt but Jones gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Von Ketler had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jones defends it easily.#T1##SUB2#
Jones 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.
Jones wants to control from the top but Von Ketler keeps moving.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Von Ketler is retaining full guard.
Von Ketler looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jones puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Jones prevents Von Ketler from improving his position.
Von Ketler makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Von Ketler.
Von Ketler keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Von Ketler looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jones slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Von Ketler manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Jones is thwarting Von Ketler's attempts to control the position.
Von Ketler wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
Von Ketler has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jones is working away from the top position though.
Jones prevents Von Ketler from improving his position.#T3#
Jones tries to pass to full mount but Von Ketler defends it. #SUB2#
Jones is looking for a kimura here.
Von Ketler is trying to maintain the position but Jones is very close to passing his half guard.
Von Ketler wants to get back to full guard.
Von Ketler is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB2#
Jones is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Von Ketler has managed to free his arm - good work.
Von Ketler is trying to control but can't. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Von Ketler is looking to get back to full guard here but Jones has managed to pass to side control instead.
Jones trying to control the action but Von Ketler is working from the bottom.
Von Ketler manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Von Ketler performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Von Ketler is pressing down on Jones's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jones is holding on for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Von Ketler throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eksem Von Ketler dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Von Ketler misses the target.
A lazy left from Von Ketler finds it's target.#TD2#
Jones drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jones passes Von Ketler's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones trying to control from half guard but Von Ketler is working away. #SUB2#
Jones is trying to work for a kimura but Von Ketler is defending well.
Von Ketler slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Jones drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jones jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Von Ketler lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Von Ketler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Von Ketler trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Von Ketler is pushing down on Jones's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jones is fighting to maintain full guard but Von Ketler has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jones tries to roll over but Von Ketler keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Von Ketler pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Jones looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Von Ketler wants to work for an arm triangle but Jones is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jones gets 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.
Von Ketler landing some decent shots from guard.
Von Ketler trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Von Ketler scoring with punches to the head and body.
Von Ketler won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
Von Ketler's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Von Ketler from controlling successfully.
Von Ketler with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Jones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Von Ketler is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Von Ketler slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jones can't do much from the bottom here.
Jones is trying to get back to half guard.
Von Ketler controlling from side mount.
Jones takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Von Ketler is chipping away with strikes.
Von Ketler wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
Jones struggling a bit here.#T4#
Jones is looking for a sweep.
Von Ketler working the ground and pound from side control.#SU#
Von Ketler decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Jones is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
Von Ketler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD2#
Jones closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Von Ketler's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Von Ketler throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Von Ketler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eksem Von Ketler dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Good exchange - Von Ketler coming out on top.
Von Ketler gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Von Ketler.
Jones lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Eksem Von Ketler is winning the standup battle so far.
Von Ketler tries a head kick but it misses.
Von Ketler lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Von Ketler looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Von Ketler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Ketler throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Eksem Von Ketler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Jones changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Von Ketler looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB2#
Jones is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Von Ketler knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Von Ketler's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Von Ketler gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Jones is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Von Ketler is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brian Jones!
Brian Jones is the new bantamweight champion!
A very excited looking Brian Jones 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.
The defeated Eksem Von Ketler had this to say: 'Didn't hurt'.

Event: DUEL#168 Ketler vs Pearson
Date: Jul 07, 2018

#R1#
Pearson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Von Ketler appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Von Ketler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pearson.
Pearson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pearson throws a head kick that misses.
Von Ketler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Von Ketler dips to his left and cracks Pearson with an uppercut!
A swing and a miss from Pearson.
Von Ketler feinted with a counter takedown.
Pearson connects with a crisp jab.
Pearson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Von Ketler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pearson.
Von Ketler changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pearson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Von Ketler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pearson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Von Ketler.
Pearson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Von Ketler takes a step back to recover.
Von Ketler throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pearson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pearson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Von Ketler manages to avoid it.#CL#
Von Ketler rushes Pearson and presses him up against the cage.
Pearson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Pearson has a couple of punches blocked by Von Ketler.
Pearson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Pearson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Von Ketlers head.
Von Ketler lands an elbow inside.
Von Ketler goes for a takedown attempt but Pearson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL#
Von Ketler gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pearson misses with the head strike.
Pearson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Von Ketler backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Von Ketler.
Pearson has a couple of punches blocked by Von Ketler.
Von Ketler looking to stall.
Pearson misses with a body punch.
A short right from Pearson. #TD#
Von Ketler pulls guard successfully. #SUB#
Pearson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Von Ketler has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pearson has managed to get both his arms back between Von Ketler's legs - danger averted.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU2#
Pearson stands up and waves to Von Ketler to follow him. #T2#
Decent striking displayed by Pearson there.
Von Ketler missing with a left hand there. Pearson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Pearson misses. #CL#
Pearson tries to keep at a distance but Von Ketler has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pearson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pearson struggles to land a body shot inside as Von Ketler controls his hands.
I was talking to Von Ketler's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Pearson. #CUT2#
It looks like Eksem Von Ketler has been cut.
Pearson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Von Ketler's elbow.
Von Ketler prevents a body shot from Pearson. #TD#
Von Ketler wants the takedown. Pearson is fighting it off but Von Ketler persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Pearson's guard against the cage.
Von Ketler is working Pearson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Von Ketler trying to control the position from guard on top but Pearson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pearson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Von Ketler won't allow Pearson to get back to his feet. #T3#
Von Ketler postures up in Pearson's guard and throws a big left but Pearson blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Von Ketler wants to pass the guard but Pearson is keeping the position.
Von Ketler trying to control but Pearson is working from the bottom.
Pearson wants to stand up but Von Ketler is controlling him.
Pearson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pearson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Pearson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #ES2#
Pearson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Von Ketler off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Von Ketler throws a low kick but Pearson moves out of range easily.
Pearson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Von Ketler changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pearson tries to avoid it but Von Ketler manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pearson to the ground. Pearson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T4#
Pearson throws a jab when Von Ketler was well out of range.
Von Ketler avoids a kick to the body.
Johnny Pearson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Von Ketler ducks under a wild hook from Pearson.
Pearson throws a big shot that misses.
Crunch! Pearson slams his shin into Von Ketler's torso.
Good shot there by Pearson.
Pearson misses with a head kick.
Von Ketler moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pearson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pearson misses the shot to the body.
Von Ketler blocks a head kick by Pearson.
Pearson feints and then cracks Von Ketler's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Von Ketler down.
Pearson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Von Ketler checks the leg kick.
Von Ketler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Von Ketler throws a jab when Pearson was well out of range.
Pearson tries a low kick but Von Ketler avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Pearson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eksem Von Ketler's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Von Ketler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pearson misses with an uppercut. Von Ketler saw that one coming.
Von Ketler misses the shot to the body.
Johnny Pearson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Von Ketler dodges the punch combination from Pearson.
Pearson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Von Ketler.
Pearson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Von Ketler fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pearson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Von Ketler if he has to take too many more of those.
Von Ketler scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A punch lands to the side of Pearson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pearson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pearson works Von Ketler's body with a nice hook.
Pearson moves forwards but Von Ketler connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pearson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Von Ketler paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Pearson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pearson misses with an elbow strike. #T1#
Pearson throws an elbow but it misses.
Von Ketler lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pearson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pearson tries to throw a body punch but Von Ketler avoids it by throwing Pearson back against the cage.
Von Ketler lands a nice elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Johnny Pearson has been cut.
Pearson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A short left from Pearson.
Pearson working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Von Ketler breaks from the clinch.
Von Ketler fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pearson on the side of the head.
Pearson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pearson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Von Ketler tries to counter with a takedown but Pearson is quick to defend against it.
Pearson swings for the body but Von Ketler moves out of range.
Pearson throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Von Ketler counters with a shoot takedown. Pearson fights it but they end up in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Von Ketler with a flurry of punches that miss.
Von Ketler is looking to work some ground and pound but Pearson has wrist control.
Pearson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Von Ketler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pearson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Von Ketler passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Von Ketler lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Pearson down.
Pearson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Von Ketler.
Von Ketler tries to advance to mount but can't.
Von Ketler 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.
Pearson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Von Ketler tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Von Ketler misses with the ground and pound.#T3#
Von Ketler scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Pearson to see if he's OK.
Pearson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Von Ketler.
Pearson is trying to buck Von Ketler off.
Von Ketler tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Sloppy strikes there by Von Ketler.
Pearson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Von Ketler asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Von Ketler working the body and head with strikes.
Von Ketler cracks Pearson with a big right hand but Pearson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #ROC#
Pearson is rocked!
Pearson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Von Ketler connects with a decent elbow.
Pearson is still in real trouble! Can Von Ketler finish him?
Von Ketler in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Pearson looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Von Ketler turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eksem Von Ketler!
Eksem Von Ketler retains his bantamweight title!
Eksem Von Ketler very nearly forgot to thank Aspire Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: DUEL#164 Kenway vs Kinshaw
Date: Jun 23, 2018

#R1#
Von Ketler scores with a nice strike.
The fighters circling - Von Ketler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Von Ketler just misses with a punch to the body.
Von Ketler throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around DeBramalo's waist but DeBramalo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Von Ketler off to one side.
DeBramalo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A swing and a miss from DeBramalo.
Von Ketler throws out a counter right but DeBramalo avoids it with no problem.
Von Ketler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from DeBramalo.
And Von Ketler tries to counter it with a takedown but DeBramalo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
DeBramalo defending well as Von Ketler loads up on a big left hand.
DeBramalo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Von Ketler fails with an attempt to clinch.
Von Ketler throws out a powerful jab.
A shot to the liver by Von Ketler. Beautiful body shot.
DeBramalo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Talu's Boxing Club in the buildup to the fight.
Von Ketler throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and DeBramalo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Von Ketler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Von Ketler misses with a wild body shot.
Von Ketler moves away from the strike by DeBramalo.
DeBramalo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Von Ketler tries a head kick but it misses.
Von Ketler blocks a jab.
DeBramalo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
DeBramalo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Von Ketler slips under a jab from DeBramalo.
DeBramalo misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Von Ketler gets a clinch.
DeBramalo throws a punch but it's blocked by Von Ketler.
DeBramalo misses with some punches.
Von Ketler has a couple of punches blocked by DeBramalo.
DeBramalo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Von Ketler has him pressed against the cage.
Von Ketler told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
DeBramalo has a couple of punches blocked by Von Ketler.
DeBramalo misses with a punch to the body.
DeBramalo swings wildly with an uppercut but Von Ketler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Von Ketler will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning DeBramalo up against the cage.#BC#
DeBramalo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
DeBramalo lands with a shot to the body. #T2#
No joy there for Von Ketler, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Von Ketler tries to clinch there but DeBramalo circles away.
Von Ketler wants to clinch but DeBramalo slips to the side
and DeBramalo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Von Ketler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but DeBramalo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Von Ketler scores with a nice head shot.
DeBramalo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Von Ketler manages to avoid it.
DeBramalo missing with a left hand there. Von Ketler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Von Ketler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but DeBramalo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DeBramalo misses with a hook.
Von Ketler let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Von Ketler staying out of range there.
Von Ketler throws a series of punches but DeBramalo moves out of range.
Von Ketler scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by DeBramalo.
DeBramalo moves forwards but Von Ketler connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Von Ketler doesn't manage to clinch there - DeBramalo circles away.
Nice defenses there by DeBramalo.
Von Ketler fails with an attempt to clinch.
Von Ketler tries to clinch but DeBramalo is having none of it. #T3#
DeBramalo slaps away a takedown attempt from Von Ketler, before circling back to the center of the mat.
DeBramalo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Von Ketler.
DeBramalo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Von Ketler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but DeBramalo moves away.
DeBramalo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Von Ketler's head.
DeBramalo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Von Ketler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts DeBramalo, as that shot connected.
Von Ketler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
DeBramalo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Von Ketler.
DeBramalo is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
DeBramalo throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Von Ketler to counter with a crisp jab.
Von Ketler smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Von Ketler moves in looking to clinch but DeBramalo pushes him off.
It looked like DeBramalo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
DeBramalo cracks Von Ketler with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
DeBramalo defending well as Von Ketler loads up on a big left hand.
Von Ketler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from DeBramalo.
Von Ketler throws an overhand right that lands on DeBramalo's shoulder, as DeBramalo tries to avoid the shot.
Von Ketler misses the jab.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Von Ketler paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
DeBramalo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
DeBramalo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Von Ketler.
DeBramalo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
DeBramalo misses with a head kick.
DeBramalo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL2#
Von Ketler closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
DeBramalo has a couple of punches blocked by Von Ketler.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Von Ketler.
Von Ketler misses with a punch on the inside.
Von Ketler can't find room to land a body shot as DeBramalo controls the action.
DeBramalo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Von Ketler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Von Ketler scores with a hook to the body.
DeBramalo blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler tries to work over DeBramalo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Eksem Von Ketler 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#
Von Ketler misses with a left hand
and DeBramalo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Von Ketler has a takedown stuffed.
DeBramalo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like DeBramalo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
DeBramalo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A jab from Von Ketler misses.
DeBramalo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Von Ketler misses with a body shot.
DeBramalo misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Von Ketler misses.
DeBramalo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Von Ketler tries to close the distance and clinch but DeBramalo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Ketler wants to clinch up but DeBramalo keeps it at a distance.
DeBramalo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from DeBramalo misses the target.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Von Ketler. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Von Ketler lands a body shot.
Von Ketler lands a nice hook to DeBramalo's body. DeBramalo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Von Ketler lands with a straight right. DeBramalo didn't see that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DeBramalo lands a jab.
Eksem Von Ketler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Von Ketler throws a body punch but DeBramalo moves out of range.
The fighters circling - DeBramalo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
DeBramalo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Von Ketler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
DeBramalo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
DeBramalo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Von Ketler moves away.
Eksem Von Ketler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
DeBramalo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Von Ketler misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - DeBramalo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Von Ketler misses with a jab to the body
and DeBramalo counters with a nice uppercut.
Von Ketler lands a jab to DeBramalo's midsection.
Von Ketler misses with an uppercut. DeBramalo saw that one coming.
Von Ketler misses with a straight left.
Von Ketler throws a head kick but DeBramalo moves out of range.
Von Ketler misses with a right hand
and DeBramalo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Quentin DeBramalo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
DeBramalo misses with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Horrible takedown attempt by Von Ketler or perhaps it was just good defense by DeBramalo, which made it look bad. #T2#
DeBramalo throws a nice looking combination but Von Ketler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sloppy strikes from Von Ketler. Those never looked like landing.
Von Ketler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by DeBramalo.
DeBramalo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
DeBramalo swings for the body but Von Ketler moves out of range.
DeBramalo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
DeBramalo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Von Ketler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
DeBramalo looks to throw the jab but Von Ketler is out of range.
Von Ketler tries to clinch up but DeBramalo circles away and keeps his distance.
Von Ketler takes one on the button.
Von Ketler misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Von Ketler has closed the distance and engaged DeBramalo in a clinch.
DeBramalo misses with the head strike.
DeBramalo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Von Ketlers head. #T3#
DeBramalo throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Von Ketler manages to break the clinch.
Von Ketler throws a right hand that misses
and DeBramalo counters with a good, hard body kick but Von Ketler shrugs it off.
DeBramalo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
DeBramalo lands a leg kick that knocks Von Ketler off balance momentarily.
Von Ketler takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A slow jab from DeBramalo misses its intended target.
DeBramalo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Von Ketler.
DeBramalo is looking to chop away at Von Ketler's legs.
DeBramalo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A punch lands to the side of Von Ketler 's head but he takes it in his stride.
DeBramalo circles away from the clinch attempt.
DeBramalo half committed to a counter leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Von Ketler. DeBramalo does a little dance to reset his feet.
DeBramalo throws a body shot but no joy.
DeBramalo throws a body shot but no joy.
Von Ketler throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Von Ketler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from DeBramalo. Von Ketler does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Von Ketler misses the target.
DeBramalo moves out of range of the body kick.
Von Ketler fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Quentin DeBramalo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eksem Von Ketler.
DeBramalo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Von Ketler uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Von Ketler misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from DeBramalo misses the target.
DeBramalo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Von Ketler moves away.
DeBramalo sets himself, and Von Ketler steps forward looking for the clinch! DeBramalo avoids it this time.
Von Ketler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from DeBramalo.
DeBramalo throws a shot to the body.
DeBramalo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Von Ketler misses with a looping left.
Von Ketler throws a right hand that misses
and DeBramalo counters with a stiff right hand.
Von Ketler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract DeBramalo.
Von Ketler moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quentin DeBramalo dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
DeBramalo throws a solid leg kick but Von Ketler takes the impact on his shin and smiles at DeBramalo.
DeBramalo connects with a looping right hand.
DeBramalo loads up on a big right hand but Von Ketler slips the punch.
DeBramalo drops his hands momentarily and Von Ketler takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Von Ketler misses with a shot to the body
and DeBramalo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Von Ketler connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
DeBramalo misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from Von Ketler on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Von Ketler throws a head kick but DeBramalo moves out of range.
DeBramalo digs a good hook to Von Ketler's body. #TD2#
Von Ketler manages to get an easy takedown there - catching DeBramalo on his heels. He'll look to pass DeBramalo's guard now, I'm sure.
Von Ketler trying to control the position from guard on top but DeBramalo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeBramalo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Von Ketler's guard. #REVR#
Von Ketler controls DeBramalo momentarily but DeBramalo frees himself. #SUB2#
Von Ketler looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
Von Ketler has his foot on DeBramalo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. DeBramalo works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Von Ketler looking for submissions from the bottom but instead DeBramalo passes into side control.
Von Ketler is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
DeBramalo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
DeBramalo tries for a kimura but Von Ketler is defending well. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
DeBramalo works to advance to full mount. Von Ketler defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Von Ketler tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Von Ketler regains half guard.#SUB#
DeBramalo 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.
Von Ketler is looking to improve his position. #T3#
DeBramalo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
DeBramalo is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Von Ketler with the active half guard here but DeBramalo passes nicely into side control.
Von Ketler is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but DeBramalo is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Von Ketler is wriggling around trying to escape.
Von Ketler regains half guard.
DeBramalo is thwarting Von Ketler's attempts to control the position.#T4#
DeBramalo moves nicely into side control.
Von Ketler tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but DeBramalo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Von Ketler regains half guard.
DeBramalo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Von Ketler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Quentin DeBramalo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Von Ketler moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Von Ketler wants to sweep here but DeBramalo controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Von Ketler wants to control but DeBramalo passes easily into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Quentin DeBramalo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think DeBramalo 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quentin DeBramalo!
Quentin DeBramalo thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Eksem Von Ketler had this to say: 'Didn't hurt'.

Event: DUEL#161 Bushiri vs Von Ketler
Date: Jun 09, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Von Ketler closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bushiri quickly recovers to half guard.
Bushiri tries to kick Von Ketler off but Von Ketler keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Von Ketler thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bushiri's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Von Ketler seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bushiri does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Von Ketler is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bushiri tries to kick Von Ketler off but Von Ketler keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #ES#
Bushiri pushes Von Ketler off and gets back to his feet.
Bushiri cracks the inside of Von Ketler's front leg.
Bushiri lands a nice shot that snaps Von Ketler's head back.
Von Ketler blocks a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Von Ketler walks into a left hand.
Bushiri throws a leg kick but Von Ketler sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Von Ketler misses with a takedown attempt - Bushiri sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Von Ketler 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.
Bushiri connects with a leg kick. Von Ketler looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've been informed that Von Ketler 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.
Bushiri lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
Von Ketler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bushiri.
Von Ketler scores with a jab to the body.
Bushiri misses with a looping right.
Bushiri moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Von Ketler scores with a body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Von Ketler checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bushiri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Von Ketler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Von Ketler looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bushiri is fending him off so far but Von Ketler persists. Nope, Bushiri circles away and we're back to standing.
Von Ketler cracks Bushiri with a right hand to the side of the head.
Eksem Von Ketler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bushiri misses with a looping right.
Von Ketler ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Von Ketler misses with a straight right.
A shot to the body from Bushiri misses
and Von Ketler counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bushiri thinking.
Bushiri leaves Von Ketler with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Shepherd Bushiri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eksem Von Ketler.
Von Ketler rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bushiri counters with a series of strikes. Von Ketler will be more careful next time no doubt. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Von Ketler misses with a hook
and Bushiri counters with a stiff right hand.
Von Ketler misses with a low kick.
Von Ketler shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bushiri eats them both and turns towards Von Ketler to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#TD2#
Bushiri gets caught napping as Von Ketler dives in and scores a takedown. Bushiri manages to retain guard.
Von Ketler is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Von Ketler throwing strikes from guard but Bushiri blocks nicely.
Bushiri is looking to stand up but Von Ketler isn't so interested in that idea.
Von Ketler 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.
Bushiri is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Von Ketler is controlling him.
Bushiri trying to keep a closed guard but Von Ketler is proving a slippery customer.
Von Ketler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bushiri works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Bushiri wants to stand up but Von Ketler is controlling him.
Bushiri seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Von Ketler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Von Ketler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bushiri has Von Ketler pulled in close to control his posture.
Von Ketler content to stall in guard here.
Bushiri working a defensive guard here. #ES#
Bushiri is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Bushiri lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Von Ketler backwards.
Bushiri lands a shoulder strike.
Von Ketler changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bushiri fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bushiri chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Von Ketler can pounce on him. #T4#
Von Ketler misses with a lunging right hand
and Bushiri counters with a slapping leg kick.
Von Ketler lands a lovely overhand right.#CL2#
Von Ketler forces Bushiri back against the cage and clinches.
Bushiri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Von Ketler is trying to pull guard but Bushiri turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bushiri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bushiri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Bushiri on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Bushiri fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Bushiri.
Bushiri lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Von Ketler is trying to pull guard but Bushiri has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Von Ketler.
Bushiri misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shepherd Bushiri dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Von Ketler fails with a takedown attempt.
Von Ketler shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bushiri counters with a nice uppercut.
Von Ketler thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Bushiri on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bushiri feints a jab promting Von Ketler to slip. Bushiri then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Von Ketler slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Von Ketler darts in looking for a takedown but Bushiri gets double underhooks and turns Von Ketler into the cage.
Shepherd Bushiri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eksem Von Ketler.
Von Ketler on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bushiri. Bushiri obviously looking to wear him down.
Bushiri misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bushiri just misses with a punch to the body.
A good leg kick by Bushiri. #TD2#
Von Ketler throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bushiri tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Von Ketler is in Bushiri's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bushiri is looking to stand up but Von Ketler isn't so interested in that idea.
Von Ketler trying to control but Bushiri is working from the bottom. #T1#
Bushiri working a defensive guard here. #ES#
Bushiri has his feet on Von Ketler's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Bushiri is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Von Ketler.
Shepherd Bushiri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bushiri misses with a leg kick.
Bushiri misses with a lunging right hand
and Von Ketler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Von Ketler does it's job there.
Von Ketler throws a sloppy body shot
and Bushiri counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Von Ketler throws a right hand that misses
and Bushiri counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Von Ketler wants to clinch up but Bushiri keeps it at a distance.
Bushiri was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bushiri scores with the left hand. Von Ketler knows he should have avoided that one.
Bushiri doesn't manage to clinch there - Von Ketler circles away.
Von Ketler shoots in for a takedown but Bushiri shows good takedown defense.
Bushiri digs a good hook to Von Ketler's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Von Ketler cracks a nice hook into Bushiri's ribs.#T2#
Bushiri lands a glancing blow to the side of Von Ketler's head.#TD2#
Von Ketler looking to score a takedown here. Bushiri is defending well but Von Ketler drives through and ends up in Bushiri's guard.
Von Ketler throwing strikes from guard but Bushiri blocks nicely.
Von Ketler throwing strikes from guard but Bushiri blocks nicely.
Bushiri is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Von Ketler can do to turn this around?
Bushiri utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Von Ketler won't allow Bushiri to get back to his feet.
Von Ketler with a flurry of punches that miss. #ES#
Bushiri has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Von Ketler has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Bushiri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Von Ketler fails to land.
Bushiri has a couple of punches blocked by Von Ketler.
Von Ketler's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bushiri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bushiri goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Bushiri lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Von Ketler or not.
Bushiri pushes Von Ketler back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bushiri throws a punch but it's blocked by Von Ketler.
Bushiri lands a right hand.
Bushiri misses with a punch to the body.
Bushiri misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Bushiri fails to land.
Von Ketler is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bushiri gets underhooks to prevent Von Ketler's takedown attempt.
Von Ketler blocks a body shot from Bushiri.
Bushiri lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bushiri struggles to land a body shot inside as Von Ketler controls his hands.
Von Ketler prevents a body shot from Bushiri.
Still in the clinch, Bushiri scores with a nice short uppercut.
Good body shot from Bushiri.
Bushiri lands with a left to the head. #T4#
Bushiri misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD2#
Von Ketler has clasped his hands together around Bushiri's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Von Ketler prevents Bushiri from escaping the position.
Von Ketler throws an elbow but Bushiri slips to the side and avoids it well.
Bushiri is trying to control Von Ketler's posture but Von Ketler avoids it.
Von Ketler controlling the position from side mount.
Von Ketler fails to land a wild elbow strike.
You can see the frustration on Bushiri's face as Von Ketler controls the position.
Von Ketler scoring with punches and elbows.
Bushiri is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Von Ketler is controlling him well.
Bushiri trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Von Ketler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bushiri keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shepherd Bushiri dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Von Ketler rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bushiri moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bushiri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shepherd Bushiri is winning the standup battle so far.
Von Ketler on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bushiri takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Von Ketler throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bushiri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Von Ketler.
Bushiri gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Von Ketler comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Von Ketler misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bushiri swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Ketler tries to clinch there but Bushiri circles away.
Bushiri avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #TD2#
Von Ketler shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Von Ketler was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bushiri manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T1#
Bushiri tries to kick Von Ketler off but Von Ketler keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #ES#
Bushiri pushes Von Ketler off and gets back to his feet.
Von Ketler misses with a straight left.
Bushiri takes a swing at Von Ketler's ribcage but misses.
Von Ketler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bushiri moves away.
Bushiri keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A big right from Von Ketler misses.
Bushiri tries to close the distance and clinch up but Von Ketler swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Von Ketler shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shepherd Bushiri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eksem Von Ketler.
Bushiri scores with a nice head shot.
Bushiri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bushiri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bushiri scores with a shot to the body. #T2#
Von Ketler misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bushiri counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Von Ketler tries to clinch up.
Von Ketler fails with the takedown#CL#
and Bushiri moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bushiri prevents a takedown attempt there. #TD2#
Von Ketler manages to pull guard. #SU#
Bushiri gets to his feet. Von Ketler looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Von Ketler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Von Ketler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bushiri.
Bushiri appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bushiri throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bushiri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Von Ketler doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Von Ketler gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T3#
Bushiri throws a quick inside leg kick.
Von Ketler tries to close the distance and clinch but Bushiri swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Von Ketler jabs Bushiri to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bushiri feints and then cracks Von Ketler's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Von Ketler down.
Bushiri misses the shot to the body.
Von Ketler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Von Ketler lands with a hook. Bushiri tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bushiri throws a low kick but it's checked well by Von Ketler.
Von Ketler changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nice shot by Von Ketler.
Bushiri takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Von Ketler looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bushiri is fending him off so far but Von Ketler persists. Nope, Bushiri circles away and we're back to standing.
Bushiri throws a nice outside leg kick.
Von Ketler fails with the takedown.#T4#
Bushiri paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bushiri throws a low kick but it's checked well by Von Ketler.
A swing and a miss from Von Ketler.
Bushiri appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Von Ketler fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bushiri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Von Ketler moves away.
Von Ketler scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Von Ketler fails with the takedown.#CL#
Bushiri drives through and clinches with Von Ketler against the cage.
Von Ketler is looking for a takedown.
Bushiri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shepherd Bushiri clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
A big left from Von Ketler misses.
Von Ketler digs a good body shot into Bushiri's ribs.
Von Ketler 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.
Von Ketler throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bushiri counters with a leg kick. #CL#
Bushiri has closed the distance and engaged Von Ketler in a clinch.
Bushiri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Von Ketler is looking for a takedown.
Bushiri throws a punch but it's blocked by Von Ketler.
Still in the clinch, Bushiri scores with a nice short uppercut.
Von Ketler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Ketler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Von Ketler is trying to pull guard but Bushiri turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bushiri lands a right hand that snaps the head of Von Ketler backwards.
Von Ketler jumps guard but Bushiri turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Shepherd Bushiri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eksem Von Ketler.
Von Ketler tries to pull guard but Bushiri holds him up against the cage and eventually Von Ketler drops back down to his feet. #T1#
Von Ketler jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bushiri walks away with a smile on his face. Von Ketler gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Von Ketler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Von Ketler doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bushiri takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A jab from Von Ketler misses.
Von Ketler wants to clinch.
Bushiri fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Von Ketler has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bushiri looks for the body kick but Von Ketler saw that one coming.
Bushiri misses with a low kick.
Bushiri staying out of range there.
Bushiri seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T2##CL#
Bushiri rushes Von Ketler and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Von Ketler's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bushiri. #BC2#
Von Ketler manages to break the clinch.
Bushiri misses with a straight left.
Jab from Von Ketler.
Bushiri throws an off balance right hand
and Von Ketler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Von Ketler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bushiri paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bushiri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bushiri counters with a two punch combo.
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!
Von Ketler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bushiri moves away.
Bushiri tries to clinch up
and Von Ketler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Von Ketler tries to clinch but Bushiri is having none of it. #T3#
Bushiri bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bushiri throws a jab when Von Ketler was well out of range.
Bushiri throws a head kick that misses.
Bushiri stuffs the takedown attempt from Von Ketler. Von Ketler gets slowly back to his feet.
Bushiri misses with a body kick.
Von Ketler misses with a straight right.
Bushiri defending well as Von Ketler loads up on a big left hand.
Von Ketler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bushiri was well out of range. Poor timing from Von Ketler.
Bushiri scores with a nice head shot.
Von Ketler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Von Ketler looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bushiri is fending him off so far but Von Ketler persists. Nope, Bushiri circles away and we're back to standing.#T4#
Bushiri on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Von Ketler checks a low kick from Bushiri.
Bushiri lunges at Von Ketler with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Von Ketler's hand.
Bushiri misses with a looping right.
Von Ketler scores with a nice head 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!
Von Ketler looks to land a right hand but Bushiri moved out of range.
Von Ketler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bushiri.
Von Ketler misses with a wild body shot.
Bushiri misses with a head kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Von Ketler or perhaps it was just good defense by Bushiri, which made it look bad.
Bushiri looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shepherd Bushiri had his way with Eksem Von Ketler in that round.
That's time! Bushiri's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R5##CL2#
Von Ketler has closed the distance and engaged Bushiri in a clinch. #TD2#
Von Ketler jumps guard. #SU#
Bushiri stands up from Von Ketler's guard - Bushiri perhaps looking for a knockout.
Bushiri throws the kick towards the body but Von Ketler avoids it.
Bushiri defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Von Ketler.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Von Ketler is defended easily by Bushiri.
Horrible takedown attempt by Von Ketler or perhaps it was just good defense by Bushiri, which made it look bad.
Shepherd Bushiri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eksem Von Ketler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bushiri is looking to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Von Ketler misses.
The fighters circling - Bushiri throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Von Ketler shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bushiri defends it nicely.#T1#
Von Ketler takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Von Ketler throws a jab when Bushiri was well out of range.
Von Ketler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bushiri swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bushiri throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Von Ketler looks to land a left hand but Bushiri moved out of range nicely.
A quick step to the side and Bushiri tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bushiri lands a jab to the nose.
Von Ketler dives in and grabs Bushiri's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bushiri pushes down on Von Ketler's head and hops out.
Von Ketler on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bushiri. Bushiri obviously looking to wear him down.
Von Ketler fails with the takedown.
Von Ketler shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bushiri pinned against the cage. Bushiri gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Shepherd Bushiri is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Bushiri defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Von Ketler.
Bushiri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Von Ketler was well out of range. Poor timing from Bushiri.
Bushiri takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Von Ketler connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bushiri momentarily.
Von Ketler dives in for a single leg takedown but Bushiri sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bushiri stuffs the takedown attempt from Von Ketler. Von Ketler gets slowly back to his feet.
Von Ketler is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Von Ketler misses with a body punch
and Bushiri counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Von Ketler is looking to clinch but Bushiri is avoiding it.
Bushiri tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Von Ketler manages to circle out of the way.
Von Ketler tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bushiri defends well and Von Ketler ends up having to push Bushiri into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Von Ketler.
Bushiri is looking to counter the offense by Von Ketler and move into the clinch.#T3#
Von Ketler moves away from the strike by Bushiri.
Von Ketler tries to clinch there but Bushiri circles away.
Bushiri avoids the head kick by Von Ketler.
A little feinted left hand from Bushiri on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bushiri misses with a body shot.
Von Ketler is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bushiri 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.
Bushiri throws a jab but it's blocked by Von Ketler.
Bushiri throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A swing and a miss from Von Ketler.
Bushiri throws a low kick but Von Ketler moves out of range easily.
Von Ketler connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bushiri looks to land a combination but Von Ketler avoids it well.
Bushiri tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T4#
Von Ketler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Von Ketler fails to land the takedown.
Eksem Von Ketler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Von Ketler slips under a jab from Bushiri.
Von Ketler doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bushiri counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bushiri connects with a solid leg kick.
Bushiri throws a lazy head kick
and Bushiri takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bushiri defending well as Von Ketler loads up on a big left hand.
Bushiri quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Bushiri throws a body punch but Von Ketler moves out of range.
Bushiri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Von Ketler. Bushiri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bushiri jabs at Von Ketler's body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shepherd Bushiri showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bushiri, 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 50:45
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 50:45
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shepherd Bushiri!
Shepherd Bushiri retains his featherweight title!
Shepherd Bushiri decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Eksem Von Ketler had this to say: 'Didn't hurt'.

Event: DUEL#158 Kuchar vs Ajax
Date: May 26, 2018

#R1#
Von Ketler misses with an uppercut
and Killer counters with a straight right hand.#TD2#
Von Ketler shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Von Ketler was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Killer is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Von Ketler's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Killer is looking to escape.
Killer has hold of Von Ketler's hands but Von Ketler slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Von Ketler drops an elbow to the side of Killer's head.
Von Ketler takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Von Ketler works his way into full mount!
Von Ketler with shots to the head and body - Killer looks very uncomfortable down there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Von Ketler landing shots from mount.
Von Ketler lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Von Ketler landing strikes from the mount.
Killer avoids a series of strikes thrown by Von Ketler.
Von Ketler postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Killer looks a forlorn figure. #T1#
Von Ketler with shots to the head and body - Killer looks very uncomfortable down there. #ROC2#
Killer is rocked!
Von Ketler lands with some strikes.
Oh Killer is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Killer working to try and regain half guard.
Von Ketler looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Killer covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eksem Von Ketler! Eksem Von Ketler retains his bantamweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Eksem Von Ketler waved his t-shirt featuring Aspire Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: DUEL#152 Picker vs Kuchar
Date: May 12, 2018

#R1##TD#
Von Ketler throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Obama was covering up waiting for the punch and Von Ketler finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Von Ketler advances to half guard.
Von Ketler is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Obama has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Von Ketler is working away from the top position though.
Von Ketler looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Obama is doing well to control the position and prevent Von Ketler from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Von Ketler seems to be looking for submissions.
Von Ketler prevents Obama from improving his position.
Von Ketler slips a nice elbow through Obama's hands, connecting with Obama's forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obama makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Obama.
Obama wants to sweep but no luck.
Von Ketler postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Von Ketler is in close to Obama's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
Von Ketler with a nice head shot there.
Von Ketler passes into half guard.
Obama wants to get back to full guard.
Von Ketler trying to pass the guard but Obama defending well.
Nice strikes from Von Ketler there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Von Ketler tries to pass to full mount but Obama defends it.
Von Ketler lands strikes from half guard.
Von Ketler scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Obama is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Von Ketler's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Von Ketler's back!#SUB2#
Obama patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Von Ketler is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Midnight MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Obama is persistently looking for the submission but Von Ketler is defending it well.
Obama controlling well, preventing Von Ketler from escaping the position. #T2#
Von Ketler manages to reverse the position and now he's in Obama's guard. Nice work there by Von Ketler.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Obama can't keep his opponent in guard - Von Ketler advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Obama on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Obama is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Obama looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Von Ketler lands with a punch from half guard.
Von Ketler slips a nice elbow through Obama's hands, connecting with Obama's forehead.
Von Ketler lands strikes from half guard.
Von Ketler scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Obama looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Von Ketler wants to pass to mount but Obama is defending the position. #T3#
Obama is looking to improve his position.
Von Ketler lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Von Ketler working Obama over with strikes.
Von Ketler scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Obama gets full guard.
Von Ketler trying to control the position from guard on top but Obama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Von Ketler working some strikes from top position.
Von Ketler wants to pass the guard but Obama is keeping the position.
Von Ketler pushing down on Obama's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Von Ketler scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Von Ketler working over Obama with some ground and pound. Obama looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T4#
Von Ketler lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Obama manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Von Ketler postures up.
Von Ketler wants to stand and escape but instead Obama has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Von Ketler escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Obama gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Obama works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Von Ketler tries to roll over but Obama keeps him under control.
Von Ketler moves into full guard.
Von Ketler keeping full guard, as Obama tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eksem Von Ketler dominated that round.
That's time! Von Ketler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Obama takes the fight into the clinch.
Von Ketler lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Von Ketler misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Obama.
A right hook to the body lands for Obama.
Von Ketler gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Barack Obama has been cut.
Obama working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Von Ketler.
Von Ketler lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Von Ketler fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Von Ketler.
Obama blocks a body shot from Von Ketler.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Von Ketler just misses with a elbow thrown towards Obama's brow.
Obama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Obama swings wildly with an uppercut but Von Ketler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Obama throws a punch but it's blocked by Von Ketler.
Obama blocks an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Obama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Von Ketler's elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Obama. #T1#
Von Ketler changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Obama fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Von Ketler lands a nice shot that snaps Obama's head back.
Obama ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL2#
Obama takes the fight into the clinch.
Von Ketler lands an uppercut.
Von Ketler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Obama avoids a wild elbow strike from Von Ketler.
Obama blocks a body shot from Von Ketler.
Obama has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Von Ketler after a bit of a struggle.
Von Ketler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Obama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Obama blocking some punches.
Obama misses with a punch on the inside.
Von Ketler misses with the head strike.
Von Ketler throws an elbow but it misses.
Von Ketler blocking some punches.
Obama is pressed up against the cage. Von Ketler has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Obama down to the mat. Obama avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T2#
Von Ketler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Obama was well out of range. Poor timing from Von Ketler.
Obama tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Von Ketler paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Obama forces Von Ketler back against the cage and clinches.
Obama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Obama.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Obama avoids the elbow strike from Von Ketler, against the cage.
Von Ketler lands a body punch.
Obama is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Von Ketler gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Von Ketler is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Eksem Von Ketler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barack Obama.
A right hook to the body lands for Obama.
Obama dodges an elbow strike from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Obama can do to turn this around?
A short left from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler tries to stall but Obama uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nice body punch from Obama - that landed with a thud.
Von Ketler lands an elbow inside that Obama shrugs off.
With the fighters up against the cage, Von Ketler throws an elbow but misses. #TD2#
Obama is trying to trip Von Ketler. He has hold of a leg but Von Ketler is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Obama persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Obama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Von Ketler is keeping the position for now.
Von Ketler lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T3#
Von Ketler working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Obama's head.
Von Ketler connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Von Ketler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Von Ketler stands and throws Obama's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Von Ketler grinds an elbow into Obama's temple.
Von Ketler working the head with strikes.
Eksem Von Ketler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Obama is looking to reverse the position.
Von Ketler wants to control but Obama is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Von Ketler thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T4#
Von Ketler connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Obama some visible discomfort.
Obama is looking to regain half guard here but Von Ketler keeps moving and retains side control.
Von Ketler wants to control but Obama is keeping him busy.
Obama is looking to reverse the position.
Check out the look on Von Ketler's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #SUB#
Von Ketler thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Von Ketler wants to control for a moment but Obama uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Obama trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eksem Von Ketler dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Barack Obama's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Von Ketler throws a lazy uppercut
and Obama counters with a straight right hand.
Obama doesn't manage to clinch there - Von Ketler circles away.
Obama plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#TD2#
Obama drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Obama stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Von Ketler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Von Ketler keeping moving, preventing Obama from controlling successfully.
Obama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Von Ketler is keeping the position for now.
Obama trying to control the position from guard on top but Von Ketler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Ketler has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Von Ketler keeping moving, preventing Obama from controlling successfully. #T1#
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Von Ketler lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Obama tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Von Ketler postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Obama looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Von Ketler passes into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Von Ketler connects with a nice short shot to Obama's temple.
Von Ketler working Obama over with strikes. #T2#
Von Ketler wants to pass to mount but Obama is defending the position.
Von Ketler slips a nice elbow through Obama's hands, connecting with Obama's forehead.
Von Ketler drops an elbow to the side of Obama's head.
Ground and pound from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler wants to free his trapped foot but Obama is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Obama on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Obama is not content to let Von Ketler control the position.
Obama is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Obama on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Obama moves into full guard. #T3#
Obama 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.
Von Ketler trying to control the position from guard on top but Obama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Von Ketler lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Von Ketler makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Von Ketler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Von Ketler content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Obama is trying to keep Von Ketler in close.
Obama has momentary wrist control but Von Ketler slips an elbow through the middle.
Von Ketler with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Von Ketler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Obama swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Obama 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#
Von Ketler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Obama is looking to take a break and control but Von Ketler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Von Ketler won't allow Obama to pass to mount.
Von Ketler wants to improve his position but Obama is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Obama is looking to advance position but Von Ketler won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Eksem Von Ketler did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Barack Obama's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Von Ketler fails with an attempt to clinch.
Von Ketler changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Obama displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Obama can pounce on him.
Von Ketler misses with a right hand
and Von Ketler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Von Ketler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Obama swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Von Ketler tries to clinch but Obama moves out of range.
Obama misses with a takedown
enabling Von Ketler to counter with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Obama. Von Ketler does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Von Ketler drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Obama is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
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!
Von Ketler is looking to take a break and control but Obama is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Obama sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T1#
Von Ketler looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Obama with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Von Ketler seems to be working for a kimura but Obama defends the submission attempt.
Von Ketler lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Von Ketler thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Obama's head.
Obama tries to roll over but Von Ketler keeps him under control.
Obama gets back to full guard.
Obama trying to control the position.
Obama has momentary wrist control but Von Ketler slips an elbow through the middle.
Obama wants to sweep here but Von Ketler controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Obama has a closed guard, preventing Von Ketler from standing up.
Obama can't keep his opponent in guard - Von Ketler advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Von Ketler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Obama keeps working.
Obama wants to control but Von Ketler is keeping busy.
Von Ketler lands strikes from half guard.
Ground and pound from Von Ketler.
Obama makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Obama.
Obama looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Von Ketler lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T3#
Von Ketler forces his way into half guard.
Von Ketler working over Obama with some ground and pound. Obama looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Obama is pressing down on Von Ketler's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Obama bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Von Ketler's guard. #REVB#
Von Ketler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Von Ketler keeping moving, preventing Obama from controlling successfully.
Obama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Von Ketler is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Von Ketler is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Obama is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
Von Ketler is trying to hold Obama in close to prevent damage but Obama has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB2#
Obama is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Von Ketler moves into full guard.
Obama is looking to pass into half guard but Von Ketler pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Von Ketler is in guard.#REVR#
Von Ketler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Von Ketler lands a couple of elbows.
Von Ketler landing some decent shots from guard.
Von Ketler would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Obama is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Von Ketler is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eksem Von Ketler had his way with Barack Obama in that round.
The cut man is working on Barack Obama's cut.
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.
#R5#
Obama uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Von Ketler has time to react.
Obama tries to close the distance and clinch but Von Ketler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Obama shoots for a takedown but Von Ketler saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Von Ketler seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Obama thuds his right hand into Von Ketler's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Von Ketler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Obama was well out of range. Poor timing from Von Ketler.#TD2#
Obama shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Von Ketler napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES#
Von Ketler sneaks out the side door and pushes Obama away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Obama scores with a jab to the jaw.
Von Ketler changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Obama tries to avoid it but Von Ketler manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Obama to the ground. Obama escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
Von Ketler moves into the clinch.
Obama working aggressively here.
Von Ketler blocking some punches.
Obama lands a body shot in the clinch.
Von Ketler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Von Ketler throws an elbow but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Von Ketler.
Von Ketler is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T1#
Von Ketler pushes off an throws an elbow but Obama leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Von Ketler throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Obamas head.
Obama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Obama.
A short uppercut from Von Ketler.
Obama keeps control of Von Ketler as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Eksem Von Ketler has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Von Ketler gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #TD#
Von Ketler gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Obama looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Von Ketler looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Obama with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Von Ketler working over Obama with some ground and pound. Obama looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Obama is trying to control but can't.
Obama is looking to improve his position.
Von Ketler working over Obama with some ground and pound. Obama looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Von Ketler prevents Obama from improving his position.#T2#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Von Ketler lands a nice short elbow.
Von Ketler lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Von Ketler lands a nice short elbow.
Obama is trying to maintain the position but Von Ketler is very close to passing his half guard.
Obama has a hand on Von Ketler's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Von Ketler takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Obama is trying desperately to improve position.
Von Ketler cracks Obama with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena. #T3#
Von Ketler with good strikes from the mount here!
Von Ketler lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Obama hang on?#ROC#
Obama is rocked!
Von Ketler postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Obama in real trouble here! The ref calls for Obama to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eksem Von Ketler!
Eksem Von Ketler retains his bantamweight title!
Eksem Von Ketler made sure to mention his sponsor, Aspire Clothing in his post fight interview.

Event: DUEL#149 Pearson vs Ketler
Date: Apr 28, 2018

#R1#
Pearson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Von Ketler.
Pearson throws a solid leg kick but Von Ketler takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pearson.
A clash of legs there as Von Ketler blocks the low kick.
Von Ketler tests Pearson's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Von Ketler forces Pearson back against the cage and clinches.
Von Ketler has a couple of punches blocked by Pearson.
Von Ketler drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pearson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Von Ketler looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pearson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Von Ketler backwards.
Von Ketler struggles to land a body shot inside as Pearson controls his hands.
Von Ketler tries to throw a body punch but Pearson avoids it by throwing Von Ketler back against the cage.
Von Ketler blocks an elbow strike from Pearson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Von Ketler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Von Ketler looks to throw the jab but Pearson is out of range.
Pearson pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL#
Pearson has managed to clinch.
Pearson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Von Ketler backwards.
Von Ketler blocking some punches.
Pearson digs a right hand into Von Ketler's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Von Ketler's gas tank.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Von Ketler pulls Pearson into guard. #T1##SUB2#
Von Ketler throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Von Ketler looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SU#
Pearson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Von Ketler on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Von Ketler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Von Ketler lands a nice hook to Pearson's body. Pearson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pearson tries to clinch there but Von Ketler circles away.
Pearson motions for Von Ketler to come forward. Pearson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Von Ketler gets tackled into the cage by Pearson. Pearson maintains the clinch.
Von Ketler prevents a body shot from Pearson. #BC2#
Von Ketler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pearson avoids the head kick by Von Ketler.
Pearson throws a push kick but Von Ketler slaps the foot to one side.
Von Ketler throws a body punch but Pearson moves out of range.
Pearson is looking to clinch. #T2#
Pearson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Von Ketler.
Pearson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Von Ketler.
As Von Ketler tries to get set, Pearson tries to push him back and clinch up but Von Ketler manages to avoid the attempt.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Pearson.
Pearson scores with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pearson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Von Ketler manages to avoid it.
Pearson misses with a looping right.
Pearson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pearson just misses with a punch to the body.
Von Ketler gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Von Ketler throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That kick from Pearson tenderised Von Ketler's leg. Von Ketler is trying to keep his angry face on.
Von Ketler scores with a hook to the body. Pearson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Von Ketler throws a series of punches but Pearson avoids them all with ease.
Von Ketler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pearson.
Johnny Pearson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pearson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pearson throws a body punch but Von Ketler moves out of range.
Von Ketler flicks out a counter leg kick but Pearson steps away.
Von Ketler misses with the combination. #T3#
Von Ketler misses with a looping left.#TD2#
Pearson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Von Ketler is looking to work some ground and pound but Pearson has wrist control.
Von Ketler missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Von Ketler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pearson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Von Ketler scoring with some ground and pound.
Von Ketler prevents Pearson from getting back to his feet.
Von Ketler tries to free his leg and advance position but Pearson is retaining full guard.
Pearson wants to get back to his feet but Von Ketler is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Von Ketler throwing strikes but missing.
Von Ketler postures up in Pearson's guard and throws a big left but Pearson blocks it. #T4#
Von Ketler with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pearson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Von Ketler is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pearson keeping moving, preventing Von Ketler from controlling successfully.
Pearson wants to stand and escape but Von Ketler is having none of it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Von Ketler.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pearson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Von Ketler tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Eksem Von Ketler will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Pearson tries to clinch there but Von Ketler circles away.
Von Ketler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pearson throws a jab when Von Ketler was well out of range.
Von Ketler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pearson.
Pearson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Von Ketler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Von Ketler throws a combination. Pearson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Pearson throws a leg kick #TD2#
so Von Ketler counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ROC2#
Pearson is rocked!#ES#
Pearson pushes Von Ketler off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Oh Pearson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Von Ketler pounces like a tiger and cracks Pearson with a vicious hook! Pearson is down but not out! Von Ketler follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Eksem Von Ketler!
Eksem Von Ketler is the new bantamweight champion!
Post fight, Eksem Von Ketler took to the microphone: 'Ya all counted me out before the fight even started. Even the guy who wrote up the fight preview had me losing. Had me pegged as a one trick pony. In your face mofos.'.

Event: DUEL#143 Parker vs Ashton
Date: Apr 07, 2018

#R1#
Von Ketler fails with a takedown attempt.
Von Ketler throws a lazy right hand but Penn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Penn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A shot to the liver by Von Ketler. Beautiful body shot.
Penn ducks under a wild hook from Von Ketler.#TD#
Von Ketler fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Penn sprawls well initially but Von Ketler persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Penn is trying to maintain the position but Von Ketler is very close to passing his half guard.
Penn wants to get back to full guard but Von Ketler has mounted him!
Von Ketler cracks Penn with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Von Ketler scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Penn?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Von Ketler pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Von Ketler content just to control the position here.
Von Ketler working Penn over with strikes here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Penn can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Penn regains half guard.
Penn is looking to control Von Ketler's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Penn avoid being mounted?
Penn tries to get to full guard but Von Ketler has control of the leg.
Von Ketler thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Von Ketler 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.
Penn controlling the position well.
Penn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Von Ketler. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Penn is defending against the submission attempts here by Von Ketler.
Penn tries to roll over but Von Ketler keeps him under control.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Von Ketler takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Penn blocking the ground and pound attempt from Von Ketler.
Penn is looking for a sweep. Von Ketler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Von Ketler throwing shots but Penn is blocking nicely.
Penn has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Von Ketler is working away from the top position though.
Von Ketler trying to control the action but Penn is working from the bottom.
Von Ketler looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Penn with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Von Ketler thows a huge punch but Penn dodges it nicely.
Penn keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Von Ketler not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Penn is looking for a sweep. Von Ketler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Von Ketler landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Von Ketler throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Von Ketler is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Von Ketler is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Penn sees it coming and defends easily.
Penn keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Von Ketler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Penn keeps working.
Von Ketler scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Penn is looking to improve his position. #T4#
Von Ketler wants to control but Penn is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Von Ketler is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Penn blocking the ground and pound attempt from Von Ketler.
Penn trying to hold on to Von Ketler's head to control him but Von Ketler postures up.
Penn gets full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Penn holds on and takes a little breather.
Von Ketler trying to control the position from guard on top but Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Von Ketler passes Penn's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Penn has his hands clasped together around Von Ketler's back. He's all about the action.
Von Ketler lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eksem Von Ketler dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Penn lands a body shot.
Von Ketler lands a body shot.
Von Ketler connects with a body shot.
Von Ketler shoots for a double leg takedown but Penn sprawls well. He's pushed Von Ketler's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A jab from Penn does it's job there.
Von Ketler looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Von Ketler drives through with a takedown into guard.
Penn looking to control.
Von Ketler trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom.
Von Ketler won't allow Penn to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Penn has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Von Ketler looking to pass the guard.
Von Ketler wants to control from the top but Penn keeps moving.
Von Ketler chips away with some ground and pound.
Von Ketler lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Penn seems keen to control Von Ketler's posture.
Von Ketler throwing strikes but missing.
Penn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Penn looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #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.
Penn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Von Ketler scoring with punches to the head and body.
Von Ketler trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom.
Von Ketler throws a big elbow that misses.
Penn is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Von Ketler wants to pass the guard but Penn is keeping the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Von Ketler's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Penn has his hands on Von Ketler's head, controlling the position.
Von Ketler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Penn is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Penn looking to control.
Penn is controlling Von Ketler's posture.
Von Ketler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Von Ketler with a nice head shot there.
Von Ketler passes Penn's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Von Ketler missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nice strikes from Von Ketler there.
Penn has his hands clasped together around Von Ketler's back. He's all about the action.
Von Ketler missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Penn is concentrating on defense, preventing Von Ketler from advancing position. #T4##SUB#
Von Ketler is working for a kimura but Penn is defending it quite comfortably.
Von Ketler working the head and body with strikes.
Von Ketler working Penn over with strikes.
Von Ketler thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Von Ketler not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Von Ketler throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Von Ketler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Penn keeps working.
Penn trying to control here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Von Ketler throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eksem Von Ketler dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Von Ketler looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
BJ Penn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Penn moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Von Ketler content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Penn controls Von Ketler momentarily but Von Ketler frees himself.
Penn is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Von Ketler pushes down on Penn's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Ketler slips a nice elbow through Penn's hands, connecting with Penn's forehead.
Penn won't allow Von Ketler to pass to mount. #SUB#
Von Ketler is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Penn keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1#
Penn is looking to control Von Ketler's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Penn avoid being mounted?
Von Ketler lands strikes from half guard.
Penn makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Penn.
Von Ketler is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Von Ketler advances position into side control!
Von Ketler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Penn can do to turn this around?
Penn defending against the ground and pound.
Von Ketler working the head with strikes.
Von Ketler working the ground and pound.
Penn is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Von Ketler tries for a kimura but Penn is defending well.
Eksem Von Ketler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Penn is looking for a sweep.
Von Ketler is looking to take a break and control but Penn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Penn can't do much from the bottom here.
Penn is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Von Ketler lands a nice forearm strike.
Penn tries to bench press Von Ketler off him but Von Ketler keeps the position. #SUB#
Von Ketler is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Penn is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Von Ketler working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Penn taking a bit of punishment here - Von Ketler scoring with strikes.
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Von Ketler lands a nice forearm strike.
Von Ketler creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Von Ketler grinds an elbow into Penn's temple. #ROC#
Penn is rocked!
Penn is working to avoid the ground and pound but Von Ketler connects with a decent elbow.
Penn is still in real trouble! Can Von Ketler finish him?
Penn is letting Von Ketler control him for a moment.
Penn tries to bench press Von Ketler off him but Von Ketler keeps the position.
Eksem Von Ketler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Von Ketler creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Von Ketler working the ground and pound.
Von Ketler scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Penn is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Von Ketler can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eksem Von Ketler!
Eksem Von Ketler got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

Event: DUEL#140 Von Keller vs Obama
Date: Mar 24, 2018

#R1#
Von Ketler connects with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Obama closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
You can see the frustration on Von Ketler's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Obama is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Von Ketler has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Obama goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Von Ketler has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Obama but great work by Von Ketler.
Obama regains half guard.
Obama gets full guard.
Von Ketler distracts Obama with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Obama throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Von Ketler is in close to Obama's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Obama tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Von Ketler is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Obama looking for a guillotine here but Von Ketler defends easily. #T1#
Von Ketler wants to control from the top but Obama keeps moving.
Obama seems keen to control Von Ketler's posture.
Von Ketler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Obama swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Von Ketler trying to control the position from guard on top but Obama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Von Ketler got a little sloppy there for a moment and Obama has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Von Ketler has managed to get both his arms back between Obama's legs - danger averted.
Obama manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Von Ketler manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Obama slips nicely into half guard.#T2#
Von Ketler regains full guard. Nicely done.
Obama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Von Ketler is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Obama had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Von Ketler defends it easily.
Von Ketler landing with the ground and pound.
Von Ketler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Von Ketler throwing strikes but missing.
Obama keeping moving, preventing Von Ketler from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Obama had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Von Ketler defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Von Ketler cracks Obama with a solid left hand.
Obama is trying to keep Von Ketler in close.
Von Ketler trying to control but Obama is working from the bottom.
Von Ketler won't allow Obama to sweep him here.
Von Ketler working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Obama's head.
Von Ketler distracts Obama with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Obama manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Von Ketler manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Obama avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Von Ketler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Obama is one step ahead there. #T4#
Obama looking to pass the guard.
Obama passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Von Ketler manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Von Ketler wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Von Ketler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Von Ketler is defending against the submission attempts here by Obama.
Von Ketler is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Barack Obama will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Obama tries to clinch up.
Von Ketler changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Obama tries to avoid it but Von Ketler manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Obama to the ground. Obama escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Obama looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Von Ketler closes the distance and clinches up with Obama, looking for a takedown. Von Ketler pushes Obama against the cage but Obama circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2#
Obama moves into the clinch.
Von Ketler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Obama.
Obama lands an uppercut.#TD2#
Obama has clasped his hands together around Von Ketler's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Obama wants to take a breather but Von Ketler manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Obama.
Von Ketler 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.
Von Ketler looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Obama preventing the sweep. #T1##SUB#
Obama avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Von Ketler working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Obama doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Obama manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Obama passes Von Ketler's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Obama is working for a kimura but Von Ketler is defending it quite comfortably.
Von Ketler wants to improve his position but Obama is controlling well.
Von Ketler has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Obama is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Obama is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Obama is looking for a kimura but Von Ketler is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Obama to get the leverage.
Obama not doing much here.
Von Ketler trying to control but Obama postures up.
Von Ketler wants to improve his position but Obama is controlling well.
Obama wants to pass to mount but Von Ketler is defending the position.
Von Ketler tries to get to full guard but Obama has control of the leg. #T3##SUB2#
Obama is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Von Ketler works his way to full guard. Good work.
Obama preventing the sweep.
Von Ketler keeping full guard, as Obama tries to pass.
Obama is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Von Ketler has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Obama can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Obama trying to control but Von Ketler is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Von Ketler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Obama is one step ahead there.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Von Ketler working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Von Ketler closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Obama did well to prevent Von Ketler getting side control.
Von Ketler looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Obama with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Von Ketler prevents Obama from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Obama is defending against the submission attempts here by Von Ketler.
Obama manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Barack Obama will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Obama is looking to clinch.
Von Ketler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Obama was well out of range. Poor timing from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler swats away the attempt to clinch by Obama.
Obama wants to clinch up but Von Ketler keeps it at a distance.
Obama with a jab.#TD#
Von Ketler shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Obama manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Obama wants to sweep but no luck.
Von Ketler stands up over Obama, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Obama keeping moving, preventing Von Ketler from controlling successfully.
Von Ketler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Ketler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Obama keeping moving, preventing Von Ketler from controlling successfully.
Von Ketler looking to pass the guard.
Eksem Von Ketler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Obama 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##SUB#
Von Ketler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Obama works his foot free and advances to mount.
Von Ketler tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Von Ketler prevents Obama from taking his back.
Obama moves to back control. #T2##SUB2#
Von Ketler fending off the submission attempt from Obama. #SUB2#
Von Ketler defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Obama's arms. #SUB2#
Obama is persistently looking for the submission but Von Ketler is defending it well. #SUB2#
Obama is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #SUB2#
Obama has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T3#
Obama is trying to stick to Von Ketler's back but Von Ketler is turning into Obama. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Obama's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Von Ketler.
Von Ketler scoring with some ground and pound.
Von Ketler working some strikes from top position.
Obama tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Von Ketler is in close to Obama's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Von Ketler slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Obama working for a triangle but Von Ketler defends it easily.
Obama has momentary wrist control but Von Ketler slips an elbow through the middle.#T4#
Von Ketler postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Obama working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Von Ketler doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Von Ketler manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Von Ketler with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Obama bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Von Ketler's guard. #REVB#
Von Ketler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Obama pushing down on Von Ketler's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Von Ketler gets full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Von Ketler is trying to control the position but Obama postures up. #SUB#
Von Ketler looking for subs off his back but Obama has passed one foot through into half guard. #SUB2#
Obama is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Von Ketler sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Barack Obama just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Von Ketler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4##TD#
Obama gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Von Ketler to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Obama seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Obama 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Obama is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Von Ketler is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Obama is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obama sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Von Ketler's guard.
Obama keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Obama trying to control from half guard but Von Ketler is working away.
Von Ketler trying to control from the bottom. #T1#
Von Ketler won't allow Obama to pass to mount.
Von Ketler is looking for a sweep. Obama is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Von Ketler is working hard here to advance position.
Von Ketler trying to hold on to Obama's head to control him but Obama postures up.
Von Ketler keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Von Ketler moves into full guard.
Obama stopping the sweep attempt from Von Ketler.#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.
Obama trying to control but Von Ketler is working from the bottom.
Obama passes Von Ketler's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Von Ketler works his way to full guard. Good work.
Obama passes Von Ketler's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Von Ketler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Obama wants to pass the guard but Von Ketler is defending well. #T3##SUB#
Von Ketler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Obama is pressing down on Von Ketler's thigh, looking to free his foot. Von Ketler is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Obama is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Von Ketler defends it well.
Von Ketler is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Obama's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Obama's back!
Von Ketler scores with strikes from the back. #T4##SUB#
Von Ketler working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Von Ketler controlling well, preventing Obama from escaping the position.
Von Ketler is working the ground and pound. Can Obama escape?#SUB#
Von Ketler patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Von Ketler lands strikes to the head.
Von Ketler is hanging on to Obama's back as he tries to escape.
Von Ketler lands with a hammerfist to the side of Obama's head.
Von Ketler lands a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Obama tries to escape but Von Ketler has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Von Ketler lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Obama is in bad spot here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eksem Von Ketler had his way with Barack Obama in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
A jab from Von Ketler does it's job there.#CL2#
Von Ketler tries to keep at a distance but Obama has taken the fight into the clinch.
Von Ketler blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Von Ketler breaks the clinch.
Obama dodges the punch combination from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler catches Obama with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Von Ketler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Obama was well out of range. Poor timing from Von Ketler.
Obama tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Von Ketler manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Von Ketler wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Von Ketler thuds a left hand into Obama's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Von Ketler gets a takedown into half guard.
Von Ketler lands strikes from half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Obama is staying active underneath Von Ketler, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
Von Ketler is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Obama is not content to let Von Ketler control the position.
Obama manages to get to full guard.
Obama keeping moving, preventing Von Ketler from controlling successfully.
Obama wants to sweep but no luck.
Von Ketler postures up.
Von Ketler is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Von Ketler is looking to work some ground and pound but Obama has wrist control.#T2#
Von Ketler keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Obama's head.
Von Ketler with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Von Ketler scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Obama 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.
Von Ketler stands up over Obama, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Von Ketler slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Von Ketler scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Obama to see if he's OK.
Obama is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Von Ketler off and has taken his back!
Von Ketler turns into Obama and is now in his guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Von Ketler scoring with some ground and pound.
Von Ketler trying to control the position from guard on top but Obama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Von Ketler lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Obama seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Obama lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Von Ketler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Von Ketler keeping moving, preventing Obama from controlling successfully.
Obama stopping the sweep attempt from Von Ketler.
Obama trying to control but Von Ketler is working from the bottom.
Von Ketler trying to keep a closed guard but Obama is proving a slippery customer. #T4#
Obama preventing the sweep.
Eksem Von Ketler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Von Ketler throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Von Ketler is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Von Ketler escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Obama gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
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.
Von Ketler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barack Obama is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Von Ketler being controlled here, momentarily.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eksem Von Ketler showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Obama 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 47:48
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 49:47
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Barack Obama!
Barack Obama is the new bantamweight champion!
After the big win, Barack Obama made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 180$) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
Eksem Von Ketler was interviewed post fight and said 'Didn't hurt'.

Event: DFN#31 Von Ketler vs Killer
Date: Mar 03, 2018

#R1#
Von Ketler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've been hearing reports that Von Ketler has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A leg kick checked by Von Ketler.#TD#
Von Ketler scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Von Ketler working the head with strikes.
Killer dodges the ground and pound from Von Ketler.
Killer is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Von Ketler working the body and head with strikes.
Von Ketler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Killer keeps working.
Von Ketler is putting a hurting on Killer here, landing some big shots from side control.
Von Ketler is looking to take a break and control but Killer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Von Ketler scoring with punches from side control. #T1#
Von Ketler misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Von Ketler 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.
Killer on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Von Ketler lands a few punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Von Ketler cracks Killer with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Killer 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.
Killer takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Von Ketler wants to control but Killer is keeping him busy.
Killer is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Killer is working to avoid the ground and pound but Von Ketler connects with a decent elbow.
Von Ketler tries to score with some ground and pound. Killer controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Von Ketler creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Von Ketler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Killer keeps working.
Killer takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T2#
Von Ketler lands a few punches from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Von Ketler.
Killer taking a bit of punishment here - Von Ketler scoring with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Von Ketler is chipping away with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Killer is looking for a sweep.
Von Ketler lands a decent elbow from side control.
Von Ketler cracks Killer with a big right hand but Killer just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Von Ketler grinds an elbow into Killer's temple.
Von Ketler lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Von Ketler working the head with strikes.
Killer is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Von Ketler wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Killer, who protects the arm well.
Von Ketler wants to control but Killer is keeping him busy. #T3#
Von Ketler in side control lands a decent elbow.
Von Ketler content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Von Ketler working the head with strikes.
Killer is looking to reverse the position.
Von Ketler connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Killer some visible discomfort.
Von Ketler in side control lands a decent elbow.
Killer takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Von Ketler cracks Killer with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Killer tries to buck Von Ketler off but Von Ketler is having none of it.
Von Ketler moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Von Ketler lands a decent elbow from side control. #T4#
Von Ketler is looking to take a break and control but Killer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Von Ketler is putting a hurting on Killer here, landing some big shots from side control.
Von Ketler is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Killer will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Von Ketler scoring with punches and elbows.
Von Ketler lands a decent elbow from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Von Ketler working the body and head with strikes.
Von Ketler in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Von Ketler works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eksem Von Ketler dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Von Ketler scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A left lands for Killer.
Killer misses with a shot to the body #TD#
and Von Ketler counters with a nice double leg into side control. Killer won't be happy with that.
Von Ketler working the body and head with strikes.
Von Ketler landing strikes. #ROC#
Killer is rocked!
Von Ketler lands a few punches from side control.
Killer is still in real trouble! Can Von Ketler finish him?
Von Ketler landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Killer struggling a bit here.
Von Ketler is working Killer over with some ground and pound from side control. #SUB#
Von Ketler has hold of Killer's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Killer tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Von Ketler cranks the arm and Killer screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Killer, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Eksem Von Ketler!
Eksem Von Ketler took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: DFN#30 Denis vs Grossweiner
Date: Feb 03, 2018

#R1#
Von Ketler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Von Ketler seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Von Ketler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Obama tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Von Ketler paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Obama is defended easily by Von Ketler.
Obama dives in and grabs Von Ketler's left leg, looking for a takedown. Von Ketler pushes down on Obama's head and hops out.
Von Ketler misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Von Ketler gets tackled into the cage by Obama. Obama maintains the clinch.
We've been informed that Obama 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.
Obama scores with a hook to the body.
Von Ketler prevents a body shot from Obama.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Obama.
Von Ketler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Von Ketler lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Von Ketler manages to break the clinch.
Obama tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Von Ketler manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Von Ketler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Von Ketler uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Von Ketler scores with a sloppy right hand. Obama should have avoided that one.
Von Ketler circles away from the clinch attempt. #T1#
Von Ketler misses with a straight left.
Obama uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Von Ketler.#CL2#
Obama has Von Ketler up against the cage in a clinch.
Von Ketler prevents a takedown attempt there.
Eksem Von Ketler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barack Obama.
Von Ketler looking for a takedown.
Obama struggles to land a body shot inside as Von Ketler controls his hands.
Good body shot from Obama.
A right hand to the body from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler lands an elbow inside.
Obama lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Obama throws a head punch that misses.
Obama digs a right hand into Von Ketler's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Von Ketler's gas tank.
Von Ketler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Obama wants to take the fight to the mat but Von Ketler manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Von Ketler goes for a takedown attempt but Obama pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Von Ketler needs to keep his hands up - Obama had a free shot at his head there.#T2##CL2#
Obama darts in and clinches Von Ketler up against the cage.
Obama misses with a body punch.
Von Ketler pushes Obama back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Von Ketler throws an elbow that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Von Ketler fails to land.
Von Ketler has a couple of punches blocked by Obama.
A nice right hand lands inside from Von Ketler.
Obama lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Von Ketler has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Obama is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC#
Von Ketler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Obama looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Von Ketler is fending him off so far but Obama persists. Nope, Von Ketler circles away and we're back to standing.
Obama tries to clinch but Von Ketler is having none of it.
Von Ketler on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Obama lands with a nice combination. Von Ketler backs away looking to recover.
Von Ketler throws a body shot but no joy.
Obama wants to clinch.#TD2#
Obama shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Obama showed some decent athleticism there. #T3#
Von Ketler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Obama wants to free his trapped foot but Von Ketler is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Obama is working for a submission of some sort.
Von Ketler trying to control from the bottom.
Von Ketler wants to improve his position but Obama is controlling well. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Obama is looking to take a break and control but Von Ketler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Von Ketler is looking for a sweep. Obama is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Obama is trying to control the action in half guard but Von Ketler is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Obama is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Obama prevents Von Ketler from improving his position.
Obama is keen to just control but Von Ketler is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Barack Obama 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#
Obama scores with a body shot.
Von Ketler uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A nice combination there by Von Ketler.
Von Ketler misses with a straight right.
Obama wants to counter with a clinch but Von Ketler pushes him away.
Von Ketler punishes Obama's body with a nice straight punch.
Von Ketler thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Obama gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Obama throws a head punch that misses.
Von Ketler's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Obama lands with a right to the head.
Von Ketler looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Obama goes for a takedown in the clinch but Von Ketler prevents it.
Obama lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Von Ketler drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Obama throws a head punch that misses.
Von Ketler has a couple of punches blocked by Obama.
Obama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Obama lands a body punch.
Von Ketler misses with a punch to the body.
Obama lands a body shot.
Obama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Obama lands a body shot. #BC#
Von Ketler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Obama misses the shot to the body.
Obama is looking to clinch. #TD#
Von Ketler shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Von Ketler wants to take a breather but Obama is having none of it.
Obama regains full guard. Nicely done.
Obama wants to improve his position but instead Von Ketler has moved into half guard.
Von Ketler is trying to control. Obama wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Obama taking some punishment here, with Von Ketler in his half guard.
Von Ketler prevents Obama from improving his position.
Obama taking some punishment here, with Von Ketler in his half guard.
Obama is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Von Ketler is trying to control the action in half guard but Obama is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Obama tries to get to full guard but Von Ketler has control of the leg.
Von Ketler moves into full mount! Obama won't be happy about that!
Von Ketler dominating with strikes here.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Obama is trying to escape the mount.
Von Ketler with the ground and pound from mount. #T3#
Von Ketler landing strikes from the mount.
Obama tries to reverse the position but Von Ketler maintains control.
Von Ketler cracks Obama with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Obama is looking to improve his position but Von Ketler isn't that keen on the idea.
Obama keeps trying to improve his position.
Von Ketler raining down hammerfists from mount.
Von Ketler is landing with some decent strikes but Obama is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Von Ketler lands a heavy elbow.
Von Ketler in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Von Ketler in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Von Ketler postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Obama looks a forlorn figure.
Von Ketler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Obama can do to turn this around?
Obama is bucking up trying to escape but Von Ketler cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T4#
Obama is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Obama is bucking up trying to escape but Von Ketler cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Obama can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Von Ketler working the ground and pound effectively.
Von Ketler controlling from the full mount.
Obama 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.
Von Ketler trying to control from half guard but Obama is working away. #SUB2#
Obama looking for submissions off his back.
Obama is pressing down on Von Ketler's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eksem Von Ketler dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice defenses there by Von Ketler.#CL2#
Obama moves into the clinch.
Von Ketler blocks an uppercut.
Von Ketler wants a takedown.
Obama changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Von Ketler fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Obama needs to keep his hands up - Von Ketler had a free shot at his head there.
Obama tries to close the distance and clinch up but Von Ketler swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Obama fails to land the takedown.
Obama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Ketler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Obama sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Von Ketler scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Obama misses with an uppercut. Von Ketler saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Von Ketler on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Eksem Von Ketler is winning the standup battle so far.
Obama doesn't manage to clinch there - Von Ketler circles away.
Obama wants to clinch up but Von Ketler keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Obama changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Von Ketler looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T1#
Von Ketler is looking to regain half guard here but Obama keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Obama is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Von Ketler has escaped the position, nice work there.
Obama is looking to take a break and control but Von Ketler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Von Ketler struggling a bit here.
Von Ketler tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Obama wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Von Ketler is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Obama off and has taken his back!#T2#
Obama is covering up but some of the strikes from Von Ketler are getting through and doing damage.
Obama tries to escape but Von Ketler has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Von Ketler throwing damaging strikes from the back! Obama could be in trouble here!
Von Ketler softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Obama is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #SUB#
Von Ketler is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Obama has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Obama is trying to break free. #SUB#
Von Ketler is looking for the choke from the back position but Obama is controlling his hands well.
Von Ketler is hanging on to Obama's back as he tries to escape.
Can Obama hold on?! Von Ketler is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Von Ketler connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Obama to escape the position.
Von Ketler loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Obama hold on? #T3#
Obama is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Von Ketler lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Von Ketler keeps control of the position as Obama tries to break free.
Von Ketler landing with strikes.
Von Ketler scores with strikes from the back. #SUB#
Obama preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler tries to get the hooks in deep but Obama pushed the leg off.
Von Ketler avoiding Obama 's attempts to control his hands.
Von Ketler scores with punches to the body. #T4#
Von Ketler gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes. #SUB#
Von Ketler is looking for the choke from the back position but Obama is controlling his hands well.
Obama rolls, trying to escape but Von Ketler keeps control of the position.
Von Ketler trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Von Ketler scores with punches from the back.
Von Ketler has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Obama.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
You can see the frustration on Obama's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Obama prevents Von Ketler from getting a body triangle.
You can see the frustration on Obama's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eksem Von Ketler showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Von Ketler 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eksem Von Ketler!
Eksem Von Ketler got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

Event: DUEL#118 Stenberg vs Fagaro
Date: Dec 30, 2017

#R1#
Uru swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Von Ketler digs a good body shot into Uru's ribs.
Uru throws a hook but Von Ketler blocks it.
Von Ketler throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Von Ketler throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Uru stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Uru 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.
Uru scores with a sloppy right hand. Von Ketler should have avoided that one.
Von Ketler fails with the takedown.
Uru throws a jab when Von Ketler was well out of range.
Von Ketler misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uru lands with an uppercut that bounces Von Ketler off the cage and back into range.
Uru throws an off balance right hand
and Von Ketler counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Von Ketler misses with an uppercut.
Von Ketler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Uru.#T1##TD#
Von Ketler looking to score a takedown here. Uru is defending well but Von Ketler drives through and ends up in Uru's guard.
Uru avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Von Ketler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Von Ketler works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Uru tries to kick Von Ketler off but Von Ketler keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Von Ketler is looking to advance position but Uru won't allow it.
Uru keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Von Ketler missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Von Ketler not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ground and pound from Von Ketler.
Uru blocking the ground and pound attempt from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler thows a huge punch but Uru dodges it nicely. #T2#
Von Ketler 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.
Von Ketler throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Uru is trying to stand up here but Von Ketler is controlling him well.
Von Ketler throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Uru is looking to get back to is feet but Von Ketler passes into side control.
Von Ketler in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Von Ketler working the ground and pound but Uru is defending the strikes. #SUB#
Von Ketler goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Uru rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Von Ketler's guard! Nice work there by Uru!
Von Ketler is trying to control the position but Uru postures up.
Uru stopping the sweep attempt from Von Ketler.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Uru gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T3#
Nice body kick from Uru.
Uru walks into a stiff left hand from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler misses with a right hand
and Uru counters with a slapping leg kick.
Von Ketler lands a nice looking body shot.
Uru shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Von Ketler eats them both and turns towards Uru to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Von Ketler avoids a kick to the body.
Uru takes one on the button.
Von Ketler misses with a double jab.
Uru throws a leg kick but Von Ketler checks it.
Uru slips under a jab from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler scores with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Von Ketler connects with a body shot.
Uru staying out of range there.#T4#
Von Ketler ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Von Ketler throws a body shot but no joy.
Von Ketler misses with a wild combination.
It seemed like Uru was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Von Ketler tries to bum rush Uru with a series of wild strikes but Uru uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Uru throws a nice looking combination but Von Ketler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Von Ketler was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Von Ketler on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Uru. Uru obviously looking to wear him down.
Von Ketler will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Eksem Von Ketler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uru dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Von Ketler. That did some damage!
Uru is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A good leg kick by Uru.
Von Ketler throws a predictable looking body shot
and Uru counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eksem Von Ketler dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Von Ketler lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Uru at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Uru.
Uru avoids the body shot from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Von Ketler duly obliges.
Von Ketler takes one to the side of the head.
Von Ketler fails with a takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Uru! But no joy.
Uru uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Von Ketler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Ketler throws a big shot that misses.
And Uru responds with a good body kick, but Von Ketler manages to step out the way in time.
Von Ketler connects with a jab.
Von Ketler misses with a hook
and Uru connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Uru connects with a solid leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Von Ketler. Uru does a little dance to reset his feet.
Uru only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T1#
Von Ketler throws a poor cross that misses
and Uru counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Von Ketler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Uru.
A big right from Von Ketler misses.
Uru looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Von Ketler scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Von Ketler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Von Ketler misses with a wild combination.
Uru steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Uru blocks a jab.
Uru throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Von Ketler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Uru looks for the body kick but Von Ketler saw that one coming.
Von Ketler catches Uru with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Von Ketler misses with a body shot.
Eksem Von Ketler is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Von Ketler throws a body punch but Uru moves out of range.
Von Ketler with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Ketler paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Von Ketler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Uru can do to turn this around?
Uru slips under a jab.
Von Ketler misses with a straight left.
Uru shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Uru takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Von Ketler misses with a right hand
and Uru counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
An inside leg kick lands from Uru.
Von Ketler wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Uru lands with a kick to the ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Von Ketler. Uru does a little dance to reset his feet.
Von Ketler stalks Uru and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Uru's face. Uru staggers backwards, shaken.
Von Ketler throws a good cross that connects. #T3#
Uru shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Uru.
Uru ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Uru misses with a body kick.
Von Ketler slips a jab from Uru.
Uru throws a jab but it's blocked by Von Ketler.
Von Ketler misses with a hook. Uru ducked under it nicely.
Von Ketler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Uru was well out of range. Poor timing from Von Ketler.
Uru slips under a jab from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Von Ketler closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Uru moves out of range as Von Ketler strikes.
Von Ketler misses with a looping left.#T4#
Von Ketler throws a sloppy body shot
and Uru counters with a low kick, right behind Von Ketler 's knee.
Uru delivers a nice body kick.
Uru looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Von Ketler shoots in looking for a takedown. Uru tries to sprawl out of it but Von Ketler keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Uru manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Von Ketler throws a body shot but no joy.
Uru replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Von Ketler blocks it well.
Yas Uru is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Von Ketler just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Uru! But no joy.
Uru scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Uru stuffs the takedown attempt from Von Ketler. Von Ketler gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eksem Von Ketler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Uru bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Von Ketler throws the left hand but Uru avoids the punch easily.
And Uru responds with a good body kick, but Von Ketler manages to step out the way in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eksem Von Ketler dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Uru is looking to slow Von Ketler down with leg kicks.
Uru lands with an overhand left.
Uru moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Uru is looking to land body kicks.
Von Ketler shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Uru as he jumps to the side.
Von Ketler blocks a leg kick.
Uru takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Uru misses with an uppercut. Von Ketler saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Von Ketler misses.
Uru thinks about the counter body kick.
Uru looks to land a right hand but Von Ketler moved out of range.
Von Ketler swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Von Ketler takes a swing at Uru's ribcage but misses.
Nice cross by Von Ketler.
Von Ketler throws a body punch but Uru moves out of range. #T1#
Von Ketler changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Von Ketler lands a nice shot that snaps Uru's head back.
Uru keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Von Ketler.
Uru is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Uru loads up on a big right hand but Von Ketler slips the punch.
Good exchange - Von Ketler coming out on top.
Von Ketler shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Uru pinned against the cage. Uru gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Crunch! Uru slams his shin into Von Ketler's torso.
Von Ketler is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#TD#
Von Ketler shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Uru manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Uru keeping moving, preventing Von Ketler from controlling successfully.
Yas Uru has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Von Ketler is looking to work some ground and pound but Uru has wrist control.#SUB2#
Uru working for a triangle but Von Ketler defends it easily.
Von Ketler 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.
Von Ketler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Von Ketler missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Von Ketler content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Eksem Von Ketler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Von Ketler works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T3#
Von Ketler throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Von Ketler is working for a kimura but Uru is defending it quite comfortably.
Von Ketler throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Uru is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Von Ketler scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Uru looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Uru tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Von Ketler is pressing down on Uru's thigh, looking to free his foot. Uru is holding on for now.
Von Ketler throwing shots but Uru is blocking nicely.
Eksem Von Ketler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Von Ketler trying to control the action but Uru is working from the bottom.
Von Ketler controlling the pace.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Von Ketler throws a strike but Uru avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Uru keeping moving, preventing Von Ketler from controlling successfully.
Von Ketler controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eksem Von Ketler showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Von Ketler 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eksem Von Ketler!
A determined Eksem Von Ketler didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

Event: DUEL#113 Feltre vs Von Ketler
Date: Dec 09, 2017

#R1#
Feltre feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Von Ketler's calf.
Feltre misses with a hook. Von Ketler ducked under it nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Feltre. That's going to slow Von Ketler down.
Feltre throws a head kick but Von Ketler moves out of range.
Von Ketler looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Von Ketler misses with a shot to the body
and Feltre counters with a slapping leg kick.
Von Ketler misses with a straight left.
Feltre throws a right and a left that Von Ketler avoids nicely.
Both fighters circling a little - Feltre finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Good work by Von Ketler as he checks the leg kick.
Feltre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Von Ketler.#TD2#
Von Ketler closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Feltre did well to prevent Von Ketler getting side control.
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!
Von Ketler is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Von Ketler is keen to just control but Feltre is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Feltre looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Von Ketler is working for a submission of some sort. #T1##SUB#
Feltre is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Von Ketler pulls his head out easily.
Von Ketler seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Von Ketler looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Feltre with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Von Ketler prevents Feltre from improving his position.#SUB#
Feltre looking for submissions off his back.
Feltre wants to improve his position but Von Ketler is controlling well. #T2#
Von Ketler lands strikes from half guard.
Von Ketler drops an elbow to the side of Feltre's head.
Feltre tries to roll over but Von Ketler keeps him under control.
Von Ketler winds up and cracks Feltre with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Feltre wants to control but Von Ketler is keeping busy.
Feltre is refusing to be controlled, as Von Ketler sits in half guard.
Von Ketler working Feltre over with strikes. #SUB#
Feltre actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Von Ketler is trying to work for a kimura but Feltre is defending well. #T3#
Feltre has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Von Ketler is working away from the top position though.
Von Ketler looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Von Ketler scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Feltre has hold of Von Ketler's hands but Von Ketler slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Von Ketler passes the guard and advances to mount!
Feltre is looking to get to half guard.
Feltre in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #T4#
Feltre is bucking up trying to escape but Von Ketler cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Von Ketler controlling from mount.
Von Ketler connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Von Ketler looking to control but Feltre is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Feltre 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.#SUB#
Feltre actively working from the bottom here.
Von Ketler lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Feltre looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Feltre is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Von Ketler pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eksem Von Ketler dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Von Ketler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Von Ketler scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That kick from Feltre tenderised Von Ketler's leg. Von Ketler is trying to keep his angry face on.
Von Ketler just misses with a punch to the body.
Von Ketler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Von Ketler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Von Ketler misses with a body shot. #TD2#
Von Ketler shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Feltre's guard.
Feltre keeping moving, preventing Von Ketler from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Feltre preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Ketler lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Von Ketler scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Feltre is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Von Ketler has his hands clasped together but Feltre extends and breaks Von Ketler's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Feltre.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Felipe Feltre!
Felipe Feltre retains his bantamweight title!
Felipe Feltre managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, KOMBAT KLOTHING, into his post fight interview.
In defeat, Eksem Von Ketler stepped up to the mic, saying 'Didn't hurt'.

Event: TWGC 19 (155lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 24, 2017

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Troy Hattori (ranked 21797 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eksem Von Ketler (ranked 818 p4p, 39 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Von Ketler's choice of entrance music: Bonecracker- Shocore. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

169 cm
22 yrs
145 lbs

166 cm
26 yrs
139 lbs

Hattori

Von Ketler

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Troy Hattori! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Eksem Von Ketler!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Von Ketler rushes Hattori and presses him up against the cage.

Von Ketler has picked Hattori up - he's going for a ride! Von Ketler dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hattori (0) vs (2) Von Ketler
Hattori tries to get to full guard but Von Ketler has control of the leg.
Von Ketler seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hattori does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hattori is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Von Ketler seems to be looking for submissions.
Von Ketler seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hattori does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hattori is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Ketler wants to free his trapped foot but Hattori is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Von Ketler 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.
Von Ketler is looking to advance position but Hattori won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hattori trying to control here.

Von Ketler is working for a kimura but Hattori is defending it quite comfortably.
Von Ketler is looking to take a break and control but Hattori is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Von Ketler is thwarting Hattori's attempts to control the position.
Von Ketler with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hattori makes his way to full guard, as Von Ketler worked for a kimura.
Von Ketler controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hattori looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

Hattori throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Hattori is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Von Ketler is aware though and is defending well.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hattori holds on and takes a little breather.
Hattori not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Von Ketler passes Hattori's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Von Ketler 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Ketler wants to pass to mount but Hattori is defending the position.
Hattori is looking to improve his position.

Von Ketler is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Von Ketler seems to be looking for submissions.

Von Ketler is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hattori has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hattori looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hattori gets full guard.
Hattori is trying to control the position but Von Ketler postures up.
Von Ketler wants to control from the top but Hattori keeps moving.
Hattori controls Von Ketler momentarily but Von Ketler frees himself.
Von Ketler passes Hattori's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Von Ketler is looking for a kimura here.
Hattori is trying to maintain the position but Von Ketler is very close to passing his half guard.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hattori is trying to get back to full guard.
Von Ketler wants to take a breather but Hattori is having none of it.

Hattori is defending against the submission attempts here by Von Ketler.
Hattori is doing well to control the position and prevent Von Ketler from advancing to side control.
Hattori is trying to maintain the position but Von Ketler is very close to passing his half guard.

Von Ketler is working for a submission of some sort.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hattori wants to improve his position but Von Ketler is controlling well.

Von Ketler is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hattori has managed to free his arm - good work.
Von Ketler wants to control but Hattori is keeping him busy.
Hattori is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Von Ketler is working for a submission of some sort.
Hattori wants to control but Von Ketler is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Hattori is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Von Ketler pulls his head out easily.
Hattori is doing well to control the position and prevent Von Ketler from advancing to side control.
Hattori has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Von Ketler is working away from the top position though.
Hattori tries to roll over but Von Ketler keeps him under control.
Von Ketler is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hattori!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hattori (0) vs (5) Von Ketler
Hattori manages to regain half guard. Good work.

Von Ketler 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.

Von Ketler is working for a submission of some sort.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Von Ketler controlling the action here.
Hattori wants to control but Von Ketler is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hattori keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Von Ketler moves into full mount! Hattori won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hattori (0) vs (8) Von Ketler

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Von Ketler prevents Hattori from getting the reversal.
Hattori is squirming around, avoiding Von Ketler's attempts to control the action.
Hattori is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hattori is squirming around, avoiding Von Ketler's attempts to control the action.
Hattori wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Hattori (0) vs (11) Von Ketler
Hattori tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Von Ketler can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hattori is looking to escape.

Von Ketler looking to secure an arm triangle but Hattori defends it well.

Von Ketler is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Hattori has managed to escape the submission attempt.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Hattori is trying to escape the mount.
Von Ketler wants to take Hattori's back here but Hattori is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Hattori tries to lock up and control but Von Ketler gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hattori is squirming around, avoiding Von Ketler's attempts to control the action.
Von Ketler takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hattori is trying to reverse the position but instead Von Ketler has taken his back - oops!
Score +3 for taking back: Hattori (0) vs (14) Von Ketler

Hattori preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Von Ketler.
Hattori tries to escape but Von Ketler has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Von Ketler tries to get the hooks in deep but Hattori pushed the leg off.

Von Ketler has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Hattori has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

Hattori defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hattori (2) vs (14) Von Ketler
Hattori pushing down on Von Ketler's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Von Ketler moves into full guard.
Hattori wants to control from the top but Von Ketler keeps moving.

Von Ketler is looking for a triangle but Hattori pushes his legs off easily.
Von Ketler is trying to keep Hattori in close.
Hattori trying to control but Von Ketler is working from the bottom.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Hattori passes Von Ketler's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hattori content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Von Ketler wants to get back to full guard.

Hattori is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Hattori is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Von Ketler doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hattori.
Hattori wants to take a breather but Von Ketler is having none of it.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Von Ketler is looking for a sweep. Hattori is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hattori wants to pass the guard but Von Ketler is defending well.
Von Ketler is controlling Hattori's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Von Ketler has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hattori is working away from the top position though.
Hattori works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hattori (5) vs (14) Von Ketler
Von Ketler is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Hattori sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Von Ketler is working to get back to half guard.
Von Ketler tries to improve his position but instead Hattori has taken his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Hattori (8) vs (14) Von Ketler
Von Ketler tries to break free.
Hattori keeps control of the position easily here as Von Ketler tries to buck him off.
Von Ketler trying to control but not successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Von Ketler tries to break free.

Hattori has got one arm under Von Ketler's chin. This could be trouble... Von Ketler trying to control the other hand but Hattori gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Von Ketler has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Troy Hattori!
The defeated Eksem Von Ketler had this to say: 'Didn't hurt'.

Event: DFN#26 Jitsu vs Lapu
Date: Nov 04, 2017

#R1#
Von Ketler blocks a jab.
Puleveski looks to score with a jab to the body but Von Ketler is just out of range.
Von Ketler feinted with a counter takedown.
Puleveski drops his hands momentarily and Von Ketler takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Von Ketler misses with a looping left.
Puleveski misses with the combination.
Von Ketler feinted with a counter takedown.
Von Ketler missing with a left hand there. Puleveski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD2#
Puleveski gets a double leg takedown into Von Ketler's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Von Ketler is looking for a triangle but Puleveski pushes his legs off easily.
Puleveski sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Von Ketler might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Von Ketler is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Puleveski defends well.#SUB#
Puleveski avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T1##SUB#
Von Ketler escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Puleveski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Puleveski with a nice head shot there.
Von Ketler has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Von Ketler can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Puleveski controls the pace.
Puleveski makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Puleveski works over Von Ketler with some ground and pound from guard.
Von Ketler trying to keep a closed guard but Puleveski is proving a slippery customer.
Von Ketler tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Puleveski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Von Ketler has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Puleveski has managed to get both his arms back between Von Ketler's legs - danger averted.
Puleveski wants to stand but Von Ketler has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Von Ketler is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Puleveski is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
Puleveski stopping the sweep attempt from Von Ketler.
Puleveski wants to stand but Von Ketler is controlling his posture from full guard.
Puleveski stopping the sweep attempt from Von Ketler.
Puleveski postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Puleveski is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Von Ketler wants to sweep here but Puleveski controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Von Ketler working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Puleveski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Puleveski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Puleveski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Puleveski wants to stand but Von Ketler is controlling his posture from full guard.
Puleveski tries to free his leg and advance position but Von Ketler is retaining full guard. #T3#
Von Ketler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Puleveski is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Puleveski throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Von Ketler looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Von Ketler is looking to cinch up a triangle. Puleveski throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Von Ketler's body to avoid the submission. Von Ketler has instead reached around Puleveski's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Von Ketler arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Eksem Von Ketler!
Eksem Von Ketler got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

Event: DFN#23 Pearson vs Von Ketler
Date: Sep 30, 2017

#R1#
Pearson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Von Ketler throws a combination that misses
and Pearson counters with a left to the body.
Pearson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Von Ketler doesn't seem bothered though.
Pearson throws a leg kick which misses Von Ketler's front leg but catches the back leg as Von Ketler tries to avoid it. #TD2#
Von Ketler shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Pearson tries to kick Von Ketler off but Von Ketler keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Von Ketler connects with a nice short shot to Pearson's temple.
Von Ketler trying to control from half guard but Pearson is working away.
Von Ketler looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Von Ketler keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#ES#
Pearson makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pearson misses with a body kick.
Nice straight punches there by Von Ketler. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Von Ketler.
Pearson misses with a low kick.
Von Ketler shoots in but no luck this time.
Pearson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johnny Pearson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Pearson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Von Ketler.
Pearson wants to clinch.
Pearson lands a head shot.
Pearson slips a jab from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler missing with a left hand there. Pearson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pearson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Von Ketler swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice straight punches there by Pearson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pearson.
Von Ketler goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Von Ketler checks the leg kick nicely there. #CL#
Pearson rushes Von Ketler and presses him up against the cage.
Pearson struggles to land a body shot inside as Von Ketler controls his hands.
Pearson pushes Von Ketler back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Pearson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pearson lands a right hand.
Pearson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pearson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Von Ketler throws an elbow but misses.
Von Ketler is looking to take this one to the mat.
Johnny Pearson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eksem Von Ketler.#TD2#
Von Ketler wants the takedown. Pearson is fighting it off but Von Ketler persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Pearson's guard against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Von Ketler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SU2#
Von Ketler decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Pearson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Von Ketler avoids the body shot from Pearson. #TD2#
Von Ketler shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Pearson keeping moving, preventing Von Ketler from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Von Ketler showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pearson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Von Ketler on the ground.
Von Ketler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Von Ketler looking to sit in guard and control but Pearson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Von Ketler trying to strike off his back.
Pearson stopping the sweep attempt from Von Ketler.
Pearson is fighting to break Von Ketler's control of his arms but Von Ketler is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Von Ketler is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Von Ketler is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pearson is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Von Ketler looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pearson is looking to stand up but Von Ketler won't let him. #T4##SU#
Pearson gets to his feet. Von Ketler looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Von Ketler scores with a three punch combo!
Pearson moves in looking to clinch but Von Ketler pushes him off.
Von Ketler drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pearson defends it well.
Von Ketler shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pearson but Pearson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Von Ketler takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Von Ketler walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pearson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Von Ketler.#CL#
Pearson takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pearson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Pearson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Pearson throws a body shot but no joy.
Pearson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pearson is looking to clinch but Von Ketler is avoiding it.
Pearson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Von Ketler keeps the fight on the outside.
Von Ketler blocks a leg kick.
Von Ketler throws a hook to the side of Pearson's head but Pearson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A punch combination from Von Ketler misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Pearson misses the target.
Pearson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A shot to the liver by Pearson. Beautiful body shot.
Von Ketler throws a looping overhand right but Pearson ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pearson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Von Ketler. #CL#
Pearson has closed the distance and engaged Von Ketler in a clinch.
Von Ketler fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pearson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Von Ketler backwards. #T1#
A short right from Pearson on the inside.
Pearson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Pearson struggles to land a body shot inside as Von Ketler controls his hands.
Von Ketler lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pearson.
Von Ketler is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pearson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Johnny Pearson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eksem Von Ketler.
Von Ketler blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Von Ketler takes an elbow to the temple. #BC2#
Von Ketler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pearson is looking to wear down Von Ketler with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Von Ketler takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Pearson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Von Ketler. Von Ketler circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pearson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Von Ketler paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pearson is looking to clinch.
Von Ketler shoots in for a double leg but Pearson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Von Ketler shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pearson defends it nicely.
Johnny Pearson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A good leg kick by Pearson. #T2#
Von Ketler connects with a looping right hand.
Pearson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Von Ketler manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Von Ketler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pearson scores with a nice body kick.
A head kick misses from Von Ketler.
Pearson tries to counter by clinching up but Von Ketler breaks away and moves out of range.
Pearson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Von Ketler.
Von Ketler lands an overhand right.
Pearson slips under a jab.#TD2#
Von Ketler changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pearson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Von Ketler trying to control the position but Pearson is working away.
Pearson wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Von Ketler is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pearson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Pearson is trying to buck Von Ketler off.#T3##SUB2#
Von Ketler thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #ES#
Pearson throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Von Ketler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Von Ketler avoids the body shot from Pearson. #TD2#
Pearson gets caught napping as Von Ketler dives in and scores a takedown. Pearson manages to retain guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Von Ketler's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SU2#
Von Ketler decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Pearson, up you get!
Von Ketler goes for a double leg but Pearson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pearson continues to drive forward.
Pearson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Von Ketler can do to turn this around?
Von Ketler loads up on a big right hand but Pearson slips the punch.#T4#
Von Ketler darts in looking for a takedown but Pearson gets double underhooks and turns Von Ketler into the cage.
Von Ketler throws a hook but Pearson blocks it.
Von Ketler shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pearson tries to move into range but Von Ketler moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pearson stuffs the takedown.
Von Ketler takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Pearson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Von Ketler. That did some damage!
Von Ketler tries for a takedown but Pearson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pearson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Pearson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Von Ketler.
Pearson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler throws a nice looking combination but Pearson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Von Ketler swats away the attempt to clinch by Pearson.
Von Ketler tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pearson defends well and Von Ketler ends up having to push Pearson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Von Ketler keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Pearson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Pearson misses with a hook
and Von Ketler counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pearson thuds his shin into the meat of Von Ketler's side.
Von Ketler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pearson.
Von Ketler takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Von Ketler misses with a takedown attempt - Pearson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pearson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Johnny Pearson is winning the standup battle so far.
Von Ketler scores with a hook.
Pearson lands a jab.
Pearson wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pearson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Von Ketler.
A leg kick checked by Von Ketler.
Nice sprawl there from Pearson as Von Ketler shoots in.
Pearson connects with a single shot there.
Pearson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1##CL#
Pearson clinches up with Von Ketler and pushes him back against the cage.
Von Ketler taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Pearson gets through Von Ketler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Von Ketler blocks an elbow strike.
Pearson throws a punch but it's blocked by Von Ketler.
Johnny Pearson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Von Ketler has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pearson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Johnny Pearson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eksem Von Ketler.
Pearson works on Von Ketler's body with a couple of short punches.#TD2#
Von Ketler works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #ES#
Pearson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Von Ketler is trying to break the clinch but Pearson is controlling him.
Pearson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Our sources have told us that Pearson has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Pearson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pearson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pearson misses with some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Pearson lands with a right to the head. #T2#
Von Ketler is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pearson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pearson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Von Ketler.
Pearson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Von Ketler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pearson.
Pearson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Eksem Von Ketler has been cut.
Pearson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Pearson works on Von Ketler's body with a couple of short punches.
Pearson works on Von Ketler's body with a couple of short punches.
Pearson has a couple of punches blocked by Von Ketler.
Pearson misses with a body punch.
Von Ketler wants to break free but Pearson has control. #TD2#
Von Ketler jumps guard and drags Pearson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SU#
Pearson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Pearson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Von Ketler on the side of the head.
Von Ketler has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Von Ketler there as he acknowledges the shot.#T3#
Pearson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pearson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pearson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pearson is looking to clinch but Von Ketler is avoiding it.
Nice body kick from Pearson.
Pearson thumps Von Ketler with a low kick.
Von Ketler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pearson.
Pearson thows a body kick. Von Ketler tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Pearson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pearson wants it to stay on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pearson. Von Ketler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Von Ketler throws out a loose jab but Pearson uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Von Ketler tries to keep at a distance but Pearson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pearson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pearson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Von Ketler is trying to stall.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Pearson obliges.#T4#
Pearson gets underhooks to prevent Von Ketler's takedown attempt.
Von Ketler blocks the elbow strike.
Eksem Von Ketler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pearson throws an elbow but it misses.
Pearson tries a body shot but Von Ketler blocks it.
Von Ketler has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Pearson.
Pearson is pressed up against the cage. Von Ketler has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pearson down to the mat. Pearson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The fighters circling - Pearson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnny Pearson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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 throws a body shot but no joy.
Pearson throws a shot to the body.
Pearson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Von Ketler counters with a takedown into side control.
Pearson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Von Ketler works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Pearson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pearson, 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Pearson!
In defeat, Eksem Von Ketler stepped up to the mic, saying 'Didn't hurt'.

Event: DFN#22 Vee vs Mckenna
Date: Sep 23, 2017

#R1#
Von Ketler checks a leg kick nicely.
Von Ketler swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Badger counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Von Ketler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Badger.
We've been hearing reports that Von Ketler has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Von Ketler tries for a takedown but Badger sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Badger flicks out a counter leg kick but Von Ketler steps away.#TD#
Badger gets caught napping as Von Ketler dives in and scores a takedown. Badger manages to retain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Badger looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Von Ketler is looking to work some ground and pound but Badger has wrist control.
Von Ketler is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Badger looking to control.
Badger keeping moving, preventing Von Ketler from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Ketler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Badger swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Badger had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Von Ketler defends it easily.#T1#
Badger trying to control the position.
Badger keeping full guard, as Von Ketler tries to pass.
Badger preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Badger escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Von Ketler gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Badger had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Von Ketler defends it easily.
Von Ketler trying to control the position from guard on top but Badger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Von Ketler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Von Ketler with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Von Ketler throwing strikes but missing.
Von Ketler is looking to work some ground and pound but Badger has wrist control.
Von Ketler makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Von Ketler stays in close to Badger's body and controls the position.
Von Ketler trying to control but Badger is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Badger working for a triangle but Von Ketler defends it easily.
Von Ketler trying to control but Badger is working from the bottom. #T3#
Von Ketler won't allow Badger to sweep him here.
Von Ketler throwing strikes from guard but Badger blocks nicely.
Von Ketler preventing the sweep.
Badger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler lands a couple of digs.
Badger tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Badger escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Von Ketler gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Von Ketler lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Von Ketler 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.#T4#
Badger has Von Ketler pulled in close to control his posture.
Badger's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Badger looking for a sweep. Not yet Badger, not yet.
Von Ketler postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Von Ketler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Badger keeping moving, preventing Von Ketler from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Von Ketler pushes down on Badger's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eksem Von Ketler dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Badger throws a nice inside leg kick.
Badger misses with an attempted mid kick.
Von Ketler throws a hook but Badger blocks it.
Von Ketler checks a low kick from Badger.
Von Ketler fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Badger changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Badger lands with an uppercut that bounces Von Ketler off the cage and back into range.
Von Ketler throws a leg kick that is checked
and Badger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Badger throws a wild body kick that Von Ketler sees coming a mile off.
Badger has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Von Ketler is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Badger fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Badger throws a chopping leg kick but Von Ketler manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Badger thuds his shin into the meat of Von Ketler's side.
Von Ketler throws a body shot but no joy.
Badger throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Badger ducks under a wild hook from Von Ketler.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Ketler staying out of range there.
Eksem Von Ketler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Von Ketler throws a sloppy body shot
and Badger counters with a stiff right hand.
Good shot there by Badger.
Badger misses with an uppercut. Von Ketler saw that one coming.
Von Ketler misses with a takedown attempt - Badger sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Von Ketler throws a series of punches but Badger avoids them all with ease.
Badger looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Von Ketler takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Badger misses with a hook. Von Ketler ducked under it nicely.
Von Ketler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Badger thows a leg kick but Von Ketler checks it
enabling Von Ketler to counter with a crisp jab.
Badger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Von Ketler moves away.
Nice uppercut lands for Von Ketler. That snapped Badger's head back.
Von Ketler darts in looking for a takedown but Badger gets double underhooks and turns Von Ketler into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eksem Von Ketler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Badger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD#
Von Ketler closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Badger's guard.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Badger wants to sweep here but Von Ketler controlling him for the moment.
Von Ketler is working Badger over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Badger utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Badger looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Von Ketler looking to sit in guard and control but Badger gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Von Ketler controls Badger momentarily but Badger frees himself.
Badger works over Von Ketler with some ground and pound from guard.
Badger throws a big elbow that misses.
Von Ketler is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3#
Badger stopping the sweep attempt from Von Ketler.
Badger trying to control the position from guard on top but Von Ketler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Badger is working Von Ketler over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Von Ketler pushes a forearm under Badger's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Badger is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eksem Von Ketler!
Eksem Von Ketler took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: DFN#19 Paquette vs Von Ketler
Date: Aug 27, 2017

#R1#
Von Ketler lands a slapping body shot.
Paquette cracks Von Ketler with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Odell Paquette seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paquette missing with a left hand there. Von Ketler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Paquette misses with a wild body shot.
Von Ketler with the counter takedown but Paquette avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Paquette. No joy for Von Ketler on that attempt.
Von Ketler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Paquette slips under a jab from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler throws a right hand that misses
and Paquette finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A cross from Von Ketler lands.
Paquette lands a glancing blow to the side of Von Ketler's head.
Von Ketler throws a shot from downtown. Paquette moves away and avoids it.
Paquette looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Von Ketler works over Paquette's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Von Ketler looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Paquette throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Paquette has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Von Ketler moves out of range as Paquette strikes.
Paquette throws a nice looking combination but Von Ketler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
Von Ketler slips a straight right by Paquette.
Von Ketler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Paquette moves away.
Paquette throws a hook to the side of Von Ketler's head but Von Ketler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Paquette falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Von Ketler counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Paquette is controlling Von Ketler's trapped leg to prevent Von Ketler from advancing to side control.
Von Ketler looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Von Ketler prevents Paquette from standing back up.
Von Ketler not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Paquette keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Von Ketler sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Paquette defending well though.
Von Ketler stops Paquette from getting back to his feet.
Paquette trying to control from the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Von Ketler working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T2#
Von Ketler drops an elbow to the side of Paquette's head.
Paquette is trying to control but can't.
Von Ketler not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Paquette is not content to let Von Ketler control the position.
Von Ketler takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Von Ketler 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.
Von Ketler scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Paquette is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Von Ketler stalling away here and it's allowed Paquette to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T3#
Von Ketler looking to pass the guard.
Paquette keeping moving, preventing Von Ketler from controlling successfully.
Von Ketler preventing the sweep.
Von Ketler postures up in Paquette's guard and throws a big left but Paquette blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paquette wants to stand but Von Ketler is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Von Ketler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Von Ketler has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Paquette is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Von Ketler is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Paquette misses with a wild body shot.
Paquette tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Von Ketler was well out of range. Poor timing from Paquette.
Von Ketler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Paquette.
Nice defenses there by Paquette.
Von Ketler feints a jab promting Paquette to slip. Von Ketler then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Paquette slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Von Ketler changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Paquette tries to avoid it but Von Ketler manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Paquette to the ground. Paquette escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Von Ketler goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Von Ketler scores with the left hand. Paquette knows he should have avoided that one.
Paquette looks to land a right hand but Von Ketler moved out of range.
Von Ketler blocks a head kick by Paquette.
Paquette fails to land with a series of punches.
Paquette throws a predictable looking body shot #TD2#
and Von Ketler counters with a nice double leg into side control. Paquette won't be happy with that.
Von Ketler prevents Paquette from escaping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eksem Von Ketler 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#
Von Ketler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Von Ketler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Paquette lands with a kick to the temple. Von Ketler shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A big right from Paquette misses.
Von Ketler with the counter takedown but Paquette avoids it easily.
Von Ketler thuds his right hand into Paquette's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Paquette steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Von Ketler.
Nice body punch from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler goes for a double leg but Paquette avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Paquette continues to drive forward.
Paquette blocks a jab.#TD2#
Von Ketler 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.
Paquette is pulling down on Von Ketler's head to control his posture.
Von Ketler is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Paquette working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Von Ketler. #T1#
Von Ketler postures up.
Von Ketler scoring with some ground and pound.
Von Ketler 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.
Von Ketler throws a big right hand that misses.
Paquette is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Von Ketler trying to control but Paquette is working from the bottom.
Paquette is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Von Ketler slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Von Ketler in side control, throwing shots but Paquette defends.
Von Ketler working the ground and pound but Paquette is defending the strikes. #T2#
Paquette manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Von Ketler content to control rather than advance.
Von Ketler trying to pass the guard but Paquette defending well.
Von Ketler is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Paquette has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Von Ketler is working away from the top position though.
Von Ketler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Paquette pushes Von Ketler off looking to stand but Von Ketler dives back in and keeps control.
Paquette keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Paquette wants to get back to his feet.#T3#
Von Ketler wants to pass the guard but Paquette is defending well.
Paquette is trying to stand up here but Von Ketler is controlling him well. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Paquette misses with a looping right.
Paquette thows a left - swing and a miss!
Paquette gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Von Ketler lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Paquette at a distance.
Von Ketler fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#TD2#
Von Ketler feints and as Paquette raises his hands in defense, Von Ketler changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Von Ketler stopping the sweep attempt from Paquette.
Paquette is working hard here to advance position.
Von Ketler missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Von Ketler working some strikes from top position.
Paquette working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Von Ketler. #T4#
Von Ketler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Von Ketler postures up and lands a big shot to Paquette's brow.
Von Ketler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Von Ketler trying to control but Paquette is working from the bottom.
Paquette wants to stand and escape but Von Ketler is having none of it.
Von Ketler chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paquette pulls Von Ketler in close to his closed guard and prevents Von Ketler from doing any damage or advancing position.
Von Ketler wants to control from the top but Paquette keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paquette is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Von Ketler is controlling him.
Von Ketler postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eksem Von Ketler 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! 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#
Von Ketler misses with a right hand
and Paquette counters with a lovely straight right hand!
No luck for Von Ketler with that takedown attempt.
Paquette misses with a looping left.
Paquette tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Von Ketler paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Von Ketler with the counter takedown but Paquette avoids it easily.
Von Ketler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Von Ketler throws an overhand right that lands on Paquette's shoulder, as Paquette tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Paquette wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Paquette throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Von Ketler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Von Ketler feints the counter takedown.
Von Ketler throws a jab when Paquette was well out of range.
Von Ketler swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paquette pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Von Ketler's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Paquette connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Von Ketler scrambles back to his feet.
Paquette throws a hook to the side of Von Ketler's head but Von Ketler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Von Ketler misses with a takedown attempt - Paquette sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Paquette on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Paquette misses with a looping left.
Paquette misses with a straight right.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Von Ketler crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Paquette - the referee stops the clock and Von Ketler gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Paquette. Von Ketler manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Von Ketler.
Odell Paquette has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eksem Von Ketler.
Paquette throws an overhand right that lands on Von Ketler's shoulder, as Von Ketler tries to avoid the shot.
Paquette connects with a crisp jab.
Nice takedown defense from Paquette. No joy for Von Ketler on that attempt.
Paquette misses with a hook. Von Ketler ducked under it nicely.
A combination from Von Ketler does no damage.
Paquette throws a jab but it's blocked by Von Ketler.
Odell Paquette is winning the standup battle so far.
Paquette scores with a head kick. Von Ketler tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T2#
Paquette misses with a hook.
Von Ketler misses with an uppercut. Paquette saw that one coming.
Paquette scores with the left hand. Von Ketler knows he should have avoided that one. #TD2#
Von Ketler looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Paquette!
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!
Von Ketler is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Von Ketler throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Odell Paquette has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Von Ketler wants to control but Paquette is keeping him busy.
Von Ketler scores with punches from side control.
Paquette tries to escape but Von Ketler is in control. #T3##SUB2#
Von Ketler tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Von Ketler working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #ES#
Paquette throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Paquette scores with a three punch combo!
Von Ketler scores with a nice right hand.
Paquette throws a jab but it's blocked by Von Ketler.
Eksem Von Ketler is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Paquette misses with a series of wild punches.
Von Ketler goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paquette getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Von Ketler keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Von Ketler.
Nice defenses there by Paquette.
Von Ketler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Paquette misses with a low kick as Von Ketler jumps back.
Paquette ducks under a wild hook from Von Ketler.
Paquette throwing a counter right hand but Von Ketler manages to avoid it.
Von Ketler defending well as Paquette loads up on a big left hand.
Von Ketler misses with a lunging right hand
and Paquette counters with a stiff right hand.
Paquette loads up on a big right hand but Von Ketler slips the punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Odell Paquette showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Von Ketler 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eksem Von Ketler!
Eksem Von Ketler gave a mention to Conviction in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: DFN#16 Stenberg vs Esposito
Date: Aug 11, 2017

#R1#
Sennin lands a front kick.
Von Ketler gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sennin.
Sennin ducks under a wild hook from Von Ketler.
Sennin tries to counter by closing the distance.
Von Ketler lands a really nice looking cross but Sennin seems unphased.
Von Ketler scores with a one two! Sennin had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sennin lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Von Ketler has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Von Ketler and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nice shot by Sennin.
Von Ketler moves away from the strike by Sennin.
Von Ketler appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Von Ketler looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Von Ketler. Sennin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Von Ketler misses with a head kick.
Kame Sennin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Von Ketler fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sennin needs to keep his hands up - Von Ketler had a free shot at his head there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sennin looks to land a combination but Von Ketler avoids it well.
Von Ketler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sennin moves away.
The fighters circling - Sennin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Von Ketler misses the jab.
Sennin throws a jab when Von Ketler was well out of range.
Von Ketler tries to counter with a takedown but Sennin is quick to defend against it.
Sennin throws a head kick but Von Ketler moves out of range.
Sennin is looking to clinch but Von Ketler is avoiding it. #T1##TD#
Von Ketler closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The strikes coming from Von Ketler are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Sennin is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Von Ketler off and has taken his back!
Von Ketler 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.
Von Ketler breaks Sennin's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Von Ketler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sennin keeping moving, preventing Von Ketler from controlling successfully.
Von Ketler stands up over Sennin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Von Ketler distracts Sennin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Von Ketler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Von Ketler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Von Ketler makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sennin is pulling down on Von Ketler's head. It's preventing any offense from Von Ketler, at least for the moment.
Von Ketler landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
Sennin wants to sweep here but Von Ketler controlling him for the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Von Ketler's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Von Ketler postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Von Ketler controls from within his opponent's guard.
Von Ketler connects with a couple of short punches.
Von Ketler wants to control from the top but Sennin keeps moving.
Von Ketler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sennin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Von Ketler scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sennin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Von Ketler postures up in Sennin's guard and throws a big left but Sennin blocks it. #T3#
Von Ketler throwing strikes but missing.
Von Ketler with a flurry of punches that miss.
Von Ketler in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Von Ketler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sennin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Von Ketler is in close to Sennin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Von Ketler with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Von Ketler is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sennin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Von Ketler. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Von Ketler is working Sennin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Von Ketler cracks Sennin with a solid left hand.
Von Ketler postures up and lands a big shot to Sennin's brow.
Von Ketler throws a big elbow that misses.
Sennin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sennin keeping moving, preventing Von Ketler from controlling successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sennin can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Von Ketler drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sennin looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sennin looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sennin! #REVB##T4#
Von Ketler manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Von Ketler wants to get back to full guard.
Sennin is pressing down on Von Ketler's thigh, looking to free his foot. Von Ketler is holding on for now.
Von Ketler is trying to get back to full guard.
Von Ketler wants to control but Sennin is keeping busy. #SUB#
Von Ketler actively working from the bottom here.
Von Ketler wants to get back to full guard.
Sennin trying to control from half guard but Von Ketler is working away.
Sennin is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eksem Von Ketler dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Von Ketler bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sennin's head.
Some wild striking there from Von Ketler.
Sennin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Von Ketler feinted with a counter takedown.
Sennin connects with a nice looking jab.
Sennin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Von Ketler.
Sennin falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Von Ketler counters with a shoot takedown. Sennin fights it but they end up in guard.
Sennin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Von Ketler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sennin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sennin has momentary wrist control but Von Ketler slips an elbow through the middle.
Sennin trying to keep a closed guard but Von Ketler is proving a slippery customer.
Von Ketler postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Von Ketler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Von Ketler landing with the ground and pound.
Sennin trying to keep a closed guard but Von Ketler is proving a slippery customer. #T1#
Von Ketler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Von Ketler stands up over Sennin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Von Ketler working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sennin's head.
Sennin keeping moving, preventing Von Ketler from controlling successfully.
Sennin is trying to keep Von Ketler in close.
Von Ketler lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Von Ketler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sennin can do to turn this around?
Von Ketler throwing strikes but missing.
Von Ketler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sennin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Von Ketler working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sennin's head.
Von Ketler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Eksem Von Ketler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Sennin 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Von Ketler's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sennin controls Von Ketler momentarily but Von Ketler frees himself.
Von Ketler trying to control the position from guard on top but Sennin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sennin being controlled here, momentarily.
Sennin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Von Ketler is one step ahead there.
Von Ketler makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Von Ketler throws a big right hand that misses.
Von Ketler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Sennin looking to control.
Von Ketler makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Von Ketler is working Sennin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Von Ketler lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Von Ketler is working Sennin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Von Ketler postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Von Ketler with a nice head shot there.
Sennin 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.
Von Ketler working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Von Ketler is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Von Ketler cracks Sennin with a solid left hand.
Von Ketler lands a couple of elbows.
Von Ketler keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sennin's head.#T4#
Von Ketler working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Von Ketler 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.
Von Ketler with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Von Ketler wants to control from the top but Sennin keeps moving.
Von Ketler connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Von Ketler 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.
Sennin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Von Ketler throwing strikes but missing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Von Ketler trying to control the position from guard on top but Sennin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eksem Von Ketler dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sennin throws a shot to the body.
Sennin throws a hook but Von Ketler avoids it easily.
Sennin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sennin looks to score with a jab to the body but Von Ketler is just out of range.
No joy there for Von Ketler, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sennin dodges the punch combination from Von Ketler.
It seemed like Sennin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice uppercut lands for Von Ketler. That snapped Sennin's head back.
A telegraphed right hand from Von Ketler misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Sennin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Von Ketler postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Von Ketler keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sennin's head.
Von Ketler is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1#
Sennin 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.
Von Ketler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Von Ketler lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Von Ketler scoring with some ground and pound.
Von Ketler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sennin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Von Ketler lands a couple of elbows.
Von Ketler postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Von Ketler trying to control but Sennin is working from the bottom.
Von Ketler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sennin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Von Ketler wants to control from the top but Sennin keeps moving.
Von Ketler with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sennin is trying to control the position but Von Ketler postures up.
Von Ketler stands up over Sennin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T2#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Von Ketler's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Von Ketler in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Von Ketler scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Von Ketler wants to control from the top but Sennin keeps moving.
Sennin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Von Ketler throws a big right hand that misses.
Sennin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Von Ketler missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Von Ketler cracks Sennin with a solid left hand.
Von Ketler with a flurry of punches that miss.
Von Ketler postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Von Ketler postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Von Ketler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Von Ketler working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sennin's head.#T3#
Von Ketler throws an elbow that misses. Sennin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Von Ketler's guard. Nice move by Sennin!#REVB#
Sennin stopping the sweep attempt from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler seems keen to control Sennin's posture.
Von Ketler is trying to keep Sennin in close.
Sennin looking to sit in guard and control but Von Ketler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Kame Sennin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Von Ketler trying to control but Sennin is working from the bottom.
Von Ketler content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Eksem Von Ketler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Sennin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Von Ketler controls the pace.
Sennin trying to keep a closed guard but Von Ketler is proving a slippery customer.
Von Ketler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sennin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Von Ketler scoring with some ground and pound.
Sennin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sennin has momentary wrist control but Von Ketler slips an elbow through the middle.
Von Ketler not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Von Ketler works over Sennin with some ground and pound from guard.
Von Ketler is stalling in the full guard.
Von Ketler's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eksem Von Ketler showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Von Ketler 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eksem Von Ketler!
Eksem Von Ketler really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Conviction logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: DUEL#85
Date: Jul 26, 2017

#R1#
Obama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Obama tries to close the distance and clinch but Von Ketler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Obama shoots in but Von Ketler avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Von Ketler looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Obama!
Von Ketler in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Von Ketler definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Obama is trying to improve his position.
Von Ketler in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Obama is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Ketler working the ground and pound from side control.
Von Ketler working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Obama tries to bench press Von Ketler off him but Von Ketler keeps the position.
Von Ketler scores with punches from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Ketler trying to control the position but Obama is working away. #T1#
Von Ketler cracks Obama with a big elbow.
Von Ketler staying calm.#SUB#
Von Ketler tries for a kimura but Obama is defending well.
Obama tries to improve position but can't.
Von Ketler creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Obama manages to work his way to half guard, despite Von Ketler's best efforts.
Von Ketler is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Obama regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2##SUB2#
Obama is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Von Ketler postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Von Ketler connects with a couple of short punches.
Obama has momentary wrist control but Von Ketler slips an elbow through the middle.
Von Ketler is working Obama over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Obama is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Von Ketler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Obama is keeping the position for now.
Von Ketler pushing down on Obama's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Obama won't allow Von Ketler to pass to mount.
Obama avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Von Ketler. #T3#
Von Ketler working the head and body with strikes.
Obama works his way to full guard. Good work.
Obama looking for a sweep. Not yet Obama, not yet.
Von Ketler pushes down on Obama's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Von Ketler seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Obama does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Von Ketler is pressing down on Obama's thigh, looking to free his foot. Obama is holding on for now.
Obama moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Von Ketler stopping the sweep attempt from Obama.
Von Ketler wanted to stand there but Obama had control of the position.
Von Ketler passes Obama's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Von Ketler wants to pass the guard but Obama is defending well. #T4#
Obama wants to get back to full guard.
Von Ketler throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Obama to regain full guard.
Obama bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Von Ketler's guard. #REVB#
Obama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Von Ketler is keeping the position for now.
Obama sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Von Ketler's guard.
Von Ketler wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Obama trying to control the action but Von Ketler is working from the bottom.
Obama trying to pass the guard but Von Ketler defending well. #SUB2#
Obama seems to be looking for submissions.
Obama prevents Von Ketler from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eksem Von Ketler 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#
Obama avoids a kick to the body.
Obama avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Von Ketler cracks a nice hook into Obama's ribs.
Von Ketler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Obama tries to clinch there but Von Ketler circles away.
Von Ketler throws the left hand but Obama avoids the punch easily.
Von Ketler shoots in looking for a takedown but Obama manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Von Ketler's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Obama wants to counter with a clinch but Von Ketler pushes him away.
Obama throws a hook but Von Ketler avoids it easily.
Von Ketler takes a swing at Obama's ribcage but misses.
Von Ketler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Obama.
Von Ketler connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#TD2#
Obama closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Obama lands in his opponent's guard.
Von Ketler keeping moving, preventing Obama from controlling successfully.
Obama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Von Ketler wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Von Ketler looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Obama stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Von Ketler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Von Ketler has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Obama passes Von Ketler's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Von Ketler is staying active underneath Obama, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Von Ketler is looking for a sweep. Obama is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Eksem Von Ketler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Obama seems to be working for a kimura but Von Ketler defends the submission attempt.
Von Ketler trying to hold on to Obama's head to control him but Obama postures up. #SUB2#
Obama is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Von Ketler is refusing to be controlled, as Obama sits in half guard.
Von Ketler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Obama wants to pass the guard but Von Ketler is defending well. #T3#
Von Ketler trying to control but Obama postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Eksem Von Ketler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Von Ketler misses with a wild body shot.
Obama ducks under a wild hook from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Obama.
Obama slips a jab and a cross from Von Ketler. #TD2#
Obama drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Obama stopping the sweep attempt from Von Ketler.
Obama slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Obama is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Von Ketler! #T4#
Obama works his way to his opponent's back. #SUB2#
Obama is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Von Ketler defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Obama is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Von Ketler defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Von Ketler tries to break free. #SUB2#
Von Ketler tries to get to his feet, scrambling wildly. Obama sees the opportunity and transitions to an armbar that forces Von Ketler to tap. Impressive finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Barack Obama!
Barack Obama very nearly forgot to thank Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 180$) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
Eksem Von Ketler spoke after the fight, saying 'Didn't hurt'.

Event: DFN#10 Bang vs Batista
Date: Jul 01, 2017

#R1#
Von Ketler throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Tipton counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Von Ketler!
Von Ketler is looking for a sweep.
Tipton landing a few strikes.
Von Ketler tries to buck Tipton off but Tipton is having none of it.
Tipton trying to control the position but Von Ketler is working away.
Tipton tries to move into full mount but can't pass Von Ketler's legs.
Von Ketler manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Von Ketler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Von Ketler works his way to full guard. Good work.#T1#
Tipton passes Von Ketler's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Von Ketler wants to get back to full guard.
Von Ketler makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Von Ketler.
Von Ketler keeping full guard, as Tipton tries to pass.
Tipton won't allow Von Ketler to sweep him here.
Tipton throwing strikes from guard but Von Ketler blocks nicely.
Von Ketler looking for a sweep. Not yet Von Ketler, not yet.
Tipton is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Bi-Polar Asylum LV's #1 Public Training Center that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Tipton looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Von Ketler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Von Ketler is on top in guard. #REVB#
Tipton keeping moving, preventing Von Ketler from controlling successfully.
Von Ketler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Von Ketler trying to control the position from guard on top but Tipton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Von Ketler is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Von Ketler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Von Ketler throws a big elbow that misses. #T3##SUB#
Tipton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Von Ketler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tipton looking for a sweep. Not yet Tipton, not yet.
Von Ketler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tipton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Von Ketler wants to control from the top but Tipton keeps moving.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB#
Tipton looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Von Ketler has picked Tipton up and slammed him! Tipton can't keep hold of the triangle and Von Ketler manages to pass to side control!
Tipton manages to work his way to half guard, despite Von Ketler's best efforts.
Tipton is looking for a sweep. Von Ketler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Von Ketler looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tipton with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Von Ketler moves nicely into side control.
Von Ketler throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T4#
The strikes coming from Von Ketler are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Tipton takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Tipton is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Nice strikes from Von Ketler there.
Von Ketler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tipton keeps working.
Tipton is trying to get back to full guard.
Von Ketler trying to control from half guard but Tipton is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Von Ketler throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Tipton to regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eksem Von Ketler dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Von Ketler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tipton.
Tipton goes for a double leg but Von Ketler avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Von Ketler continues to drive forward.#TD#
Tipton shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tipton showed some decent athleticism there.
Von Ketler is pressing down on Tipton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tipton stopping the sweep attempt from Von Ketler.
Tipton trying to control the position from guard on top but Von Ketler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tipton is pushing down on Von Ketler's leg trying to pass to half guard. Von Ketler is fighting to maintain full guard but Tipton has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Ketler trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Tipton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Von Ketler is looking to escape. #SUB#
Tipton goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Von Ketler turns into him and now he's in Tipton's guard. #T1#
Von Ketler looking to sit in guard and control but Tipton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Von Ketler escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tipton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tipton is working Von Ketler over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tipton is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Von Ketler is trying to keep Tipton in close. #T2#
Tipton won't allow Von Ketler to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Von Ketler is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tipton defends well.#SUB2#
Von Ketler is looking for a triangle here but Tipton uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Tipton tries for a kimura but Von Ketler is defending well.
Von Ketler gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T3#
Tipton is thwarting Von Ketler's attempts to control the position.
Tipton 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.
Tipton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are battling for position here. Von Ketler manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Von Ketler is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tipton is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tipton won't allow Von Ketler to sweep him here.
Tipton trying to control but Von Ketler is working from the bottom.
Tipton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Von Ketler is keeping the position for now.
Tipton passes Von Ketler's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Von Ketler is looking for a sweep. Tipton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Von Ketler gets full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tipton preventing the sweep.
Von Ketler is trying to control the position but Tipton postures up. #SUB2#
Von Ketler escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tipton 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.

Byron Tipton dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Tipton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Von Ketler sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Von Ketler throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Von Ketler has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Tipton is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Von Ketler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tipton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler lands with an uppercut that bounces Tipton off the cage and back into range.
Von Ketler thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Von Ketler tries to get set, Tipton tries to push him back and clinch up but Von Ketler manages to avoid the attempt.
Von Ketler takes a swing at Tipton's ribcage but misses.
Von Ketler leaves Tipton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tipton misses with a takedown attempt - Von Ketler sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Byron Tipton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Von Ketler fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tipton on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Von Ketler scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Tipton has hold of Von Ketler's hands but Von Ketler slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Von Ketler throwing shots but Tipton is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Von Ketler is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tipton doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Von Ketler.
Von Ketler drops an elbow to the side of Tipton's head. #T1#
Von Ketler is pressing down on Tipton's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tipton is holding on for now.
Tipton is trying to control but can't.
Von Ketler perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tipton moves into full guard.
Von Ketler preventing the sweep.
Tipton being controlled here, momentarily. #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.#SUB#
Tipton is looking for a triangle here but Von Ketler uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Von Ketler trying to control the position but Tipton is working away.
Von Ketler lands a nice forearm strike.
Tipton is trying to escape the position but Von Ketler is controlling the position.
Von Ketler lands a nice forearm strike.
Von Ketler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Von Ketler wants to control but Tipton is keeping him busy.
Tipton taking a bit of punishment here - Von Ketler scoring with strikes. #T3#
Von Ketler looks up at the clock and then as Tipton takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Von Ketler smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Tipton tries to improve position but can't.
Von Ketler working the body and head with strikes.
Von Ketler creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#SUB2#
Von Ketler is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tipton has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tipton is not content to let Von Ketler control the position. #T4#
Tipton sneaks back into half guard.
Von Ketler prevents Tipton from improving his position.
Von Ketler lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Von Ketler is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eksem Von Ketler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Von Ketler 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eksem Von Ketler!
Post fight, an emotional Eksem Von Ketler said 'How many times do you want me to victimize Tipton, gimme some freakin competition would ya, anybody, anytime, anywhere.......I gotta bounce..'.

Event: DUEL#71 Ibaka vs Complex
Date: May 28, 2017

#R1#
Von Ketler on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tipton. Tipton obviously looking to wear him down.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tipton.
Von Ketler lands with a shot to the body. #CL#
Von Ketler moves into the clinch successfully.
Von Ketler lands with a light punch inside.
Tipton has a couple of punches blocked by Von Ketler.
Tipton pushes Von Ketler back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Von Ketler stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Von Ketler managing to block the knees to the body from Tipton.
Von Ketler throws a head punch that misses.
Tipton misses with a body punch. #BC#
Von Ketler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tipton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Von Ketler sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Tipton gets a takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tipton looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Von Ketler is trying to maintain the position but Tipton is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Von Ketler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Von Ketler regains full guard. Nicely done.
Von Ketler trying to control the position.
Von Ketler has his hands on Tipton's head, controlling the position.
Von Ketler wants to sweep here but Tipton controlling him for the moment. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tipton trying to control the position from guard on top but Von Ketler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Von Ketler looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tipton trying to control but Von Ketler is working from the bottom.
Tipton scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Von Ketler working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tipton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tipton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Von Ketler is looking to sweep but instead, Tipton has passed into half guard. #T3#
Von Ketler taking some punishment here, with Tipton in his half guard.
Von Ketler wants to get back to his feet.
Tipton 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.
Tipton trying to control the action but Von Ketler is working from the bottom.
Von Ketler taking some punishment here, with Tipton in his half guard.
Tipton works his foot free and advances to mount.
Von Ketler is wriggling around trying to escape. #T4#
Von Ketler is squirming around, avoiding Tipton's attempts to control the action.
Von Ketler in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Von Ketler 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.
Von Ketler is looking for a sweep. Tipton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tipton trying to control the action but Von Ketler is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Byron Tipton dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Von Ketler throws a series of punches but Tipton moves out of range.
Tipton has a takedown stuffed.
Von Ketler looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Donk. Von Ketler catches Tipton right on the button with a cross.
Tipton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Von Ketler.
Tipton is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tipton shoots for a double leg takedown but Von Ketler sprawls well. He's pushed Tipton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tipton dives in and grabs Von Ketler's left leg, looking for a takedown. Von Ketler pushes down on Tipton's head and hops out.
Eksem Von Ketler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Byron Tipton.
Von Ketler throws a body shot but no joy.
Tipton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tipton feints the counter takedown.
Tipton shoots in looking for a takedown but Von Ketler manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tipton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tipton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tipton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Von Ketler's waist but Von Ketler gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tipton off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Ketler lands a jab to the nose.
Von Ketler slaps away a takedown attempt from Tipton, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Von Ketler lands with an overhand left.
Tipton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Von Ketler darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T1##TD#
Tipton gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Von Ketler scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tipton wants to hit a switch here but Von Ketler passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Tipton there!
Byron Tipton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Von Ketler can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tipton is looking to escape.
Tipton is in all sorts of trouble here.
Von Ketler putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Von Ketler landing strikes from the mount and Tipton is in trouble!
Tipton taking shots to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tipton wants to hold on but Von Ketler pushes him away.#T2#
Von Ketler is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Tipton is looking to get to half guard.
Von Ketler lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #ROC#
Tipton is rocked!
A nice elbow there by Von Ketler.
Tipton is still in real trouble! Can Von Ketler finish him?
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Von Ketler cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Tipton has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Von Ketler is working for a guillotine from mount but Tipton frees his head quite easily.
Von Ketler postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Tipton bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Von Ketler and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eksem Von Ketler!
After the big win, Eksem Von Ketler made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Conviction and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: StrikeForce Union #58
Date: Apr 30, 2017

#R1#
Brown ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
No luck for Von Ketler with that takedown attempt. #TD2#
Von Ketler gets a double leg takedown into Brown's guard.#ES#
Brown is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Von Ketler presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Von Ketler displaying some good clinch control by pressing Brown up against the cage.
A short right from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler working hard to break the clinch.
Brown has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Von Ketler is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Von Ketler lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Von Ketler creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Von Ketler breaks the clinch.
Von Ketler takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T1#
Brown stuffs the takedown.
Von Ketler fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nino Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eksem Von Ketler.#TD#
Brown bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Brown is putting a hurting on Von Ketler here, landing some big shots from side control.
Brown scores with a couple of short elbows.
Brown knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Von Ketler on the ground.
Brown misses with the ground and pound.
Von Ketler on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Von Ketler managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Brown.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Von Ketler is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Brown off and has taken his back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown is trying to break free.
Von Ketler misses with a punch to the head.
Von Ketler throwing sloppy strikes.
Von Ketler is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Brown. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Von Ketler connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Brown to escape the position.
Von Ketler keeps control of the position easily here as Brown tries to buck him off. #T2#
Von Ketler is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Von Ketler 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. Von Ketler gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Von Ketler apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Von Ketler takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Brown shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Von Ketler as he jumps to the side.
Brown takes a swing at Von Ketler's ribcage but misses.
Von Ketler tries to clinch up but Brown circles away and keeps his distance.
Brown appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Brown gets tackled into the cage by Von Ketler. Von Ketler maintains the clinch.
Brown wants a takedown.
Von Ketler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Von Ketler lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Von Ketler tries for a takedown but Brown manages to get underhooks. #TD#
Brown lands a takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Von Ketler has his feet on Brown's thighs here. He's pushed Brown 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! Brown screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eksem Von Ketler!
Eksem Von Ketler managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Conviction, into his post fight interview.

Event: StrikeForce Union #55
Date: Apr 09, 2017

#R1#
Von Ketler darts in looking for a takedown but Tatanka gets double underhooks and turns Von Ketler into the cage.
Von Ketler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tatanka.
Tatanka is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tatanka is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tatanka throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tatanka pivots, looking for a leg kick but Von Ketler is out of range and Tatanka settles back down.
Von Ketler dodges the punch combination from Tatanka.
Von Ketler tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tatanka.
Von Ketler takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Von Ketler throws a looping overhand right but Tatanka ducks down to avoid it.
Tatanka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Von Ketler.
A swing and a miss from Von Ketler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Ketler takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Von Ketler takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tatanka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tatanka moves in looking to clinch but Von Ketler pushes him off.
And Von Ketler tries to counter it with a takedown but Tatanka pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tatanka throws a leg kick but Von Ketler sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Von Ketler has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tatanka.#CL#
Tatanka fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Von Ketler, pushing him back against the cage.#T1#
Von Ketler lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tatanka or not.
Von Ketler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tatanka lands a nice uppercut.
Von Ketler misses with a body punch.
Tatanka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Von Ketler's elbow.
Tatanka prevents a body shot from Von Ketler.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tatanka takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tatanka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tatanka is pressed up against the cage. Von Ketler has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tatanka down to the mat. Tatanka avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tatanka throws a body punch but Von Ketler moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Tatanka.
Von Ketler takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Von Ketler throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tatanka's waist but Tatanka gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Von Ketler off to one side.
Salvia Tatanka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eksem Von Ketler.
Tatanka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Von Ketler lands a jab to Tatanka's midsection.
Von Ketler connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tatanka defending well as Von Ketler loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Von Ketler checks the leg kick nicely there.
Von Ketler is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Von Ketler darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tatanka just misses with a punch to the body.
Von Ketler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tatanka.
Salvia Tatanka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tatanka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Von Ketler manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tatanka defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Von Ketler.
Tatanka comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Von Ketler connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Von Ketler tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tatanka sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Von Ketler somewhat.
Von Ketler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tatanka swings for the body but Von Ketler moves out of range.
Von Ketler blocks a head kick by Tatanka.
Von Ketler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tatanka.
Von Ketler tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tatanka slips under a jab from Von Ketler.
Tatanka is looking to wear down Von Ketler with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tatanka throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3##CL#
Von Ketler tries to keep at a distance but Tatanka has taken the fight into the clinch.
Von Ketler dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Tatanka is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Von Ketler is keeping busy.#BC2#
Von Ketler breaks from the clinch.
Von Ketler misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A quick step to the side and Tatanka tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Von Ketler feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tatankas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tatanka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Von Ketler drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tatanka defends it well.
Tatanka misses the shot to the body.
Von Ketler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tatanka manages to avoid it.
Von Ketler connects with a right hand. Tatanka shakes it off.
Tatanka looks to land a body kick but Von Ketler moved away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tatanka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Salvia Tatanka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Von Ketler scores with the left hand. Tatanka knows he should have avoided that one. #TD2#
Von Ketler shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Von Ketler was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Von Ketler has hold of Tatanka's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Tatanka seems comfortable defending it but Von Ketler has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Tatanka is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Tatanka is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Von Ketler couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Eksem Von Ketler!
Eksem Von Ketler managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Conviction, into his post fight interview.

Event: StrikeForce Union #52
Date: Mar 18, 2017

#R1#
Von Ketler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nagasaki lands with a slapping head kick.
Nagasaki throws out a loose jab but Von Ketler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Von Ketler misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nagasaki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nagasaki connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Von Ketler misses with a shot to the body
enabling Nagasaki to counter with a crisp jab.
Von Ketler throws an overhand right that lands on Nagasaki's shoulder, as Nagasaki tries to avoid the shot.
Von Ketler checks a low kick from Nagasaki.
Von Ketler throws a hook but Nagasaki avoids it easily.
Nagasaki lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Ketler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nagasaki takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Von Ketler swings for the body but Nagasaki moves out of range.
Nagasaki is looking to counter punch.
Nagasaki looks to land a left hand but Von Ketler moved out of range nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nagasaki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Von Ketler was well out of range. Poor timing from Nagasaki.
Von Ketler misses with a lunging right hand
and Nagasaki counters with a straight right hand.#T1##TD2#
Von Ketler gets a double leg takedown into Nagasaki's guard.
Nagasaki is trying to control the position but Von Ketler postures up.
Von Ketler in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nagasaki wants to sweep here but Von Ketler controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Nagasaki has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Von Ketler 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 Nagasaki.
Nagasaki manages to get back to half guard.
Nagasaki is holding on to half guard well.
Von Ketler throwing shots but Nagasaki is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Von Ketler 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.
Von Ketler not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
Von Ketler moves nicely into side control.
Nagasaki is trying to control Von Ketler's posture but Von Ketler avoids it.
Nagasaki tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Von Ketler misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nagasaki can't do much from the bottom here.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Von Ketler working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB2#
Von Ketler tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Von Ketler has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Nagasaki is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Von Ketler cracks Nagasaki with a big elbow.
Nagasaki tries to improve position but can't.
Who's going to make the next move?
Nagasaki managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Von Ketler.
Nagasaki is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Von Ketler scores with punches from side control.
Nagasaki is trying to control Von Ketler's posture but Von Ketler avoids it.
Von Ketler cracks Nagasaki with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Von Ketler in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Nagasaki is looking to regain half guard here but Von Ketler keeps moving and retains side control.
What's Nagasaki going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.#T4#
Nagasaki is trying to improve his position.
Nagasaki wants to control but Von Ketler postures up.
Nagasaki is looking to reverse the position.
Nagasaki takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Nagasaki tries to bench press Von Ketler off him but Von Ketler keeps the position.
Von Ketler throws a strike aimed at the side of Nagasaki's head but Nagasaki avoids it well.
Nagasaki takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Von Ketler lands a few punches from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Von Ketler in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Nagasaki is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Nagasaki'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.

Eksem Von Ketler dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Nagasaki throws a sloppy head kick and Von Ketler moves out of range easily.
Von Ketler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nagasaki scores with a jab to the body.
Nagasaki lets loose with a powerful body kick. Von Ketler will feel that in the morning.
That kick from Nagasaki tenderised Von Ketler's leg. Von Ketler is trying to keep his angry face on.
A jab from Von Ketler misses.
Nagasaki is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nagasaki throws a nice outside leg kick.
Von Ketler walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The fighters circling - Nagasaki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nagasaki scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Von Ketler misses the shot to the body.
Nagasaki slips under a jab.
Von Ketler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nagasaki.
Von Ketler misses with a looping right.
Nagasaki throws a looping overhand right but Von Ketler ducks down to avoid it.
Von Ketler feints the counter takedown.
Von Ketler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nagasaki manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Nagasaki throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Nagasaki chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nagasaki lands with a nice body punch.
Nagasaki scores with a nice body kick.
Von Ketler takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice defenses there by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki is looking to counter with a body kick.
Nagasaki misses with a looping right.#TD2#
Von Ketler shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Von Ketler is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nagasaki managing to control the position.
Von Ketler is working Nagasaki over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Von Ketler postures up in Nagasaki's guard and throws a big left but Nagasaki blocks it. #T2#
Von Ketler in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Von Ketler trying to control but Nagasaki is working from the bottom.
Von Ketler is looking to work some ground and pound but Nagasaki has wrist control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Von Ketler postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Von Ketler is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nagasaki keeping moving, preventing Von Ketler from controlling successfully.
Von Ketler scoring with punches to the head and body.
Von Ketler connects with a couple of short punches.
Von Ketler working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Nagasaki looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Von Ketler is defending well. Nagasaki quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Von Ketler has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Nagasaki celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Takeo Nagasaki!
Takeo Nagasaki retains his bantamweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Takeo Nagasaki thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Eksem Von Ketler was interviewed post fight and said 'Didn't hurt'.

Event: StrikeForce Union #50
Date: Mar 05, 2017

#R1#
Von Ketler looks for a takedown but Tatanka sprawls well.
Von Ketler has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Tatanka is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Tatanka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tatanka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler throws an overhand right that lands on Tatanka's shoulder, as Tatanka tries to avoid the shot.
We've been told by Tatanka's head coaches at Savage Empire that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Von Ketler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tatanka takes a swing at Von Ketler's ribcage but misses.
And Von Ketler tries to counter it with a takedown but Tatanka pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nice sprawl there from Tatanka as Von Ketler shoots in.
Tatanka throws a quick counter kick to the body but Von Ketler avoids it.
Tatanka connects with an inside leg kick.
Tatanka throws a body punch but Von Ketler moves out of range.
Tatanka tries to clinch but Von Ketler is having none of it.
Tatanka connects with an inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tatanka. Von Ketler does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Von Ketler misses its intended target.
Von Ketler tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tatanka sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Von Ketler somewhat.
Tatanka fires out a quick counter leg kick but Von Ketler just manages to avoid it.
Salvia Tatanka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eksem Von Ketler.
Von Ketler avoids the body shot from Tatanka.
Tatanka blocks a jab.#T1#
Von Ketler closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tatanka circles away.#CL#
Tatanka has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Von Ketler breaks the clinch.
Von Ketler throws an overhand right that lands on Tatanka's shoulder, as Tatanka tries to avoid the shot.
Von Ketler on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tatanka. Tatanka obviously looking to wear him down.
Von Ketler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tatanka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Von Ketler.
As Von Ketler tries to get set, Tatanka tries to push him back and clinch up but Von Ketler manages to avoid the attempt.
Von Ketler misses with a right hand
and Tatanka counters with a nice leg kick.
Von Ketler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Von Ketler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Von Ketler circles away from the clinch attempt.
Von Ketler misses with an uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Tatanka. Beautiful body shot.
Tatanka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Von Ketler moves away.
Von Ketler misses with a straight right.
Tatanka fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Von Ketler misses the jab.
Von Ketler throws a big shot that misses.
Tatanka throws a nice head kick!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Von Ketler checks a leg kick.
Tatanka just misses with a punch to the body.
Tatanka is looking to wear down Von Ketler with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Von Ketler lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tatanka throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Von Ketler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A big left from Von Ketler misses.
Tatanka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tatanka staying out of range there.
Tatanka attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Tatanka moves into range and clinches up with Von Ketler.
Tatanka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Von Ketler wants to take the fight to the mat but Tatanka manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC2#
Von Ketler manages to break the clinch.
Salvia Tatanka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Von Ketler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tatanka moves away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tatanka.
Tatanka is looking to clinch.
Tatanka tries a low kick but Von Ketler avoids it.
Von Ketler changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Von Ketler avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T3#
A jab from Von Ketler finds it's way through Tatanka's defenses.
Tatanka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Von Ketler.
Tatanka appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL#
Tatanka has closed the distance and engaged Von Ketler in a clinch.
Von Ketler goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tatanka prevents it.
Tatanka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tatanka throws a punch but it's blocked by Von Ketler.
A nice right hand lands inside from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler lands with a left to the head. #TD2#
Von Ketler gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Tatanka keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Still in half guard, Von Ketler seems content to control.#SUB2#
Von Ketler is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tatanka is just riding it out for now. Von Ketler eventually gives up the hold.
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!
Von Ketler throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4#
Von Ketler throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Von Ketler lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Von Ketler not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Von Ketler thows a huge punch but Tatanka dodges it nicely.
Von Ketler thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Von Ketler thows a huge punch but Tatanka dodges it nicely. #SUB2#
Von Ketler seems to be looking for submissions.
Von Ketler throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Von Ketler is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tatanka defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Eksem Von Ketler will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A left lands for Von Ketler.
Tatanka pivots, looking for a leg kick but Von Ketler is out of range and Tatanka settles back down.
No joy there for Tatanka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Von Ketler throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tatanka takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A slow jab from Von Ketler misses its intended target.
Tatanka is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tatanka throws a series of punches but Von Ketler avoids them all with ease.
Von Ketler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tatanka.
Tatanka just misses with a punch to the body.
Von Ketler throws a right and a left that Tatanka avoids nicely.
Tatanka wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Tatanka misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Ketler misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tatanka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tatanka.
Donk. Von Ketler catches Tatanka right on the button with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tatanka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Von Ketler feints the counter takedown.
Tatanka defending well as Von Ketler loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Tatanka scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Von Ketler fails with a takedown attempt.
Tatanka tries to close the distance and clinch but Von Ketler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tatanka looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tatanka throws a body shot but no joy.
Von Ketler throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tatanka.
Tatanka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And Von Ketler tries to counter it with a takedown but Tatanka pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tatanka throws a body shot but no joy.
Von Ketler displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Tatanka throws a leg kick which misses Von Ketler's front leg but catches the back leg as Von Ketler tries to avoid it.
Von Ketler scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Tatanka tries to work over Von Ketler's front leg with a kick but Von Ketler checks it.
Tatanka lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Von Ketler looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Tatanka!
Von Ketler looks up at the clock and then as Tatanka takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Von Ketler smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #T2#
Von Ketler just content to control the position.
You can see the frustration on Tatanka's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Von Ketler misses with the ground and pound.
Tatanka on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tatanka tries to get out of the position.
Von Ketler working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Tatanka tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Von Ketler goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Tatanka has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Von Ketler but great work by Tatanka.
Von Ketler struggling a bit here.
Von Ketler tries to improve position but can't.
Von Ketler manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T3##SUB2#
Von Ketler seems to be working for a kimura but Tatanka defends the submission attempt.
Von Ketler throwing shots but Tatanka is blocking nicely.
Tatanka blocking the ground and pound attempt from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tatanka is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Von Ketler is looking for a kimura but Tatanka is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Von Ketler to get the leverage.
Von Ketler moves nicely into side control. #SUB2#
Von Ketler wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tatanka, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Von Ketler swings around for an armbar but Tatanka sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Von Ketler's guard.#T4##SUB2#
Von Ketler has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Tatanka should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Von Ketler has tightened it up now! Tatanka should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Eksem Von Ketler!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Eksem Von Ketler made sure he mentioned Conviction, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: StrikeForce Union #48
Date: Feb 19, 2017

#R1#
Nagasaki thumps Von Ketler with a low kick.
Von Ketler lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nagasaki. That's going to slow Von Ketler down.
We've been hearing reports that Von Ketler has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Von Ketler. Nagasaki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Von Ketler cracks Nagasaki with a right hand to the side of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Von Ketler.
Nagasaki lands a nice looking body shot.
Nagasaki lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Von Ketler misses with a hook
and Nagasaki counters with a thumping low kick.
Nagasaki misses the jab.
Von Ketler misses with a wild body shot.
Nagasaki looks to land a right hand but Von Ketler moved out of range.
Von Ketler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nagasaki moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Von Ketler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nagasaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Von Ketler.
Nagasaki moves forwards but Von Ketler connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Von Ketler takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Von Ketler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nagasaki walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Von Ketler checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nagasaki changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Von Ketler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nagasaki moves out of range of the strikes.
Von Ketler bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nagasaki's head.#T1#
A solid body kick from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Von Ketler takes a swing at Nagasaki's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Von Ketler.
Nagasaki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nagasaki takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nagasaki lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Von Ketler misses with a body shot
and Nagasaki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nagasaki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Von Ketler throws a body punch but Nagasaki moves out of range.
Von Ketler throws a right hand that Nagasaki ducks under and follows up with a left that Nagasaki also avoids with ease.
Von Ketler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Von Ketler misses with a straight right.
Von Ketler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Von Ketler is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nagasaki slips a jab from Von Ketler.
A lazy left from Von Ketler finds it's target.
Von Ketler misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nagasaki throws a hook to the side of Von Ketler's head but Von Ketler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Von Ketler rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nagasaki counters with a straight right hand.
Nagasaki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Von Ketler takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nagasaki wants to land a leg kick but Von Ketler is out of range.
Von Ketler throws a big shot that misses.
Nagasaki is trying to counter with his kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Nagasaki misses the target.
Von Ketler lands a body shot.
Nagasaki with a nice cross.
Nagasaki dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Von Ketler. That did some damage!
Von Ketler thuds his right hand into Nagasaki's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Von Ketler scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A swing and a miss from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler misses with a straight left.
Von Ketler digs a good hook to Nagasaki's body.
Von Ketler takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
An inside leg kick lands from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki drops his hands momentarily and Von Ketler takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Von Ketler is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nagasaki wants to land a leg kick but Von Ketler is out of range.
Von Ketler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nagasaki sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Von Ketler misses the shot to the body.
Nagasaki shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nagasaki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice side step and Nagasaki releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nagasaki takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nagasaki lands a glancing blow to the side of Von Ketler's head.
Eksem Von Ketler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Von Ketler throws a right and a left that Nagasaki avoids nicely.
Nagasaki looks to land a right hand but Von Ketler moved out of range.
Von Ketler throws a hook but Nagasaki blocks it.
Von Ketler drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Von Ketler cracks Nagasaki with a good jab.
Von Ketler is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nagasaki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Von Ketler.
Nagasaki looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Both fighters circling a little - Nagasaki finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nagasaki misses with a hook. Von Ketler ducked under it nicely.
Nagasaki connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nagasaki lands a slapping body shot.
Nagasaki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Von Ketler.
Nagasaki lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Von Ketler with a jab.
Nagasaki thumps Von Ketler with a low kick.#T4#
Von Ketler takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nagasaki takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nagasaki just misses with a punch to the body.
Von Ketler takes a swing at Nagasaki's ribcage but misses.
Nagasaki looks to throw the jab but Von Ketler is out of range.
Von Ketler misses the jab.
It seemed like Nagasaki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Von Ketler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nagasaki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Von Ketler was well out of range. Poor timing from Nagasaki.
Von Ketler tries to clinch there but Nagasaki circles away.
Von Ketler misses with a looping right.
Nagasaki now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Good exchange - Von Ketler coming out on top.
Von Ketler chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nagasaki can pounce on him.
Nagasaki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nagasaki listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nagasaki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Von Ketler throws a hook but Nagasaki avoids it easily.
Von Ketler swinging wildly here.
Nagasaki lands a nice shot that snaps Von Ketler's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Takeo Nagasaki 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#
Von Ketler scores with a decent looking hook.
Von Ketler moves out of range of the strikes.
Von Ketler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Von Ketler tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Nagasaki manages to circle out of the way.
Von Ketler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nagasaki manages to avoid it.
Nagasaki swings for the body but Von Ketler moves out of range.
Nagasaki throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nagasaki lands with a shot to the body.
Nagasaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Von Ketler moves away.
Von Ketler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nagasaki.
A counter left hand to the body from Von Ketler misses its target.
Von Ketler throws an overhand right that lands on Nagasaki's shoulder, as Nagasaki tries to avoid the shot.
Von Ketler dips to his left and cracks Nagasaki with an uppercut!
Von Ketler misses with a lunging right hand
and Nagasaki counters with a nice uppercut.
Nagasaki avoids the body shot from Von Ketler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagasaki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Von Ketler looks to land a right hand but Nagasaki moved out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Nagasaki misses the target.
Nagasaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Von Ketler throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Von Ketler closes the distance and pushes Nagasaki back into the cage.#T1#
Von Ketler misses with some punches.
Nagasaki fails to pull guard.
A short right from Nagasaki on the inside.
Nagasaki working aggressively here.
Von Ketler lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Nagasaki fails to land. #BC2#
Nagasaki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nagasaki bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Von Ketler's head backwards.
A slow jab from Von Ketler misses its intended target.
Von Ketler slips a straight right by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki throws a quick inside leg kick.
Von Ketler gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Von Ketler throws a shot from downtown. Nagasaki moves away and avoids it.
Von Ketler's corner calls for a 1-2. Von Ketler obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nagasaki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Von Ketler.
Nagasaki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Von Ketler misses with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Von Ketler tries to clinch there but Nagasaki circles away.
Von Ketler misses with a double jab.
Von Ketler fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Von Ketler. Those never looked like landing. #T2#
Nagasaki connects with a solid leg kick.
Nagasaki throws a lazy right hand but Von Ketler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Von Ketler is looking to land body kicks.
Nagasaki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nagasaki staying out of range there.
Nagasaki slips a jab from Von Ketler.
Nagasaki misses with a body kick.
Nagasaki moves away from the strike by Von Ketler.
A little jabbing left from Nagasaki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nagasaki scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Von Ketler takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Von Ketler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nagasaki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Some wild striking there from Von Ketler.
Nagasaki only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Von Ketler missing with a left hand there. Nagasaki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nagasaki slips a jab from Von Ketler.
Nagasaki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Von Ketler throws out the jab.
Nagasaki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Von Ketler throws a body punch but Nagasaki moves out of range.
Nagasaki misses with a hook.#T3#
Von Ketler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nagasaki takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice body punch from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki looks to score with a jab to the body but Von Ketler is just out of range.
Nagasaki lands a jab.
Von Ketler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nagasaki looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice defenses there by Von Ketler.
Nagasaki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Von Ketler looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Von Ketler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Von Ketler misses with an uppercut
enabling Nagasaki to counter with a crisp jab.
Nagasaki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nagasaki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nagasaki with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Von Ketler to score with a decent uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Von Ketler rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nagasaki counters with a straight right hand.
Von Ketler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fighters circling - Nagasaki throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Von Ketler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki tries to move into range but Von Ketler moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Nagasaki. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nagasaki.
Nagasaki lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nagasaki misses with a body kick.
A swing and a miss from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nagasaki.
Von Ketler misses with a left hand
and Nagasaki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Von Ketler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Von Ketler misses with a two punch combination.
Nagasaki flicks out a counter leg kick but Von Ketler steps away.
Nice jab there from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Von Ketler fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nagasaki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Von Ketler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Von Ketler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Von Ketler throws a lazy right hand but Nagasaki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Von Ketler throws a big shot that misses.
Von Ketler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Von Ketler swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Takeo Nagasaki will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nagasaki, right into the meat.
Von Ketler lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Von Ketler tries to clinch up but Nagasaki circles away and keeps his distance.
A swing and a miss from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler misses the jab.
Nagasaki just misses with a punch to the body.
Von Ketler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nagasaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Von Ketler.
Nagasaki scoring well with a low kick there.
Nagasaki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Von Ketler throws out the jab.
Von Ketler missing with a left hand there. Nagasaki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Von Ketler fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nagasaki bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Von Ketler's head backwards.
Takeo Nagasaki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big right from Von Ketler misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagasaki cracks the inside of Von Ketler's front leg.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nagasaki.
Von Ketler comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Von Ketler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nagasaki slips a jab from Von Ketler.
The fighters circle momentarily. Von Ketler darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Nagasaki dips to his left and cracks Von Ketler with an uppercut!
Von Ketler looks to land a combination but Nagasaki avoids it well.
Von Ketler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki connects with a looping right hand.
Nagasaki cracks the inside of Von Ketler's front leg.
Nagasaki 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.
Nagasaki fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Von Ketler has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A big right from Nagasaki misses.
A good leg kick by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Von Ketler moves away.
Von Ketler ducks under a wild hook from Nagasaki.
Von Ketler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nagasaki throws a hook but Von Ketler blocks it.
Nagasaki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Von Ketler.
Nagasaki misses with an uppercut. Von Ketler saw that one coming.
Von Ketler missing with a left hand there. Nagasaki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nagasaki misses with a straight left.
Von Ketler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Von Ketler misses with a body shot.
Nagasaki thinks about the counter body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Von Ketler. Nagasaki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Von Ketler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki lands a nice hook to Von Ketler's body. Von Ketler takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The fighters circling - Von Ketler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Von Ketler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nagasaki lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nagasaki digs a good hook to Von Ketler's body.
Von Ketler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nagasaki only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nagasaki jabs at Von Ketler's body.
Nagasaki looks to throw the jab but Von Ketler is out of range.
Good exchange - Nagasaki coming out on top.
Von Ketler misses with a body shot.
Nagasaki pivots, looking for a leg kick but Von Ketler is out of range and Nagasaki settles back down.
Von Ketler wants to clinch up but Nagasaki keeps it at a distance.
Nagasaki moves into range and connects with a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Von Ketler as he connects with a hook.#T3#
Von Ketler looks to land a combination but Nagasaki avoids it well.
Nagasaki's corner calls for a 1-2. Nagasaki obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nagasaki, right into the meat.
A slow jab from Von Ketler misses its intended target.
Nagasaki looks to land a body kick but Von Ketler moved away.
Von Ketler is looking to counter punch.
Nagasaki scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Von Ketler misses with a straight left.
Von Ketler connects with a nice looking jab.
Von Ketler moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Von Ketler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nagasaki scores with a punch to the head.
Nagasaki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Von Ketler fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nagasaki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The fighters circling - Von Ketler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Von Ketler takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Von Ketler tries to clinch up.
Nagasaki throws a leg kick but Von Ketler sees it coming and moves out of range.
Von Ketler throws a lazy right hand but Nagasaki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Nagasaki lands a lovely overhand right.
Von Ketler takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nagasaki throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nagasaki lands with a thumping leg kick.
Von Ketler comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nagasaki lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A telegraphed right hand from Nagasaki misses the target.
Nagasaki throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheers as Nagasaki lands an impressive looking overhand right. Von Ketler doesn't seem phased though.
Nagasaki throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Von Ketler on the side of the head.
Von Ketler misses with a straight left.
Von Ketler staying out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nagasaki moves away from the strike by Von Ketler.
Nice defenses there by Nagasaki.
Von Ketler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nagasaki scores with a jab. Von Ketler acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nagasaki lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takeo Nagasaki really dominated that round.
That's time! Von Ketler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Von Ketler misses with an uppercut
and Nagasaki counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nagasaki lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Von Ketler backs up against the cage.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nagasaki, right into the meat.
Nagasaki throws a body kick that misses.
Nagasaki throws a wild body kick that Von Ketler sees coming a mile off.
Nagasaki pivots, looking for a leg kick but Von Ketler is out of range and Nagasaki settles back down.
Nagasaki getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Von Ketler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Von Ketler finds it's way round the side to connect with Nagasaki's head.
Von Ketler on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nagasaki defending well as Von Ketler loads up on a big left hand.
It seemed like Nagasaki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nagasaki throws a solid leg kick but Von Ketler takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nagasaki.
Von Ketler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nagasaki scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nagasaki is looking to slow Von Ketler down with leg kicks.
Nagasaki has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Von Ketler takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Von Ketler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nagasaki moves away.
Von Ketler throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Nagasaki counter with a right hand. #T1#
Von Ketler throws a looping overhand right but Nagasaki ducks down to avoid it.
Von Ketler throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nagasaki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nagasaki lands a right hook to the body.
Von Ketler scores with a jab to the head.
Von Ketler throws a shot from downtown. Nagasaki moves away and avoids it.
Nagasaki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nagasaki moves out of range of the strikes.
Nagasaki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nagasaki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Von Ketler throws a shot from downtown. Nagasaki moves away and avoids it.
Nagasaki throws a quick inside leg kick.
Von Ketler throws a nice looking combination but Nagasaki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nagasaki lets loose with a powerful body kick. Von Ketler will feel that in the morning.
Von Ketler tries to clinch there but Nagasaki circles away.
Nagasaki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Von Ketler throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nagasaki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nagasaki connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Von Ketler looks to score with a jab to the body but Nagasaki is just out of range.
A slow jab from Von Ketler misses its intended target. #T2#
Nagasaki scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A lazy body kick from Von Ketler
and Von Ketler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nagasaki swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Von Ketler.#ROC2#
Von Ketler is rocked!
Von Ketler slips a straight right by Nagasaki.
Von Ketler throws a big counter combination but Nagasaki scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Oh Von Ketler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Von Ketler has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Nagasaki.
Von Ketler seems to have got his legs back now.
Nagasaki connects with a solid leg kick.
Von Ketler takes one to the chin there.
Nagasaki lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Von Ketler at a distance.
Nagasaki ducks under a wild hook from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Von Ketler has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nagasaki.
Von Ketler rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nagasaki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Von Ketler. Nagasaki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nagasaki, right into the meat.
Good shot there by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T3#
Von Ketler just misses with a punch to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nagasaki.
Von Ketler looks to land a right hand but Nagasaki moved out of range.
Von Ketler moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Von Ketler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nagasaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler scores with a head kick. Nagasaki tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nagasaki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Von Ketler.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nagasaki, right into the meat.
Nagasaki scoring well with a low kick there.
Nagasaki misses with a straight right.
Nagasaki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Von Ketler manages to avoid it.
Nagasaki pivots, looking for a leg kick but Von Ketler is out of range and Nagasaki settles back down.
Von Ketler moves out of range of the leg kick from Nagasaki.
Nice defenses there by Nagasaki.
Von Ketler misses with a body shot.
Von Ketler scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nagasaki in his tracks.
Von Ketler throws a wild body kick that Nagasaki sees coming a mile off.#T4#
Nagasaki darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Von Ketler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Von Ketler moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Von Ketler throws a shot to the body.
Von Ketler sizes up Nagasaki with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Von Ketler throws a right hand that misses
and Nagasaki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Von Ketler throws a jab but it's blocked by Nagasaki.
Von Ketler throws a series of punches but Nagasaki avoids them all with ease.
Nagasaki lands with an uppercut that bounces Von Ketler off the cage and back into range.
Von Ketler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nagasaki lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nagasaki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Von Ketler.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice jab there from Nagasaki.
A good leg kick by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Von Ketler avoids a kick to the body.
It looked like Von Ketler wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takeo Nagasaki dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Nagasaki moves away from the strike by Von Ketler.
Von Ketler throws a combination. Nagasaki tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Von Ketler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Von Ketler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nagasaki throws a front kick that sends Von Ketler stumbling back into the cage.
Von Ketler throws a one two combo.
Nagasaki misses with an uppercut. Von Ketler saw that one coming.
Nagasaki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Von Ketler manages to avoid it.
Von Ketler misses with a right hand
and Nagasaki counters with a nice leg kick.
A slow jab from Nagasaki misses its intended target.
Von Ketler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Von Ketler throws a jab but it's blocked by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nagasaki walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nagasaki takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nagasaki throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The fighters circling - Von Ketler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Von Ketler tries to close the distance and clinch but Nagasaki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
A lazy body kick from Nagasaki
letting Von Ketler counter with a right hand.
Von Ketler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Von Ketler tests Nagasaki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Von Ketler takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nagasaki defending well as Von Ketler loads up on a big left hand.
Nagasaki just misses with a punch to the body.
Nagasaki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Von Ketler.
Nagasaki throws the left hand but Von Ketler avoids the punch easily.
Nagasaki misses with an uppercut. Von Ketler saw that one coming.
Von Ketler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Von Ketler misses.
Von Ketler moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CL#
Nagasaki tries to keep at a distance but Von Ketler has taken the fight into the clinch.
Von Ketler lands a right hand. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nagasaki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nagasaki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nagasaki blocks a body shot from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler lands a hook that snaps the head of Nagasaki backwards.
Nagasaki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nagasaki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Von Ketlers head.
Von Ketler will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Nagasaki lands with a short shot to the head.
Von Ketler wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nagasaki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Von Ketler can't find room to land a body shot as Nagasaki controls the action.
Von Ketler working aggressively here.
Von Ketler blocks a body shot from Nagasaki.
Von Ketler scores with a hook to the body.
Nagasaki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nagasaki.
Von Ketler pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Takeo Nagasaki seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nagasaki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nagasaki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Von Ketler pushes off an throws an elbow but Nagasaki leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T3#
Von Ketler misses with a punch on the inside.
Von Ketler scores with a hook to the body.
Nagasaki avoids a wild elbow strike from Von Ketler.
Nagasaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nagasaki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Von Ketler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nagasaki misses with a hook. Von Ketler ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Von Ketler instigates a clinch.
Nagasaki misses with a punch to the body.
Nagasaki dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Von Ketler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nagasaki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nagasaki lands with a short shot to the head.
Nagasaki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Von Ketler's elbow. #BC2#
Nagasaki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nagasaki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Von Ketler.
A combination from Von Ketler does no damage.
Nagasaki lands a leg kick that knocks Von Ketler off balance momentarily.
Eksem Von Ketler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Von Ketler moves out of range as Nagasaki strikes.
Von Ketler connects with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nagasaki ducks under a wild hook from Von Ketler.
Nagasaki throws out a counter right but Von Ketler avoids it with no problem.
Nagasaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nagasaki throws a nice inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nagasaki.
Von Ketler closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Von Ketler throws a lazy right hand but Nagasaki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice shot by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki takes one on the button.
Von Ketler misses the jab.
Von Ketler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nagasaki throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nagasaki lands a leg kick that knocks Von Ketler off balance momentarily.

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 Eksem Von Ketler.
Well Nagasaki has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 46:49
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 46:49
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takeo Nagasaki!
Takeo Nagasaki is the new bantamweight champion!
Takeo Nagasaki thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Eksem Von Ketler spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 04, 2017

#R1##CL#
Von Ketler clinches with his opponent.
Von Ketler swings wildly with an uppercut but Muller uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Von Ketler breaks the clinch.
Von Ketler throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Muller stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Muller shoots in looking for a takedown. Von Ketler tries to sprawl out of it but Muller keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Von Ketler manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Muller drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Von Ketler throws a sloppy head kick and Muller moves out of range easily.
Von Ketler with a hook.
Von Ketler connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Von Ketler scores with the left hand. Muller knows he should have avoided that one.
Von Ketler scores with a body shot.
Von Ketler lands with a hook. Muller tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Von Ketler throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Von Ketler lands a jab to Muller's midsection.
Von Ketler lands an overhand right.#T1#
Von Ketler connects with a jab.
Eksem Von Ketler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muller has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Von Ketler finds it's way round the side to connect with Muller's head.
Von Ketler lands a jab to Muller's midsection.
It looks like Von Ketler has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Von Ketler scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Muller fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Von Ketler lands a body shot.
Von Ketler pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Muller back to the cage. Von Ketler follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Von Ketler avoids the head kick by Muller. #TD2#
Muller scores with a takedown into Von Ketler's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Muller looking to improve position, pressing down on Von Ketler's thigh with his hand. Von Ketler seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Muller paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Muller's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Von Ketler picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Eksem Von Ketler!
Eksem Von Ketler managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Conviction, into his post fight interview.

Event: CFN 3
Date: Jun 18, 2016

#R1#
Visher lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Von Ketler circles away quickly and effectively.
Visher uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Von Ketler.
Visher avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Visher throws a hook but Von Ketler avoids it easily.
Visher uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Von Ketler.
Visher uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Von Ketler.
Von Ketler misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Von Ketler misses the target. #TD2#
Von Ketler changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Visher looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Visher taking punishment in the form of punches.
Visher taking a bit of punishment here - Von Ketler scoring with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Visher takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#SUB2#
Von Ketler has an Americana. Visher didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Von Ketler is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Von Ketler hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Eksem Von Ketler!
Eksem Von Ketler seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Max Visher stepped up to the mic, saying 'Much Mahalo to The guys down at Instinct Fitness, Pure Nutrition and mr. Donovan. Grats to him for the victory. I respect him and wish him the best. I will be back! '.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 19, 2016

#R1#
Von Ketler connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Von Ketler.
Pending could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Von Ketler lands with a cross. #TD2#
Von Ketler 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.#SUB#
Pending throws his legs up looking for a submission but Von Ketler uses it to pass to side control. #SUB2#
Von Ketler tries for a kimura but Pending is defending well. #SUB2#
Von Ketler thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Von Ketler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pending keeps working.
Pending might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Von Ketler tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Von Ketler has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1#
Pending tries to improve position but can't.
Von Ketler trying to control the action but Pending is working from the bottom.
Pending is looking for a sweep.
Pending is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Von Ketler's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Von Ketler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pending keeps working. #SUB2#
Von Ketler is working for a submission of some sort. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Pending actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Pending actively working from the bottom here.
Von Ketler is trying to control the action in half guard but Pending is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Von Ketler has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Von Ketler can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pending is looking to escape.
Pending is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Pending is trying to reverse the position but instead Von Ketler has taken his back - oops!
Pending tries to roll but Von Ketler sticks to his back. #SUB2#
Von Ketler looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Pending taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Eksem Von Ketler!
An out of breath Eksem Von Ketler thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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