Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: CEC: 696
Date: Oct 17, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ired staying out of range there.
The crowd cheers as Maybetter lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ired doesn't seem phased though.
Maybetter jabs Ired right on the nose. Ired blinks but takes it well.
Maybetter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ired circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
Ired gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A body shot lands from Ired.
Ired tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ired lands a hook that snaps the head of Maybetter backwards.
Ired pushes Maybetter back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Ired pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maybetter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #TD#
Ired gets a double leg takedown into Maybetter's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ired trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ired has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Maybetter looking for a sweep. Not yet Maybetter, not yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ired accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ired content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Maybetter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ired is one step ahead there.
Maybetter working a defensive guard here. #T1#
Ired trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maybetter is pulling down on Ired's head. It's preventing any offense from Ired, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Ired got a little sloppy there for a moment and Maybetter has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ired has managed to get both his arms back between Maybetter's legs - danger averted.
Ired trying to control the position from guard on top but Maybetter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ired works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ired is trying to control. Maybetter wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Maybetter gets full guard.
Ired is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T2#
Ired in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ired is fighting to break Maybetter's control of his arms but Maybetter is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ired stands up over Maybetter, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Maybetter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ired is one step ahead there.
Ired throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Maybetter works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Maybetter bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ired's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Ired working for submissions but it's allowed Maybetter to get to half guard. #SUB2#
Maybetter is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Maybetter 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. #T3#
Maybetter is keen to just control but Ired is a slippery customer.
Maybetter trying to pass the guard but Ired defending well. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Maybetter is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Maybetter seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Maybetter is looking for submissions but instead, Ired has regained full guard.
Ired working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maybetter.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maybetter throws a big right hand that misses.
My spies in Doc Dannis Death Squad inform me that Maybetter has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ired keeping moving, preventing Maybetter from controlling successfully.
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 Ret Ired will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Ired slips under a jab from Maybetter.
Ired moves to clinch but Maybetter breaks away
and Maybetter counters with a straight right hand.
Maybetter throws a lazy right hand but Ired sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ired moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL#
Ired closes the distance and pushes Maybetter back into the cage.
Maybetter avoiding damage as Ired throws knees to the body.
Maybetter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ired changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Maybetter fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Maybetter is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Maybetter misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Ired has Maybetter up against the cage in a clinch.
Maybetter with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Ret Ired has been cut.
Maybetter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ired looking to stall.
Maybetter trying to land knees to the body. #T1#
Maybetter scores a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Maybetter obliges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ired stops a takedown attempt from Maybetter.
Ired is looking for a takedown.
Ired tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maybetter avoids it.
Maybetter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ret Ired has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Maybetter holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ired misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ired stalling the fight.
Maybetter lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maybetter.
Maybetter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ired drops down looking for an ankle pick but Maybetter pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ret Ired. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Maybetter drives through with a takedown into Ired's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maybetter trying to control but Ired is working from the bottom.
Ired might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Maybetter is stalling in the full guard.
Maybetter trying to control but Ired is working from the bottom.
Ired looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Maybetter throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Maybetter trying to control but Ired is working from the bottom.
Maybetter prevents Ired from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ired takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A left and a right from Maybetter both land. Nice combination.
Nice shot lands for Maybetter.
Maybetter doesn't manage to clinch there - Ired circles away.
Ired throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maybetter lands a jab to the head.
Ired shoots in but no luck this time.
Maybetter has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#CL#
Ired instigates a clinch. #T4#
Ired tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Maybetter obliges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maybetter lands a knee to the body.
Maybetter tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ired avoids it.
A short uppercut from Maybetter.
Maybetter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maybetter is trying to drag Ired to the mat but Ired just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ired is looking for a takedown.
Maybetter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maybetter tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ired is trying to force a seperation but Maybetter has the dominant position.
Maybetter throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Maybetter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ired backwards.
Maybetter lands a left hand.
Ired letting Maybetter take a breather here.
Ired misses with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Floyd Maybetter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ret Ired's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Ired takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Maybetter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ired.
Maybetter goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Maybetter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ired.
Ired blocks a jab.#TD2#
Maybetter shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ired is trying to defend but Maybetter finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB2#
Maybetter wants to work for an arm triangle but Ired is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Maybetter is working for a submission of some sort. #T1#
Ired is not content to let Maybetter control the position.
Ired is trying to maintain the position but Maybetter is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Maybetter is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ired sees it coming and defends easily.
Ired is trying to stand. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Maybetter is keen to just control but Ired is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Maybetter is looking for a kimura here.
Ired is staying active underneath Maybetter, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ired is trying to control but can't.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Maybetter not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Maybetter is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Ired reverses the position - he's now on top in Maybetter's guard.
Floyd Maybetter has got the better of the ground game so far.
Maybetter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Ired won't allow Maybetter to get back to his feet.
Maybetter keeping moving, preventing Ired from controlling successfully.
Ired wanted to stand there but Maybetter had control of the position.
Maybetter trying to keep a closed guard but Ired is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ired walks into a left hand.
Maybetter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little jabbing left from Maybetter on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ired tries to bum rush Maybetter with a series of wild strikes but Maybetter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Maybetter might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Ired tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Maybetter has closed the distance and engaged Ired in a clinch. #T4#
Maybetter with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Maybetter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maybetter scores with a knee to the head.
Maybetter works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maybetter lands a body shot.
Ired prevents a takedown attempt there. #TD2#
Maybetter lands a takedown into guard.
Maybetter looking to pass the guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maybetter stopping the sweep attempt from Ired.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maybetter trying to control the position from guard on top but Ired is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maybetter sitting in guard, not really doing much.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Floyd Maybetter!
An out of breath and clearly excited Floyd Maybetter thanked Sin City Allstars for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: OFK 17 - Escobarre Vs Ired
Date: Sep 05, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Escobarre gets tackled into the cage by Ired. Ired maintains the clinch.
Escobarre can't find room to land a body shot as Ired controls the action. #BC2#
Ired pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Escobarre swats away the attempt to clinch by Ired.
A little feinted left hand from Escobarre on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD2#
Ired shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ired was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Escobarre sneaks back into half guard.
Ired throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Escobarre works his way to full guard. Good work.
Escobarre is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Escobarre looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Ired got a little sloppy there for a moment and Escobarre has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ired has managed to get both his arms back between Escobarre's legs - danger averted.
Escobarre pulls Ired in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Escobarre wants to sweep here but Ired controlling him for the moment.
Ired throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Escobarre looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ired cracks Escobarre with a solid left hand.
Ired won't allow Escobarre to sweep him here. #SUB#
Escobarre 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! Ired rolls with it to try and escape but Escobarre cranks on the arm and Ired is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pablo Escobarre!
After winning the bout, Pablo Escobarre thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: OFK 9 - Reilly Vs Ired
Date: Aug 08, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ired ducks under a wild hook from Reilly.#CL2#
Ired clinches up against the cage.
Reilly lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ired backwards.
Reilly misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ired throws an elbow that misses.
Reilly tries to work over Ired's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reilly tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ired's elbow.
A short right from Ired.
Ired throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Reilly blocks it with crossed arms.
Reilly has a couple of punches blocked by Ired.
Reilly lands a nice uppercut.
Reilly blocking some punches.
Good body shot from Reilly.
Reilly misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reilly is working Ired over against the cage.
Reilly struggles to land a body shot inside as Ired controls his hands.
Reilly lands with a light punch inside.
Ired blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ired drops down looking for an ankle pick but Reilly pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL#
Reilly clinches.
Reilly lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Reilly lands a left hand.
Ired is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Reilly is keeping busy.
Reilly misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Ired manages to break the clinch.
Ired takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
John C Reilly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reilly jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ired throws a head kick that misses.
Reilly misses with a body shot.
Reilly has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Razor Sharp Training Systems in the buildup to the fight.
Reilly misses with a looping right.
Ired lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Reilly backs up against the cage. #CUT2#It looks like John C Reilly has been cut.
Reilly connects with a body shot that sends Ired's belly button to the back.
Reilly scores with a body shot.
Ired looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reilly lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT#It looks like Ret Ired has been cut.
Reilly moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Reilly connects with a right hand. Ired shakes it off.
Reilly scores with a hook to the body. Ired takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #KD#
Reilly sends Ired crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Reilly is motioning to the referee to let Ired up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Reilly throws a front kick aimed at Ired's knee but Ired avoids it well.
As Reilly backs off Ired throws a huge counter combo but Reilly manages to avoid it all.
Ired circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Reilly. Ired falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Reilly!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John C Reilly!
John C Reilly retains his middleweight title!
A less than humble John C Reilly misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: OFK #7 - Omarov Vs Reilly
Date: Jul 29, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ired keeps the fight on the outside.
Tudekiks smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tudekiks feints and then cracks Ired's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ired down. #CL#
Tudekiks rushes Ired and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tudekiks looking to stall.
Tudekiks tries to work over Ired's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ired on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ired blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Ired breaks the clinch.
Tudekiks throws a series of punches but Ired avoids them all with ease.
A low kick from Tudekiks is predictable there #KD2#
and Ired counters with a crisp one two that drops Tudekiks! Ired thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Tudekiks to his feet! Tudekiks is in big trouble!
Tudekiks tries to clinch up
and Ired counters with a left right combination that sends Tudekiks crashing to the mat - Ired wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Tudekiks out for a TKO! Devastating finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ret Ired!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Ret Ired waved his t-shirt featuring HNC 160Q ($100)'s logo in front of the cameras.

Event: OFK #4 - Tudekiks Vs Omarov
Date: Jul 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danga de danga de dang - Smo scores with a four punch combination!
Smo throws a combination. Ired tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A leg kick checked by Smo.
Smo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Smo misses with a few strikes there.
Decent striking displayed by Smo there.#TD#
Ired closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Smo did well to prevent Ired 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!
Smo is trying to stand back up but Ired is controlling him
Ired lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ired not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smo is looking to improve his position.
Smo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ired.
Ired trying to control from half guard but Smo is working away.
Ired stops Smo from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Ired wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smo keeps working.
Ired is controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Smo looking for submissions off his back.
Ired looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Smo gets back to full guard.
Smo striking off his back but it's not causing Ired any problems.
Smo looking to control. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ired preventing the sweep.
Smo is trying to control the position but Ired postures up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ired postures up in Smo's guard and throws a big left but Smo blocks it.
Ired loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ired advances position into side control!
Smo can't do much from the bottom here.
Ired is working Smo over with some ground and pound from side control.
Smo is trying to get back to half guard.
Ired wants to stand but Smo is controlling his arm.
Ired connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Smo some visible discomfort. #ROC#Smo is rocked!
Smo is trying to buck Ired off.
Smo is still in real trouble! Can Ired finish him?
Ired lands a strong strike to the head of Smo. That's dazed him! Ired looking to finish here. Smo is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Ired lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ret Ired!
Ret Ired gave a mention to Hardcore Nutrition 160Q $100 w/ Proof in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: OFK #2 - Tudekiks Vs Roffen
Date: Jun 28, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Escobarre manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ired on his heels. He'll look to pass Ired's guard now, I'm sure.
Escobarre controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Escobarre trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ired wants to sweep here but Escobarre controlling him for the moment.
Escobarre throws a big right hand that misses.
Escobarre wants to control from the top but Ired keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Escobarre throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ired keeping moving, preventing Escobarre from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Escobarre cracks Ired with a solid left hand.#T1#
Escobarre in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ired trying to keep a closed guard but Escobarre is proving a slippery customer.
Escobarre loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Escobarre lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Escobarre looking to pass the guard.
Ired looking to control.
Escobarre wants to control from the top but Ired keeps moving.
Escobarre postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ired has control of Escobarre's left arm, preventing Escobarre from doing any damage. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Escobarre throwing strikes from guard but Ired blocks nicely.
Escobarre working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ired looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ired not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Escobarre wants to control from the top but Ired keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Escobarre misses with a hook. Ired ducked under it nicely.
Ired fails in his attempt to clinch.
Escobarre is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Escobarre misses with a jab, cross combination. #T3##CL#
Ired clinches with his opponent.
Escobarre swings wildly with an uppercut but Ired uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ired takes a shot to the head.
Escobarre blocks a body shot from Ired.
Escobarre has a couple of punches blocked by Ired.
Ired prevents a body shot from Escobarre.
Escobarre tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ired prevents a body shot from Escobarre. #TD#
Ired is trying to trip Escobarre. He has hold of a leg but Escobarre is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Ired persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Ired preventing the sweep.
Ired throwing strikes but missing.
Ired stands up over Escobarre, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Escobarre is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Ired has his hands clasped together but Escobarre extends and breaks Ired's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Escobarre.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pablo Escobarre!
A very excited looking Pablo Escobarre made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: WKBC: Kinneas VS Kueller
Date: May 23, 2020

#R1#
Ngo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ngo misses with an uppercut #KD2#
and before Ngo can reset, Ired rushes him with a swarm of punches, sending him crashing to the floor, in all sorts of trouble! Ngo is trying to beat the count but we're up to 6 already and he's nowhere near. 7,8... he's up! He's going to continue!#ROC2#
Ngo is rocked!#CL2#
Ired clinches with his opponent.
Oh Ngo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ngo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ngo seems to have got his legs back now.
Ngo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ired 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.
Ngo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ired tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ngo avoids it.
A head punch on the inside from Ngo fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ired.
Ired leaning his opponent against the ropes.#BC2#
Ired escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ired shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ngo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ired.
Ngo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ngo loads up on a big right hand but Ired slips the punch.
Ired tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Ired forces Ngo back against the ropes and clinches.
Ngo is trying to stall.
Ired lands a hook that snaps the head of Ngo backwards. #T1#
Ired tries a knee to the head but Ngo blocks it.
Ngo throws a punch but it's blocked by Ired.
Ired is trying to stall.
Ired controlling the action here for a moment.
Ngo blocks an elbow strike.
Ngo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ngo scores with a shoulder strike.
Ngo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ired scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ired using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ngo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ired stalling in the clinch but Ngo improves position.
Ired blocking some punches.
Ngo misses with a punch on the inside.
Ired prevents a body shot from Ngo.
Ngo throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Ired tries to land knees in the clinch but Ngo avoids the damage to the body.
Ired scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ngo swings wildly with an uppercut but Ired uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ngo tries to throw a body punch but Ired avoids it by throwing Ngo back against the ropes.
Ired blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ired trying to control the position but instead, Ngo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ired into the ropes.
Ired blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ngo misses with a punch on the inside.
Ngo struggles to land a body shot inside as Ired controls his hands.
Ngo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ired scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ngo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ngo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ired misses with a body punch.
Ired throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ngos head.
Ngo misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Having scored a knockdown, Ret Ired should take round 1, putting pressure on his opponene back strong in round 2.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Ired takes the fight into the clinch.
Ired throws a head punch that misses.
Ngo working aggressively here.
Ngo tries a body shot but Ired blocks it.
Ngo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ireds head. #BC#
Ngo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That kick from Ngo tenderised Ired's leg. Ired is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ired tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A good leg kick by Ired.
Somsak Ngo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ngo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ngo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Despite the aggression on Ired's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ired is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ired bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
Ngo gets tackled into the ropes by Ired. Ired maintains the clinch.
Ired scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Ired escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ret Ired is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ngo lands with a hook. Ired tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Ired gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1#
Ngo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ret Ired seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ngo lands a shoulder strike.
Ngo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ngo wants to get back to striking at distance but Ired won't allow it.
Ired using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ngo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ired looking to stall.
Ngo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ired creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ngo swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Ngo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ired throws a low kick but Ngo avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Ngo misses the target.
Ngo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ngo misses with a hook.
Somsak Ngo is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick misses from Ngo.
Ired avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ired staying out of range there.
Ired wants to clinch.#T2#
Ired checks a low kick from Ngo.
Ired lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ngo's sensitive parts.
Ired tries to clinch but Ngo is having none of it.
Ired fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ngo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ngo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Ired fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ngo, pushing him back against the ropes.
Ngo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ngo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ired backwards.
Ngo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Ired lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Ngo on the inside. #BC#
Ngo breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Ired gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ired scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ired is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC#
Ngo breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Somsak Ngo dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Ired is looking to clinch but Ngo is avoiding it.
An inside leg kick lands from Ngo. #CL2#
Ired moves into the clinch.
Ngo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ngo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ired swings wildly with an uppercut but Ngo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ired is looking to break free of the clinch but Ngo has double underhooks.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Ired wants to stall.
Ired seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Ngo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ired blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Ngo fails to land. #BC#
Ngo breaks from the clinch.
Ngo with the inside leg kick.
Ngo lands a leg kick that knocks Ired off balance momentarily.
That kick from Ngo tenderised Ired's leg. Ired is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
Ngo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ngo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#CL2#
Ired instigates a clinch.
Ngo tries to break the clinch but Ired is controlling the position.
Nice body punch from Ired - that landed with a thud.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ired.
A short left from Ngo.
Ired is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Ired swings wildly with an uppercut but Ngo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ired trying to control the position but instead, Ngo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ired into the ropes.
Ired presses Ngo against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC2#
Ired breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ngo falls off balance throwing a combination #CL2#
and Ired counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ired. #T2#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ngo as Ired tries to tie him up. #BC2#
Ired breaks the clinch.
Ired tries to clinch but Ngo moves out of range.
Ngo connects with a leg kick. #CL2#
Ired has managed to clinch.
A short right from Ngo.
Ired throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC2#
Ired breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A good leg kick by Ngo.
Ired tries to clinch but Ngo is having none of it.
Ngo is looking for a counter combo.
Ired tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ngo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That kick from Ngo tenderised Ired's leg. Ired is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ired on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ired takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ngo works the jab nicely.
Ngo scores with a leg kick.
Somsak Ngo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Ired has managed to clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Somsak Ngo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ngo 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: WKBC: Turturro VS Laxx
Date: Apr 30, 2020

#R1#
Ired swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut. #KD#
Smith staggers Ired with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Ired looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! Just in time and the ref is going to let the fight continue!#CUT#
It looks like Ret Ired has been cut.#CL2#
Smith tries to keep at a distance but Ired has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ired lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith tries to work over Ired's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knees to the body from Smith.
Ired looks winded!
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ired is defending well for now.
Smith displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ired up against the ropes.
Ired letting Smith take a breather here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Smith as Ired tries to tie him up.
Smith tries a body shot but Ired blocks it.
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ired avoids it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ired tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it.
Ired on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T1#
Smith crunches a lovely knee into Ired's ribcage.
Ired managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
Smith tries to land knees in the clinch but Ired avoids the damage to the body.
Ired blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ired stalling against the ropes.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ired is defending well for now.
Smith avoiding damage.
Smith just leaning against Ired, taking a breather. #BC2#
Ired escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Ired closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Smith misses with some punches.
Smith'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.
Smith is looking to control Ired's arms but Ired gets an underhook and turns him. Now Smith has his back to the ropes.
Ired avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body. #T2#
Smith is trying to maintain a safe position but Ired gets an underhook and turns Smith into the ropes.
Smith lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ired backwards.
Ired blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Ired.
Ired on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ired.
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ired avoids it.
Ired lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith or not.
Smith blocking some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ired has him pressed against the ropes.#BC#
Smith breaks the clinch.
Smith misses with a hook.
Smith throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ired.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Ired slips the punch.#CL2#
Ired rushes Smith and presses him up against the ropes.#BC2#
Ired breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ired is able to avoid easily.
Smith throws a jab when Ired was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Awut Smith should take that round, based on the knockdown.
The cut man is working on Ret Ired'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#
Smith blocks a head kick by Ired.
A little feinted left hand from Smith on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A nice combination there by Ired. #CUT2#
It looks like Awut Smith has been cut.
Awut Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Ired throws a counter combo.#CL2#
Ired has closed the distance and engaged Smith in a clinch.
Ired blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ired avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ired.
Ired blocking some punches.
Smith lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Ired.
A right handed body shot lands from Ired.
Ired on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ired tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ired 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!
Smith has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ired on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ired managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
Ired tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ired blocks a body shot from Smith. #T1#
Ired managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
Ired lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Ired breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith throws a leg kick but Ired sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ired wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Ired throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Ired has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Ired's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ired is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith 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.
Smith lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ired tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ired checks a leg kick.
Ired checks a leg kick.#T2#
Smith walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ired checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #CL2#
Ired moves into the clinch.
Smith looking to slow down the pace here.
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ired avoids it.
Smith trying to land knees to the body.
Smith takes a shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ired is trying to break free.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Ired using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smith has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ret Ired seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Smith is leaning against Ired and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ired blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ired digs a right hand into Smith's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Smith's gas tank.
Smith trying to control the position but instead, Ired has worked for underhooks and has pushed Smith into the ropes.
Ired looking to stall.
Ired avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ret Ired showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Smith throws a combination. Ired tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Smith tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ired is able to avoid easily.
Ired is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
An attempted straight right counter from Smith misses the target.
Ired throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
Smith misses with a low kick. #CL#
Smith clinches with his opponent.
Ired on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ired scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Ired's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Ired closes the distance and clinches.
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ired.
Ired trying to stall but Smith improves his position.
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ired avoids it.#BC#
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A leg kick checked by Ired.#T1#
Ired misses with a low kick.
As Ired backs away, Smith returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Smith is looking to chop away at Ired's legs.
Ired throws a counter combo.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith throws a low kick, looking for Ired's leg but Ired calmly moves out of range.
Ired connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Smith momentarily.
Ired slips under a jab.
Ired dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Ired forces Smith back against the ropes and clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ired.
Ired lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ired avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
Smith scores a nice knee to the body. #BC2#
Ired breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith throws a low kick but Ired moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Ired pushes Smith up against the ropes in a clinch.
Ired avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body. #T2#
Smith wants to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Ired fails to land.
Ired has Smith pressed against the ropes.
Smith tries to land knees in the clinch but Ired avoids the damage to the body.
Smith is looking to control Ired's arms but Ired gets an underhook and turns him. Now Smith has his back to the ropes. #BC#
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Ired lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ired tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ret Ired is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Ired darts in and clinches Smith up against the ropes.
Ired with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ired with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #BC#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ired drops his hands momentarily and Smith takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Smith moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith throws a chopping leg kick but Ired manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

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 Awut Smith.
I think Smith 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Awut Smith!
Awut Smith managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, RESISTANCE, into his post fight interview.

Event: WKBC: Silva VS Oki
Date: Apr 23, 2020

#R1##CL2#
Ired moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Ired breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Ired shoots in and bounces Pesalelei off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Ired advances to half guard.
Pesalelei wants to get back to full guard.
Ired is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Pesalelei!
Ired prevents Pesalelei from getting the reversal.
Ired landing strikes from the mount.#SUB2#
Ired is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Pesalelei is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ret Ired!
Ret Ired very nearly forgot to thank Hardcore Nutrition 160Q ($150) 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.
The defeated Sigi Pesalelei had this to say: 'im sorry to all my fans i let down.'.

Event: WKBC: Anderson vs Pitung
Date: Apr 08, 2020

#R1#
Stern misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ired.
Stern avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Stern misses the target.
A slow jab from Stern misses its intended target.
Stern lands a glancing blow to the side of Ired's head.
Stern bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ired's head backwards.
Stern throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good shot there by Stern.
Stern throws out a powerful jab.
Nice defenses there by Ired.
Ired misses with a hook.
Stern throws a good cross that connects.
Ired looks winded!#CL2#
Ired moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Stern breaks from the clinch.
Stern missing with a left hand there. Ired was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stern moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ired ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stern throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stern scores with a punch to the head.#CL#
Stern clinches up against the ropes.
Our sources have told us that Stern has been working on his elbows in the gym.#T1#
Ired misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stern blocking some punches.
Stern lands an elbow that stopped Ired in his tracks for a moment.
Stern is trying to force a seperation but Ired has the dominant position.
Stern blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Ired escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ired fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Stern listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ired misses the jab.
Stern is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ired.
Stern scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ired in his tracks.
Stern is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ired is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Howard Stern is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ired looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stern looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stern connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ired uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stern.
Ired looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T2#
Stern stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stern tries to work over Ired's front leg with a kick but Ired checks it.
Stern cracks Ired with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Howard Stern seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stern lands a body shot.
Ired slips a jab and a cross from Stern.
Stern misses with a looping left.
Stern lunges at Ired with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ired's hand.
A good leg kick by Stern.
Ired avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stern bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ired's head.
Stern lands with a straight right. Ired didn't see that one coming.
Stern bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ired's head.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Stern breaks the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ired is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ired is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Howard Stern dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Ired looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stern swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ired.
Ired takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ired tries to bum rush Stern with a series of wild strikes but Stern uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ired is looking to clinch but Stern is avoiding it.
Ired fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ired takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stern scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Stern fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ired on the side of the head.
Stern lands with a cross.
Ired moves in looking to clinch but Stern pushes him off.
Ired walks forward, straight into a front kick from Stern.
Ired tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Stern paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ired wants to clinch up but Stern keeps it at a distance.
Stern lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ired's sensitive parts.
Ired is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ired doesn't manage to clinch there - Stern circles away.
The crowd cheers as Stern lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ired doesn't seem phased though.#T1#
Stern scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ired in his tracks.
Ired ducks under a wild hook from Stern.
Stern throws a hook but Ired blocks it.
A jab from Stern does it's job there.
Stern throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ired moves to clinch but Stern breaks away
and Stern connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stern thuds his right hand into Ired's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A big left from Stern misses.
Stern misses with a hook.
Stern fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stern lands a lovely overhand right.
Stern avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stern cracks Ired with an open hand slap.
Howard Stern is winning the standup battle so far.
Stern feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ireds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ired wants to clinch
and Stern makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ired misses with a low kick.#CL#
Stern moves into the clinch successfully. #T2#
Ired struggles to land a body shot inside as Stern controls his hands. #BC#
Stern escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Stern clinches up against the ropes.#BC#
Stern pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
An inside leg kick from Ired misses.
Stern uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ret Ired is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stern misses with a leg kick.
Ired lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Stern fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stern lands a nice shot that snaps Ired's head back.
Ired steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stern.
Stern misses with a looping right.
Ired avoids the body shot from Stern.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stern lands a nice hook to Ired's body. Ired takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stern throws a leg kick but Ired checks it. #CL2#
Stern tries to keep at a distance but Ired has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Stern escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Howard Stern dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Stern drives through and clinches with Ired against the ropes.
Ired working aggressively here.
Stern is looking to break free of the clinch but Ired has double underhooks. #BC#
Stern's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stern misses with a looping right.#CL#
Stern fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ired, pushing him back against the ropes.
Ired misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ret Ired has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ired dodges an elbow strike from Stern.
Ired presses Stern against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ired is trying to stall.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ired.
Ired struggles to land a body shot inside as Stern controls his hands.
Ired takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ired cracks Stern with a nice body shot.#BC#
Stern breaks the clinch.
Stern works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1#
Stern scores with a jab.
Stern is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ired can do to turn this around?
Stern cracks Ired with an open hand slap.
Stern scoring well with a low kick there.
Ired throws a right and a left that Stern avoids nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Stern misses the target. #CL2#
Ired clinches up against the ropes.
Stern tries to circle away but Ired has him pinned against the ropes.#BC#
Stern escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ired moves in looking to clinch but Stern pushes him off.
A punch combination from Stern misses.
Ired slips a straight right by Stern.
Stern thuds his right hand into Ired's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ired avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ired walks into a stiff left hand from Stern.
Stern takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Good shot there by Stern.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stern throws a head kick that misses. #T2##CL#
Stern rushes Ired and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Stern is looking to break free of the clinch but Ired has double underhooks.
Stern is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Stern wants to break free but Ired has control. #BC2#
Ired breaks the clinch.
Howard Stern is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ired throws a combination. Stern tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT2#
It looks like Howard Stern has been cut.
Stern lands with a cross.
Ired gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Stern cracks Ired with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Stern connects with a right hand. Ired shakes it off.
Ired needs to keep his hands up - Stern had a free shot at his head there.
Stern misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stern looks to land a left hand but Ired moved out of range nicely.
Stern bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ired's head backwards.
Ired has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ired ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stern moves away.
Stern swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Stern tests Ired's chin there with a solid looking shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Howard Stern showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stern 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: WKBC: The Zealot VS Cheating
Date: Apr 02, 2020

#R1#
Ired throws a low kick but it's checked well by Boyka.
Boyka takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CL#
Ired moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Ired's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ired throws a hook to the side of Boyka's head but Boyka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Ired has Boyka up against the ropes in a clinch.
Ired is struggling to control the position.
Boyka pushes off an throws an elbow but Ired leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Boyka pushes off an throws an elbow but Ired leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Ired misses with a knee strike.
Boyka misses with an elbow over the top.
Ired with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ired avoids the elbow strike from Boyka, against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boyka misses with an elbow over the top.
Ired tries to land a knee to the head but Boyka blocks with his arms.
Boyka gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ired looking to slow down the pace here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Boyka throws an elbow but it misses. #T1#
Boyka misses with an elbow strike.
Boyka throws an elbow but it misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Ired.
Ired scores with a shoulder strike.
Boyka misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Boyka throws an elbow but misses.
Ired lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Ired breaks from the clinch.
Ired ducks under a wild hook from Boyka.
Boyka scores with a spinning back kick!
Boyka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ired.
Boyka misses with a wild combination.
Ired tries to clinch there but Boyka circles away. #CL#
Ired closes the distance and pushes Boyka back into the ropes.
Boyka creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Boyka throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Boyka pushes off an throws an elbow but Ired leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boyka throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Boyka misses with an elbow strike. #T2#
Boyka throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Boyka misses with an elbow strike.
Ired throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ired avoids the elbow strike from Boyka, against the ropes.
Boyka throws an elbow but it misses.
A short right from Ired.
Ired wants to stall.
Boyka pushes off an throws an elbow but Ired leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Boyka misses with an elbow strike.
Boyka throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ired missing with knees to the body.
Ired is working Boyka over against the ropes.
Ired is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ired leaning against his opponent. #BC#
Ired breaks the clinch.
Ired on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Boyka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ired was well out of range. Poor timing from Boyka.#CL#
Ired closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
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 Ret Ired 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#
Ired takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ired ducks under a wild hook from Boyka.#CL#
Ired rushes Boyka and presses him up against the ropes.
Ired lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Boyka misses with an elbow strike.
Ired has Boyka pushed against the ropes.
A short left from Ired.
Ired lands with a light punch inside.
Ired avoids the elbow strike from Boyka, against the ropes.
Ired lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Boyka or not.
Boyka throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Boyka pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Ired scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ired stalling against the ropes.
Ired dodges an elbow strike from Boyka. #BC#
Ired breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Ired clinches up with Boyka and pushes him back against the ropes.
Ired stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Boyka is breathing heavily.
Ired working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1##BC#
Ired pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boyka avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL#
Ired moves into the clinch successfully.
Ired scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Boyka lands a nice elbow. #BC#
Ired breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boyka misses with a two punch combination.
Ired throws a big counter combination but Boyka scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Boyka misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Ired moves into the clinch.
Ired cracks Boyka with a nice body shot.#BC#
Ired pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ired ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boyka moves away.
Boyka misses with a two punch combination. #CL#
Ired moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ired makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ired lands a right hand.
Ired takes an elbow to the temple. #T2#
Ired looking to slow down the pace here.
Ired blocks an elbow strike.
Ired blocks the elbow strike.
Ired takes an elbow to the temple.
Ired avoids the elbow strike from Boyka, against the ropes.
Ired avoids the elbow strike from Boyka, against the ropes.
A short right from Ired.
Ired throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Boykas head.
Ired effectively controlling the action here.
Ired stalling in the clinch.
Boyka looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC#
Ired breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ired avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Ired clinches.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Boyka looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ired blocks the elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ret Ired dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Ired throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ret Ired is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boyka scores with a nice strike.
Boyka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ired takes one to the chin there.
Ired misses with a wild combination. #CL#
Ired rushes Boyka and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Boyka creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Boyka pushes off an throws an elbow but Ired leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
A short right from Ired on the inside.
Ired stalling the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Boyka just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ired's brow.
Ired blocks the elbow strike.
Boyka throws an elbow but it misses.
Boyka throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ired blocks an elbow strike from Boyka.
A right handed body shot lands from Ired.
Ired scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Yuri Boyka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Boyka misses with an elbow over the top.
Ired stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Boyka pushes off an throws an elbow but Ired leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ired.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ired.
Ired avoids a wild elbow strike from Boyka.
Ired lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Ired manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Ired rushes Boyka and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Ired wants to stall.
Ired holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Ired lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ired lands a right hand.
Ired working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Boyka throws an elbow that misses. #T2#
Ired avoids a wild elbow strike from Boyka.#BC#
Ired manages to break the clinch.
Boyka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ired tries to close the distance and clinch but Boyka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boyka does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #CL#
Ired clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Ired breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ret Ired is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Ired moves into range and clinches up with Boyka.
Ired blocks an elbow strike.
Boyka throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #BC#
Ired's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ired is looking to clinch but Boyka is avoiding it.
Ired scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice cross by Boyka.
Boyka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boyka throws the left hand but Ired avoids the punch easily.
Ired lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Boyka circles away from the clinch attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ret Ired showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ired, 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ret Ired!
After the big win, Ret Ired made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Hardcore Nutrition 160Q ($150) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 15, 2020

#R1#
Decker lands a jab-cross combination.
Decker misses with a looping right.
Decker jabs Ired to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL2#
Ired gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ired taking a breather.
Decker fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Ired breaks the clinch.
Decker looks to land a left hand but Ired moved out of range nicely.
Ired scoring well with a low kick there.
Ired bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD2#
Ired gets a double leg takedown into Decker's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ired stands up over Decker, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Decker wants to stand up but Ired is controlling him.
Ired passes Decker's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T1#
Ired throwing shots but Decker is blocking nicely.
Well, if Ired 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.
Decker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ired on the ground.
Ired lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Decker wants to control the action here but instead Ired manages to pass to full mount!
Ired controlling the pace for now. #T2#
Oooooh, big shot lands for Ired! Decker is hurt baaadly! Ired is firing away with more strikes - Decker is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ret Ired!
After the big win, Ret Ired made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sully's Bar & Grill ($150) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: Grand Prix RIO
Date: Feb 14, 2020

#R1#
Ferguson throws a poor cross that misses
and Ired counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Duncan Ferguson has been cut.#CL#
Ired darts in and clinches Ferguson up against the ropes.
Ferguson lands with a light punch inside.
Ired is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ired.
Ired is trying to break free.
Ferguson misses with the head strike.
Ferguson throws a head punch that misses.
Ferguson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ired is looking to break free of the clinch but Ferguson has double underhooks.
Ferguson working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ired.
Still in the clinch, Ired scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ired blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ired.
Ferguson blocking some punches.
Ferguson gets through Ired's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ired lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ired blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ferguson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Ferguson working aggressively here.
Ferguson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ferguson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ired blocks an uppercut.
Ferguson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ired blocks an uppercut.
Ferguson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ired up against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ired.
Ired misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ferguson throws a punch but it's blocked by Ired.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ired.
Ired throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fergusons head.
Ferguson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ired tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Still in the clinch, Ferguson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ferguson slows down the pace here. #BC#
Ired breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Ferguson scores with a decent looking hook.
Ferguson keeps the fight on the outside.
Ired is looking to clinch.
Ferguson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ired fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Ired moves into the clinch successfully.
Ferguson misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Ferguson fails to land.
Ired prevents a body shot from Ferguson.
Nice body punch from Ired. #BC#
Ired pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ired takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ired.
Ired defending well as Ferguson loads up on a big left hand.
Ired misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Ired tries to keep at a distance but Ferguson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ired lands with a short shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Ferguson. #BC#
Ired breaks the clinch.
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 Ret Ired will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Duncan Ferguson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Ferguson swings for the body but Ired moves out of range.
Ired tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Duncan Ferguson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ired takes one on the button.#CL2#
Ferguson has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Ired breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ferguson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CL#
Ired clinches up with Ferguson and pushes him back against the ropes.
Ferguson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Ired.
Ferguson blocks an uppercut.
Ired tries to work over Ferguson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ferguson swings wildly with an uppercut but Ired uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ired fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ferguson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferguson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ferguson misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ferguson.
Ferguson lands a shoulder strike.
Ired blocks a body shot from Ferguson.
Ired tries to throw a body punch but Ferguson avoids it by throwing Ired back against the ropes. #BC#
Ired pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Ired forces Ferguson back against the ropes and clinches.
Ferguson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ired backwards.
Ferguson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ired is keeping busy.
Ired lands a right hand.
Ferguson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ferguson gets through Ired's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ferguson is trying to maintain a safe position but Ired gets an underhook and turns Ferguson into the ropes.
Ired lands a body punch.
Ired blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ired lands a nice uppercut.
Duncan Ferguson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ferguson throws a head punch that misses.
Ferguson is trying to maintain a safe position but Ired gets an underhook and turns Ferguson into the ropes.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ferguson doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Ired blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ired works on Ferguson's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ired.
Ired prevents a body shot from Ferguson.
Ired pushes Ferguson back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ferguson misses with a punch to the body.
Ired misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ired.
Ferguson wants to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ferguson.
Ired trying to control the position but instead, Ferguson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ired into the ropes.
Ired misses with some punches.
Ferguson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Ferguson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ired's elbow.
Ferguson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ferguson trying to stall but Ired improves his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Duncan Ferguson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Duncan Ferguson'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#
Ferguson blocks a jab.
Ferguson throws a counter combo.
Ret Ired is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ferguson blocking some punches.
Ferguson has a couple of punches blocked by Ired.
Ferguson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ferguson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ferguson tries to work over Ired's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ired blocking some punches.
Ired is trying to stall.
Ired struggles to land a body shot inside as Ferguson controls his hands.
Ferguson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ireds head.
Ired throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fergusons head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ferguson.
Ired tries to land a knee to the head but Ferguson blocks with his arms.
A short uppercut from Ferguson.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ired lands an uppercut.
Ired taking a breather. #T1#
Ferguson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ired backwards.
Ferguson lands with a right to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ired as Ferguson tries to tie him up.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ferguson misses with the head strike.
Ired lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ired has a couple of punches blocked by Ferguson.
A short right from Ferguson.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ferguson.
Ferguson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ferguson misses with the head strike. #BC#
Ired breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ferguson. #CL#
Ired drives through and clinches with Ferguson against the ropes.
Ferguson blocks a body shot from Ired.
Ired is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ired misses with the head strike. #T2#
Ferguson misses with some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Ired's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ferguson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ired lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ferguson throws a series of punches but Ired avoids them all with ease.
Ferguson thuds his right hand into Ired's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Some bone on bone action there as Ferguson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ferguson throws a head kick that misses
and Ired counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ired throws a series of punches but Ferguson moves out of range.
Ferguson unleashes a big counter combination but Ired bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ired tries to clinch there but Ferguson circles away.
Ferguson misses with a wild combination.
Ferguson throws a low kick but Ired avoids it.
Ferguson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ired can pounce on him.
Ferguson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Ferguson.
It looked like Ired was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL#
Ferguson gets tackled into the ropes by Ired. Ired maintains the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Duncan Ferguson.
Well Ferguson 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Duncan Ferguson!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 14, 2019

#R1##TD#
Ired feints and as Lastairman raises his hands in defense, Ired changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lastairman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ired missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ired is stalling in the full guard.
Ired sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lastairman's guard.
Lastairman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ired.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ired lands a nice short elbow.
Lastairman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ired.
Ired 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.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ired throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ired looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ired working over Lastairman with some ground and pound. Lastairman looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#CUT#
It looks like Codename Lastairman has been cut.#T1#
Ired drops an elbow to the side of Lastairman's head.
Lastairman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ired. #SU#
Ired decides to stand up. #CL#
Ired gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Ired has picked Lastairman up - he's going for a ride! Ired dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Ired content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ired frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ired is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Lastairman goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Ired!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ret Ired!
Ret Ired very nearly forgot to thank Sully's Bar & Grill 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: XF 44
Date: Nov 01, 2019

#R1#
Halstenberg circles away from the clinch attempt.
Halstenberg misses with a two punch combination.
Halstenberg avoids the head kick by Ired.
Ired connects with a solid leg kick.
Halstenberg misses with a jab, cross combination.
A jab from Halstenberg misses. #TD#
Ired looking to score a takedown here. Halstenberg is defending well but Ired drives through and ends up in Halstenberg's guard.
Ired sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ired throws a strike but Halstenberg rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ired is on top in guard. #REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ired keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Halstenberg's head.
Ired working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ired with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Ired with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ired throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Halstenberg works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ired trying to control the position from guard on top but Halstenberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ired's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ired'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.
Ired sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Halstenberg's guard.
Ired looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ired 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.
Ired is keen to just control but Halstenberg is a slippery customer.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SU#
Ired decides to return to a standing position.
Halstenberg fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sebastian Halstenberg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#KD2#
Halstenberg lands a left and a right that send Ired crashing to the mat, dazed. Halstenberg thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT2#
It looks like Ret Ired has been cut.
A jab from Halstenberg finds it's way through Ired's defenses.
Halstenberg takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CL#
Ired closes the distance and clinches.
Ired has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Halstenberg is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A frustrated look appears on Halstenberg's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD#
Ired is trying to trip Halstenberg. He has hold of a leg but Halstenberg is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Ired persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#SU#
Ired stands up and waves to Halstenberg to follow him.
Halstenberg looks to land a combination but Ired avoids it well. #CL#
Ired closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Ired turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Halstenberg being controlled for a moment.
Halstenberg really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ired. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Halstenberg dodges the ground and pound from Ired.#T3#
Ired is looking to take a break and control but Halstenberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ired has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Halstenberg!
Halstenberg blocking the ground and pound.
Ired looking to ground and pound but Halstenberg is blocking nicely.
Ired is landing with some decent strikes but Halstenberg is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#CUT#
It looks like Sebastian Halstenberg has been cut.
Ired lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Ired punching from mount but Halstenberg doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Halstenberg's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. #T4#
Ired throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Halstenberg is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Ired tries to control but Halstenberg wriggling away.
Ired sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Halstenberg is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Ired lands a couple of good shots and Halstenberg has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Halstenberg staying busy and making it hard for Ired to control.
Ired lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ret Ired dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL#
Halstenberg tries to keep at a distance but Ired has taken the fight into the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ired.#BC2#
Halstenberg breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Halstenberg throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Halstenberg lands a right hook to the body.
Halstenberg swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Halstenberg throws a shot from downtown. Ired moves away and avoids it.
Ired seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ired dodges the punch combination from Halstenberg.
Halstenberg scores with a three punch combo!
Halstenberg circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Ired moves into the clinch.
Halstenberg working hard to break the clinch.
Halstenberg is looking to break free of the clinch but Ired has double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Halstenberg's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T1#
Ired looking for a takedown.
Ired just leaning against Halstenberg, taking a breather.
Halstenberg tries to break the clinch but Ired is controlling the position.
Ired has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Halstenberg avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Halstenberg wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Ired's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Halstenberg swats away the attempt to clinch by Ired.#CL#
Ired clinches.
Halstenberg wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ired has him pressed against the cage.
Ired keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Halstenberg's efforts to push away.
Halstenberg looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD#
Ired gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Halstenberg regains guard.
Halstenberg utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ired is pushing down on Halstenberg's leg trying to pass to half guard. Halstenberg is fighting to maintain full guard but Ired has managed to sneak the leg through.#T2#
Ired trying to control the action but Halstenberg is working from the bottom.
Halstenberg looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ired throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ret Ired overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ired wants to lay and pray for a moment but Halstenberg keeps working.
Ired working Halstenberg over with strikes.
Ired scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Halstenberg is staying active underneath Ired, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ired not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ired not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Ired thows a huge punch but Halstenberg dodges it nicely.
Ired thows a huge punch but Halstenberg dodges it nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ired lands a nice short elbow.
Ired content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ired working over Halstenberg with some ground and pound. Halstenberg looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Halstenberg tries to kick Ired off but Ired keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Halstenberg is staying active underneath Ired, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ired is nestled in close to Halstenberg, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nice strikes from Ired there.
Ired is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Halstenberg can do to turn this around?
Halstenberg keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
Ired thows a huge punch but Halstenberg dodges it nicely.
Ired trying to pass the guard but Halstenberg defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Halstenberg can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ired not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ired seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Halstenberg does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Halstenberg pushes Ired off looking to stand but Ired dives back in and keeps control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ired wants to lay and pray for a moment but Halstenberg keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ired fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ret Ired dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##KD#
Ired drops Halstenberg with a beautiful combination! Halstenberg stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ired is looking for the KO!#CUT#
That has opened up Sebastian Halstenberg's cut even more.
Sebastian Halstenberg seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Halstenberg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ired manages to avoid it.
Ired lands a big right hook! Halstenberg looks hurt but is still standing! Ired lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Halstenberg falls down and Ired dives in with a huge hammer fist! Halstenberg's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Ired runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ret Ired!
Ret Ired took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sully's Bar & Grill for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: XF 30
Date: Sep 09, 2019

#R1#
Dean scores with a jab to the head.
Ired shoots in looking for a takedown but Dean manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ired's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dean scores with a jab to the head.
Dean fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ired on the side of the head.
Ired throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dean counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ired tries to bum rush Dean with a series of wild strikes but Dean uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Dean - that will leave a mark!
Ired takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ired is breathing heavily.
Ired throws a low kick, looking for Dean's leg but Dean calmly moves out of range.
Ired takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dean stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dean scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dean.
Ired shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dean counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#
Ired is rocked!
Dean has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dean lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ired at a distance. #T1#
and Dean counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Ired! He's just covering up as Dean starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). William Ralph Dean!

Event: XF 24
Date: Aug 16, 2019

#R1##CL#
Boxer tries to keep at a distance but Ired has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ired avoiding damage as Boxer throws knees to the body.
Boxer being controlled against the cage.
Boxer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Boxer looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Boxer tries a knee to the head but Ired blocks it.
Boxer misses with a punch on the inside.
Boxer looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ired lands a left hand.
Ired is leaning against Boxer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Boxer has Ired pressed against the cage, preventing Ired from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ired blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Boxer just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ired's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ired blocking some punches.
Boxer misses with an elbow over the top.
Boxer with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Boxer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ired struggles to land a body shot inside as Boxer controls his hands.
Ired misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Boxer swings wildly with an uppercut but Ired uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ired avoids the elbow strike from Boxer, against the cage.
Boxer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ired blocks an elbow strike from Boxer.
Boxer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Boxer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Boxer is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ired lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Boxer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Boxer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boxer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Boxer throws an elbow that misses.
Boxer misses with a punch on the inside.
Boxer misses with an elbow over the top.
Ired lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ired wants to break free but Boxer has control. #T2#
Boxer tries to land knees in the clinch but Ired avoids the damage to the body.
Boxer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ired avoids it.
Ired tries for a takedown. No joy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boxer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ired drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Boxer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ret Ired. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boxer working aggressively here.
Boxer keeps control of Ired as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ired tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Boxer lands an elbow just above Ired 's eye.
Boxer lands an uppercut.
Ired drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Boxer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ired is breathing heavily.
Ired scores with a shot to the side of Boxer's head.
Boxer tries a knee to the head but Ired blocks it.
Boxer lands a shot to the body.
Boxer working Ired over with knees to the body.
Boxer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ired has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T3#
Boxer lands a nice elbow.
Boxer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boxer lands a knee to the head.
Boxer misses with a knee to the head.
Boxer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Boxer.
Boxer throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ired has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Boxer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Boxer swings wildly with an uppercut but Ired uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boxer landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A nice left hand lands by Boxer.
Boxer tries a knee to the head but Ired blocks it.
Ired has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Boxer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Boxer obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boxer misses with an elbow over the top.
Boxer throws an elbow that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Boxer.
Ired blocking some punches. #T4#
Ired is looking to break free of the clinch but Boxer has double underhooks.
Ired takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#
It looks like Ret Ired has been cut.
Boxer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ired.
Boxer misses with a knee to the head.
Boxer connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ired's face.
Boxer misses with a punch on the inside.
Boxer lands a knee to the head.
Ired is working for takedown but Boxer is calmly controlling the position for now.
Boxer lands with a light punch inside.
Ired takes a knee right on the jaw!
Boxer has a couple of punches blocked by Ired.
Boxer lands a shoulder strike.
Boxer utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Boxer lands with a short shot to the head.
Boxer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Boxer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boxer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Boxer scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thai Boxer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ret Ired's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Boxer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Boxer throws a body punch but Ired moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Boxer.
Boxer throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ired.
Ired shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Boxer defends it nicely.#CL2#
Boxer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ired softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Boxer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ired blocks it with crossed arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boxer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ired's defenses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boxer lands a nice shot to the body.
Boxer lands a nice uppercut.
Boxer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Ired has clasped his hands together around Boxer's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boxer wants to control but Ired postures up.#T1#
Boxer manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ired's best efforts.
Boxer moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Boxer is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ired preventing the sweep.
Boxer is pulling down on Ired's head to control his posture.
Boxer wants to sweep here but Ired controlling him for the moment.
Ired would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Boxer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boxer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Boxer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ired throwing strikes from guard but Boxer blocks nicely.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Boxer is on top in guard. #REVB#
Boxer showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Boxer trying to control but Ired is working from the bottom. #T3#
Ired can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Boxer controls the pace.
Ired might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Thai Boxer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ired drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ired takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ired gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Boxer.#T4#
Boxer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ired stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Boxer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Boxer's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ired under the eye.
Nice body punch from Boxer.
Boxer fails to land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Boxer rushes Ired and presses him up against the cage.
Boxer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ired backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ired dodges an elbow strike from Boxer.
Ired wants a takedown but no success here.
Boxer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ired has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Boxer lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Boxer as the two fighters clinch.
Boxer misses with some punches.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Boxer obliges.
Boxer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ired backwards.
Boxer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ireds head.
Nice elbow from Boxer.
Boxer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ired backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thai Boxer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ret Ired's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Boxer scores with the left hand. Ired knows he should have avoided that one. #TD#
Ired shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Boxer is adopting a defensive guard.
Boxer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ired's guard. #REVB#
Boxer trying to control the position from guard on top but Ired is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thai Boxer has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boxer stays in close to Ired's body and controls the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Ired controls Boxer momentarily but Boxer frees himself.
Boxer trying to control but Ired is working from the bottom.
Boxer looking to pass the guard.
Boxer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Boxer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ired is keeping the position for now.
Boxer showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boxer has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Boxer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ired swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boxer throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ired's head.#CL2#
Boxer drives through and clinches with Ired against the cage.
Boxer misses with the head strike.
Ired digs a right hand underneath Boxer's ribcage. Boxer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ired blocks an elbow strike.
Ired with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Boxer pushes off an throws an elbow but Ired leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ired lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3#
Boxer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Boxer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ired has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ired goes for a takedown in the clinch but Boxer prevents it.
Boxer misses with an elbow strike.
Boxer is pressed up against the cage. Ired has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Boxer down to the mat. Boxer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Boxer plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Boxer is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Boxer plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Boxer misses with a looping left.
Boxer getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boxer. Ired does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boxer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Boxer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ired misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Boxer tries to land a front kick but Ired steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ired moves in looking to clinch but Boxer pushes him off.
Ret Ired is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Ired drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ired prevents Boxer from escaping the position.#T4#
Boxer is looking for a sweep.
Boxer gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Boxer manages to get to full guard.
Ired in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Ired won't allow Boxer to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thai Boxer really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ret Ired'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.
#R4#
Ired avoids a kick to the body. #CL2#
Boxer closes the distance and clinches.
Boxer lands a damaging elbow.
Ired throws a head punch that misses.
A right hand to the body from Ired.
Ired lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Ired's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thai Boxer seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Ired rushes Boxer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Boxer dodges an elbow strike from Ired.
Ired lands with a left to the head.
Boxer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ired lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ired. #BC#
Ired breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Boxer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boxer lands a glancing blow to the side of Ired's head.
A combination from Boxer does no damage. #T1#
Boxer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ired.#CL#
Ired closes the distance and clinches.
Boxer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boxer misses with a knee to the head.
Ired is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Boxer is defending well.
Boxer has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ired tries to pull guard but Boxer won't allow it.
Boxer misses with some punches.
Boxer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ired has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Boxer throws a head punch that misses.
Boxer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ired is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ret Ired. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ired has a couple of punches blocked by Boxer.
Boxer tries to land knees in the clinch but Ired avoids the damage to the body.
Boxer scores with a knee to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ired just misses with a elbow thrown towards Boxer's brow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ired.
Boxer throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Ired trying to stall but Boxer improves his position.
Ired is looking to control Boxer's arms but Boxer gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ired has his back to the cage.
Boxer misses with a knee to the head.
Boxer looking to throw knees to the head but Ired is blocking nicely.
Boxer creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Boxer throws a punch but it's blocked by Ired.
Boxer connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ired's face.
Ired lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ired wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ired misses with a punch on the inside. #TD#
Ired gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Boxer kicks off Ired and gets to his feet.
Boxer misses with a looping right.
Ired tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boxer paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Boxer moves into range and clinches up with Ired.
Boxer lands an elbow that stopped Ired in his tracks for a moment. #T3#
Ired takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Ired breaks the clinch.
Boxer keeps Ired at a distance using the push kick.
Boxer jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Boxer has Ired up against the cage in a clinch.
Our sources have told us that Ired has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Boxer throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Boxer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Boxer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ired is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Boxer is defending well for now.
A head punch on the inside from Boxer fails to land.
Ired content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Boxer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Boxer swings wildly with an uppercut but Ired uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boxer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ired blocks it with crossed arms.
Boxer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T4#
Ired lands with a right to the head.
Ired tries for a takedown but Boxer manages to get underhooks.
Ired lands a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ired avoiding damage as Boxer throws knees to the body.
Ired is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Boxer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ired has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A knee to the head by Boxer.
Boxer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Boxer.
Boxer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Boxer tries a body shot but Ired blocks it.
Ired wants a takedown.
Boxer gets underhooks to prevent Ired's takedown attempt.
Boxer is working Ired over against the cage.
Boxer can't find room to land a body shot as Ired controls the action.
Ired wants to stall.
Boxer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thai Boxer dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Ret Ired's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Boxer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ired.
Boxer misses with a low kick as Ired jumps back.
No joy there for Ired, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boxer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little feinted left hand from Ired on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Boxer pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ired is out of range and Boxer settles back down.
Ired seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Boxer digs a good body shot into Ired's ribs.
A head kick misses from Boxer.
Boxer takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Boxer throws a body punch but Ired moves out of range.
Boxer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ired tries to clinch up but Boxer circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boxer works the jab nicely.
Boxer wants to clinch.
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.
Boxer attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T1#
Boxer looks to throw the jab but Ired is out of range.
Ired moves out of range of the body kick.
Boxer connects with a right hand. Ired shakes it off.#CL2#
Boxer has managed to clinch.
Ired misses with the head strike.
Thai Boxer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Boxer throws an elbow but it misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ired.
Ired lands with a left to the head.
Boxer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Boxer lands a knee to the head.
Boxer is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Boxer scores with a shoulder strike.
Boxer landing knees to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boxer lands an elbow just above Ired 's eye.
Boxer blocking some punches.
Boxer scores with a shot to the side of Ired's head.
A left hand lands to the body for Boxer. #T2##KD2#
Boxer has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head and Ired goes down! Boxer dives on top of him - Ired manages to get guard. #ROC2#
Ired is rocked!#SU2#
Boxer stands up from Ired's guard - Boxer perhaps looking for a knockout.
Oh Ired is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Boxer clinches up with Ired and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boxer.
Ired misses with a punch to the body.
Ret Ired has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boxer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Boxer lands with a left to the head.
Boxer tries a body shot but Ired blocks it.
Boxer tries to land a knee to the head but Ired blocks with his arms. #TD#
Ired pulls guard effortlessly.
Boxer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Boxer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boxer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ired seems to have got his legs back now.
Ired wants to get back to his feet but Boxer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Boxer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
Boxer throws a big right hand that misses.
Boxer wants to control from the top but Ired keeps moving.
Boxer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boxer's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Boxer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ired is keeping the position for now.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boxer lands with a shot to the body.
Ired swats away the attempt to clinch by Boxer.
Ired avoids the head kick by Boxer.
Boxer walks into a stiff left hand from Ired.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ired.
Ired takes a jab right on the kisser.
A slow jab from Boxer misses its intended target.
Boxer lands a jab to the nose.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thai Boxer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Boxer 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 45:50
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 45:50
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thai Boxer!
Thai Boxer is the new middleweight champion!

Event: XF 17
Date: Jul 13, 2019

#R1##TD#
Ired scores with a takedown into Paunovic's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paunovic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #ES2#
Paunovic has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Ired has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
A short right from Ired. #CUT#
It looks like Zoran Paunovic has been cut.
A short uppercut from Ired. #BC2#
Paunovic manages to break the clinch.
Paunovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Ired avoids the body shot from Paunovic.
We've been told by Ired's head coaches at The Forge that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A thudding body kick lands there by Paunovic!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paunovic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ired. That did some damage!#CL#
Ired has closed the distance and engaged Paunovic in a clinch. #BC2#
Paunovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Ired moves into the clinch successfully.
Ired lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Paunovic misses with a body punch. #BC#
Ired escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Paunovic scores with a leg kick.
Paunovic throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #T1#
Ired takes one to the chin there.
Ired misses with a takedown
and Paunovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zoran Paunovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Paunovic scores with a decent looking hook.#TD#
Ired scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES2#
Paunovic manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Ired tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Paunovic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ired.
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!
Ired misses with a double jab.
Paunovic bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ired fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Paunovic avoids it really well and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Paunovic! But no joy.
Ired is breathing heavily.
Paunovic misses with a double jab.
Paunovic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Paunovic 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.#T2#
Ired takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Paunovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ired seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Paunovic dodges the punch combination from Ired. #CL#
Ired darts in and clinches Paunovic up against the cage.#BC2#
Paunovic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Danga de danga de dang - Paunovic scores with a four punch combination!
Paunovic will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Paunovic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ret Ired seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ired shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Paunovic as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ret Ired. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paunovic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ired stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Paunovic throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ired's head.
Paunovic cracks Ired with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T3#
Ired takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ired wants to clinch.#CL#
Ired closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Paunovic wants to break free but Ired has control.
Paunovic has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ired can't get the takedown.
Paunovic tries to break free but Ired pushes him back against the cage.
Paunovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ired is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Paunovic gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC#
Ired pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ired tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL#
Ired closes the distance and clinches.
Ired looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC2#
Paunovic breaks from the clinch. #T4#
Nice cross by Paunovic.
Ired moves out of range of the body kick.
Paunovic misses with a kick to the body.
As Paunovic looks to move away, Ired throws a big counter combo but Paunovic just gets out of the way.
Paunovic keeps Ired at a distance using the push kick.
Paunovic tests Ired's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paunovic throws a leg kick which misses Ired's front leg but catches the back leg as Ired tries to avoid it.
Paunovic punishes Ired's body with a nice straight punch.
Paunovic throws a sloppy head kick and Ired moves out of range easily.
Paunovic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ired sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ired is looking for a counter combo.
Paunovic stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Paunovic wants it to stay on the feet.
Paunovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ired.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#TD#
Ired gets a double leg takedown into Paunovic's guard.#ES2#
Paunovic has his feet on Ired's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Paunovic moves out of range of the leg kick from Ired.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zoran Paunovic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zoran Paunovic's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Paunovic scores with a jab to the jaw.
Paunovic lands a head kick. Ired smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Paunovic scores with a nice body kick.
Paunovic throws a body shot but no joy.
Paunovic scores with a jab.
Ired tries to clinch up.
Paunovic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Paunovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ired closes the distance but Paunovic moves to the side
and Paunovic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Paunovic throws a body punch but Ired moves out of range.
Paunovic throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Paunovic works Ired's body with a nice hook.#CL#
Ired gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Paunovic is pressed up against the cage. Ired has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Paunovic down to the mat. Paunovic avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ired fails with an attempt to clinch. #T1#
Paunovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ired shoots in looking for a takedown. Paunovic tries to sprawl out of it but Ired keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Paunovic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Paunovic is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Paunovic fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Paunovic swings for the body but Ired moves out of range.
Paunovic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ired is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Paunovic swinging wildly here.
Ired avoids the head kick by Paunovic.
Ired blocks a head kick by Paunovic. #T2#
Ired avoids the head kick by Paunovic.
Paunovic misses with a wild body shot.
Paunovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Paunovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ired keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Paunovic just misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Ired 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!
The fighters are battling for position here. Paunovic manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Paunovic keeping full guard, as Ired tries to pass.
Ired trying to control but Paunovic is working from the bottom.
Paunovic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ired. #T3#
Ired lands a couple of digs.
Ired trying to control but Paunovic is working from the bottom.
Ired tries to free his leg and advance position but Paunovic is retaining full guard.
Paunovic keeping moving, preventing Ired from controlling successfully.
Paunovic wants to get back to his feet but Ired is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ired lands a couple of elbows.
Ired lands a couple of decent looking shots.#CUT#
The cut above Zoran Paunovic's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#ES2#
Paunovic manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Ired. #T4#
Paunovic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ired has him pressed against the cage.
Ired tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Paunovic's elbow. #BC2#
Paunovic manages to break the clinch.
Paunovic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Paunovic throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ired is trying hard to land a takedown here. Paunovic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ret Ired. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Ired shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Paunovic manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paunovic is trying to break the clinch but Ired has him pressed against the cage.
Ired lands a right hand.
Ired with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Paunovic is looking to control Ired's arms but Ired gets an underhook and turns him. Now Paunovic has his back to the cage. #BC2#
Paunovic breaks from the clinch.
Paunovic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#KD#
Ired drops Paunovic with a beautiful combination! Paunovic stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ired is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Paunovic is rocked!#CUT#
Zoran Paunovic's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Paunovic lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zoran Paunovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Zoran Paunovic'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#
Ired tries to clinch up.
Paunovic is still on wobbly legs! Can Ired finish him?
Ired tries to clinch but Paunovic is having none of it.
A countering left hand to the body from Paunovic misses.
Paunovic looks to throw the jab but Ired is out of range.
Ired went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Paunovic seems to have recovered his senses.
Zoran Paunovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Ired fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Paunovic sprawls well initially but Ired persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Paunovic has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Ired is on him like a limpet, forcing Paunovic back against the cage.
Ired lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Ired breaks the clinch. #CL#
Ired rushes Paunovic and presses him up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ired dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC2#
Paunovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Paunovic, right into the meat.
Ired is looking to clinch.
Paunovic scores with a sloppy right hand. Ired should have avoided that one.
Paunovic throws a head kick that misses.
Paunovic scores with a hook.#T1#
Ired tries to close the distance and clinch but Paunovic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Paunovic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ired looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Paunovic is fending him off so far but Ired persists. Nope, Paunovic circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Paunovic cracks Ired with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL#
Ired gets a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Paunovic's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ired misses with a hook from the clinch.
Paunovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Ired controls his hands. #BC2#
Paunovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ired pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Paunovic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Ired looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SU#
Ired decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Paunovic, up you get!
Paunovic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ret Ired is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ired tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Paunovic appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ired fails with a takedown attempt.
Paunovic thumps Ired with a low kick.#CL#
Ired has Paunovic up against the cage in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Paunovic.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Paunovic. #BC2#
Paunovic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That kick from Paunovic tenderised Ired's leg. Ired is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ired fails to land the takedown.
Paunovic is trying to counter with his kicks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ret Ired. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Ired finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Paunovic feints a counter leg kick.
Ired throws a nice outside leg kick.
Paunovic punishes Ired's body with a nice straight punch.
Ired is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Paunovic pushes Ired away with a front kick.
Ired on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ired fails with the takedown
and Paunovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Paunovic throws a front kick that sends Ired stumbling back into the cage.
Paunovic throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Paunovic scores with a nice strike.
Ired is trying hard to land a takedown here. Paunovic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Paunovic lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ired takes a step back to recover.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paunovic throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T4#
A cross from Paunovic lands.
Paunovic lands a nice looking body kick.
Good leg kick by Paunovic there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Paunovic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ired takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Paunovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Paunovic feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ireds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Paunovic throws a shot from downtown. Ired moves away and avoids it.
Paunovic stuffs the takedown attempt from Ired. Ired gets slowly back to his feet.
Ired tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Ired pushes Paunovic up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Paunovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Paunovic keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zoran Paunovic really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zoran Paunovic's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Ired tries to clinch but Paunovic moves out of range.
Ired lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ired tries to clinch there but Paunovic circles away.
Ired uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paunovic.
Paunovic scores with a hook to the body. Ired takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ired fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Paunovic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Paunovic is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ired rather than just go for the knockout.
Paunovic uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ired has time to react.
Ired misses with a series of wild punches.
Paunovic lands with a kick to the temple. Ired shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ired on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Paunovic scores with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ired takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ired tries for a takedown but Paunovic circles away easily
and Paunovic counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Ired is looking to clinch.
Ired darts in trying to clinch
and Paunovic counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A head kick misses from Paunovic.
Ired wants to clinch up but Paunovic keeps it at a distance.
Ired takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Paunovic lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A punch lands to the side of Ired 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL#
Ired moves into the clinch successfully.
Ret Ired has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ired doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Ired.
Ired tries to work over Paunovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2##BC2#
Paunovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Paunovic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Paunovic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ired on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ired is defended easily by Paunovic.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paunovic stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ret Ired. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paunovic lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jab by Paunovic.
Paunovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Ired is looking to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Paunovic misses.
Ired takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Paunovic chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T3#
Ired misses with a series of wild punches.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Paunovic, as that shot connected.
Ired misses with a takedown attempt - Paunovic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice body punch from Paunovic.
A head kick misses from Paunovic.
Paunovic throws a wild body kick that Ired sees coming a mile off.
Paunovic smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Paunovic misses with a body shot. #CL#
Ired drives through and clinches with Paunovic against the cage.
Paunovic is trying to force a seperation but Ired has the dominant position.
Still in the clinch, Ired scores with a nice short uppercut.#T4#
Ired is looking for a takedown.#BC2#
Paunovic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Paunovic. Ired does a little dance to reset his feet.
Paunovic goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ired will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL#
Ired clinches up with Paunovic and pushes him back against the cage.
Ired's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ired takes a shot to the head.
Paunovic lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Paunovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ired fails with an attempt to clinch. #TD#
Ired shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Paunovic napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ired lands an elbow.
Zoran Paunovic has got the better of the ground game so far.
Paunovic is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ired connects with a decent elbow.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ret Ired!
Ret Ired retains his middleweight title!
Ret Ired gave a mention to Sully's Bar & Grill in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: XF 8
Date: May 31, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Ired shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Demento is trying to defend but Ired finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Demento trying to control but Ired postures up.
Demento is trying to control but Ired manages to pass to mount!
Ired looking to control but Demento is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Demento is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Touch Of Death Combat Academy that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Ired lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Demento hang on?#CUT2#
It looks like Damien Demento has been cut.
Ired landing strikes from the mount.
Ired looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Demento is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ired working away from the top, dropping strikes.#CUT2#
Damien Demento's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Demento is looking to improve his position but Ired isn't that keen on the idea.#T1#
Ired unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Demento wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Ired celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ret Ired!
Ret Ired is the new middleweight champion!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Ret Ired waved his t-shirt featuring Sully's Bar & Grill's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 24, 2019

#R1##TD#
Ired gets the takedown into side control.
Ired working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #CUT#
It looks like Athos Knox has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knox is trying to improve his position.
Knox tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Ired easily slips into full mount!
Ired throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Knox is looking to improve his position but Ired isn't that keen on the idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oooh a big shot lands for Ired! Knox is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ret Ired!
Ret Ired seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: PFC 71 Alzheimer vs Grande
Date: Nov 03, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Lucjusz moves into the clinch successfully.
Reid swings wildly with an uppercut but Lucjusz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reid lands a nice shot to the body.
Lucjusz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reid scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lucjusz.
Lucjusz has a couple of punches blocked by Reid.
Stalling in the clinch from Lucjusz.
Reid goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reid blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Reid.
Lucjusz misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Lucjusz.
Lucjusz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lucjusz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Reid blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Reid.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lucjusz has a couple of punches blocked by Reid.
Lucjusz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lucjusz wants to stall.
Reid working aggressively here. #T1#
Lucjusz avoiding damage.
Reid working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lucjusz misses with a punch to the body.
Lucjusz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lucjusz blocks a body shot from Reid.
Reid tries to work over Lucjusz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Reid scores with a nice short uppercut.
Reid swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lucjusz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Lucjusz.
Lucjusz throws a head punch that misses.
Lucjusz is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Reid lands a left hand.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Lucjusz 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.
A nice right hand lands inside from Reid.
Reid blocking some punches.
Lucjusz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Reid.
Lucjusz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Reid.#T2#
Lucjusz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reid's elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Reid pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reid keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lucjusz.
Lucjusz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Reid's calf.
Reid misses with a hook.
Reid jabs Lucjusz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lucjusz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lucjusz dives in for a single leg takedown but Reid sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Reid keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lucjusz.
Reid misses the jab.
Reid connects with a crisp jab.
Lucjusz slips under a jab.
Lucjusz with the counter takedown but Reid avoids it easily.
Lucjusz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Reid throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lucjusz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reid.
Reid looks for the body kick but Lucjusz saw that one coming. #T3#
Lucjusz has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Reid.
Lucjusz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Reid counters with a stiff right hand.
Lucjusz takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Reid misses the jab.
Reid tried to score with a low kick but Lucjusz checks it.
Lucjusz just misses with a punch to the body.
Lucjusz throws a body punch but Reid moves out of range.
Lucjusz slips a straight right by Reid.
Lucjusz fails with a takedown attempt.
Reid jabs at Lucjusz's body.
Reid scores with a shot to the body. #T4#
Reid misses with a left hand
and Lucjusz counters with a thumping low kick.
Lucjusz with a poor takedown
and Reid counters with a solid body kick.
Jaheim Reid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucjan Lucjusz.
Reid throws a jab but it's blocked by Lucjusz.
Lucjusz misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lucjusz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Reid finds it's way round the side to connect with Lucjusz's head.
Reid throws a body punch but Lucjusz moves out of range.
Reid lands a lovely overhand right.
Reid scores with a kick to the body.
Reid tries to score with a low kick but Lucjusz moves his leg out of the way.
A little jabbing left from Lucjusz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Reid throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reid pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Reid displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lucjusz throws out the jab.
Reid tries to counter by clinching up but Lucjusz breaks away and moves out of range.
Lucjusz moves out of range of the strikes.
Lucjusz blocks the body kick.
Reid uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lucjusz.
Lucjusz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaheim Reid dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Lucjusz throws a nice looking combination but Reid bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lucjusz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A big left from Lucjusz misses.
Reid appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A low kick from Reid is predictable there
and Lucjusz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lucjusz lands a head shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Jaheim Reid has been cut.
Reid throws a jab but it's blocked by Lucjusz.
Reid swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Reid's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lucjusz under the eye.
Reid misses with a kick to the body.
Lucjusz appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lucjusz throws a body punch but Reid moves out of range.
Lucjusz throws a chopping leg kick but Reid manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reid throws out a powerful jab.
Reid is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lucjusz can do to turn this around?
Reid throws a leg kick
and Lucjusz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reid avoids the body shot from Lucjusz.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reid turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lucjusz misses with a right hand
and Reid counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Reid with a jab.
Good work by Reid as he checks the leg kick.
Reid throwing a counter right hand but Lucjusz manages to avoid it.
Lucjusz takes one to the chin there.
Reid scores with a sloppy right hand. Lucjusz should have avoided that one.
Lucjusz throws an overhand right that lands on Reid's shoulder, as Reid tries to avoid the shot.
Reid feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Lucjusz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Reid looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jaheim Reid is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reid lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Reid throws a leg kick that misses. #CL2#
Lucjusz forces Reid back against the cage and clinches.
A right hand to the body from Lucjusz.
Lucjusz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Reid blocking some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lucjusz misses with a punch on the inside.
Reid scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Reid tries a body shot but Lucjusz blocks it. #T2#
Lucjusz is looking to control Reid's arms but Reid gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lucjusz has his back to the cage.
Reid swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Reid - that landed with a thud.
Lucjusz lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lucjusz.
Reid lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lucjusz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reid throws a head punch that misses.
Reid presses Lucjusz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lucjusz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Reid backwards.
Lucjusz is trying to stall.
Lucjan Lucjusz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Reid misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reid stalling in the clinch but Lucjusz improves position.
Reid blocks a body shot from Lucjusz.
Lucjusz is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Reid blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Lucjusz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Reid goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lucjusz misses with a body punch.
Lucjusz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Reid tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lucjusz manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Reid lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Reid lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lucjusz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reid tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lucjusz lands an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lucjusz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reid creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lucjusz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Reid lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Reid can't find room to land a body shot as Lucjusz controls the action. #T4#
Reid fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reid tries to work over Lucjusz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reid.
Lucjusz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lucjusz digs a right hand into Reid's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Reid's gas tank.
Lucjusz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lucjusz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lucjusz effectively controlling the action here.
Lucjusz lands a left hand.
Lucjusz prevents a body shot from Reid.
Lucjusz struggles to land a body shot inside as Reid controls his hands.
Lucjusz blocks a body shot from Reid.
Lucjusz swings wildly with an uppercut but Reid uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lucjusz tries a body shot but Reid blocks it.
Reid misses with a body punch.
Lucjusz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
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 Jaheim Reid will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jaheim Reid'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lucjusz scoring well with a low kick there.
Lucjusz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lucjusz throws a hook but Reid avoids it easily.
Jaheim Reid is winning the standup battle so far.
Lucjusz throws a big shot that misses.
Lucjusz doesn't manage to clinch there - Reid circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Reid on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Reid ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lucjusz connects with a solid leg kick.
Jaheim Reid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reid takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lucjusz walks into a left hand.
Reid dips to his left and cracks Lucjusz with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reid throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lucjusz on the side of the head.
Lucjusz misses with a hook.
Reid was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Reid lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Reid cracks Lucjusz with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reid scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1#
Reid moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Reid instigates a clinch.
Lucjusz can't find room to land a body shot as Reid controls the action.
Reid misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Reid fails to land.
Lucjusz misses with a punch on the inside.
Reid fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reid.
Lucjusz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lucjusz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reid lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lucjusz is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Lucjusz blocks an uppercut.
Reid lands with a short shot to the head.
Reid tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lucjusz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lucjusz leaning against his opponent.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lucjusz.
Lucjusz throws a punch but it's blocked by Reid.
Reid can't find room to land a body shot as Lucjusz controls the action.
Lucjan Lucjusz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##BC#
Reid's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reid looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to the liver by Reid. Beautiful body shot.
Reid misses the shot to the body.
Reid wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Reid throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lucjusz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lucjusz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Reid throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lucjusz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Reid is looking to counter punch.
Lucjusz connects with a body shot.
Lucjusz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Reid finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Donk. Reid catches Lucjusz right on the button with a cross.
Reid is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T3#
Reid lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lucjusz at a distance.
Reid misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lucjusz.
Lucjusz misses with a looping left.
Reid misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lucjusz.
Reid getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lucjusz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lucjusz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Reid is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Reid pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Reid sets himself, and Lucjusz steps forward looking for the clinch! Reid avoids it this time.
Reid bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lucjusz's head backwards.
Reid lands a nice shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Reid.
Lucjusz walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Reid checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lucjusz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lucjusz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#TD2#
Lucjusz drives through with a takedown into guard. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lucjusz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lucjusz won't allow Reid to sweep him here.
Lucjusz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Reid 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.
Reid is pulling down on Lucjusz's head. It's preventing any offense from Lucjusz, at least for the moment.
Reid trying to control the position.
Lucjusz is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jaheim Reid showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Reid, 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: PFC 64 Beezow vs Clifton
Date: Sep 22, 2018

#R1#
Lucjusz wants to land a leg kick but Browne is out of range.
Lucjusz misses with a body punch
and Browne cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Browne scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lucjusz throws a shot from downtown. Browne moves away and avoids it.
Lucjusz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Browne.
Nice shot lands for Browne.
Lucjusz misses with a body punch #CL#
and Browne counters by clinching up.
Browne misses with a punch to the body.
Browne misses with the head strike.
A right hand to the body from Lucjusz.
Lucjusz dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Lucjusz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Browne.
Lucjusz throws a head punch that misses.
Browne lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lucjusz backwards.
Browne misses with a body punch.
Lucjusz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Browne misses with a punch on the inside.
Browne misses with a punch on the inside.
Lucjusz working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Lucjusz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Browne misses with a punch to the body.
Browne tries a body shot but Lucjusz blocks it.
Browne can't find room to land a body shot as Lucjusz controls the action.
Lucjusz lands a right hand.
Browne misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Lucjusz.
Lucjusz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Browne lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lucjusz backwards.
Browne misses with a hook to the ribs.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Lucjusz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Browne blocks a body shot from Lucjusz.
Browne gets through Lucjusz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Browne fails to land.
Lucjusz stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Lucjusz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Browne misses with a punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Lucjusz.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lucjusz blocks a body shot from Browne. #T2#
Browne misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Browne fails to land.
Browne blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lucjusz lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lucjusz scores with a hook to the body.
Lucjusz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lucjusz blocks an uppercut.
Lucjusz cracks Browne with a nice body shot.
Browne is breathing heavily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lucjusz.
Browne swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lucjusz.
Lucjusz blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lucjusz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lucjusz throws a punch but it's blocked by Browne.
Lucjusz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Browne fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lucjusz stalling against the cage.
Browne lands with a left to the head.
Lucjusz tries to work over Browne's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lucjusz misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Still in the clinch, Browne scores with a nice short uppercut.
Browne lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Browne misses with the head strike.
Lucjusz tries a body shot but Browne blocks it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lucjusz takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Browne blocks a body shot from Lucjusz.
Browne lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Browne.
Lucjusz is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short right from Browne on the inside.
Lucjusz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Browne misses with a punch on the inside.
Lucjusz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lucjusz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Browne misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Browne.
Browne prevents a body shot from Lucjusz.
Lucjusz leaning his opponent against the cage.
Browne misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Browne misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lucjusz struggles to land a body shot inside as Browne controls his hands.
Lucjusz blocking some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Browne blocking some punches.
Lucjusz struggles to land a body shot inside as Browne controls his hands.
Browne lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Browne lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lucjusz misses with some punches.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lucjusz tries to stall but Browne uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Browne tries to work over Lucjusz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lucjusz blocking some punches.
Browne working aggressively here.
Browne fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Browne tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Browne swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Lucjusz lands a right hand.
Lucjusz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Liam Browne 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#
Lucjusz misses with a leg kick
and Browne counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Browne connects with a leg kick. Lucjusz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lucjusz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice body kick there by Browne.
Lucjusz walks into a straight right hand from Browne.
A big right from Browne misses.
Lucjusz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lucjusz throws a shot from downtown. Browne moves away and avoids it.
Browne throws a leg kick but Lucjusz sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Browne.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Browne defending well as Lucjusz loads up on a big left hand.
Nice straight punches there by Browne. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Browne.
Browne scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Browne fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Browne lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Browne.#T1#
Lucjusz lands a slapping body shot.
Browne throws a series of punches but Lucjusz avoids them all with ease.
Lucjusz doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lucjusz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Browne swivels and escapes.
Lucjusz looks to land a right hand but Browne moved out of range.
Browne misses with a lunging right hand
and Lucjusz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Browne wants to land a leg kick but Lucjusz is out of range.
Browne throws a leg kick but Lucjusz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Browne is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Browne fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Browne misses with a two punch combination.
Lucjusz fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Browne checks it well.
Browne looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big right from Browne misses.
Browne fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lucjusz cracks Browne with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lucjusz throws a chopping leg kick but Browne manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T2#
Donk. Lucjusz catches Browne right on the button with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Browne misses with a wild body shot.
Browne misses with a hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lucjusz.
Lucjusz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lucjusz checks a leg kick.
Lucjusz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lucjusz throws a lazy right hand but Browne sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Browne tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Browne steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lucjusz. That one must have hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lucjusz misses with an uppercut. Browne saw that one coming.
Browne gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Lucjusz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lucjusz cracks Browne with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Browne looks to score with a jab to the body but Lucjusz is just out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Browne.#T3#
Lucjusz misses with an uppercut
and Browne counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lucjusz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lucjusz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lucjusz throws a leg kick
and Browne counters with a three punch combo that has Lucjusz backing up. Lucjusz nods at Browne to acknowledge the strikes.
A good leg kick by Lucjusz.
Lucjusz loads up on a big right hand but Browne slips the punch.
Browne misses with an uppercut.
Browne fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lucjusz is out of range.
Browne checks a low kick from Lucjusz.
A little feinted left hand from Browne on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Browne connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Browne lands a head shot.
Lucjusz swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Browne blocks the body kick.
Browne appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lucjusz will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T4#
Browne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lucjusz was well out of range. Poor timing from Browne.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Lucjusz clinches.
A right hook to the body lands for Browne.
Browne cracks Lucjusz with a nice body shot.
Browne misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lucjusz stalling the fight.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lucjusz.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Browne as Lucjusz tries to tie him up.
Lucjusz struggles to land a body shot inside as Browne controls his hands.
Browne struggles to land a body shot inside as Lucjusz controls his hands.
Browne throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lucjuszs head.
Lucjusz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lucjusz stalls.
Liam Browne has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Browne lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lucjusz or not.
A shot in the inside from Browne.
Still in the clinch, Browne scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Liam Browne 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#
Lucjusz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Browne wants to slow Lucjusz down by chopping away at his legs.
Lucjusz throws out a leg kick but Browne moves out of range and Lucjusz only half commits.
Lucjusz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Browne stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Browne throws a lazy right hand but Lucjusz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lucjusz walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Browne checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Browne avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lucjusz scores with a push kick.
Lucjusz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Browne was well out of range. Poor timing from Lucjusz.
Lucjusz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Browne manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Browne throws a push kick but Lucjusz slaps the foot to one side.
Lucjusz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Browne cracks Lucjusz with an open hand slap.#TD2#
Browne gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lucjusz to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Browne utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Lucjusz stops Browne from standing up.
Browne keeping moving, preventing Lucjusz from controlling successfully.
Lucjusz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lucjusz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Browne keeping moving, preventing Lucjusz from controlling successfully.
Lucjusz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lucjan Lucjusz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Browne tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Browne throws a solid leg kick but Lucjusz takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Browne.
Lucjusz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lucjusz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Browne blocks a leg kick.
Browne misses with a leg kick.
Browne takes one to the chin there.
Lucjusz misses with a low kick as Browne jumps back.
Browne has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lucjusz.
Browne throws a leg kick but Lucjusz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Browne connects with a right hand. Lucjusz shakes it off.
Lucjusz misses with the body kick
and Browne counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lucjusz's knee momentarily.
Browne checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Lucjusz.
Lucjusz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Browne.
Browne throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Browne throws an overhand right that lands on Lucjusz's shoulder, as Lucjusz tries to avoid the shot.
Lucjusz takes one on the button.
Lucjusz throws a big shot that misses.
Lucjusz 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.
Liam Browne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Browne keeps Lucjusz at a distance using the push kick.
Lucjusz misses the shot to the body.
Browne scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Browne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lucjusz moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lucjusz. Browne does a little dance to reset his feet.
Browne was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A big left from Browne misses.
Browne throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Lucjusz tries to clinch but Browne moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lucjusz.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Browne lands with a hook. Lucjusz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lucjusz throws a big shot that misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lucjusz.
Browne connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lucjusz misses with a right hand
and Browne counters with a leg kick.
Browne is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A low kick from Lucjusz misses
and Browne counters with a straight right hand.
Browne lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Browne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lucjusz is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Browne looks to score with a jab to the body but Lucjusz is just out of range.
Browne is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Browne lands a head shot.
Browne checks the leg kick.

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

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

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

Event: PFC 59 Brophy vs Gaetz II*
Date: Aug 25, 2018

#R1#
Paxman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lucjusz now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lucjusz walks into a stiff left hand from Paxman.
Paxman checks a leg kick nicely.
Lucjusz tries to score with a low kick but Paxman moves his leg out of the way.
Paxman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lucjusz dives in and grabs Paxman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Paxman pushes down on Lucjusz's head and hops out.
Lucjusz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Paxman.
Lucjusz takes a swing at Paxman's ribcage but misses.
Paxman throws a body punch but Lucjusz moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lucjusz.
Lucjusz connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucjusz throws a low kick but Paxman avoids it.
Lucjusz walks into a left hand.
Lucjusz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Paxman.
Lucjusz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lucjusz lands a nice hook to Paxman's body. Paxman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
Paxman avoids the body shot from Lucjusz.
Paxman blocks a leg kick.
Paxman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lucjusz.
Lucjusz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paxman manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Lucjusz misses its intended target.
Paxman swings for the body but Lucjusz moves out of range.
We've been told by Paxman's head coaches at Super Awesome Ninja McDojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL#
Paxman moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Lucjusz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lucjusz misses with a low kick.
Lucjusz throws out a leg kick but Paxman moves out of range and Lucjusz only half commits.
Paxman throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Paxman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL#
Paxman moves into the clinch.
Lucjusz pressing his opponent against the cage.
Lucjusz presses Paxman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T2#
Paxman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lucjusz blocks it with crossed arms.
Paxman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lucjusz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lucjusz misses with a body punch.
Lucjusz lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Paxman misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paxman.
Lucjusz digs a right hand into Paxman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Paxman's gas tank.
Lucjusz stalls.
Lucjusz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short body shot lands from Lucjusz as the two fighters clinch.
Lucjusz lands an uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Jeremy Paxman has been cut.
Lucjusz trying to control the position but instead, Paxman has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lucjusz into the cage.
Lucjusz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
Lucjusz taking a breather.
Lucjusz is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lucjusz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Paxman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Paxman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lucjusz working aggressively here.
Paxman throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Lucjusz.
Paxman trying to land knees to the body.
Lucjusz tries to work over Paxman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Paxman swings wildly with an uppercut but Lucjusz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paxman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Paxman misses with a knee to the head.
Lucjusz lands a body shot in the clinch. #T4#
Paxman lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paxman.
Paxman prevents a body shot from Lucjusz.
Lucjusz digs a right hand underneath Paxman's ribcage. Paxman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lucjusz will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Paxman up against the cage.
Paxman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Paxman lands a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paxman throws a head punch that misses.
Lucjusz throws a punch but it's blocked by Paxman.
Lucjusz looking to slow down the pace here.
Still in the clinch, Lucjusz scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Paxman.
Lucjusz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Paxman or not.
Lucjusz slows down the pace here.
Paxman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lucjan Lucjusz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jeremy Paxman's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Lucjusz moves out of range as Paxman throws a body kick.
A little jabbing left from Lucjusz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lucjusz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Paxman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lucjusz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lucjusz misses with a jab to the body
and Paxman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Paxman throws a hook but Lucjusz blocks it.
Paxman avoids the body shot from Lucjusz.
Lucjusz connects with an inside leg kick.
Paxman misses with a body shot.
Paxman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paxman throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lucjusz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Paxman throws a nice head kick!
Lucjusz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Paxman's calf.
Lucjusz throws the left hand but Paxman avoids the punch easily.
Lucjusz takes a swing at Paxman's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Lucjusz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lucjusz thuds his shin into the meat of Paxman's side.
Paxman checks a leg kick.
Lucjusz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Paxman has time to react.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lucjusz. That's going to slow Paxman down.
Paxman scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lucjusz wants to land a leg kick but Paxman is out of range.
Lucjusz loads up on a big right hand but Paxman slips the punch.
Lucjusz connects with a body shot that sends Paxman's belly button to the back.
Paxman misses with a body shot.
Lucjusz lands a lovely overhand right.
Lucjusz thumps Paxman with a low kick.#TD2#
Lucjusz looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lucjusz working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lucjusz throwing strikes from guard but Paxman blocks nicely. #T2#
Lucjusz won't allow Paxman to sweep him here.
Paxman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Lucjusz trying to hold on to Paxman's head to control him but Paxman postures up.
Paxman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Paxman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ground and pound from Paxman. #T3#
Paxman lands with a punch from half guard.
Lucjusz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Paxman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lucjusz keeps working.
Lucjusz preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Paxman throwing shots but Lucjusz is blocking nicely.
Lucjusz manages to get to full guard.
Lucjusz is trying to keep Paxman in close. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Paxman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lucjusz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lucjusz is on top in guard. #REVB#
Lucjusz chips away with some ground and pound.
Paxman looking to control.
Paxman keeping moving, preventing Lucjusz from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lucjan Lucjusz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jeremy Paxman's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lucjusz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lucjusz throws a low kick but Paxman avoids it.
Paxman is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lucjusz cracks a nice hook into Paxman's ribs.
Lucjusz throws a low kick, looking for Paxman's leg but Paxman calmly moves out of range.
Lucjusz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Paxman lands a jab to the head.
Lucjusz checks a low kick from Paxman.
Paxman misses with a hook
and Lucjusz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Paxman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucjusz connects with a solid leg kick.
Paxman throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lucjusz fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Paxman checks it well.
Paxman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lucjusz misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Paxman cracks Lucjusz with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lucjusz misses with an uppercut.
Paxman appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lucjusz takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lucjusz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Paxman is fending him off so far but Lucjusz persists. Nope, Paxman circles away and we're back to standing.#CL#
Paxman pushes Lucjusz up against the cage in a clinch.
Lucjusz has a couple of punches blocked by Paxman.
Paxman scores with a shoulder strike.
Paxman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lucjusz lands a body shot in the clinch.
Paxman misses with a knee to the head.
Lucjusz tries to stall but Paxman uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lucjusz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Paxman tries to score a body lock takedown but Lucjusz shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lucjusz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lucjusz misses with a punch on the inside.
Jeremy Paxman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Lucjusz struggles to land a body shot inside as Paxman controls his hands.
Lucjusz slowing the pace effectively.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lucjusz.
Paxman misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lucjusz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Paxman working aggressively here.
Lucjusz pressing his opponent against the cage.
Paxman tries to break free but Lucjusz pushes him back against the cage.
Paxman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Paxman blocks an uppercut.
Lucjan Lucjusz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Paxman misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Paxman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lucjusz lands a really nice looking cross but Paxman seems unphased.
Lucjusz is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Paxman rather than just go for the knockout.
Lucjusz throws an off balance right hand
and Paxman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Paxman throws a sloppy head kick and Lucjusz moves out of range easily. #T3#
Paxman connects with a leg kick. Lucjusz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lucjusz blocks a head kick by Paxman.
Lucjusz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Paxman misses with an uppercut
letting Lucjusz counter with a right hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lucjusz, right into the meat.
Paxman looks to score with a jab to the body but Lucjusz is just out of range.
Lucjusz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Paxman throws a wild body kick that Lucjusz sees coming a mile off.
Paxman misses with a leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lucjusz, right into the meat.
A low kick from Paxman is predictable there
and Lucjusz counters with a straight right hand.#TD2#
Lucjusz shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Paxman napping and manages to drive through into 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!
Lucjusz is looking to take a break and control but Paxman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Sloppy strikes there by Lucjusz.
Lucjusz trying to control the action but Paxman is working from the bottom.
Lucjusz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lucjusz working the ground and pound.
Lucjusz scoring with punches and elbows.
Lucjusz working the ground and pound from side control.
Lucjusz is looking to take a break and control but Paxman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Check out the look on Lucjusz's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: PFC 54 Com vs Stone*
Date: Jul 28, 2018

#R1#
Lucjusz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kansleri slips a straight right by Lucjusz.
Kansleri misses with a head kick.
Kansleri tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kansleri misses with a low kick.
Lucjusz drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kansleri defends it well.
Lucjusz swings for the body but Kansleri moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Kansleri.
Kansleri throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lucjusz throws a shot from downtown. Kansleri moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Kansleri misses.
Lucjusz throws a push kick but Kansleri slaps the foot to one side.
Kansleri fires out a quick counter leg kick but Lucjusz just manages to avoid it.
Kansleri has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lucjusz.
Lucjusz lands a jab to Kansleri's midsection.
Kansleri misses with the combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lucjusz. Kansleri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kansleri lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lucjusz misses with the body kick
and Kansleri counters with a thumping low kick.
Kansleri swinging wildly here. #T1#
Kansleri tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rauta Kansleri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Kansleri.
Kansleri fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lucjusz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kansleri manages to avoid it.
Kansleri lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kansleri digs a good body shot into Lucjusz's ribs.
Kansleri throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kansleri scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lucjusz in his tracks.
Lucjusz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kansleri ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lucjusz is looking to slow Kansleri down with leg kicks.
Lucjusz misses with a looping right.
Lucjusz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lucjusz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kansleri. Kansleri obviously looking to wear him down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An inside leg kick lands from Lucjusz.
Kansleri throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kansleri looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kansleri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lucjusz was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T2#
Lucjusz misses with a kick to the body
and Kansleri counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kansleri.
Kansleri lands a leg kick that knocks Lucjusz off balance momentarily.
Rauta Kansleri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kansleri slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kansleri scores with the left hand. Lucjusz knows he should have avoided that one.
Kansleri wants to slow Lucjusz down by chopping away at his legs.
Lucjusz flicks out a counter leg kick but Kansleri steps away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lucjusz.#CL2#
Lucjusz clinches with his opponent.
Kansleri wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lucjusz keeps control of Kansleri as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Kansleri fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lucjusz.
Kansleri blocks a body shot from Lucjusz.
Kansleri lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lucjusz can't find room to land a body shot as Kansleri controls the action.
A bit of stalling here from Lucjusz. #T3#
Lucjusz lands a right hand.
Lucjusz is struggling to control the position.
A head punch on the inside from Lucjusz fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Kansleri.
Kansleri fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Kansleri pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lucjusz moves forwards but Kansleri connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lucjusz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kansleri.
The crowd cheers as Kansleri lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lucjusz doesn't seem phased though.
Kansleri is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kansleri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Kansleri misses the target.
Lucjusz thinks about the counter body kick.
Kansleri throws a body shot but no joy.
Lucjusz swings for the body but Kansleri moves out of range.
Kansleri is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lucjusz tries to clinch there but Kansleri circles away.
Kansleri cracks the inside of Lucjusz's front leg. #T4#
Lucjusz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kansleri but Kansleri pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kansleri throws a leg kick which misses Lucjusz's front leg but catches the back leg as Lucjusz tries to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lucjusz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lucjusz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kansleri manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lucjusz looks to land a left hand but Kansleri moved out of range nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Kansleri on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kansleri throws a leg kick which misses Lucjusz's front leg but catches the back leg as Lucjusz tries to avoid it.
Lucjusz is looking to clinch but Kansleri is avoiding it.
Lucjusz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kansleri.
Lucjusz tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kansleri is able to avoid easily.
Lucjusz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lucjusz looks to land a left hand but Kansleri moved out of range nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kansleri lands a jab-cross combination.
A leg kick checked by Lucjusz.
Lucjusz staying out of range there.
Kansleri checks a low kick from Lucjusz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rauta Kansleri dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Kansleri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lucjusz jabs Kansleri right on the nose. Kansleri blinks but takes it well.
Lucjusz throws an off balance right hand
and Kansleri connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kansleri is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#TD2#
Lucjusz shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kansleri napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES#
Kansleri throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Rauta Kansleri is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kansleri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lucjusz.
A low kick from Kansleri is predictable there
and Lucjusz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lucjusz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lucjusz looks to score with a jab to the body but Kansleri is just out of range.
Lucjusz throws a leg kick but Kansleri sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kansleri uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lucjusz.
Kansleri scores with a hook.
Kansleri misses with a looping right.
Lucjusz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kansleri lunges at Lucjusz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lucjusz's hand.
That kick from Kansleri tenderised Lucjusz's leg. Lucjusz is trying to keep his angry face on.#TD2#
Lucjusz closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kansleri's guard.#ES#
Kansleri wriggles free and stands up. #T1#
Lucjusz walks into a jab.
Kansleri fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lucjusz is out of range.
Kansleri lands with a hook. Lucjusz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lucjusz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kansleri ducks under a wild hook from Lucjusz.
A jab from Lucjusz misses.
Lucjusz misses the shot to the body.
Kansleri takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kansleri connects with the punch.
Lucjusz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kansleri misses with a straight left.
Lucjusz throws a big shot that misses.
Kansleri is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lucjusz can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kansleri throws a low kick, looking for Lucjusz's leg but Lucjusz calmly moves out of range.
Lucjusz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lucjusz tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kansleri is able to avoid easily.
As Lucjusz backs away, Kansleri returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
Lucjusz is looking to chop away at Kansleri's legs.
A lazy left from Lucjusz finds it's target.
Kansleri scores with a sloppy right hand. Lucjusz should have avoided that one.
Lucjusz misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Lucjusz has closed the distance and engaged Kansleri in a clinch.
Lucjusz blocking some punches.
Lucjusz misses with some punches. #BC#
Kansleri escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A swing and a miss from Lucjusz.
Kansleri throws a leg kick which misses Lucjusz's front leg but catches the back leg as Lucjusz tries to avoid it.
Kansleri motions for Lucjusz to come forward. Kansleri throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lucjusz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kansleri moves away.
Kansleri pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lucjusz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kansleri thuds a left hand into Lucjusz's body.
Kansleri finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kansleri scoring well with a low kick there. #T3#
Kansleri scores with the left hand. Lucjusz knows he should have avoided that one.
Lucjusz ducks under a wild hook from Kansleri.
Kansleri fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lucjusz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lucjusz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kansleri. Kansleri obviously looking to wear him down.
Kansleri scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lucjusz throws a jab but it's blocked by Kansleri.
Kansleri loads up on a big right hand but Lucjusz slips the punch.
Kansleri lands a really nice looking cross but Lucjusz seems unphased.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kansleri.
Lucjusz shoots in and drives through. Kansleri sprawls well.
Kansleri feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lucjuszs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kansleri feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lucjusz's calf.
Kansleri with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kansleri shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lucjusz eats them both and turns towards Kansleri to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Lucjusz works Kansleri's body with a nice hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kansleri. #T4#
Kansleri throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lucjusz's head.
Lucjusz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lucjusz takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lucjusz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lucjusz feints and then cracks Kansleri's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kansleri down.
Kansleri throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kansleri slips a jab from Lucjusz.
Kansleri misses with a body shot
and Lucjusz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice straight punches there by Kansleri. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kansleri.
Lucjusz misses with a shot to the body
and Kansleri counters with a nice leg kick.
Kansleri lands a slapping body shot.
Lucjusz takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kansleri checks a low kick from Lucjusz.
Kansleri is looking to counter punch.
Kansleri scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lucjusz defending well as Kansleri loads up on a big left hand.
Kansleri backing away here, and Lucjusz unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Lucjusz needs to keep his hands up - Kansleri had a free shot at his head there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rauta Kansleri dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
A big right from Kansleri misses.
No joy there for Kansleri, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lucjusz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lucjusz shoots for a double leg takedown but Kansleri sprawls well. He's pushed Lucjusz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lucjusz slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Lucjusz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lucjusz or perhaps it was just good defense by Kansleri, which made it look bad.
Rauta Kansleri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucjan Lucjusz.
Kansleri checks a leg kick.
Kansleri fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lucjusz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kansleri attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kansleri backing away here, and Lucjusz unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Lucjusz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kansleri avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kansleri walks into a left hand.
Kansleri slips a jab from Lucjusz.
Kansleri stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lucjusz.
Kansleri scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
Lucjusz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lucjusz staying out of range there.
Lucjusz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lucjusz throws a low kick but Kansleri moves out of range easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lucjusz 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 Kansleri has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kansleri and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kansleri connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kansleri is looking to chop away at Lucjusz's legs.
Kansleri misses with a wild combination.
Kansleri fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lucjusz has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lucjusz swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Kansleri counter with a right hand.
Lucjusz throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lucjusz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kansleri.
Lucjusz takes a swing at Kansleri's ribcage but misses.
Lucjusz misses with a leg kick. #T2#
Kansleri throws a leg kick but Lucjusz sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kansleri throws out a leg kick but Lucjusz moves out of range and Kansleri only half commits.
A good leg kick by Kansleri.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kansleri circles away from the clinch attempt.
Good leg kick by Lucjusz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kansleri connects with the punch.
Kansleri defending well as Lucjusz loads up on a big left hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kansleri, as that shot connected.
Lucjusz motions for Kansleri to come forward. Lucjusz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Lucjusz has Kansleri up against the cage in a clinch.
Kansleri wants to break free but Lucjusz has control. #BC#
Kansleri escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kansleri throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lucjusz.
Kansleri throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lucjusz throws the kick towards the body but Kansleri avoids it.#T3#
Kansleri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kansleri is looking for a counter combo.
Sloppy strikes from Kansleri. Those never looked like landing.
Kansleri throws a jab when Lucjusz was well out of range.
Lucjusz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A shot to the body from Lucjusz misses
and Kansleri counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lucjusz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kansleri.
Kansleri was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kansleri throws a nice head kick!
Lucjusz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kansleri.
Kansleri scores with a body shot.
Kansleri fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lucjusz connects with a nice looking jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kansleri.
Lucjusz tries to land a leg kick but Kansleri saw it coming and moves away.
Lucjusz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lucjusz moves forwards but Kansleri connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lucjusz staying out of range there.
Kansleri lands a jab-cross combination.
Kansleri connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kansleri bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lucjusz's head.
Kansleri lands a head kick!
Kansleri clobbers Lucjusz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lucjusz digs a good body shot into Kansleri's ribs.
Lucjusz just misses with a punch to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lucjusz.
Lucjusz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kansleri connects with a body shot.
Lucjusz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lucjan Lucjusz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lucjusz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kansleri is out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rauta Kansleri showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kansleri, 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: PFC 49 Com vs Darkk*
Date: Jun 30, 2018

#R1#
A leg kick checked by Brah.
Brah avoids the body shot from Lucjusz.
Lucjusz shoots and misses
and Brah counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brah waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lucjusz.
Brah throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lucjusz counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Lucjusz shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A nice side step and Brah releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A bone on bone clash there as Brah blocks the leg kick. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lucjusz.
Lucjusz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lucjusz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brah backwards.
Brah misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucjusz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lucjusz scores with a shot to the side of Brah's head.
Brah lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Brah throws a head punch that misses.
Lucjusz prevents a body shot from Brah.
Lucjusz prevents Brah from breaking the clinch.
Lucjusz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
I was talking to Lucjusz's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T1##BC2#
Brah breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD#
Lucjusz gets a takedown into half guard.
Lucjusz takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Nice strikes from Lucjusz there. #ES2#
Brah manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Lucjusz throws a jab when Brah was well out of range.
Lucjusz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brah.
Lucjusz is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Brah.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brah missing with a left hand there. Lucjusz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lucjusz tried to counter with a leg kick but Brah avoided it.
Brah scores with a jab.
Brah uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lucjusz has time to react.
Lucjusz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brah is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Brah throws a lazy right hand but Lucjusz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lucjusz throws a low kick but Brah moves out of range easily.
A little jabbing left from Brah on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brah checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T2#
A jab from Lucjusz misses.
Lucjusz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brah sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brah's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Brah duly obliges.
Brah 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.
Brah scores with a jab to the head.
Lucjusz throws a front kick aimed at Brah's knee but Brah avoids it well.
Lucjusz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Brah counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lucjusz staying out of range there.
Lucjusz just misses with a punch to the body.
Edgy Brah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lucjusz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lucjusz misses with a wild body shot.
Lucjusz throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lucjusz slips under a jab.
Brah jabs Lucjusz right on the nose. Lucjusz blinks but takes it well.
Brah misses with an uppercut.
Lucjusz swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nice shot lands for Brah.#T3#
Lucjusz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lucjusz lands with a shot to the body.
Brah misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brah's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lucjusz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Brah scrambles back to his feet.
Lucjusz swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Brah to counter with a crisp jab.
Lucjusz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lucjusz ducks under a wild hook from Brah.
Lucjusz is looking to wear down Brah with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A lazy left from Lucjusz finds it's target.
Lucjusz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lucjusz slips a straight right by Brah.
Lucjusz half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Brah throws a lazy uppercut
and Lucjusz counters with a nice low kick that buckles Brah's knee momentarily.
Brah scores with a nice strike.
Brah takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lucjusz misses with a hook to the body
and Brah counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Lucjusz forces Brah back against the cage and clinches.#T4#
Lucjusz lands a shoulder strike.
Lucjusz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Brah misses with a short punch on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Brah pushes Lucjusz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Brah pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lucjusz tries to move into range but Brah moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#TD#
Lucjusz shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Brah's guard.
Brah wants to stand and escape but Lucjusz is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lucjusz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lucjusz working some strikes from top position.
Lucjusz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edgy Brah dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Lucjusz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Brah lands a glancing blow to the side of Lucjusz's head.
A swing and a miss from Brah.
Brah takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lucjusz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Brah is out of range. #CL#
Lucjusz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lucjusz wants to stall.
Lucjusz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Brah misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lucjusz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Brah has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Brah swings wildly with an uppercut but Lucjusz uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucjusz keeps control of Brah as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lucjusz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lucjusz stalling.
Lucjusz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brah tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brah misses with some punches. #T1#
Brah swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lucjusz digs a right hand underneath Brah's ribcage. Brah let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lucjusz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lucjusz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brah backwards.
Lucjusz blocking some punches.
Lucjan Lucjusz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Brah lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from Brah - that landed with a thud.
Brah lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lucjusz misses with a punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lucjusz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Brah fails to land.
Lucjusz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brah's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brah.
A short right from Brah.
Brah takes a shot to the head.
Lucjusz lands a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lucjusz.
Lucjusz presses Brah against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brah. #T2#
Lucjusz blocking some punches.
Lucjusz tries to stall but Brah uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lucjusz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Brah takes a shot to the head.
Lucjusz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Brah pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lucjusz tries a body shot but Brah blocks it.
Brah lands with a left to the head.
Brah throws a punch but it's blocked by Lucjusz.
Brah misses with the head strike.
Brah misses with a punch on the inside.
Lucjusz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brah tries to break the clinch but Lucjusz is controlling the position.
Lucjusz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from Brah.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brah.
Nice body punch from Lucjusz.
Brah is breathing heavily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lucjusz.
Lucjusz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Brah misses with the head strike.
Brah misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Brah gets through Lucjusz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lucjusz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lucjusz is leaning against Brah and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lucjusz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lucjusz has a couple of punches blocked by Brah.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lucjusz.
Lucjusz lands with a light punch inside.
Lucjusz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Brah fails to land.
Lucjusz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brah backwards.
Brah blocking some punches.
A short left from Lucjusz.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lucjusz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC#
Brah is rocked!
Brah has a couple of punches blocked by Lucjusz.
Brah is still on wobbly legs! Can Lucjusz finish him?
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Brah misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brah seems to have recovered his senses.
A short right from Lucjusz.
Lucjusz scores with a shoulder strike.
Lucjusz blocking some punches.
Lucjusz has a couple of punches blocked by Brah. #T4#
Brah tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Lucjusz.
Lucjusz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lucjusz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lucjusz lands with a light punch inside.
Lucjusz lands a hook that snaps the head of Brah backwards.
Lucjusz throws a big uppercut that drops Brah! More strikes from Lucjusz and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Brah lies dazed against the cage as Lucjusz celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lucjan Lucjusz!
During a confident post fight interview, Lucjan Lucjusz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Edgy Brah was interviewed post fight and said 'I shouldn't have ate that edible. '.

Event: PFC 42 McGuire vs Mayhem
Date: May 26, 2018

#R1#
Lucjusz scores with a shot to the body.
Ash Catchum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circle momentarily. Catchum darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Catchum looks to land a right hand but Lucjusz moved out of range.
A quick step to the side and Lucjusz tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Catchum moves out of range of the leg kick from Lucjusz.
Lucjusz slips a straight right by Catchum.
Lucjusz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Catchum cracks a nice hook into Lucjusz's ribs.
Catchum jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lucjusz misses with a straight left.
Catchum lands a nice hook to Lucjusz's body. Lucjusz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lucjusz misses with a wild body shot.
Nice body punch from Catchum.
Lucjusz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lucjusz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Catchum's sensitive parts.
Lucjusz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Catchum lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Catchum throws out a loose jab but Lucjusz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Catchum slips under a jab from Lucjusz.
Catchum cracks Lucjusz with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1#
Catchum misses with a wild body shot.
Catchum tests Lucjusz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Catchum has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Catchum lands a lovely overhand right.
Lucjusz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Catchum's calf.
Lucjusz needs to keep his hands up - Catchum had a free shot at his head there.
Catchum takes one to the side of the head.
Lucjusz tries to work over Catchum's front leg with a kick but Catchum checks it.
A left and a right from Catchum both land. Nice combination.
Catchum takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Catchum keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #TD#
Lucjusz gets a double leg takedown into Catchum's guard.
Lucjusz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lucjusz throws a big right hand that misses.
Lucjusz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Catchum works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've been hearing that Lucjusz has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Lucjusz throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Lucjusz wants to control from the top but Catchum keeps moving.
Catchum utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lucjusz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Catchum is keeping the position for now.
Catchum preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lucjusz wants to control from the top but Catchum keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Catchum lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Catchum tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Catchum ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ash Catchum is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lucjusz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Catchum is out of range.
Catchum tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lucjusz was well out of range. Poor timing from Catchum.
Lucjusz scores with a body shot.
Lucjusz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Catchum.
Catchum connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lucjusz throws a leg kick but Catchum checks it.
Catchum looks to score with a jab to the body but Lucjusz is just out of range.
Lucjusz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lucjusz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Catchum sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A slow jab from Catchum misses its intended target.
Catchum throws a body shot but no joy.
Lucjusz throws a quick counter kick to the body but Catchum avoids it.
Catchum misses with a straight left.
Catchum scores with a jab.
Catchum is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Catchum digs a good body shot into Lucjusz's ribs.
A telegraphed right hand from Lucjusz misses the target. #T4##TD#
Lucjusz looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Catchum!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Catchum can do anything to dispel that myth.
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!
Catchum is working to avoid the ground and pound but Lucjusz connects with a decent elbow.
Catchum is working to avoid the ground and pound but Lucjusz connects with a decent elbow.
Lucjusz is looking to take a break and control but Catchum is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lucjusz 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.
Catchum defending against the ground and pound.
Lucjusz fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Catchum is not content to let Lucjusz control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Catchum is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Lucjan Lucjusz 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#
Lucjusz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Catchum keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Catchum is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lucjusz with a body shot.
Catchum throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lucjusz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lucjusz looks to land a left hand but Catchum moved out of range nicely.
Catchum jabs at Lucjusz's body.
Catchum takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Catchum throws a hook to the side of Lucjusz's head but Lucjusz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lucjusz tries to counter with a takedown but Catchum is quick to defend against it.#CL#
Lucjusz drives through and clinches with Catchum against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Catchum blocking some punches.
Lucjusz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lucjusz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lucjusz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Catchum backwards.
Catchum lands with a short shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lucjusz is struggling to control the position.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T1#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Catchum throws a head punch that misses.
Lucjusz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Catchum can't find room to land a body shot as Lucjusz controls the action.
Lucjusz misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Catchum on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lucjusz tries to throw a body punch but Catchum avoids it by throwing Lucjusz back against the cage.
Catchum swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Catchum misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Catchum creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Lucjusz.
Catchum misses with the head strike.
Catchum scores with a hook to the body.#T2#
Catchum cracks Lucjusz with a nice body shot.
Lucjusz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lucjusz throws a head punch that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Catchum.
Lucjusz misses with a punch on the inside.
Lucjusz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Catchum misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lucjusz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Catchums head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Catchum struggles to land a body shot inside as Lucjusz controls his hands.
Catchum misses with some punches.
Lucjusz blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Catchum.
Catchum has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Lucjusz seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Catchum can turn it around.
Lucjusz lands with a left to the head.
Lucjusz lands a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Lucjusz.
Lucjusz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lucjusz trying to control the position but instead, Catchum has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lucjusz into the cage.
Catchum throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Lucjusz lands a right hand.
Lucjusz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Catchum backwards.
Catchum swings wildly with an uppercut but Lucjusz uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Lucjusz fails to land.
Catchum has a couple of punches blocked by Lucjusz.
Catchum lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lucjusz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Catchum misses with a punch to the body.
Lucjusz throws a punch but it's blocked by Catchum.
A short body shot lands from Lucjusz as the two fighters clinch.
Lucjusz effectively controlling the action here.
Catchum blocks an uppercut.
Lucjusz struggles to land a body shot inside as Catchum controls his hands.
Catchum scores with a hook to the body.
Lucjusz looking to stall. #T4#
Lucjusz pushes Catchum back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lucjusz stalling.
A nice left hand lands by Catchum.
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!
Catchum tries to work over Lucjusz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Catchum blocks a body shot from Lucjusz.
Catchum blocks an uppercut.
Catchum blocks an uppercut.
Lucjusz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lucjusz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lucjusz cracks Catchum with a nice body shot.
Lucjusz working aggressively here. #TD#
Lucjusz gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Lucjusz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Catchum keeps working.
Catchum really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lucjusz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Catchum blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lucjusz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lucjan Lucjusz dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lucjusz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lucjusz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Catchum tries to avoid it but Lucjusz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Catchum to the ground. Catchum escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lucjusz doesn't manage to clinch there - Catchum circles away.
Lucjusz blocks a jab.
Lucjusz tried to counter with a leg kick but Catchum avoided it.
Catchum takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Catchum scores with a hook to the body. Lucjusz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lucjusz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Catchum misses with a wild body shot.
Catchum with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lucjusz moves out of range of the strikes.
Lucjusz tries to land a leg kick but Catchum saw it coming and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucjusz looks to land a left hand but Catchum moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Catchum misses the target.
Catchum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lucjusz manages to avoid it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lucjusz, right into the meat.
Lucjusz pushes Catchum away with a front kick.#T1#
Catchum cracks a nice hook into Lucjusz's ribs.
Catchum stuns Lucjusz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Catchum drops his hands momentarily and Lucjusz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lucjusz misses with a leg kick
and Catchum counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ash Catchum seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lucjusz throws an off balance right hand
and Catchum connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Catchum lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Catchum scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lucjusz looks to score with a jab to the body but Catchum is just out of range.
Catchum cracks Lucjusz with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lucjusz loads up on a big right hand but Catchum slips the punch.
Jab from Catchum.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Catchum just misses with a punch to the body.
Lucjusz looks to score with a jab to the body but Catchum is just out of range.
Lucjusz takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL#
Lucjusz closes the distance and clinches.
Ash Catchum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Lucjusz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lucjusz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lucjusz blocking some punches.
Lucjusz misses with a punch on the inside.
Lucjusz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Catchum's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hook to the body lands for Lucjusz.
Catchum tries to throw a body punch but Lucjusz avoids it by throwing Catchum back against the cage.
Catchum misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lucjusz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lucjusz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lucjusz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lucjusz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lucjusz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Catchum backwards.
Catchum misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Catchum misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lucjusz tries to throw a body punch but Catchum avoids it by throwing Lucjusz back against the cage.
Lucjusz misses with the head strike. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Catchum.
Catchum swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lucjusz blocks an uppercut.
Lucjusz can't find room to land a body shot as Catchum controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Lucjusz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lucjusz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Catchum's elbow.
Lucjusz misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Lucjusz.
Lucjusz blocks a body shot from Catchum.
A short uppercut from Lucjusz.
Lucjusz is working Catchum over against the cage.
Catchum takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Catchum's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lucjan Lucjusz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stalling in the clinch from Lucjusz.
Lucjusz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lucjusz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC#
Catchum is rocked!
Lucjusz has a couple of punches blocked by Catchum.
Catchum is still on wobbly legs! Can Lucjusz finish him?
Lucjusz throws a punch but it's blocked by Catchum.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Catchum.
Catchum blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Catchum blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right handed body shot lands from Lucjusz. #T4#
Catchum blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Catchum.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Catchum.
Lucjusz working aggressively here.
Lucjusz manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lucjusz has a couple of punches blocked by Catchum.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Catchum.
Lucjusz leaning his opponent against the cage.
Lucjusz misses with some punches.
Lucjusz has a couple of punches blocked by Catchum.
Lucjusz is struggling to control the position.
Catchum blocking some punches.
Catchum seems to have recovered his senses.
Catchum misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Lucjusz fails to land.
Lucjusz working aggressively here.
Catchum throws a punch but it's blocked by Lucjusz.
Catchum working aggressively here.
A right hand to the body from Lucjusz.
Lucjusz has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Catchum after a bit of a struggle.
Catchum lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Catchum lands with a left to the head.
Lucjusz misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Still in the clinch, Lucjusz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Catchum misses with a 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 Lucjan Lucjusz.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lucjusz, 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucjan Lucjusz!
Lucjan Lucjusz decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: PFC 38 House vs Li
Date: May 05, 2018

#R1#
Lucjusz throws a jab when Catchum was well out of range.
Catchum displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lucjusz throws out the jab.
A nice combination there by Catchum.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Catchum!
Catchum just misses with a punch to the body.
Lucjusz walks into a left hand.
Lucjusz misses with a body kick.
Catchum lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lucjusz at a distance.
Lucjusz misses with a hook.
Catchum throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've been told by Catchum's head coaches at Ryōzanpaku Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lucjusz misses 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!
Catchum looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Catchum misses with a hook. Lucjusz ducked under it nicely.
Catchum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lucjusz moves away.
Catchum throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Catchum just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Catchum lands with a good body shot.
Ash Catchum is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Catchum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lucjusz manages to avoid it.
Lucjusz just misses with a punch to the body.
Catchum throws a looping overhand right but Lucjusz ducks down to avoid it.
Lucjusz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Catchum throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lucjusz staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Catchum. Lucjusz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Catchum avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Catchum was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Catchum is looking to wear down Lucjusz with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Catchum lunges at Lucjusz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lucjusz's hand.
Lucjusz walks into a jab.
Catchum swings for the body but Lucjusz moves out of range.
Lucjusz is looking to land body kicks.
Lucjusz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Catchum scores with a sloppy right hand. Lucjusz should have avoided that one.
A big left from Catchum misses. #T2#
Lucjusz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Catchum.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lucjusz! But no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lucjusz throws a looping overhand right but Catchum ducks down to avoid it.
Catchum stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lucjusz is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Catchum throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lucjusz.
Catchum ducks under a wild hook from Lucjusz.
Lucjusz throws a looping overhand right but Catchum ducks down to avoid it.
Catchum lands a two punch combo.
Lucjusz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lucjusz cracks a nice hook into Catchum's ribs.
Nice uppercut lands for Lucjusz. That snapped Catchum's head back.
Lucjusz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Catchum stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lucjusz lands the left hand.
Lucjusz misses with a body punch
and Catchum counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Catchum throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Lucjusz tries to clinch
and Catchum counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Catchum looks to land a right hand but Lucjusz moved out of range.
Lucjusz drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Catchum defends it well.
Lucjusz throws a jab but it's blocked by Catchum.
Lucjusz ducks right into an uppercut from Catchum.
Lucjusz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A little feinted left hand from Catchum on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lucjusz looks to land a body kick but Catchum moved away.
Lucjusz on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL2#
Lucjusz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Catchum, pushing him back against the cage.
Lucjusz trying to stall but Catchum improves his position.
Catchum is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Catchum lands with a right to the head.
Catchum blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Catchum lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lucjusz.
Catchum tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lucjusz's elbow.
Lucjusz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lucjusz swings wildly with an uppercut but Catchum uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lucjusz prevents a body shot from Catchum.
Lucjusz throws a head punch that misses.
Lucjusz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Catchum tries to throw a body punch but Lucjusz avoids it by throwing Catchum back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lucjusz.
Catchum blocking some punches.
Lucjusz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Catchum blocking some punches. #BC2#
Lucjusz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lucjusz throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lucjusz lands a jab to the head.
Catchum lands an overhand right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lucjusz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lucjusz misses with a body kick.
Catchum slips under a jab.
Catchum connects with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ash Catchum dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Catchum swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lucjusz.
Catchum connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lucjusz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A telegraphed right hand from Lucjusz misses the target.
Catchum has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lucjusz.
Lucjusz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Catchum sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Catchum takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Catchum digs a good hook to Lucjusz's body.
Lucjusz tries to clinch but Catchum moves out of range.
Catchum misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucjusz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lucjusz lands a head shot.
Ash Catchum is winning the standup battle so far.
Lucjusz blocks a jab.
Lucjusz lands with a thumping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Catchum cracks Lucjusz with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1#
Catchum waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lucjusz.
No joy there for Catchum, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lucjusz staying out of range there.
Catchum is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lucjusz can do to turn this around?
Catchum slips a straight right by Lucjusz.
Catchum takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lucjusz moves away from the strike by Catchum.
Lucjusz with the counter takedown but Catchum avoids it easily.
Catchum is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Lucjusz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Catchum.
Catchum swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Catchum throws a right hand that Lucjusz ducks under and follows up with a left that Lucjusz also avoids with ease.
Catchum avoids a kick to the body.
Lucjusz misses with an uppercut
and Catchum counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lucjusz thinking.
Lucjusz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lucjusz fails with a takedown attempt.
Catchum is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Catchum swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Catchum waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lucjusz.
Lucjusz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Catchum connects with a body shot.
Catchum blocks a low kick nicely.
An inside leg kick from Lucjusz misses.
Lucjusz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lucjusz throws a jab but it's blocked by Catchum.
Lucjusz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Catchum on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lucjusz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Catchum jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Catchum misses with an uppercut. Lucjusz saw that one coming.
Catchum defending well as Lucjusz loads up on a big left hand.
Catchum misses with a body shot
and Lucjusz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
No luck for Lucjusz with that takedown attempt. #T3#
Catchum jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Lucjusz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big right from Catchum misses.
Catchum swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lucjusz lands with a right hand.
Lucjusz darts in looking for a takedown but Catchum gets double underhooks and turns Lucjusz into the cage.
Ash Catchum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucjan Lucjusz.
Catchum closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lucjusz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Catchum's calf.
Lucjusz shoots and misses
and Catchum counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Catchum ducks under a wild hook from Lucjusz.
Catchum takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lucjusz throws the kick towards the body but Catchum avoids it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Lucjusz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Catchum just misses with a punch to the body.
Lucjusz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lucjusz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lucjusz tests Catchum's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Catchum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lucjusz manages to avoid it.
Catchum sets himself, and Lucjusz steps forward looking for the clinch! Catchum avoids it this time.
Lucjusz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Catchum.
Lucjusz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Catchum thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lucjusz throws a leg kick but Catchum checks it.
A big left from Catchum misses.
Catchum sets himself, and Lucjusz steps forward looking for the clinch! Catchum avoids it this time.
Lucjusz misses with a straight right.
Catchum swings for the body but Lucjusz moves out of range.
Catchum throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lucjusz throws a lazy right hand but Catchum sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD2#
Lucjusz drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lucjusz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lucjusz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Catchum is keeping the position for now.
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 Ash Catchum will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lucjusz jabs Catchum to the body, keeping him at a distance.#TD2#
Lucjusz throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Catchum tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lucjusz is in Catchum's guard.
Lucjusz's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lucjusz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lucjusz landing some decent shots from guard.
Lucjusz trying to control but Catchum is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucjusz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lucjusz working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T1##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lucjusz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Catchum keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Catchum throws a right and a left that Lucjusz avoids nicely.
Lucjusz tries a quick counter leg kick but Catchum is wise to it.
Catchum throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Catchum scores with a nice head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lucjusz. Catchum does a little dance to reset his feet.
Catchum chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lucjusz can pounce on him. #T2#
Lucjusz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Catchum finds it's way round the side to connect with Lucjusz's head.
Catchum misses with a wild body shot.
Lucjusz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lucjusz walks into a stiff left hand from Catchum.
Lucjusz connects with a solid leg kick.
Lucjusz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Catchum throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lucjusz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Catchum moves away from the strike by Lucjusz.
A swing and a miss from Catchum.
Lucjusz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lucjusz has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lucjusz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lucjusz will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Catchum defending well as Lucjusz loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Lucjusz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Catchum waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lucjusz.
Catchum's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Catchum duly obliges.
Lucjusz swings widly with a right hand
and Catchum counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Catchum swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lucjusz let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lucjusz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Catchum's sensitive parts.
A big right from Catchum misses.
Catchum needs to keep his hands up - Lucjusz had a free shot at his head there.
Catchum throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lucjusz lands with a right hand.
Lucjusz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Catchum's sensitive parts.
Catchum is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lucjusz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Catchum is out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donk. Catchum catches Lucjusz right on the button with a cross.
Ash Catchum is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Lucjusz has a takedown stuffed.
Catchum swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lucjusz.
Lucjusz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lucjusz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lucjusz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Catchum to score with a decent uppercut.
Lucjusz shoots in and drives through. Catchum sprawls well.#TD2#
Catchum gets caught flat footed, as Lucjusz shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lucjusz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Catchum is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lucjan Lucjusz.
I think Catchum 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: *PPV: EVOLUTION
Date: Mar 31, 2018

#R1#
Lucjusz throws a body punch but Chonan moves out of range.
Chonan avoids the body shot from Lucjusz.
Lucjusz throws a leg kick but Chonan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Chonan scores with a nice strike.
Chonan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #TD#
Lucjusz drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Lucjusz sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Chonan is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Chonan wants to get back to his feet but Lucjusz drags him back down.
Lucjusz misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Chonan wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Lucjusz working the ground and pound but Chonan is defending the strikes. #T1#
Chonan is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Lucjusz is looking to take a break and control but Chonan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lucjusz content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Chonan is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Chonan tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Chonan squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lucjusz tries to control but Chonan wriggling away.
Lucjusz working Chonan over with strikes here.
Lucjusz lands a big elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Piranha Chonan has been cut.
Lucjusz controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lucjusz won't let Chonan get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Lucjusz looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Chonan wants to try and get back to his feet.
Lucjusz controlling from the full mount. #T3#
A nice elbow there by Lucjusz.#CUT#
That has opened up Piranha Chonan's cut even more.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chonan really wants to buck Lucjusz off and get back to his feet.
Chonan is squirming around, avoiding Lucjusz's attempts to control the action.
Lucjusz with good strikes from the mount here!#CUT#
Piranha Chonan's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Lucjan Lucjusz!
During a confident post fight interview, Lucjan Lucjusz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: PFC 22 Tepes vs Stone
Date: Mar 03, 2018

#R1#
Lucjusz swings for the body but Brooks moves out of range. #CL#
Lucjusz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lucjusz cracks Brooks with a nice body shot.
Lucjusz'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.
Lucjusz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lucjusz lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lucjusz lands an uppercut.
Lucjusz misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lucjusz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucjusz lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lucjusz pushes Brooks back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lucjusz misses with a punch to the body.
Lucjusz pressing his opponent against the cage.
Brooks can't get the takedown. #T1#
Brooks blocks a body shot from Lucjusz.
Lucjusz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lucjusz.
Brooks is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lucjusz is defending well.
A shot in the inside from Lucjusz.
Lucjusz dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lucjusz takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Lucjusz misses with some punches.
Lucjusz is pushing Brooks up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Brooks blocking some punches. #T2#
Lucjusz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brooks has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lucjusz after a bit of a struggle.
Lucjan Lucjusz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Brooks.
Lucjusz content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Lucjusz.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #TD2#
Brooks gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Brooks passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Brooks trying to control the position but Lucjusz is working away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
You can see the frustration on Lucjusz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Lucjusz is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Brooks is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Lucjusz prevents Brooks from moving into mount.
Lucjusz struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brooks content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Lucjusz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lucjusz regains half guard there - taking advantage of Brooks's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Brooks in particular looking to stall.
Lucjusz trying to hold on to Brooks's head to control him but Brooks postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brooks is trying to control. Lucjusz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lucjusz is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Brooks scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lucjan Lucjusz dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Brooks throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lucjusz's waist but Lucjusz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Brooks off to one side.
Lucjusz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Brooks misses with a jab, cross combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Lucjusz misses the target.
Lucjusz throws a leg kick but Brooks sees it coming and moves out of range.
Brooks fails with a takedown attempt.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Brooks tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lucjusz defends well and Brooks ends up having to push Lucjusz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lucjan Lucjusz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Brooks.
Brooks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lucjusz cracks a nice hook into Brooks's ribs.
Lucjusz is looking to clinch.
Lucjusz takes a swing at Brooks's ribcage but misses.
Brooks has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lucjusz.
Brooks closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lucjusz circles away.
Brooks displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Lucjusz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brooks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice defenses there by Brooks.
Lucjusz stuffs the takedown attempt from Brooks. Brooks gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters circling a little - Lucjusz finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brooks fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Brooks throws a combination that misses
and Lucjusz counters with an inside leg kick.
Brooks is breathing heavily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lucjusz.
Lucjusz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Brooks.
Lucjusz connects with an inside leg kick.
Lucjusz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Lucjusz backs off Brooks throws a huge counter combo but Lucjusz manages to avoid it all.
Brooks goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lucjusz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lucjusz throws a looping overhand right but Brooks ducks down to avoid it.
Lucjusz scoring well with a low kick there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brooks. Lucjusz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brooks throws a series of punches but Lucjusz avoids them all with ease.
Lucjusz leaves Brooks with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lucjusz lands a nice looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lucjusz throws the kick towards the body but Brooks avoids it.
Lucjusz fails to land with a series of punches. #T2#
Lucjusz wants to clinch.
Lucjusz throws a shot from downtown. Brooks moves away and avoids it.
Brooks changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lucjusz tries to avoid it but Brooks manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lucjusz to the ground. Lucjusz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lucjusz fires out a quick counter leg kick but Brooks just manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Lucjusz misses the target. #TD2#
Brooks shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lucjusz is trying to defend but Brooks finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Brooks wants to free his trapped foot but Lucjusz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lucjusz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lucjusz is trying to control but can't. #T3#
Still in half guard, Brooks seems content to control.
Lucjusz holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Brooks trying to control the action but Lucjusz is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Brooks seems to be working for a kimura but Lucjusz defends the submission attempt.
Brooks seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lucjusz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Brooks fails with a takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Brooks misses. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Brooks takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Brooks tries for a takedown but Lucjusz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Brooks looks for a takedown but Lucjusz sprawls well.#CL#
Lucjusz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brooks, pushing him back against the cage.
Brooks blocks a body shot from Lucjusz.
Lucjusz is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Brooks's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Lucjusz is pressed up against the cage. Brooks has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lucjusz down to the mat. Lucjusz avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lucjusz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brooks keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lucjusz.
Lucjusz lands a leg kick that knocks Brooks off balance momentarily.
Lucjan Lucjusz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lucjusz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lucjusz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brooks can do to turn this around?
Brooks takes one on the button.
Lucjusz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lucjusz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Brooks's calf.
Brooks throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brooks misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lucjan Lucjusz dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lucjusz cracks Brooks with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lucjusz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lucjusz wants it to stay on the feet.
Brooks lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Lucjusz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Brooks's sensitive parts.
Lucjusz wants to clinch up but Brooks keeps it at a distance.
Damian Brooks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brooks looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lucjusz is fending him off so far but Brooks persists. Nope, Lucjusz circles away and we're back to standing.
Lucjan Lucjusz is winning the standup battle so far.
Brooks throws a series of punches but Lucjusz moves out of range.
Brooks takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lucjusz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brooks.
Brooks on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The fighters circling - Lucjusz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lucjusz throws a leg kick but Brooks sees it coming and moves out of range. #CL#
Lucjusz moves into range and clinches up with Brooks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice right hand lands inside from Lucjusz.
Lucjusz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brooks.
Brooks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lucjusz struggles to land a body shot inside as Brooks controls his hands.
Brooks wants to take the fight to the mat but Lucjusz manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lucjan Lucjusz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Brooks.#T1#
Brooks is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lucjusz is working Brooks over against the cage.
Lucjusz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lucjusz lands a nice uppercut.
Lucjusz content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lucjusz scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC#
Brooks is rocked!
Lucjusz misses with a punch to the body.
Brooks is still on wobbly legs! Can Lucjusz finish him?
A bit of stalling here from Lucjusz.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lucjusz.
Lucjusz misses with a punch on the inside. #KD#
Lucjusz drops Brooks onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Brooks is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Lucjusz - that landed with a thud.
Lucjusz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brooks backwards.
Lucjusz is working Brooks over against the cage.
Lucjusz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brooks's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lucjusz misses with a punch on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lucjusz.
Lucjusz throws a punch but it's blocked by Brooks.
Lucjusz working aggressively here.
Brooks seems to have recovered his senses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lucjusz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lucjusz.
Lucjusz throws a punch but it's blocked by Brooks. #T3#
Brooks blocks an uppercut.
Lucjusz taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Brooks blocks an uppercut.
Lucjusz throws a punch but it's blocked by Brooks.
Brooks can't get the takedown.
Lucjusz prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lucjusz is working Brooks over against the cage.
Lucjusz lands a nice uppercut.
Lucjusz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lucjusz is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lucjusz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T4##KD#
Lucjusz drops Brooks onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Brooks is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD#
Lucjusz drops Brooks onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Brooks is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Brooks wants a takedown.
Brooks drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lucjusz pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lucjusz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lucjusz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brooks swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brooks chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lucjusz can pounce on him. #CL#
Lucjusz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Damian Brooks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lucjusz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lucjusz slowing the pace effectively.
Lucjusz lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lucjusz tries to stall but Brooks uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lucjusz lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Brooks to his knees! Lucjusz keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lucjan Lucjusz!
Lucjan Lucjusz decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: PFC 14 Guy vs Abdallah
Date: Feb 02, 2018

#R1#
Lucjusz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jones staying out of range there.
Lucjusz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lucjusz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lucjusz.
Lucjusz misses with a wild body shot.
Lucjusz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lucjusz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lucjusz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jones 's calf.
Lucjusz cracks Jones with an open hand slap.
Lucjusz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lucjusz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Good work by Jones as he checks the leg kick.
Jones 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lucjusz under the eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Jones gets a clinch. #T1#
Lucjusz tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Lucjusz blocking some punches.
Lucjusz content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lucjusz has a couple of punches blocked by Jones .
Lucjusz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones 's elbow.
Lucjusz working aggressively here.
Lucjusz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lucjusz.
Jones lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lucjusz.
Lucjusz leaning his opponent against the cage.
Lucjusz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Lucjusz fails to land.
Jones misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones .
Lucjusz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones lands a left hand.
A short uppercut from Jones . #T2#
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lucjusz is trying to maintain a safe position but Jones gets an underhook and turns Lucjusz into the cage.
I was talking to Lucjusz's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Lucjusz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lucjusz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Lucjusz turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lucjusz.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones .
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lucjusz.
Jones lands a left hand.
Lucjusz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lucjusz's elbow.
Lucjusz has Jones pressed against the cage, preventing Jones from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lucjusz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jones or not.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Lucjusz has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lucjusz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jones takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #CL2#
Jones darts in and clinches Lucjusz up against the cage.#T3#
Lucjusz scores with a shoulder strike.
Jones blocks a body shot from Lucjusz.
Jones misses with a body punch.
Lucjusz is leaning against Jones and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A shot in the inside from Lucjusz.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lucjusz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones 's elbow.
Lucjusz effectively controlling the action here.
Lucjusz displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jones up against the cage.
Lucjusz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones misses with some punches.
A frustrated look appears on Jones 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Lucjusz fails to land. #T4#
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Lucjusz lands with a left to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lucjusz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Lucjusz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lucjusz lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice left hand lands by Lucjusz.
Nice body punch from Lucjusz.
Jones looks winded!
Lucjusz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lucjusz leaning against his opponent.
Lucjusz lands a shoulder strike.
Lucjusz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jones looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lucjusz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #KD#
Lucjusz drops Jones onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Jones is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#
Jones is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right hand to the body from Lucjusz.
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Lucjusz finish him?
Lucjusz creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Jones with a big uppercut! Jones tries to clinch up but Lucjusz pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Jones to the mat! Jones covers up and Lucjusz unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lucjan Lucjusz!
A relieved looking Lucjan Lucjusz thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: TAOC #1 - Chonus X An 2
Date: Dec 03, 2017

#R1##CL#
Boston moves into the clinch.
Lucjusz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lucjusz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Boston backwards.
Lucjusz content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lucjusz digs a right hand into Boston's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Boston's gas tank.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lucjusz.
Lucjusz lands with a left to the head.
Boston misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Lucjusz.
Lucjusz scores with a hook to the body.
Boston is breathing heavily.
Lucjusz pressing his opponent against the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Lucjusz 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.
Lucjusz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lucjusz pushes Boston back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lucjusz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Boston.
Lucjusz stalling against the cage.
Lucjusz pushes Boston back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lucjusz lands a hook that snaps the head of Boston backwards. #T1#
Lucjusz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Boston backwards. #ROC2#
Boston is rocked!
Lucjusz throws a punch but it's blocked by Boston.
Oh Boston is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lucjusz unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Boston! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Lucjusz is unloading with more strikes now! Boston drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lucjan Lucjusz!

Event: StrikeForce Union #67
Date: Jul 02, 2017

#R1#
Lucjusz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lucjusz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Danny Mc Elroy has been cut.
Mc Elroy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lucjusz doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd cheers as Mc Elroy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lucjusz doesn't seem phased though.
Lucjusz looks to score with a jab to the body but Mc Elroy is just out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Mc Elroy there.
Lucjusz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lucjusz moves out of range as Mc Elroy strikes.
Lucjusz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lucjusz swings for the body but Mc Elroy moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Mc Elroy misses the target.
Lucjusz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lucjusz misses with a series of wild punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mc Elroy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lucjusz is fending him off so far but Mc Elroy persists. Nope, Lucjusz circles away and we're back to standing.
Lucjusz slips a straight right by Mc Elroy.
Nice defenses there by Mc Elroy.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lucjusz. #T1#
Lucjusz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mc Elroy.
Lucjusz swings for the body but Mc Elroy moves out of range.
Mc Elroy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lucjusz momentarily.
Lucjusz looks to land a left hand but Mc Elroy moved out of range nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lucjusz. Mc Elroy does a little dance to reset his feet.
A combination from Mc Elroy does no damage.
Mc Elroy misses with a right hand
and Lucjusz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lucjusz is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mc Elroy rather than just go for the knockout.
Nice defenses there by Lucjusz.
Lucjusz misses with an uppercut
and Mc Elroy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mc Elroy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Lucjusz shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mc Elroy is trying to defend but Lucjusz finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lucjusz stalling.
Mc Elroy wants to improve his position but Lucjusz is controlling well. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lucjusz trying to control the pace.
Mc Elroy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lucjusz is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Mc Elroy actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Mc Elroy with the active half guard here but Lucjusz passes nicely into side control.
A lull in the action here.#T3#
Lucjusz is continuing to stall.
Mc Elroy is looking for a sweep.
Mc Elroy is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Lucjusz wants to control but Mc Elroy is keeping him busy.
Lucjusz is pressing down on Mc Elroy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mc Elroy is holding on for now.
Mc Elroy gets full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mc Elroy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lucjusz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mc Elroy tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mc Elroy misses the shot to the body.
Mc Elroy misses with an uppercut. Lucjusz saw that one coming.
Lucjusz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mc Elroy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lucjusz.
Mc Elroy connects with a body shot that sends Lucjusz's belly button to the back.
Lucjusz fails with the takedown.
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 Danny Mc Elroy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Danny Mc Elroy's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Mc Elroy takes a swing at Lucjusz's ribcage but misses.
Mc Elroy takes a swing at Lucjusz's ribcage but misses.
Lucjusz misses the jab.
Mc Elroy is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Mc Elroy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mc Elroy scores with a nice head shot.
Lucjusz lands with a shot to the body.
Lucjusz is looking to slow Mc Elroy down with leg kicks.
A swing and a miss from Mc Elroy.
Lucjusz throws an overhand right that lands on Mc Elroy's shoulder, as Mc Elroy tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Mc Elroy misses the target.
Lucjusz misses with an uppercut.
Lucjusz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mc Elroy was well out of range. Poor timing from Lucjusz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some bone on bone action there as Mc Elroy checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mc Elroy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lucjusz takes a swing at Mc Elroy's ribcage but misses.
Mc Elroy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lucjusz.
Lucjusz defending well as Mc Elroy loads up on a big left hand.
Lucjusz is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Mc Elroy. Lucjusz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mc Elroy checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mc Elroy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jab, jab by Mc Elroy - just one landing.
Mc Elroy throws an off balance right hand
and Lucjusz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lucjusz takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lucjusz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mc Elroy.
Lucjusz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mc Elroy.
Mc Elroy looks to land a left hand but Lucjusz moved out of range nicely.
Lucjusz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lucjusz, right into the meat.
Lucjusz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mc Elroy moves away from the strike by Lucjusz.
Mc Elroy throws a big shot that misses.
Mc Elroy misses with a wild body shot.
Lucjusz looks to land a right hand but Mc Elroy moved out of range.#T2#
Lucjusz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mc Elroy.
Lucjusz lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lucjusz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mc Elroy.
Mc Elroy throws out a loose jab but Lucjusz uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big right from Lucjusz misses.
Lucjusz moves out of range as Mc Elroy strikes.
Lucjusz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mc Elroy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mc Elroy misses with an uppercut.
Lucjusz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Mc Elroy misses the target.
Lucjusz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mc Elroy was well out of range. Poor timing from Lucjusz.
A slow jab from Mc Elroy misses its intended target.
Mc Elroy misses with a hook. Lucjusz ducked under it nicely.
Mc Elroy throws a lazy right hand but Lucjusz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Mc Elroy moves into the clinch.
Lucjusz blocking some punches. #T3#
Mc Elroy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lucjusz backwards.
Lucjusz can't find room to land a body shot as Mc Elroy controls the action.
Lucjusz misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mc Elroy.
Mc Elroy prevents a body shot from Lucjusz.
Lucjusz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lucjusz lands a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lucjusz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lucjusz trying to control the position but instead, Mc Elroy has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lucjusz into the cage.
Lucjusz lands a nice uppercut.
Mc Elroy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Mc Elroy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lucjusz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A shot in the inside from Lucjusz.
Lucjusz throws a punch but it's blocked by Mc Elroy.
Lucjusz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lucjusz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mc Elroy backwards. #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!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lucjusz.#ROC2#
Mc Elroy is rocked!
Lucjan Lucjusz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lucjusz working aggressively here.
Oh Mc Elroy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lucjusz working aggressively here.
Lucjusz has a couple of punches blocked by Mc Elroy.
Lucjusz misses with the head strike.
Mc Elroy working aggressively here.
Mc Elroy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mc Elroy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lucjusz working aggressively here.
Lucjusz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lucjusz misses with the head strike.
Lucjusz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lucjusz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lucjusz misses with the head strike.
Lucjusz working aggressively here.
Mc Elroy seems to have got his legs back now.
Lucjusz has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mc Elroy seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Lucjusz can turn it around.
Lucjusz prevents a body shot from Mc Elroy.
Lucjusz blocks an uppercut.
Lucjusz lands a left hand. #CUT2#
Danny Mc Elroy's cut is getting worse.
Lucjusz unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Mc Elroy! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Lucjusz is unloading with more strikes now! Mc Elroy drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lucjan Lucjusz!

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