Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: BFC MMA ll
Date: Jan 05, 2020

#R1#
Azaryan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Azaryan is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Locke's half guard.
Locke is trying to stand.
Azaryan is pressing down on Locke's thigh, looking to free his foot. Locke is holding on for now.
Azaryan works his way into side control.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Locke wants to get back to his feet but Azaryan drags him back down.#T1#
Locke is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Azaryan has knee on belly momentarily but Locke bucks him off and regains half guard.
Azaryan wants to pass the guard but Locke is defending well.
Locke is in trouble now - Azaryan has advanced to mount! #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Locke really wants to buck Azaryan off and get back to his feet.
Locke is controlling an arm, preventing Azaryan from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Locke is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Azaryan fails to advance to Locke's back.
Locke is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy. #T3##SUB#
Azaryan is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Locke has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Locke! #SUB#
Azaryan is looking for a triangle here but Locke uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Azaryan is trying to improve his position.#T4#
Azaryan looks to move to half guard but instead Locke has passed into mount! Damn!#SU2#
Locke is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Locke scoring well with a low kick there.
Azaryan has been working on his balance at Helsinki private Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Locke.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Locke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Locke stuffs the takedown.
Locke leaves Azaryan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artur Azaryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Azaryan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Locke 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#
Azaryan closes the distance and clinches up with Locke, looking for a takedown. Azaryan pushes Locke against the cage but Locke circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Azaryan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Locke but Locke pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Azaryan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Locke sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Azaryan somewhat.
Locke is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artur Azaryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Azaryan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Locke circles away.#CL2#
Locke rushes Azaryan and presses him up against the cage.
Locke is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Locke prevents the takedown attempt. #BC2#
Locke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Locke misses.
Azaryan shoots in for a takedown but Locke shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Locke lands a head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azaryan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Locke swivels and escapes.
Locke throws out a counter right but Azaryan avoids it with no problem.
Locke getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Azaryan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Locke sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Azaryan somewhat.
Locke uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Azaryan has time to react.#T1#
Locke stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Locke wants it to stay on the feet.
Locke throws a shot from downtown. Azaryan moves away and avoids it.
Azaryan darts in looking for a takedown but Locke gets double underhooks and turns Azaryan into the cage.
John Locke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Azaryan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Locke.
Azaryan tries to counter with a takedown but Locke is quick to defend against it.
A telegraphed right hand from Locke misses the target.
Locke misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Azaryan shoots in looking for a takedown but Locke manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Azaryan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Locke plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
John Locke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Locke misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Locke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Locke defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Azaryan.
Locke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Azaryan closes the distance and clinches up with Locke, looking for a takedown. Azaryan pushes Locke against the cage but Locke circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Azaryan shoots in but Locke avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Azaryan blocks a head kick by Locke.
Locke lands a glancing blow to the side of Azaryan's head.
Azaryan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Locke circles away.
Locke looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Locke lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Azaryan at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Locke lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Locke throws a nice head kick!
No luck for Azaryan with that takedown attempt.
Locke looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Azaryan.
Locke will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Azaryan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Locke defends well and Azaryan ends up having to push Locke into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Azaryan shoots in for a takedown but Locke shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Locke connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice takedown defense from Locke. No joy for Azaryan on that attempt.
Locke lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Azaryan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Azaryan dives in for a single leg takedown but Locke sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A head kick misses from Locke.
Azaryan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Azaryan shoots in but Locke avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Azaryan slips a jab and a cross from Locke. #T3#
Azaryan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Locke swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Locke connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Azaryan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Locke sprawls well. Locke wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Azaryan gets slowly back to his feet.
Azaryan misses with a takedown attempt
and Locke counters with a head kick. That will keep Azaryan thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
The fighters circling - Locke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Azaryan shoots for a double leg takedown but Locke sprawls well. He's pushed Azaryan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Azaryan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
No luck for Azaryan with that takedown attempt.
Azaryan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Locke cracks Azaryan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Artur Azaryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Azaryan shoots for a takedown but Locke saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Locke looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab lands there for Locke.
Locke lands with an uppercut that bounces Azaryan off the cage and back into range.#ROC2#
Azaryan is rocked!#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slapping body kick lands there for Locke.
Oh Azaryan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Locke misses with a head kick.
Azaryan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Azaryan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Locke counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Azaryan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Locke finds it's way round the side to connect with Azaryan's head. #CL2#
Locke clinches with his opponent.
Locke is pressed up against the cage. Azaryan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Locke down to the mat. Locke avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Locke lands with a shot to the body.
Locke lands a nice leg kick that just misses Azaryan's sensitive parts.
Azaryan goes for a double leg but Locke avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Locke continues to drive forward.
A head kick from Locke lands but Azaryan takes it in his stride.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Locke! Azaryan is out on his feet! Locke rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Azaryan is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Azaryan is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Locke!
John Locke is the new welterweight champion!
An out of breath John Locke thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: BFC KICKBOXING 1
Date: Dec 29, 2019

#R1#
De Santos finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
De Santos shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Locke uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The fighters circling - De Santos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Locke slips under a jab.
De Santos falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Locke to counter with a crisp jab.
De Santos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A lazy left from Locke finds it's target.
De Santos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
De Santos fails to land with a series of punches.
Locke connects with the punch.
De Santos misses with an attempted mid kick.
De Santos throws a left and a right that both miss
and Locke counters with a big head kick but De Santos shrugs it off.
Roger De Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Locke looks to land a left hand but De Santos moved out of range nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
De Santos gets tackled into the ropes by Locke. Locke maintains the clinch.
Locke throws a blind hook that connects with the side of De Santoss head.
De Santos working aggressively here.
Locke lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Locke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
De Santos gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Locke.
De Santos throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Locke goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#ROC#
De Santos is rocked!
De Santos tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
De Santos is still on wobbly legs! Can Locke finish him?
Locke throws a switch kick that catches De Santos on the top of the head and drops him to the canvas! De Santos looks hurt - I'm not sure he's going to get back up! The referee starts the count but calls it off at seven as De Santos flops around on the canvas, clearly in no position to continue! This fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). John Locke!
A victorious John Locke thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Roger De Santos had this to say: 'He is a great fighter and a very good man and he won fair and square but I will be back soon for my fans!'.

Event: Pride FC 67
Date: Dec 18, 2019

#R1#
Reilly takes a kick to the side of the head.
Reilly misses with a low kick.
Reilly misses with an uppercut
and Locke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Locke avoids the body shot from Reilly.
Locke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Locke just misses with a punch to the body.
Locke misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and Reilly holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Locke scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Locke on the inside.
A short uppercut from Reilly.
Reilly throws a head punch that misses.
Reilly swings wildly with an uppercut but Locke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reilly tries a body shot but Locke blocks it.
Locke lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Locke.
Reilly misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Locke tries to work over Reilly's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Locke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reilly is looking to chop away at Locke's legs. #T1#
Locke's corner calls for a 1-2. Locke obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Reilly tries a low kick but Locke avoids it.
Locke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reilly takes a swing at Locke's ribcage but misses.
Locke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reilly.
Locke shapes to counter with a head kick.
Reilly slips under a jab from Locke.
Locke takes a jab right on the kisser.
Locke swats away the attempt to clinch by Reilly.
Reilly listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Reilly checks a leg kick. #CL2#
Locke rushes Reilly and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Reilly.
Locke blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Locke breaks from the clinch.
Reilly tries to clinch there but Locke circles away. #T2#
Reilly moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Reilly misses the shot to the body.
Locke tries a head kick but it misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reilly lands the left hand.
Reilly looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Locke takes a jab right on the kisser.
Locke looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Reilly wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Reilly avoids the head kick by Locke.
Nice defenses there by Locke.
Reilly tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Locke is able to avoid easily.
Locke slips a jab from Reilly.
Locke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reilly.
Reilly is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Reilly.
Reilly misses with a hook.
Reilly misses with a hook.
Locke throws a hook but Reilly avoids it easily.
Locke throws a jab but it's blocked by Reilly.
Nice uppercut lands for Locke. That snapped Reilly's head back. #T3#
Reilly throws the left hand but Locke avoids the punch easily.
Locke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reilly connects with a single shot there.
Locke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reilly.
Locke takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Reilly throws a head kick but Locke moves out of range. #CL#
Reilly moves into the clinch.
Locke wants to get back to striking at distance but Reilly won't allow it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reilly creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Reilly lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Locke backwards.
A short uppercut from Reilly.
Reilly lands a shoulder strike.
Locke lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reilly misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Locke. #BC2#
Locke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reilly thuds a left hand into Locke's body.
Locke cracks Reilly with a right hand to the side of the head.#T4#
Locke misses with a looping left.
Locke works Reilly's body with a nice hook.
Reilly is looking to chop away at Locke's legs.
Locke plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Locke waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reilly.
Locke just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromReilly.
Reilly tries to clinch up.
Reilly throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Locke throws a sloppy head kick
and Reilly counters with a nice body shot.
Locke drops his hands momentarily and Reilly takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Reilly misses with a looping right.
Locke throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reilly throws a low kick but Locke avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Locke is looking to land body kicks.
Locke with a nice cross.
Locke doesn't manage to clinch there - Reilly circles away.
Reilly throws a low kick but it's checked well by Locke.
Locke swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
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 Frank Reilly will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Reilly takes a swing at Locke's ribcage but misses.
John Locke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reilly misses with a wild body shot.
Locke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reilly.
An inside leg kick lands from Reilly.
Locke looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Locke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reilly was well out of range. Poor timing from Locke.
A jab from Locke misses.
A quick step to the side and Reilly tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good shot there by Locke.
Reilly punishes Locke's body with a nice straight punch.
Reilly tries to clinch up
and Locke counters with a three punch combo that has Reilly backing up. Reilly nods at Locke to acknowledge the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reilly loads up on a big right hand but Locke slips the punch.
Reilly throws a hook but Locke blocks it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Reilly. That's going to slow Locke down.
Reilly throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Reilly throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Locke was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Reilly is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Locke is looking for the big counter here.
Locke avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Reilly connects with a solid leg kick.
A low kick from Reilly misses
and Locke counters with a leg kick.
Locke takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Decent striking displayed by Locke there.
Locke takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Locke looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A decent looking cross lands there for Reilly.
Reilly displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Locke throws out the jab.
Reilly feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Locke circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reilly checks a leg kick.
Reilly throwing a counter right hand but Locke manages to avoid it.
Locke misses with the combination.
Reilly takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T2##CL#
Reilly fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Locke, pushing him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reilly misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Locke manages to break the clinch.
Reilly tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Locke paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Reilly looks to score with a jab to the body but Locke is just out of range.
Reilly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reilly rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Locke moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Reilly throws out a loose jab but Locke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reilly moves into range and connects with a jab.
Reilly throws a shot from downtown. Locke moves away and avoids it.
Locke scores with a head kick. Reilly tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Locke misses with a straight left.
Reilly takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Good standup being displayed there by Reilly as he connects with a hook.
Reilly slips under a jab.
Jab, jab by Reilly - just one landing. #T3#
Reilly with a nice cross.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Reilly.
A left lands for Locke.
Locke looks to land a left hand but Reilly moved out of range nicely.
Reilly tries to clinch up but Locke circles away and keeps his distance.
Locke misses with a looping right.
Locke throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Reilly's head.
Locke throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reilly cracks the inside of Locke's front leg.
Locke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reilly manages to avoid it.
Locke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reilly.
Locke misses the jab.
Reilly cracks Locke with a right hand to the side of the head.
Reilly blocks a head kick by Locke. #CL2#
Locke clinches up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Locke blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Reilly throws a punch but it's blocked by Locke.
Reilly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Locke avoiding damage as Reilly throws knees to the body.
Reilly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reilly misses with a hook to the ribs.
Locke softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Locke wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Reilly lands with a left to the head.
Reilly misses with a punch on the inside.
Reilly lands an elbow that stopped Locke in his tracks for a moment.
Reilly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reilly throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Locke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Locke looks to land a left hand but Reilly moved out of range nicely.
Reilly tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Locke manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Locke steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Locke throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Reilly on the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reilly lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Reilly walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Locke checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
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 Frank Reilly will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Locke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Locke paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Reilly connects with a looping right hand.
Locke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reilly is looking to clinch but Locke is avoiding it.
Locke slips a straight right by Reilly.
Locke throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Locke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reilly.
Reilly connects with a looping right hand.
Reilly avoids the head kick by Locke.
Reilly is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Locke.
Reilly tries to clinch there but Locke circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reilly moves away from the strike by Locke.
Locke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reilly.
Locke misses with a head kick.
Reilly throws a poor cross that misses
and Locke counters with a left to the body.
Reilly throws a nice inside leg kick.
Locke goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T1##CL2#
Locke instigates a clinch.
Reilly working aggressively here.
Reilly throws a punch but it's blocked by Locke.
Locke blocking some punches.
Reilly fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Locke manages to break the clinch.
Locke takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Decent striking displayed by Reilly there.
Locke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reilly tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Locke paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Locke swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Reilly lands a head shot.#CL2#
Locke gets a clinch.
Locke throws a punch but it's blocked by Reilly.
Reilly struggles to land a body shot inside as Locke controls his hands.
Locke tries to break free but Reilly pushes him back against the cage.
Reilly prevents Locke from breaking the clinch.#T2#
Reilly swings wildly with an uppercut but Locke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reilly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reilly prevents Locke from breaking the clinch.
Locke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reilly throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lockes head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice right hand lands inside from Reilly.
Reilly lands with a short shot to the head.
Locke lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Reilly throws a punch but it's blocked by Locke.
Locke wants to get back to striking at distance but Reilly won't allow it.
Reilly has a couple of punches blocked by Locke. #BC2#
Locke breaks from the clinch.
Reilly fails with an attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Locke was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Locke will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Reilly fails with an attempt to clinch.
Locke looks to land a left hand but Reilly moved out of range nicely.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Reilly.
Reilly takes a swing at Locke's ribcage but misses.
Locke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reilly.
Reilly swings for the body but Locke moves out of range.
Locke misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Reilly was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Locke.
Reilly scores with a hook to the body. Locke takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Locke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reilly throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Locke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reilly misses with a wild body shot.
Reilly avoids the head kick by Locke.
Reilly throws a left and a right that both miss
and Locke counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Locke showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Reilly.
Locke throws a hook to the side of Reilly's head but Reilly sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reilly throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Locke misses with a looping right.
John Locke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Reilly throws a head kick but Locke moves out of range.
Locke throws a big counter head kick but Reilly avoids it with no problem.
Reilly avoids the head kick by Locke.
Locke throws a nice head kick!
Reilly uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Locke.
Reilly fails with an attempt to clinch.
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!
Reilly throws a hook but Locke avoids it easily.
Reilly on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Locke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Locke misses with a double jab.
Locke takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Locke misses with a hook.
Reilly swings for the body but Locke moves out of range.
Locke tries to land a front kick but Reilly steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Reilly moves out of range as Locke strikes.
Reilly wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Reilly misses the shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Locke.
I think Reilly 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: Pride FC 63
Date: Nov 27, 2019

#R1#
Locke throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from Epicity finds it's way through Locke's defenses.
Epicity cracks Locke with an open hand slap.
Epicity throws a hook but Locke blocks it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Locke.
Epicity moves out of range of the leg kick from Locke.
Epicity has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Essence of Epicity in the buildup to the fight.
Locke throws a leg kick but Epicity moved away.
Epicity pivots, looking for a leg kick but Locke is out of range and Epicity settles back down.
Epicity throws a looping overhand right but Locke ducks down to avoid it.
Locke misses with a low kick.
Locke throws a body punch but Epicity moves out of range.
Epicity misses with an uppercut. Locke saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Locke avoids a kick to the body.
Locke throws out a leg kick but Epicity moves out of range and Locke only half commits.
Epicity throws a looping overhand right but Locke ducks down to avoid it.
Epicity misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Locke.
Epicity connects with an inside leg kick.
Locke defending well as Epicity loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Nice body punch from Epicity.
Locke throws a leg kick that is checked
and Epicity counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Locke walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Epicity checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Epicity misses the shot to the body.
Locke swats away the attempt to clinch by Epicity.
Locke pivots, looking for a leg kick but Epicity is out of range and Locke settles back down.
Epicity looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Epicity connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Locke looks to throw the jab but Epicity is out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Locke.
Epicity fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Locke on the side of the head.
Locke is looking to land body kicks.
Epicity uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Locke.
Epicity was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Locke lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Epicity circles away quickly and effectively.
Epicity checks a low kick from Locke.
Epicity jabs Locke to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Epicity. Locke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Locke is looking for the big counter here.
Locke has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#T2#
Epicity rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Locke counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Locke feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Epicity's calf.
Epicity throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Locke throws a leg kick but Epicity checks it.
Epicity connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Epicity cracks the inside of Locke's front leg.
Locke ducks under a wild hook from Epicity.
Locke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Epicity manages to avoid it.
Locke 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.
Epicity misses with a hook
and Locke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Epicity scores with a leg kick.
Epicity swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Epicity misses the body punch
enabling Locke to counter with a crisp jab.
Epicity looks to land a right hand but Locke moved out of range.
Locke appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Locke on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CL2#
Locke forces Epicity back against the cage and clinches.
A short right from Locke on the inside. #T3#
Locke lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Epicity's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Epicity misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Epicity pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Locke scoring well with a low kick there.
A telegraphed right hand from Locke misses the target.
Locke throws out a leg kick but Epicity moves out of range and Locke only half commits.
Epicity cracks the inside of Locke's front leg.
Locke throws a low kick, looking for Epicity's leg but Epicity calmly moves out of range.
Epicity looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Locke takes a kick to the side of the head.
Epicity throws a shot from downtown. Locke moves away and avoids it.
Locke lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Locke.
Locke shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
An inside leg kick lands from Epicity.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab, jab by Epicity - just one landing.
Epicity lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Locke circles away quickly and effectively.
Locke throws a nice outside leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Epicity.
Epicity is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T4#
Epicity misses with a body shot.
Epicity has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Epicity blocks the body kick.
Epicity wants to slow Locke down by chopping away at his legs.
Locke is looking for the big counter here.
Epicity slips a jab and a cross from Locke. #CL#
Epicity closes the distance and pushes Locke back into the cage.
Epicity lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Epicity.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Locke.#BC#
Epicity manages to break the clinch.
Epicity tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Locke just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Locke attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Epicity looks to land a right hand but Locke moved out of range.
Locke walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Locke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Epicity moves away.
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 Turbo Epicity 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#
Epicity fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Epicity with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Epicity moves away from the strike by Locke.
That kick from Locke tenderised Epicity's leg. Epicity is trying to keep his angry face on.
An inside leg kick from Epicity misses.
Epicity throws the left hand but Locke avoids the punch easily.
Epicity stuns Locke with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Epicity has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Locke.
Locke is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Epicity rather than just go for the knockout.
Epicity takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Locke moves forwards but Epicity connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Epicity is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Locke blocks a jab.
Locke tries to score with a low kick but Epicity moves his leg out of the way.
Locke misses with a straight right.
Epicity lands a jab to the head.
Locke connects with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Epicity buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Turbo Epicity is winning the standup battle so far.
Epicity avoids the body shot from Locke. #T1#
Epicity uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Locke.
Epicity takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Epicity fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Locke manages to avoid it.
Locke tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Epicity is able to avoid easily.
Good leg kick by Epicity there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A bone on bone clash there as Locke blocks the leg kick.
A low kick from Epicity misses
and Locke counters with a low kick, right behind Epicity 's knee.
Locke throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Epicity stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Locke takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Epicity misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Locke.
Locke swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Epicity avoids a punch combination nicely.
Locke takes one on the button.
Locke throws a body punch but Epicity moves out of range.
Locke tries to score with a low kick but Epicity moves his leg out of the way.#T2#
Locke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Locke takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Locke moves out of range as Epicity strikes.
Epicity fails with an attempt to clinch.
Epicity drops his hands momentarily and Locke takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Locke fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Epicity misses with a looping left.
Epicity throws a leg kick
and Locke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Epicity fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Locke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Epicity.
Locke throws out a leg kick but Epicity moves out of range and Locke only half commits.
Locke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Epicity moves away.
Epicity throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Locke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Locke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Epicity misses with a kick to the body
and Locke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Locke throws a leg kick that misses. #CL#
Epicity forces Locke back against the cage and clinches.#T3#
Epicity misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Locke.
Locke misses with a punch to the body.
Epicity lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Epicity scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Epicity breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Locke instigates a clinch.
Turbo Epicity has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Locke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Locke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Epicity can't find room to land a body shot as Locke controls the action.
Locke tries to throw a body punch but Epicity avoids it by throwing Locke back against the cage. #BC#
Epicity pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Epicity fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Locke manages to avoid it.
Epicity misses with an uppercut. Locke saw that one coming.
Epicity misses with a double jab
and Locke makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A good leg kick by Locke. #T4#
Epicity throws an overhand right that lands on Locke's shoulder, as Locke tries to avoid the shot.
Epicity throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Epicity wants to slow Locke down by chopping away at his legs.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Epicity crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Locke - the referee stops the clock and Epicity gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Locke. Epicity manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Locke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Epicity.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Locke misses the shot to the body.
Epicity pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Epicity throws a leg kick but Locke moved away.
An inside leg kick from Locke misses.
Epicity lands with an uppercut that bounces Locke off the cage and back into range.
Locke blocks a jab.
Locke lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Locke misses the jab.
Locke throws a sloppy head kick and Epicity moves out of range easily.
Epicity is looking to counter punch.
Locke throws a nice inside leg kick.
Epicity shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Epicity throws out a loose jab but Locke uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Turbo Epicity will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Locke throws a body punch but Epicity moves out of range.
Epicity lands a slapping body shot.
Locke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Epicity tests Locke's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Locke. Epicity does a little dance to reset his feet.
Locke just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromEpicity.
Locke lands a nice looking body shot.
Locke keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Epicity backing away here, and Locke unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Epicity lands with a right hand.
Epicity throws the left hand but Locke avoids the punch easily.
Locke takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Epicity swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epicity throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A decent looking cross lands there for Epicity.
Epicity swings widly with a right hand
and Locke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Epicity tries a head kick but it misses.
Epicity comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Epicity pushes Locke away with a front kick.#T1#
Epicity sizes up Locke with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Locke throws a lazy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Epicity lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Epicity tries a low kick but Locke avoids it.
Epicity throws a series of punches but Locke avoids them all with ease.
Locke tries a quick counter leg kick but Epicity is wise to it.
A slow jab from Epicity misses its intended target.
Locke has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Locke fails to land with a series of punches.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Epicity 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 Locke has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Locke and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Locke 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.
Epicity dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Epicity throws a head kick that misses.
Locke blocks a jab.
Locke cracks Epicity with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Epicity takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Epicity takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Epicity misses with the combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Locke moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Epicity misses with an uppercut
and Locke counters with a left and a right that stings Epicity.
Epicity throws an overhand right that lands on Locke's shoulder, as Locke tries to avoid the shot.
Epicity misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Locke counters with a slapping leg kick.
Locke throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Locke tries to work over Epicity's front leg with a kick but Epicity checks it.
Nice defenses there by Epicity.
Locke looks to score with a jab to the body but Epicity is just out of range.
Locke takes a swing at Epicity's ribcage but misses.
Locke throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Epicity throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Locke misses with a hook. Epicity ducked under it nicely.
Locke attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
John Locke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Epicity fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Locke manages to avoid it.
Epicity misses with an uppercut. Locke saw that one coming.
A solid leg kick lands there for Locke.
Locke tries to land a leg kick but Epicity saw it coming and moves away.
Epicity throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Some wild striking there from Epicity.
Locke's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Epicity connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Locke scrambles back to his feet.
A clash of legs there as Epicity blocks the low kick.
Epicity looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Epicity throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Locke stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Locke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Epicity was well out of range. Poor timing from Locke.
Locke takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Locke looks to throw the jab but Epicity is out of range.
Locke misses with an uppercut. Epicity saw that one coming.#T4#
Epicity throws a head kick that half lands.
Locke swings for the body but Epicity moves out of range.
Epicity with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Locke slips under a jab from Epicity.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Epicity throws a low kick but Locke avoids it.
Locke finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Epicity connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Epicity lands a nice leg kick that just misses Locke's sensitive parts.
Locke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Epicity.
Epicity 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.
Epicity scores with a nice head shot.
Epicity throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Epicity checks a leg kick.
Epicity scoring well with a low kick there.
Turbo Epicity is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Locke throws a leg kick which misses Epicity's front leg but catches the back leg as Epicity tries to avoid it.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Turbo Epicity!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Turbo Epicity waved his t-shirt featuring Pit Bull Development's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Pride FC 59
Date: Nov 13, 2019

#R1#
Locke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Locke throws a low kick but Epicity moves out of range easily.
Epicity connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Locke momentarily.
Locke lands a nice looking body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Epicity misses the target.
Epicity throws a body shot but no joy.
A slapping leg kick lands for Epicity.
Locke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Epicity connects with a body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Epicity checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Epicity takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Locke moves away from the strike by Epicity.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Locke misses with a hook. Epicity ducked under it nicely.
Epicity wants to land a leg kick but Locke is out of range.
Locke works the jab nicely.
Epicity scores with a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Epicity throws a hook but Locke avoids it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Epicity as he connects with a hook.#T1#
Epicity throws out a leg kick but Locke moves out of range and Epicity only half commits.
Locke misses with a two punch combination.
Locke tries to land a leg kick but Epicity saw it coming and moves away.
Epicity went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Some bone on bone action there as Locke checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Epicity has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Essence of Epicity in the buildup to the fight.
Epicity 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.
Epicity misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Locke.
Epicity throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Locke throws out a counter right but Epicity avoids it with no problem.
Locke scores with a jab. Epicity acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Epicity misses with a low kick.
Epicity throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Epicity throws a jab when Locke was well out of range.
Locke throws a counter combo.
Epicity scores with a body shot.
Locke blocks a jab.
Locke slips a jab from Epicity.
Locke throws a body punch but Epicity moves out of range.
Epicity takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Locke has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Locke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Epicity.#T2#
Epicity pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Locke lands a nice shot to the body.
Locke scores with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Locke works Epicity's body with a nice hook.
Epicity walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Locke checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nice uppercut there from Epicity.
Epicity cracks a nice hook into Locke's ribs.
Locke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Epicity.
Donk. Epicity catches Locke right on the button with a cross.
Epicity looks to land a right hand but Locke moved out of range.
Epicity uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Locke.
Epicity lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Epicity throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Epicity tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Locke is able to avoid easily.
Epicity throws a right and a left that Locke avoids nicely.
Epicity checks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Epicity on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Locke takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Donk. Locke catches Epicity right on the button with a cross.#T3#
Locke ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Locke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Epicity was well out of range. Poor timing from Locke.
Locke lands a nice looking body shot.
Epicity throws a solid leg kick but Locke takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Epicity.
Locke throws a looping overhand right but Epicity ducks down to avoid it.
Epicity lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Epicity. That's going to slow Locke down.
Epicity looks to score with a jab to the body but Locke is just out of range.
Epicity throws a body punch but Locke moves out of range.
Epicity's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Locke connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Epicity scrambles back to his feet.
Locke connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Locke looks to land a body kick but Epicity moved away.
Locke lands a nice shot to the body.
Locke throws a leg kick but Epicity sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Epicity lands a head kick!
Locke throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Epicity looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T4#
Locke has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Epicity.
An inside leg kick from Locke misses.
Locke throws a right hand that Epicity ducks under and follows up with a left that Epicity also avoids with ease.
Epicity throws a hook but Locke blocks it.
Locke misses with an attempted mid kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Epicity. Locke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Epicity tries to clinch there but Locke circles away.
It seemed like Locke was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Epicity throws a leg kick
and Locke counters with a series of strikes. Epicity will be more careful next time no doubt.
Epicity looks to land a combination. Locke sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Locke takes a kick to the side of the head.
Epicity clobbers Locke with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Epicity misses with a wild body shot.
Locke takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Locke. Epicity does a little dance to reset his feet.
Epicity avoids the body shot from Locke.
Epicity throws a right hand that Locke ducks under and follows up with a left that Locke also avoids with ease.
Locke buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Turbo Epicity will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Epicity swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Locke makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Epicity loads up on a big right hand but Locke slips the punch.
Locke walks into a straight right hand from Epicity.
Locke lands with a nice body punch.
Locke lands with a thumping leg kick.
Locke scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Epicity walks into a jab.
Locke chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Epicity buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Locke tries to work over Epicity's front leg with a kick but Epicity checks it.
Locke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Epicity.
A nice side step and Locke releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Locke tries to work over Epicity's front leg with a kick but Epicity checks it.
Epicity keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Epicity wants to slow Locke down by chopping away at his legs.
Locke walks into a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Epicity is looking to slow Locke down with leg kicks.
Locke thuds a left hand into Epicity's body.#T1#
Epicity looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Epicity looks to land a right hand but Locke moved out of range.
Epicity misses with a wild combination.
Epicity is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Locke.
Epicity slips a jab from Locke.
Epicity lands the left hand.
Epicity throws a leg kick that is checked
and Locke counters with a one-two to the body.
Epicity staying out of range there.
Locke is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Epicity rather than just go for the knockout.
Locke throws a body kick that misses.
Locke drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Locke throws a nice head kick!
Epicity keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Epicity misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Locke.
Some wild striking there from Epicity.
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#
Epicity closes the distance and pushes Locke back into the cage.#T2#
Epicity scores with a shot to the side of Locke's head.
Locke lands a hook that snaps the head of Epicity backwards.
Locke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Epicity lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Epicity's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Locke looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Locke lands a nice shot to the body.
Locke misses with a low kick.
Epicity avoids the body shot from Locke.
Epicity takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Locke avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Epicity lands a lovely overhand right.
Epicity looks to land a body kick but Locke moved away.
Epicity takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Locke misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Locke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Epicity throws out the jab.
Locke with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Locke misses with a low kick as Epicity jumps back.
A swing and a miss from Epicity.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Locke swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Epicity.
Epicity throws a chopping leg kick but Locke manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Epicity throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Locke counters with a stiff right hand.
Locke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Locke! But no joy.
Epicity is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Locke blocks a low kick nicely.
Epicity looks to score with a jab to the body but Locke is just out of range.
A head kick misses from Locke.
Locke slips a jab from Epicity.
Epicity misses with an uppercut.
Locke looks to land a combination. Epicity sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Locke throws a body punch but Epicity moves out of range.
Locke lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Locke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A quick step to the side and Epicity tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#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!
Epicity wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Locke waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Epicity.
Epicity fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Locke manages to avoid it.
Epicity throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Epicity swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Locke connects with a solid leg kick.
Epicity lands with an overhand left.
Locke misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Epicity moves into the clinch successfully.
Locke's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Locke blocks a body shot from Epicity.
Epicity goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Locke.
Epicity misses with some punches.
A short right from Locke on the inside. #BC2#
Locke pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but John Locke will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Locke jabs at Epicity's body.
Epicity ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Locke moves away.
Nice shot lands for Epicity.
Locke throws a leg kick but Epicity sees it coming and moves out of range.
Epicity looks to score with a jab to the body but Locke is just out of range.
Locke looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Locke misses with a hook. Epicity ducked under it nicely.
John Locke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Locke pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Epicity back to the cage. Locke follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Locke gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Epicity slips a jab and a cross from Locke.
Epicity scoring well with a low kick there.
Epicity tries to score with a low kick but Locke moves his leg out of the way.
Locke moves out of range as Epicity throws a body kick.
A jab from Epicity misses.
Locke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Epicity.
Locke takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Locke takes a swing at Epicity's ribcage but misses.
Epicity tried to counter with a leg kick but Locke avoided it.
Locke throws a leg kick but Epicity sees it coming and moves out of range. #T1#
Epicity misses with an uppercut. Locke saw that one coming.
Epicity tries to clinch but Locke moves out of range.
Epicity moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A jab lands there for Epicity.
Locke fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Epicity is out of range.
Locke throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Locke checks a leg kick.
Locke punishes Epicity's body with a nice straight punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Locke.
A leg kick checked by Locke.
Locke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Epicity.
Locke misses with a looping right.
Epicity shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Epicity tries to land a front kick but Locke steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Epicity takes a swing at Locke's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Locke lands a nice leg kick that just misses Epicity's sensitive parts.
Epicity checks a low kick from Locke.
Epicity fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Locke manages to avoid it.
Locke thuds a left hand into Epicity's body.
Locke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Locke misses with a straight left.
Epicity lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Locke connects with a body shot that sends Epicity's belly button to the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Locke misses the target.
Epicity lands a nice looking kick to the body. Locke takes a step back to recover.
Locke misses with a wild body shot.
Locke misses with a body kick.
Epicity will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Epicity throws a body punch but Locke moves out of range.
Locke needs to keep his hands up - Epicity had a free shot at his head there.
A combination from Epicity does no damage.
Locke avoids the body shot from Epicity. #T3#
Locke lands a slapping body shot.
Epicity throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Locke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Locke throws a low kick but Epicity moves out of range easily.
Locke buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Locke walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Locke throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Epicity's head.
Locke connects with the punch.
Locke ducks under a wild hook from Epicity.
Epicity keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Epicity throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Epicity throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Locke.
Epicity darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Epicity throws a low kick but Locke avoids it.
Epicity throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Locke stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Epicity misses the body punch
and Locke counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Locke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Epicity.
Locke has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Epicity has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Locke.
Epicity fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Locke.
Epicity gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Epicity misses with a leg kick.
Locke scores with a body shot.
Locke checks the leg kick.
Locke moves to clinch but Epicity breaks away
and Epicity counters with a slapping leg kick.
Epicity connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Locke momentarily.
Locke throws a big shot that misses.
Locke misses with a looping left.
Epicity getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Epicity moves away from the strike by Locke.
Epicity throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Locke blocks a jab.

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

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

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: Pride FC 53
Date: Oct 23, 2019

#R1#
Khan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Khan's corner calls for a 1-2. Khan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Khan takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Khan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And Locke counters with a quick kick to the body but Khan blocks it.
Argat Khan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Locke chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Locke takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Locke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Locke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Locke misses its target.
Khan lands a glancing blow to the side of Locke's head.
Locke is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Khan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khan blocks a head kick by Locke.
Khan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Locke lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Locke looks to land a combination but Khan avoids it well.
Locke scoring well with a low kick there.
Khan lands a head kick!
Locke tries to land a front kick but Khan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T1#
Locke throws out a loose jab but Khan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Locke backing away here, and Khan unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Locke has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Khan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Khan scores with a jab.
Khan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Good exchange - Locke coming out on top.
Locke moves out of range as Khan strikes.
Khan takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Locke rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Khan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A lazy body kick from Locke
and Khan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Khan misses with a combination
and Locke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Locke looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Locke throws a leg kick that misses.
Locke takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khan throws a nice inside leg kick. #T2#
Locke displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Locke slips a jab from Khan.
Khan scores with a leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Khan.
Khan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Locke moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Locke has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Locke there as he acknowledges the shot.#ROC2#
Locke is rocked!
Khan scoring well with a low kick there.
Khan dances in with a quick combination. Locke is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Khan snaps Locke's head back. Locke stumbles backwards against the cage. Khan steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Locke's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Locke just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Argat Khan!
A very excited looking Argat Khan rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: AEW 32
Date: Sep 07, 2019

#R1#
Locke takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Locke throws an overhand right that lands on Khan's shoulder, as Khan tries to avoid the shot.
Khan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Khan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CUT#
It looks like John Locke has been cut.#CL#
Khan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Khan swings wildly with an uppercut but Locke uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Locke fails to land.
Khan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Khan misses with the head strike.
Locke throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Khans head.
Locke is working Khan over against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Locke takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Khan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Locke blocking some punches.
Locke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Khan misses with some punches.
Khan misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Locke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Locke throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Khan misses with a punch on the inside.
Locke's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've been hearing reports that Khan has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#T1#
Locke has Khan pushed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khan.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Khan.
Locke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Locke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khan.
Khan misses with some punches.
Khan misses with a punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Locke.
Locke effectively controlling the action here.
Locke lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Locke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Khan working aggressively here.
Khan pushes Locke back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Locke has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Khan seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Locke can turn it around.
Still in the clinch, Khan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Khan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Locke displaying some good clinch control by pressing Khan up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Locke. #T2#
Locke misses with a punch on the inside.
Khan lands a left hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khan.
Khan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Khan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Khan working aggressively here. #BC2#
Locke pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Khan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Locke can pounce on him.
Khan is looking to clinch. #KD#
Khan lands a left and a right that send Locke crashing to the mat, dazed. Khan thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
A slow jab from Khan misses its intended target.
Khan throws a leg kick but Locke checks it.
Locke digs a good hook to Khan's body.
Khan misses with a head kick.
Locke appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Locke looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Locke looks to score with a jab to the body but Khan is just out of range.#CL#
Khan forces Locke back against the cage and clinches.#T3#
Locke can't find room to land a body shot as Khan controls the action.
Locke can't find room to land a body shot as Khan controls the action.
Locke takes a shot to the head.
Khan throws a punch but it's blocked by Locke.
A nice right hand lands inside from Khan.
A head punch on the inside from Khan fails to land.
Locke lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Locke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Locke lands with a short shot to the head.
Locke blocks an uppercut.
Locke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Khan misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khan.
Locke blocking some punches.
Locke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Khan prevents a body shot from Locke.
Locke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khan's elbow.
Khan blocks an uppercut.
Khan scores with a shoulder strike.
Khan working aggressively here.
Locke misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khan has a couple of punches blocked by Locke.
Locke misses with a body punch.
Khan has a couple of punches blocked by Locke.
A head punch on the inside from Khan fails to land.
Khan working aggressively here.
Locke looking to slow down the pace here.
Khan throws a head punch that misses.
Locke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khan's elbow.
Locke lands with a right to the head.
Khan working aggressively here.
Locke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Khan misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khan.
Locke lands a hook that snaps the head of Khan backwards.
Locke blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Locke blocks an uppercut.
Locke lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Locke can't find room to land a body shot as Khan controls the action.
Khan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Khan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Argat Khan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Locke's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Locke throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Khan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Khan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Khan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL#
Khan clinches up with Locke and pushes him back against the cage.
Locke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Khan misses with a punch on the inside.
Locke throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Locke.
Khan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Locke is trying to stall.
Khan working aggressively here.
Khan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Locke can do to turn this around?
Khan working aggressively here.
Locke working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan has a couple of punches blocked by Locke.
Khan prevents a body shot from Locke.
Khan working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Khan fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Khan fails to land.
Locke tries to work over Khan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Locke misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Locke misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Locke misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khan.
Khan has a couple of punches blocked by Locke.
Khan throws a punch but it's blocked by Locke.
Khan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lockes head.
Locke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khan's elbow.
Locke lands a hook that snaps the head of Khan backwards.
Locke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Locke.
Locke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Locke.
Khan misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khan.
Locke struggles to land a body shot inside as Khan controls his hands.
Khan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Locke presses Khan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Locke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Khan gets through Locke's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
Locke misses with a body punch.
Khan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Locke backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Khan.
Khan lands a right hand.
Locke is looking to control Khan's arms but Khan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Locke has his back to the cage.
Khan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Locke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Khan misses with the head strike.
Khan throws a punch but it's blocked by Locke.
Khan has a couple of punches blocked by Locke.
Argat Khan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Khan misses with the head strike.
Khan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Khan misses with the head strike.
Khan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Khan lands a right hand.
Khan has a couple of punches blocked by Locke.
Locke has a couple of punches blocked by Khan. #BC2#
Locke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Khan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Locke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Khan.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Locke.
Khan misses with a straight left.
Locke looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Khan throws a head kick that misses.
Locke now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Khan misses with a head kick.
Khan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Khan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Locke misses with a straight right.
Khan looks to clinch
and Locke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Khan misses with a series of wild punches.
Khan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Locke moves out of range as Khan strikes.
Locke blocks a head kick by Khan.
Locke let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Khan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Locke.
Locke is looking to chop away at Khan's legs. #T4#
Locke scores with a punch to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Locke throws a nice outside leg kick.
Locke slips under a jab.
Khan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Locke lands a right hook to the body.
Khan tries a head kick but it misses.
Khan misses with a few strikes there.
Locke thinks about the counter body kick.
Khan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Khan stalks Locke and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Locke's face. Locke staggers backwards, shaken.
Khan throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Argat Khan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Khan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Locke counters with a body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Khan tries to clinch but Locke moves out of range.
Locke fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Khan on the side of the head.
Locke lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A punch lands to the side of Khan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Locke goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Locke throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Argat Khan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Locke'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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Locke attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#CL#
Khan rushes Locke and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Khan working aggressively here.
Locke makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Locke blocking some punches.
Locke working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Khan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Locke's efforts to push away.
Khan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Khan throws a head punch that misses.
Khan has a couple of punches blocked by Locke.
Locke misses with a hook to the ribs.
Locke lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Khan misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Locke lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Locke gets through Khan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Khan working aggressively here.
Locke lands a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Locke lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Khan misses with the head strike. #T1#
Locke lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Khan misses with the head strike.
Locke works on Khan's body with a couple of short punches.
Khan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Locke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Khan swings wildly with an uppercut but Locke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khan misses with the head strike.
Locke tries a body shot but Khan blocks it.
Locke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The referee calls for Locke to work.
Locke lands a left hand. #BC2#
Locke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Khan wants to clinch
and Locke makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Locke plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Khan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Locke lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Khan throws an overhand right that lands on Locke's shoulder, as Locke tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Locke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Locke lands a lovely overhand right.
Locke fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Khan checks it well.
Khan looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Khan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Khan misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Locke counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Khan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Locke tries to stall but Khan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Khan throws a head punch that misses.
Khan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Khan. #BC2#
Locke pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A nice inside leg kick there by Khan. That's going to slow Locke down.
Khan closes the distance looking to clinch
and Locke counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Locke scores with a hook.
Locke fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Khan.
John Locke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Khan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Khan throws a head kick that misses.
Khan throws a body shot but no joy.
Khan misses with a looping left.
Khan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Locke swings for the body but Khan moves out of range.
John Locke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Some bone on bone action there as Khan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Khan misses with a series of wild punches.
Khan throws a right and a left that Locke avoids nicely.
Khan moves out of range of the body kick from Locke.
Locke lands a jab to Khan's midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Locke takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Locke dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Khan. That did some damage!
Locke tries to work over Khan's front leg with a kick but Khan checks it.
Khan lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Locke keeps the fight on the outside.
Locke lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Locke jabs Khan right on the nose. Khan blinks but takes it well.
Khan throws a big shot that misses.
Locke throws a body punch but Khan moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Locke 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 Khan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Khan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Argat Khan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Locke tried to score with a low kick but Khan checks it.
Khan misses with a double jab.
Locke scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Khan throws a leg kick
and Locke counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
It looks like Argat Khan has been cut.
Khan misses with a leg kick #KD2#
and Locke counters with a nice right hand that sends Khan toppling to the canvas! Khan scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Locke finish him?!#ROC2#
Khan is rocked!
Locke lands a jab to Khan's midsection.
Oh Khan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Locke scores with a nice body kick.
Locke comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Locke ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Locke cracks the inside of Khan's front leg.
Khan is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Locke just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Khan has gone limp and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). John Locke!
John Locke managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, King of Clothes, into his post fight interview.

Event: AEW 25
Date: Aug 17, 2019

#R1#
Hardy scores with a decent looking hook.
Locke throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hardy counters with a head kick. That will keep Locke thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Hardy sizes up Locke with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice body kick there by Hardy.
Locke wants to clinch up but Hardy keeps it at a distance.
Outlaw Hardy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardy loads up on a big right hand but Locke slips the punch.
Locke misses with a hook.
Locke looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Locke has closed the distance and engaged Hardy in a clinch.
Locke lands a nice uppercut.
Locke misses with a punch to the body.
Locke pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hardy tries to work over Locke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Hardy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardy cracks Locke with a nice body shot.#BC2#
Hardy breaks the clinch.
Hardy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hardy misses with a body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Hardy blocks the leg kick.
Hardy only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hardy throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Hardy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Locke moves away.
Locke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hardy manages to avoid it.
Hardy tries a head kick but it misses.
Hardy ducks right into an uppercut from Locke.
Locke closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hardy misses with a double jab.
Locke delivers a nice body kick.
Locke takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Locke scores with a decent looking hook.
Locke has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hardy.
Hardy thuds his shin into the meat of Locke's side.
Hardy slips a jab from Locke.
Hardy thuds a left hand into Locke's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A low kick from Hardy is predictable there
and Locke counters with a two punch combo.
Locke throws a head kick that misses.
Hardy only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hardy scores with a spinning back kick!
Hardy throws a low kick but Locke avoids it.#T2#
Hardy pushes Locke away with a front kick.
Hardy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Locke.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hardy.
Locke ducks under a wild hook from Hardy.
Locke tries to land a front kick but Hardy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Locke misses with a low kick.
Locke defending well as Hardy loads up on a big left hand.
A counter left hand to the body from Locke misses its target.
Locke blocks the body kick.
Locke avoids the head kick by Hardy.
As Hardy backs away, Locke returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hardy throws a leg kick but Locke sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Locke throws a low kick, looking for Hardy's leg but Hardy calmly moves out of range.
Hardy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Locke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Locke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Hardy as he connects with a hook.
A chopping leg kick lands by Locke.
Locke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hardy.#T3#
Locke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hardy misses with a straight right.
Locke was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hardy misses with a hook
and Locke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Locke tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Locke avoids the body shot from Hardy.
Locke throwing a counter right hand but Hardy manages to avoid it.
Hardy lands a nice looking body kick.
Locke misses with a low kick.
Hardy throws a front kick that sends Locke stumbling back into the cage.
A solid body kick from Hardy.
Hardy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Locke connects with an inside leg kick.
Hardy throws a low kick, looking for Locke's leg but Locke calmly moves out of range.
Hardy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hardy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hardy thows a left - swing and a miss!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardy fails to land with a series of punches.
Locke tries to bum rush Hardy with a series of wild strikes but Hardy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T4#
Locke takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A clash of legs there as Locke blocks the low kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Locke blocks the leg kick.
Hardy tries to work over Locke's front leg with a kick but Locke checks it.
Hardy takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hardy jabs Locke right on the nose. Locke blinks but takes it well.
Hardy misses with a looping left.
Locke throws a leg kick but Hardy moved away.
Locke swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hardy counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #CL#
Locke has managed to clinch.
Locke tries to throw a body punch but Hardy avoids it by throwing Locke back against the cage.
Good body shot from Hardy. #BC2#
Hardy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Locke sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Locke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hardy.
Locke was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hardy throws a lazy body kick
and Locke counters with a body kick that stops Hardy in his tracks momentarily.
Locke goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Outlaw Hardy dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Locke stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hardy.
Hardy blocks a low kick nicely.
Hardy throws a leg kick
and Locke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hardy dodges the punch combination from Locke.
Hardy throws a poor cross that misses
and Locke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Locke throws a leg kick but Hardy sees it coming and moves out of range.
Locke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hardy.
Locke appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hardy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Locke throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Locke tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hardy lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hardy.
Locke misses with a looping right.
Locke scores with a jab to the body.
Locke takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Locke throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hardy cracks Locke with an open hand slap.#T1#
Hardy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lockes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Locke pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hardy throws an off balance right hand
and Locke counters with a low kick, right behind Hardy 's knee.
Hardy misses with a wild body shot.
Nice shot by Hardy.
Sloppy strikes from Hardy. Those never looked like landing.
Hardy takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Locke defending well as Hardy loads up on a big left hand.
Locke throws a looping overhand right but Hardy ducks down to avoid it.
Locke takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hardy throws a body kick that misses.
Locke scores with a sloppy right hand. Hardy should have avoided that one.
Outlaw Hardy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big left from Hardy misses.
Hardy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Locke motions for Hardy to come forward. Locke throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hardy throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Locke stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Locke looks to throw the jab but Hardy is out of range.
Locke wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A left and a right from Hardy both land. Nice combination.
Hardy throws a hook to the side of Locke's head but Locke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Locke was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hardy.
Locke is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Locke just misses with a punch to the body.
Hardy throws out a counter right but Locke avoids it with no problem.
Hardy moves out of range of the body kick from Locke.
Locke shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hardy throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Locke.
Locke fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hardy checks it well.
Locke throws a right and a left that Hardy avoids nicely.
Locke just misses with a punch to the body.
Hardy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hardy looks to throw the jab but Locke is out of range.
Locke avoids a punch combination nicely. #T3#
A shot to the liver by Locke. Beautiful body shot.
Locke lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hardy lands with an overhand left.
Locke throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hardy lands a jab to the head.
Hardy looks to land a combination. Locke sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#ROC2#
Locke is rocked!
Locke jabs Hardy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hardy.
Locke throws a big shot that misses.
Hardy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hardy lands with an overhand left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Locke moves away.
Hardy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Locke.
Hardy throws a combination that misses
and Locke counters with a left to the body.
Hardy throws a hook but Locke blocks it.#T4#
Locke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Locke throws a push kick but Hardy slaps the foot to one side.
Locke misses with a head kick.
Hardy lands a nice looking kick to the body. Locke takes a step back to recover.
Locke looks to land a right hand but Hardy moved out of range.
Hardy cracks Locke with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hardy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Locke momentarily.
Locke shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hardy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Locke walks into a stiff left hand from Hardy.
Hardy misses with an uppercut.
Hardy tries to land a leg kick but Locke saw it coming and moves away.
Locke is looking for a counter combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Locke slips under a jab from Hardy.
Locke walks into a straight right hand from Hardy.
Locke lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hardy's sensitive parts.
Hardy throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Outlaw Hardy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Hardy lands a nice looking body shot.
Hardy misses the shot to the body.
Hardy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Locke.
Locke just misses with a punch to the body.
Locke wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hardy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Locke.
Hardy shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Good shot there by Hardy.
Locke misses with a double jab.
Hardy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Locke will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hardy blocks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy is looking to land body kicks.
Locke stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hardy.
Hardy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hardy throws a chopping leg kick but Locke manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Locke is looking to slow Hardy down with leg kicks.
Locke moves out of range as Hardy strikes.#T1#
Hardy thumps Locke with a low kick.
Hardy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Locke's sensitive parts.
Locke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hardy.
Locke fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hardy just manages to avoid it.
Locke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hardy.
Hardy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Locke slips a jab from Hardy.
Hardy throws the left hand but Locke avoids the punch easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Hardy scores with a four punch combination!
Hardy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Locke.
Locke will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hardy 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.
Locke misses with a wild body shot.
Hardy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Locke checks a low kick from Hardy.
Locke misses with a low kick.
Locke walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hardy.#T2#
Hardy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Locke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Locke throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hardy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Locke swings for the body but Hardy moves out of range.
Locke swings for the body but Hardy moves out of range.
Locke takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Locke moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Locke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Locke looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hardy misses with an uppercut. Locke saw that one coming.
A good leg kick by Hardy.
Hardy checks a leg kick.
Hardy connects with an inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Locke misses its intended target.
Locke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Locke just misses with a punch to the body.
Hardy jabs Locke to the body, keeping him at a distance.
John Locke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Hardy misses with a head kick.
Hardy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hardy throws a sloppy head kick and Locke moves out of range easily.
Hardy looks for the body kick but Locke saw that one coming.
Locke misses with a leg kick.
Hardy thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Locke if he has to take too many more of those.
Good work by Hardy as he checks the leg kick.
Hardy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hardy feints a counter leg kick.
Hardy cracks the inside of Locke's front leg.
Locke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Locke looks to land a combination but Hardy avoids it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hardy misses the jab.
Hardy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hardy connects with an inside leg kick.
Hardy scores with a nice body kick.
Hardy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T4#
Hardy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Locke counters with a body kick that stops Hardy in his tracks momentarily.
Hardy jabs Locke right on the nose. Locke blinks but takes it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Locke moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A jab from Hardy does it's job there.
Locke tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hardy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hardy cracks the inside of Locke's front leg.
Hardy lands a jab.
Hardy lunges at Locke with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Locke's hand.
Locke checks a low kick from Hardy.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hardy.
A chopping leg kick lands by Locke.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Outlaw Hardy!
Outlaw Hardy decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: RH54
Date: Jul 17, 2019

#R1#
Kruglov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Locke tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kruglov is able to avoid easily.
Locke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kruglov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Locke doesn't seem bothered though.
Kruglov misses with a looping left.
Locke on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kruglov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Locke instigates a clinch.
Locke lands a hook that snaps the head of Kruglov backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Locke working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Locke scores with a hook to the body.
Locke misses with a short punch on the inside.
Locke lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Locke lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kruglov backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kruglov has a couple of punches blocked by Locke. #T1#
Locke tries to throw a body punch but Kruglov avoids it by throwing Locke back against the ropes.
Kruglov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kruglov struggles to land a body shot inside as Locke controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Kruglov.
Locke is trying to maintain a safe position but Kruglov gets an underhook and turns Locke into the ropes.
Kruglov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Locke softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Kruglov swings wildly with an uppercut but Locke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Locke misses with some punches.
Locke digs a right hand into Kruglov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kruglov's gas tank.
Kruglov crunches a lovely knee into Locke's ribcage.
Locke working aggressively here.
Nice elbow from Kruglov. #CUT#
It looks like John Locke has been cut.
Locke misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Locke.
Locke managing to block the knees to the body from Kruglov.
Kruglov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Locke misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kruglov blocks a body shot from Locke.
Locke misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Locke blocks an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Kruglov prevents a body shot from Locke.
Locke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Locke has a couple of punches blocked by Kruglov.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC2#
Locke breaks the clinch. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Locke looking to stall.
Kruglov lands a nice uppercut.
Kruglov lands a knee to the head.
Kruglov misses with some punches.
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 Anton Kruglov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Locke's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Kruglov throws out a leg kick but Locke moves out of range and Kruglov only half commits.
Locke misses with a left hand
and Kruglov counters with a two punch combo.
Locke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kruglov manages to avoid it.
Locke misses with a hook to the body
and Kruglov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Locke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kruglov.
A little jabbing left from Locke on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Locke misses with a hook to the body
and Locke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kruglov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Locke counters with a left and a right that stings Kruglov.
Kruglov with a jab.
Locke takes a swing at Kruglov's ribcage but misses.
Locke on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruglov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A solid body kick from Locke. #T1#
Locke misses with a two punch combination.
Kruglov dips to his left and cracks Locke with an uppercut!
Kruglov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Locke misses with a hook.
Kruglov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Locke throws a right and a left that both miss.
Good leg kick by Locke there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A swing and a miss from Locke.
Locke connects with a high kick.
Good shot there by Locke.
Locke throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kruglov.
A countering left hand to the body from Locke misses.
Locke closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kruglov swings widly with a right hand
and Locke counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kruglov thinking.
Locke tests Kruglov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Locke is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kruglov rather than just go for the knockout.
Locke fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Locke throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kruglov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
John Locke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Locke lands with a hook. Kruglov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Locke thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Locke looks to move away, Kruglov throws a big counter combo but Locke just gets out of the way.
Locke just misses with a punch to the body.
Kruglov scoring well with a low kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but John Locke will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on John Locke's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Locke looks to score with a jab to the body but Kruglov is just out of range.
Kruglov tries to counter by clinching up but Locke breaks away and moves out of range.
Kruglov throws a sloppy head kick and Locke moves out of range easily.
Locke tries to clinch up.
Locke tries to clinch there but Kruglov circles away.
Kruglov throws a poor cross that misses
and Locke counters with a nice body shot.
Locke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kruglov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Locke.
Locke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kruglov manages to avoid it.
Kruglov is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Locke rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kruglov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kruglov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kruglov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kruglov misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Locke works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kruglov clobbers Locke with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Locke connects with a body shot that sends Kruglov's belly button to the back.
Locke will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Locke lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kruglov's sensitive parts.
Locke fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kruglov on the side of the head.
Locke moves into range and connects with a jab.
Locke throws a low kick but Kruglov avoids it.#T2#
Locke misses with a series of wild punches.
Kruglov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kruglov scores with a nice head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circle momentarily. Kruglov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kruglov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kruglov looks to clinch
and Locke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kruglov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Locke swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kruglov counters with a head kick.
Kruglov throws a hook but Locke avoids it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Locke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Locke 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Locke!
John Locke made sure to mention his sponsor, King of Clothes in his post fight interview.

Event: RH43
Date: Jun 26, 2019

#R1#
Gracie thumps Locke with a low kick.
Locke ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.
Locke let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Gracie connects with a right hand. Locke shakes it off.
Locke moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Locke throws a hook but Gracie blocks it.
Renato Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Locke is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Gracie swats away the attempt to clinch by Locke.
Jab from Gracie.
Locke misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Locke.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gracie - that will leave a mark!
Gracie slips under a jab from Locke.
Gracie has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Essence of Epicity in the buildup to the fight.
Locke throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
A left lands for Locke.
A big right from Gracie misses.
Nice uppercut there from Locke.
Gracie lands a nice shot that snaps Locke's head back.
A big left from Locke misses.
Locke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Locke lands a head shot.
Gracie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gracie getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Locke connects with a jab.
Gracie connects with a nice looking jab.
Gracie has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gracie there as he acknowledges the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Locke closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T2#
Gracie slips under a jab from Locke.
Gracie throws a poor cross that misses #CL2#
and Locke counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Locke.
Locke has a couple of punches blocked by Gracie.
A short right from Gracie.
Gracie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gracie tries a body shot but Locke blocks it.
Locke has a couple of punches blocked by Gracie.
Gracie working aggressively here.
Locke tries a body shot but Gracie blocks it.
Gracie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gracie.#BC#
Gracie breaks from the clinch.
A big left from Gracie misses.
Locke shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gracie rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Locke counters with a nice leg kick.
Gracie tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Renato Gracie will probably get the nod.
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#
Gracie misses with a body shot.
Locke now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gracie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gracie throws a low kick, looking for Locke's leg but Locke calmly moves out of range.
Gracie misses with the body kick
enabling Locke to counter with a crisp jab.
Locke thows a left - swing and a miss!
Renato Gracie is winning the standup battle so far.
A shot to the body from Gracie misses
and Locke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gracie jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A low kick from Gracie is predictable there #CL2#
and Locke counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Still in the clinch, Locke scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Locke creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Gracie fails to land.
A short right from Gracie.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie tries a body shot but Locke blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Locke. #T1#
Locke misses with a body punch.
Gracie lands a hook that snaps the head of Locke backwards.
Gracie wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gracie.
A short uppercut from Locke. #BC2#
Locke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gracie changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gracie throws a looping overhand right but Locke ducks down to avoid it.
Gracie throws a low kick but Locke avoids it.
Locke throws a hook but Gracie avoids it easily.
Gracie tried to counter with a leg kick but Locke avoided it.
Locke looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Locke swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gracie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gracie goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gracie chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gracie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Gracie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Locke was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Locke lands a slapping body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Locke takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Locke lands a right hook to the body.
Locke on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gracie throws a hook to the side of Locke's head but Locke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Locke counters with a body kick.
Gracie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Locke on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A punch combination from Gracie misses.
Gracie looks to throw the jab but Locke is out of range.
Locke looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gracie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Locke.
Locke checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Renato Gracie dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Locke walks into a straight right hand from Gracie.
Gracie looks to land a combination but Locke avoids it well.
An inside leg kick from Gracie misses.
Locke walks into a left hand.
Gracie slips under a jab from Locke.
An attempted straight right counter from Gracie misses the target.
Gracie throws a shot from downtown. Locke moves away and avoids it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gracie.
Locke misses with a hook.
Gracie slips a jab and a cross from Locke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie throws a hook to the side of Locke's head but Locke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Locke is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gracie with a body shot.
Locke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gracie.
Nice cross by Gracie.
Gracie throws a hook but Locke avoids it easily.
John Locke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Locke thumps Gracie with a low kick.
Locke scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Locke swinging wildly here.
Locke sizes up Gracie with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gracie defending well as Locke loads up on a big left hand.
Locke throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gracie counters with a low kick, right behind Locke 's knee.
Gracie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Locke throws a hook but Gracie avoids it easily.
Gracie swings widly with a right hand
and Locke counters with a nice uppercut.
Gracie misses with a straight left. #T2#
Gracie misses with a looping left.
Gracie connects with a leg kick. Locke looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Locke throws a head kick but Gracie moves out of range.
It looked like Gracie was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Locke.
Locke moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gracie cracks Locke with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Locke.
Locke takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gracie digs a good hook to Locke's body.
Gracie changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Locke takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Renato Gracie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Locke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gracie.

And that's the end of the fight!
Renato Gracie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gracie, 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Renato Gracie!
Our winner, Renato Gracie, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: RH30
Date: Jun 01, 2019

#R1#
Aurelio thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aurelio avoids the head kick by Locke.
Aurelio throws a sloppy head kick
and Locke counters with a nice low kick that buckles Aurelio's knee momentarily.
Locke lands a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Locke. Aurelio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aurelio lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've been told by Locke's head coaches at whitey's gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Aurelio throws a looping overhand right but Locke ducks down to avoid it.
Locke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aurelio staying out of range there.
Aurelio appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Aurelio gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Locke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Locke slips a straight right by Aurelio.#T1#
Locke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aurelio.
Locke fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Locke ducks under a wild hook from Aurelio.
Aurelio feints and then cracks Locke's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Locke down.
Aurelio sizes up Locke with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A good leg kick by Aurelio.
Locke misses with an uppercut
and Aurelio counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Locke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aurelio connects with a single shot there.
Aurelio misses with a head kick.
Aurelio with a nice cross.
A shot to the liver by Locke. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Locke scores with a punch to the head.
Aurelio throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
It looked like Locke wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Locke misses with a low kick.
Locke throws a leg kick
and Aurelio connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aurelio avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've been informed that Aurelio has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Locke avoids the body shot from Aurelio.
Locke throws a body shot but no joy.
Aurelio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Locke cracks Aurelio with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Locke is looking to slow Aurelio down with leg kicks.
Locke wants to clinch but Aurelio slips to the side
and Aurelio connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Marcelo Aurelio will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Aurelio drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Locke misses with a jab to the body
and Aurelio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Locke misses with a kick to the body.
Aurelio swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Aurelio lands with an uppercut that bounces Locke off the ropes and back into range.
Good leg kick by Aurelio there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Locke scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Aurelio swings for the body but Locke moves out of range.
Locke thows a body kick. Aurelio tries to catch it but that hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aurelio lands a jab to Locke's midsection.
Nice defenses there by Locke.
Aurelio staying out of range there.
Aurelio dips to his left and cracks Locke with an uppercut!#T1#
Aurelio defending well as Locke loads up on a big left hand.
Locke swings for the body but Aurelio moves out of range.
Locke misses with a jab to the body
and Aurelio counters with a series of strikes. Locke will be more careful next time no doubt.
Aurelio wants to slow Locke down by chopping away at his legs.
Locke appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Aurelio takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Aurelio throws a right hand that misses
enabling Locke to counter with a crisp jab.
Locke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aurelio moves away.
Aurelio is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Locke with a body shot.
Locke looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Aurelio swings widly with a right hand
and Locke counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Locke tries to clinch up.
Aurelio misses with a looping left.#T2#
Locke wants to slow Aurelio down by chopping away at his legs.
Aurelio swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Locke lands a slapping body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Locke misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Aurelio to counter with a crisp jab.
Locke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aurelio moves away.
Aurelio has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Locke.
Locke closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Locke scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Locke throws a series of punches but Aurelio moves out of range.
Aurelio slips a jab and a cross from Locke.
Aurelio looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Aurelio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Locke.
Aurelio misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Locke dominated that second round.
That's time! Locke's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Locke looks to score with a jab to the body but Aurelio is just out of range.
Aurelio appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Aurelio misses with a right hand
and Locke counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Locke tries a head kick but it misses.
Aurelio thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Aurelio misses.
Locke tries to clinch up but Aurelio circles away and keeps his distance.
Locke will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aurelio slips a straight right by Locke.
Aurelio misses the jab.
Locke connects with a jab.
John Locke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aurelio scores with the left hand. Locke knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
Aurelio digs a good hook to Locke's body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Locke.
No joy there for Locke, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Aurelio doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Locke lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Aurelio backs up against the ropes.
Aurelio looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Locke tries to clinch there but Aurelio circles away.
Aurelio fails to land with a series of punches.
Aurelio looks to land a right hand but Locke moved out of range.
The crowd cheers as Aurelio lands an impressive looking overhand right. Locke doesn't seem phased though.
Locke feints a jab promting Aurelio to slip. Locke then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Aurelio slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Locke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aurelio.
Locke thumps Aurelio with a low kick.
A shot to the body from Locke misses
and Locke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Locke pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Aurelio back to the ropes. Locke follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Locke throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Aurelio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Aurelio blocks a jab.
Locke connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Aurelio lands a head kick!
Aurelio misses with a two punch combination.
Locke is looking to counter the offense by Aurelio and move into the clinch.
Locke misses with a combination
and Aurelio counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.

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 John Locke.
Well Locke 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Locke!
John Locke made sure to mention his sponsor, King of Clothes in his post fight interview.

Event: RH24
Date: May 18, 2019

#R1#
Kruglov throws a shot from downtown. Locke moves away and avoids it.
Locke is looking for a counter combo.
We've been told by Locke's head coaches at whitey's gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Locke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kruglov throws out the jab.
Kruglov slips under a jab.
Kruglov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kruglov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Locke is able to avoid easily.
Locke jabs at Kruglov's body.
Kruglov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Locke tries to counter by clinching up but Kruglov breaks away and moves out of range.
Kruglov tries to clinch up but Locke circles away and keeps his distance.
Kruglov scores with a three punch combo!
Locke misses with a wild body shot.
Locke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kruglov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruglov connects with a jab.
A big left from Kruglov misses.
Locke ducks under a wild hook from Kruglov.
Locke on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Locke tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Kruglov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Kruglov as he connects with a hook.
Locke throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kruglov.
Kruglov throws a looping overhand right but Locke ducks down to avoid it.
Locke misses with a hook
and Kruglov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kruglov tries to close the distance and clinch but Locke swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Locke sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Anton Kruglov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Locke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kruglov moves away.
Kruglov lands with a cross.
Kruglov 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.
Kruglov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Locke tries to clinch but Kruglov moves out of range.
Locke looks to land a combination but Kruglov avoids it well.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kruglov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Locke throws an overhand right that lands on Kruglov's shoulder, as Kruglov tries to avoid the shot.
Kruglov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T2#
Locke blocks a jab.
A quick step to the side and Locke tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Locke slips under a jab.
Kruglov avoids a kick to the body.
Locke moves out of range as Kruglov strikes.
Kruglov throws a shot from downtown. Locke moves away and avoids it.
Locke lands with a nice body kick.
Kruglov avoids the body shot from Locke.
Kruglov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kruglov tries to clinch there but Locke circles away.
Jab from Kruglov.
A telegraphed right hand from Kruglov misses the target.
Kruglov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Locke under the eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Locke takes a swing at Kruglov's ribcage but misses.
Locke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kruglov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Kruglov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kruglov.
A jab from Locke misses.
Kruglov doesn't manage to clinch there - Locke circles away.
Locke tries to counter by clinching up but Kruglov breaks away and moves out of range.
Anton Kruglov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kruglov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kruglov throws a hook but Locke avoids it easily.
Kruglov misses with a body kick.
Kruglov tries to clinch but Locke moves away
and Locke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kruglov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Locke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Locke scores with a head kick.
Locke walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Locke lands a body shot.
Locke avoids a punch combination nicely.
Locke looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Kruglov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Locke has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
Kruglov lands with an uppercut that bounces Locke off the ropes and back into range.
Locke misses with a straight left.
Kruglov throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Locke counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Locke.
Kruglov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Locke blocks it with crossed arms.
Locke struggles to land a body shot inside as Kruglov controls his hands.
Locke is stalling here.
Locke trying to stall but Kruglov improves his position.
Locke works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kruglov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Locke up against the ropes.
Kruglov throws a punch but it's blocked by Locke.
Kruglov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kruglov looking to throw knees to the head but Locke is blocking nicely.
Locke works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T2#
Locke has a couple of punches blocked by Kruglov.
Locke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Locke breaks from the clinch.
Locke throws a wild body kick that Kruglov sees coming a mile off.
Locke takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Locke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kruglov moves away.
Locke throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kruglov misses with a head kick.
Locke jabs at Kruglov's body.
Kruglov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Locke is out of range.
Kruglov just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromLocke.
Kruglov lands a jab to the head.
A punch lands to the side of Kruglov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kruglov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kruglov scores with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Anton Kruglov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Locke tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Locke with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Locke takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Locke cracks Kruglov with a good jab.
Locke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kruglov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Kruglov. #CL2#
Kruglov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Locke tries to throw a body punch but Kruglov avoids it by throwing Locke back against the ropes.
Kruglov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Locke avoids it.
Locke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kruglov's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruglov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Locke lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kruglov backwards.
Locke lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Locke can't find room to land a body shot as Kruglov controls the action.
Locke lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Locke fails to land.
John Locke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Kruglov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kruglov has a couple of punches blocked by Locke.
Locke lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Locke.
Locke struggles to land a body shot inside as Kruglov controls his hands.
Kruglov working aggressively here.
Locke digs a right hand into Kruglov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kruglov's gas tank.
Locke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Locke tries to work over Kruglov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kruglov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Locke.
Kruglov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kruglov has a couple of punches blocked by Locke.
Kruglov holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Kruglov lands with a light punch inside.
Locke can't find room to land a body shot as Kruglov controls the action.
Locke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Locke misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Anton Kruglov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Locke lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kruglov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Locke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kruglov.
Locke swings wildly with an uppercut but Kruglov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Locke misses with some punches.
Locke works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kruglov misses with a knee strike.
Kruglov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Locke misses with a body punch.
Locke misses with some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Locke showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kruglov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: RH17
Date: Apr 27, 2019

#R1#
Wannanen's corner calls for a 1-2. Wannanen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Locke fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wannanen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wannanen ducks under a wild hook from Locke.
Locke defending well as Wannanen loads up on a big left hand.
Locke swings for the body but Wannanen moves out of range.
Wannanen throws a hook but Locke avoids it easily.#CL#
Locke clinches.
Wannanen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Locke.
Wannanen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Locke misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wannanen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Locke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wannanen's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Locke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Locke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wannanen.
Locke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Locke.
Locke appears to be looking for a big counter.
Locke throws a body punch but Wannanen moves out of range. #T1#
Locke walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Locke ducks under a wild hook from Wannanen.
Wannanen scores with a nice right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wannanen.
A nice inside leg kick there by Locke. That's going to slow Wannanen down.
Wannanen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Locke.
Wannanen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Locke scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wannanen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wannanen blocks the body kick.
Wannanen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Locke.
Locke slips under a jab.#CL#
Locke gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wannanen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Locke tries a body shot but Wannanen blocks it.
Locke tries to throw a body punch but Wannanen avoids it by throwing Locke back against the ropes.
Locke tries to work over Wannanen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Locke can't find room to land a body shot as Wannanen controls the action.
Wannanen throws a head punch that misses.
Wannanen prevents a body shot from Locke.
Locke avoids a wild elbow strike from Wannanen.
Wannanen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Locke or not.
Locke misses with a body punch.
Wannanen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Locke struggles to land a body shot inside as Wannanen controls his hands.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Wannanen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Locke's brow.
Wannanen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Locke presses Wannanen against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Locke softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Wannanen misses with the head strike.
Locke scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Locke working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pekko Wannanen will probably get the nod.
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#
Wannanen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Locke is looking to wear down Wannanen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wannanen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wannanen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Locke is out of range and Wannanen settles back down.
Locke tried to counter with a leg kick but Wannanen avoided it.
Wannanen looks to throw the jab but Locke is out of range.
Wannanen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Wannanen.
Locke looks to land a body kick but Wannanen moved away.
Locke looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Locke throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Locke digs a good hook to Wannanen's body.
Locke digs a good hook to Wannanen's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wannanen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Locke avoids the body shot from Wannanen.
Locke gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wannanen.
Wannanen throws a body punch but Locke moves out of range. #T1#
Wannanen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Locke lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Locke tries to clinch but Wannanen is having none of it.
Wannanen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Locke lands a nice hook to Wannanen's body. Wannanen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Locke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wannanen.
Some wild striking there from Wannanen.
Locke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wannanen throws out the jab.
Wannanen throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Locke to counter with a crisp jab.
Wannanen dodges the punch combination from Locke.
Locke misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Wannanen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Locke throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wannanen.
Locke looks to score with a jab to the body but Wannanen is just out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Wannanen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Locke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wannanen.
Locke with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pekko Wannanen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wannanen wants to slow Locke down by chopping away at his legs.
It looked like Locke wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wannanen throws a shot from downtown. Locke moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Locke moves into the clinch successfully.
Locke tries a body shot but Wannanen blocks it.
Locke misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wannanen swings wildly with an uppercut but Locke uses good head movement to avoid it.
John Locke has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Locke misses with a punch to the body.
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 John Locke 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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Locke connects with a leg kick. Wannanen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wannanen tries to clinch up.
Locke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Locke bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wannanen throws a big shot that misses.
Locke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wannanen was well out of range. Poor timing from Locke.
Some bone on bone action there as Wannanen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wannanen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Locke takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wannanen just misses with a punch to the body.
Wannanen 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.
Locke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wannanen manages to avoid it.
Locke lands with a right hand. #T1#
Wannanen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Locke ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wannanen cracks Locke with a good jab.
Locke throws a jab but it's blocked by Wannanen.
A slow jab from Wannanen misses its intended target.
Locke looks to land a combination but Wannanen avoids it well.
Wannanen looks to land a left hand but Locke moved out of range nicely.
Wannanen scores with a nice right hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wannanen.
Locke connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Locke fails in his attempt to clinch. #T2#
Wannanen wants to clinch up but Locke keeps it at a distance.
A head kick misses from Locke.
Wannanen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab lands there for Wannanen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Locke lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wannanen misses the shot to the body.
Locke throws a body shot but no joy.
Wannanen lands with a shot to the body.
Locke comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wannanen swats away the attempt to clinch by Locke.
Wannanen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Locke.
Wannanen tries to clinch
and Locke counters with a two punch combo.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Locke showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Locke 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... John Locke!
After the big win, John Locke made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors King of Clothes and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
The defeated Pekko Wannanen had this to say: 'well that's some bullshit!'.

Event: GC 287
Date: Apr 05, 2019

#R1#
Locke misses with a kick to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Grimrock misses.
Grimrock tries to land a front kick but Locke steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Grimrock shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Locke eats them both and turns towards Grimrock to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Grimrock lets loose with a powerful body kick. Locke will feel that in the morning.
Grimrock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grimrock throws a right hand that misses
letting Locke counter with a right hand.
Locke works over Grimrock's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT#
It looks like Lee Grimrock has been cut.
Grimrock throws a body punch but Locke moves out of range.
Locke is looking to counter the offense by Grimrock and move into the clinch.
A thudding body kick lands there by Grimrock!
Locke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grimrock just misses with a punch to the body.
Grimrock is looking to land body kicks.
Locke half committed to a counter leg kick.
Grimrock connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Grimrock misses with a wild body shot.
Locke looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Grimrock throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T1#
Grimrock ducks under a wild hook from Locke.
Grimrock now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Locke chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lee Grimrock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body punch from Locke.
Locke dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Grimrock. That did some damage!
Grimrock throws a chopping leg kick but Locke manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Locke avoids a punch combination nicely.
Grimrock pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Locke takes one to the side of the head.
Grimrock takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Grimrock throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Grimrock looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Grimrock misses with a kick to the body.
Grimrock ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T2#
Locke misses with a body shot.
Grimrock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grimrock will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Grimrock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Locke.
Locke missing with a left hand there. Grimrock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grimrock's coach down at Xtreme Foraging Sidelines was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Grimrock's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Locke. Grimrock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Locke looks to score with a jab to the body but Grimrock is just out of range.
Grimrock lands the left hand.
Locke blocks a head kick by Grimrock.
Locke was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A thudding body kick lands there by Grimrock!
Grimrock wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Grimrock misses with a kick to the body
and Locke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Locke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Grimrock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Locke on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Grimrock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Locke was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Grimrock is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Locke rather than just go for the knockout.
Grimrock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Locke was well out of range. Poor timing from Grimrock.
A big left from Locke misses.
Locke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grimrock.
Locke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grimrock.
Good work by Locke as he checks the leg kick.
Locke throwing a counter right hand but Grimrock manages to avoid it.
Grimrock throws a head kick that misses.
Locke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Locke throws a big counter combination but Grimrock scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Grimrock scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Locke defending well as Grimrock loads up on a big left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Grimrock misses the target.
A quick step to the side and Locke tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Locke misses.
Grimrock thuds his shin into the meat of Locke's side.#T4#
Grimrock pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Grimrock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grimrock digs a good hook to Locke's body.
Grimrock misses with a head kick.
Grimrock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Locke.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grimrock scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Locke scores with a decent looking hook.
Locke throws out a powerful jab.
Grimrock cracks Locke with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Grimrock throws a body punch but Locke moves out of range.
Grimrock lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Locke at a distance.
Grimrock walks into a left hand.
Locke uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Grimrock has time to react.
Grimrock checks the leg kick.
Grimrock replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Locke blocks it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lee Grimrock dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lee Grimrock's cut.
That's time! Locke's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Grimrock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grimrock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Locke misses with the combination.
Locke misses the shot to the body.
Grimrock walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#ROC#
Grimrock is rocked!
Locke feints a jab and as Grimrock dips his head, Locke unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Grimrock right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Grimrock falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Locke smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). John Locke!
John Locke really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that King of Clothes logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: GC 277
Date: Feb 16, 2019

#R1#
Murillo scores with a leg kick.
Murillo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Murillo throws a jab but it's blocked by Locke. #CL2#
Locke forces Murillo back against the cage and clinches.
Murillo swings wildly with an uppercut but Locke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Locke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murillo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Locke'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.#BC#
Murillo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Murillo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Murillo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Murillo avoids the body shot from Locke.
Murillo throws a leg kick but Locke sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Murillo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Locke. Locke circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Murillo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T1#
Murillo misses with a body kick.
We've been told by Murillo's head coaches at Jed's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Murillo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Locke is out of range.
Murillo throws a right hand that misses
and Locke counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Murillo misses with a right hand
and Locke counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A telegraphed right hand from Murillo misses the target.
Locke wants to counter with a clinch but Murillo pushes him away.
Locke takes a swing at Murillo's ribcage but misses.
A head kick from Murillo lands but Locke takes it in his stride.
Murillo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murillo keeps the fight on the outside.
Murillo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Murillo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Locke moves away.
Locke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murillo.
Murillo with a hook.
Murillo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Locke.
A counter left hand to the body from Murillo misses its target.
Murillo missing with a left hand there. Locke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Locke doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T2#
A good leg kick by Locke.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murillo throws a combination that misses
and Locke counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Locke tries to clinch but Murillo is having none of it.
Locke gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Locke scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Murillo doesn't seem bothered though.
Locke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murillo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Locke swings away with a body shot that misses
and Murillo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Locke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murillo fires out a quick counter leg kick but Locke just manages to avoid it.
Locke throws a right hand that misses
and Murillo counters with a series of strikes. Locke will be more careful next time no doubt.
A low kick from Murillo is predictable there
and Locke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murillo misses with an uppercut
and Locke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murillo throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Locke to counter with a crisp jab.
Murillo scoring well with a low kick there.
Murillo misses with an uppercut. Locke saw that one coming.#T3#
Locke swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Murillo counters with a nice body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Locke.
Locke scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Murillo throws a jab but it's blocked by Locke.
Locke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murillo.
Murillo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Locke counters with a nice body shot.
Murillo misses with a straight left.
Locke wants to counter the offense by Murillo and move into the clinch position.
Murillo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A jab from Murillo does it's job there.
Murillo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Locke is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Locke is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Murillo rather than just go for the knockout.
Locke cracks Murillo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T4#
Locke blocks the body kick.
Locke is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Murillo with a body shot.
Locke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Locke moves out of range of the body kick.
Locke let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Locke takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Murillo throws a sloppy head kick and Locke moves out of range easily.
Locke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murillo was well out of range. Poor timing from Locke.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Locke.
Murillo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Murillo throws a hook but Locke avoids it easily.
Murillo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Locke.
A looping hook to the body misses from Locke. Murillo does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Locke misses.
Nice defenses there by Locke.
Locke now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Murillo misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jefferson Murillo dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Murillo looks to throw the jab but Locke is out of range.
Locke let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Murillo scores with a shot to the body.
Murillo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Locke.
Locke looks to score with a jab to the body but Murillo is just out of range.
Locke just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Murillo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jab from Locke.
Jefferson Murillo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murillo misses with a hook.
Murillo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Locke.
Murillo cracks Locke with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Locke takes a swing at Murillo's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murillo throws a jab but it's blocked by Locke.
Locke takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Some bone on bone action there as Locke checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Murillo throws a jab but it's blocked by Locke. #T1#
Murillo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Murillo throws a leg kick but Locke sees it coming and moves out of range.
Locke takes a swing at Murillo's ribcage but misses.
Locke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murillo misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Murillo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murillo scores with a leg kick.
Murillo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murillo throws a body punch but Locke moves out of range.
Murillo misses with a wild combination.
Locke connects with a body shot.
Locke cracks Murillo with a right hand to the side of the head.#T2#
Murillo misses with the combination.
Locke defending well as Murillo loads up on a big left hand.
Locke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murillo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Locke ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Locke avoids the head kick by Murillo.
Locke wants to land a leg kick but Murillo is out of range.
Murillo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Locke.
Locke is looking for the big counter here.
A bone on bone clash there as Locke blocks the leg kick.
Murillo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Locke stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Locke misses with a body shot.
Murillo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Murillo swings widly with a right hand
and Locke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Locke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murillo scores with a jab to the body.
Locke just misses with a punch to the body.
No joy there for Murillo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A countering left hand to the body from Locke misses.
The fighters circling - Murillo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murillo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Locke throws a series of punches but Murillo avoids them all with ease.
Murillo misses with an uppercut.
Locke doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Locke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murillo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Locke can do to turn this around?
Locke throws a body punch but Murillo moves out of range.
Murillo cracks Locke with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Locke swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Murillo counters with a right hand to the body.
Locke lands with an uppercut that bounces Murillo off the cage and back into range.#T4#
Murillo misses with a left hand
and Locke counters with a leg kick.
Murillo throws a series of punches but Locke moves out of range.
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!
Murillo throws a head kick that misses.
Murillo throws an overhand right that lands on Locke's shoulder, as Locke tries to avoid the shot.
Murillo misses with a hook. Locke ducked under it nicely.
Murillo misses with an uppercut. Locke saw that one coming.
A jab from Murillo misses.
Locke is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Murillo with a body shot.
Murillo lands a jab to the head.
Locke misses with a left hand
and Locke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Locke misses with an attempted mid kick.
Locke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murillo.
Murillo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Murillo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jefferson Murillo dominated that second round.
That's time! Murillo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
A head kick from Murillo lands but Locke takes it in his stride.
Murillo throws a body kick that misses
and Locke counters with a thumping low kick.
Murillo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Murillo misses the target.
And Locke responds with a good body kick, but Murillo manages to step out the way in time.
Locke takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Locke scores with a hook.
Murillo moves out of range of the body kick from Locke.
Murillo misses with a series of wild punches.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Locke tries to close the distance and clinch up but Murillo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Some wild striking there from Locke.
Murillo is looking to slow Locke down with leg kicks. #T1#
Locke tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Locke lunges at Murillo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Murillo's hand.
Locke misses with a hook. Murillo ducked under it nicely.
Locke ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Murillo loads up on a big right hand but Locke slips the punch.
Murillo scores with a one two! Locke had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Murillo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Locke is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Locke walks into a left hand.
Murillo wants to slow Locke down by chopping away at his legs.
Locke throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Murillo.
Locke with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Murillo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Locke counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Locke lunges at Murillo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Murillo's hand.
Jefferson Murillo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Locke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murillo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Locke on the side of the head.
Murillo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Murillo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Locke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Locke goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Murillo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Locke at a distance.
Locke moves out of range of the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Locke. Murillo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murillo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Locke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murillo scores with a jab to the body.
Locke digs a good hook to Murillo's body.
Murillo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Locke let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
John Locke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Locke feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Murillo's calf.
Locke lands with an overhand left.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Murillo.
Locke throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Murillo.
Locke throws a body shot but no joy.
Murillo throws a sloppy head kick and Locke moves out of range easily.
Locke takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Murillo scores with a nice right hand.
Murillo misses with a two punch combination.
Locke's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Locke blocks a jab.
Locke with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Murillo works Locke's body with a nice hook.
Locke looks to score with a jab to the body but Murillo is just out of range.#T4#
Locke blocks a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Locke throws a shot to the body.
Locke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murillo was well out of range. Poor timing from Locke.
Locke tries to clinch up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Locke.
Locke changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Locke throws a head kick that misses.
A punch lands to the side of Locke 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Murillo scores with a jab to the body.
Murillo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Locke has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Murillo staying out of range there.
Locke misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Murillo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Locke counters with a good, hard body kick but Murillo shrugs it off.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Locke.
Well Murillo 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: GC 272
Date: Jan 19, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Payton fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Locke to the ground. Payton is now in Locke's guard.
Payton passes into half guard.
Payton content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Payton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Locke has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1#
Payton wants to pass to mount but Locke is defending the position.
Payton slows the pace down in half guard.
Payton is looking to take a break and control but Locke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Locke is pressing down on Payton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Payton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Locke keeping moving, preventing Payton from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Locke throws a big shot that misses.#TD2#
Payton bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Payton controls the position.
Payton wants to control for a moment but Locke uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Payton is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Payton is looking to advance position but Locke won't allow it. #T3#
Locke wants to control but Payton is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Payton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Locke has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Payton is looking for a kimura but Locke is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Payton to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Payton is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Payton is looking to advance position but Locke won't allow it. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Payton sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Payton is looking to take a break and control but Locke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Locke is defending against the submission attempts here by Payton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evan Payton dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Locke misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Locke, as that shot connected.
Locke misses with a body punch
and Payton counters with a nice uppercut.
Payton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Locke appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Payton's coach down at Midnight MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Payton's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A lazy left from Payton finds it's target.
Locke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Payton.
A solid leg kick lands there for Payton.
Locke staying out of range there.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Locke - that will leave a mark!
Locke misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payton paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Locke throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Payton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Locke scores with a jab. Payton acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Locke is looking to score with low kicks.
Evan Payton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Payton scores with a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Locke.
We've been told by Locke's head coaches at whitey's gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Locke takes a swing at Payton's ribcage but misses.
Payton throws a hook but Locke blocks it.
Locke misses with an uppercut.
Payton throws an off balance right hand
and Locke counters with a nice kick to the body.
Payton misses the jab.
The fighters circling - Payton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Payton ducks under a wild hook from Locke.
Locke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Payton misses the jab.
Locke doesn't manage to clinch there - Payton circles away.
Payton connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Payton scores with a crisp jab that stopped Locke in his tracks. #T2#
A slow jab from Payton misses its intended target.
Payton looks to land a left hand but Locke moved out of range nicely.
Payton throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Payton moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Payton throws a big shot that misses.
Payton connects with a leg kick. Locke looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Payton throws a low kick but Locke avoids it.
Locke scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
John Locke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Locke scoring well with a low kick there.
Locke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Payton.
Locke is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Locke keeps the fight on the outside.
A swing and a miss from Payton.
Payton throws an overhand right that lands on Locke's shoulder, as Locke tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Locke fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Payton.
Locke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Payton looks to land a left hand but Locke moved out of range nicely.
Locke is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Payton.
Payton stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Some wild striking there from Locke.
Payton with a hook.
Payton throws a lazy right hand but Locke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Locke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Payton avoids the head kick by Locke.
Locke throws a series of punches but Payton moves out of range. #TD2#
Payton throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Locke tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Payton is in Locke's guard.
Payton passes Locke's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Payton trying to pass the guard but Locke defending well.
Payton controlling the action here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Locke manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Locke keeping full guard, as Payton tries to pass.
Payton looking to sit in guard and control but Locke gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evan Payton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Payton shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Locke manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Payton forces his way into half guard.
Payton stalling. #SUB2#
Payton is trying to work for a kimura but Locke is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payton takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1#
Payton's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Payton wants to control but Locke is keeping him busy.
Locke is looking to improve his position.
Evan Payton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Locke is staying active underneath Payton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Payton misses with an uppercut.
Locke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Payton was well out of range. Poor timing from Locke.
Payton is trying to counter with his kicks.
Payton misses with a hook.
Locke swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Payton misses with a hook
and Locke counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Payton throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Payton shoots in and drives through. Locke sprawls well.
Locke walks into a left hand.
Locke swings widly with a right hand
and Locke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Payton has a takedown stuffed.
Locke misses with a body shot.
Payton misses with a takedown
and Locke counters with a head kick.
John Locke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Locke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evan Payton.#T3#
Payton shoots in for a double leg but Locke sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Locke was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Locke lands a slapping body shot.
Payton tries to bum rush Locke with a series of wild strikes but Locke uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Payton ducks under a wild hook from Locke.
Locke swings for the body but Payton moves out of range.
No joy there for Payton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Payton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Locke.
Payton throws a hook but Locke avoids it easily.
Locke throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Payton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Locke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Payton. #T4#
Payton throws a body shot but no joy.
Payton misses with a looping left.
Payton connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Payton moves out of range of the leg kick from Locke.
Locke slips a straight right by Payton.
Payton connects with a good right hand that stumbles Locke. Locke circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Payton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Evan Payton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A slow jab from Payton misses its intended target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Locke will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Payton lands with an overhand left.

And that's the end of the fight!
Evan Payton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Payton 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: GC 266
Date: Dec 22, 2018

#R1#
Grimrock connects with the punch.
Grimrock throws a nice head kick! #CUT#
It looks like John Locke has been cut.
Locke throws a hook but Grimrock avoids it easily.
Grimrock throws the kick towards the body but Locke avoids it.
Locke swings for the body but Grimrock moves out of range.
Grimrock throws a low kick but it's checked well by Locke.
Grimrock throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Grimrock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grimrock definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A slapping leg kick lands for Grimrock. #CL2#
Locke clinches up against the cage.
Grimrock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Locke avoids a wild elbow strike from Grimrock.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Locke.
Grimrock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grimrock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Locke - that landed with a thud.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grimrock lands a shoulder strike.
Locke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Locke lands a right hand. #T1#
A body shot lands from Locke.
Grimrock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Locke managing to block the knees to the body from Grimrock.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Locke.#CUT2#
It looks like Lee Grimrock has been cut.
Locke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grimrock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Locke leaning against his opponent. #BC2#
Locke escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Locke takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Grimrock throws a low kick but Locke moves out of range easily.
Nice uppercut there from Grimrock.
Grimrock lands a lovely overhand right.
Locke looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A left lands for Locke.
Locke slips under a jab.
Locke misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Locke throws a head kick that misses.
Grimrock tries a low kick but Locke avoids it.
Locke takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lee Grimrock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grimrock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Locke! But no joy.
Grimrock misses with a kick to the body
and Locke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Locke lands with a thumping leg kick.
Locke moves away from the strike by Grimrock.
Grimrock tries to land a body kick
and Locke counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Locke throws the kick towards the body but Grimrock avoids it.
Locke jabs Grimrock to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Grimrock throws a lazy right hand but Locke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grimrock throws out a leg kick but Locke moves out of range and Grimrock only half commits.
Grimrock misses with a looping left.
Locke is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Grimrock with a body shot.
Grimrock swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Grimrock misses with a body kick.
Locke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grimrock manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Grimrock misses the target.
Locke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grimrock.
Grimrock backing away here, and Locke unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Locke blocks a head kick by Grimrock.
A big right from Grimrock misses.
Locke throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Grimrock stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Locke misses the shot to the body.
Locke avoids the head kick by Grimrock.
Grimrock delivers a nice body kick.#CL2#
Locke clinches up with Grimrock and pushes him back against the cage.
Locke lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grimrock backwards.
Grimrock misses with a punch to the body.
Grimrock misses with an elbow strike.
Grimrock misses with a knee to the head. #T4#
Locke can't find room to land a body shot as Grimrock controls the action.
Locke has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Grimrock seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Locke can turn it around.
Grimrock blocks an uppercut.
Locke digs a right hand into Grimrock's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Grimrock's gas tank.
The referee calls for Locke to work.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Locke.
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!
Locke scores with a shot to the side of Grimrock's head.
Locke doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Locke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Locke drives through and clinches with Grimrock against the cage.
Grimrock misses with a punch to the body.
Locke blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from Locke. #BC2#
Locke pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Locke on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Grimrock closes the distance but Locke moves to the side
and Locke counters with a one-two to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but John Locke will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Grimrock scores with a nice strike.
Locke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grimrock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Grimrock throws the left hand but Locke avoids the punch easily.
A head kick misses from Locke.
Locke swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Locke scores with a hook to the body. Grimrock takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Locke throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Grimrock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Locke throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Grimrock.
Locke scores with a body shot.
Locke with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Grimrock to score with a decent uppercut.
Grimrock tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Locke is able to avoid easily.
Locke scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Grimrock tries to clinch there but Locke circles away.
Grimrock misses with a hook. Locke ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Locke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grimrock looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Locke is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Grimrock rather than just go for the knockout.
Grimrock swings widly with a right hand
and Locke counters with a nice uppercut.
Locke lands a jab to Grimrock's midsection.
Grimrock swings widly with a right hand
and Locke counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Grimrock! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Locke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Locke!
John Locke made sure to mention his sponsor, King of Clothes in his post fight interview.

Event: GC 258
Date: Nov 17, 2018

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Pichushkin. Locke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Locke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pichushkin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pichushkin scoring well with a low kick there.
Pichushkin misses with an uppercut. Locke saw that one coming.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Locke.
Pichushkin misses with a hook. Locke ducked under it nicely.
Pichushkin scores with a jab to the head.
Locke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pichushkin.
Pichushkin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Locke fails to land with a series of punches.
Pichushkin lands a body shot.
Pichushkin looks to land a right hand but Locke moved out of range.
Locke let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Alexander Pichushkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pichushkin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Locke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Locke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pichushkin jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Pichushkin misses with a hook. Locke ducked under it nicely.
Pichushkin throws a good cross that connects.
Pichushkin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pichushkin moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromLocke.
Pichushkin throws a leg kick
and Pichushkin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pichushkin misses with a double jab
and Pichushkin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pichushkin misses with a two punch combination.
Pichushkin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Locke's calf.
Pichushkin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pichushkin takes a swing at Locke's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Locke finds it's way through Pichushkin's defenses.
Nice jab there from Pichushkin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pichushkin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Locke doesn't seem bothered though.
No luck for Pichushkin with that takedown attempt.
Locke wants to counter the offense by Pichushkin and move into the clinch position.#T2#
Pichushkin throws a hook but Locke blocks it.
Locke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pichushkin.
Nice body punch from Locke.
Locke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Locke lands a nice hook to Pichushkin's body. Pichushkin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pichushkin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pichushkin misses with a wild combination.
Pichushkin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pichushkin shoots in but no luck this time.
Locke wants to counter the offense by Pichushkin and move into the clinch position.
Pichushkin misses the jab.
Locke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pichushkin throws out the jab.
Pichushkin throws an overhand right that lands on Locke's shoulder, as Locke tries to avoid the shot.
Pichushkin throws a hook to the side of Locke's head but Locke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Pichushkin looks to throw the jab but Locke is out of range.
Locke throws an overhand right that lands on Pichushkin's shoulder, as Pichushkin tries to avoid the shot.
Pichushkin cracks Locke with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Locke scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pichushkin lands with a right hand.
Pichushkin misses with a wild body shot.
Pichushkin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Locke slips under a jab.
Pichushkin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Locke.
Pichushkin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pichushkin looks to throw the jab but Locke is out of range.
Locke tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pichushkin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Locke connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pichushkin momentarily.
Pichushkin scores with a jab.
Pichushkin is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Locke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pichushkin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #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!
Pichushkin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Locke.
Locke is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Pichushkin with a body shot.
Pichushkin misses with a hook.
Pichushkin lands with a shot to the body.
Pichushkin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Locke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big right from Locke misses.
Pichushkin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Locke.
Pichushkin blocks a jab.
Locke lands a head shot.
Locke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pichushkin lands a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pichushkin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Locke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Locke swings for the body but Pichushkin moves out of range.
It looked like Pichushkin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
John Locke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Locke gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pichushkin.
Locke misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Pichushkin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Pichushkin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Locke was well out of range. Poor timing from Pichushkin.
Locke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pichushkin blocks the body kick.
A right-left combo lands from Locke. #CUT2#
It looks like Alexander Pichushkin has been cut.
Locke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pichushkin.
Pichushkin missing with a left hand there. Locke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A countering left hand to the body from Locke misses.
Pichushkin misses with a straight left.
Pichushkin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pichushkin cracks Locke with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pichushkin lands with an uppercut that bounces Locke off the cage and back into range.
Pichushkin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pichushkin throws a nice looking combination but Locke bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pichushkin dodges the punch combination from Locke. #T1#
Nice uppercut there from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pichushkin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pichushkin slips a straight right by Locke.
Locke scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pichushkin.
Pichushkin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pichushkin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That kick from Locke tenderised Pichushkin's leg. Pichushkin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pichushkin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Locke can do to turn this around?
A jab from Pichushkin does it's job there.
Pichushkin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Locke's head.
Pichushkin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Locke.
Pichushkin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Locke moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pichushkin, right into the meat.
Locke takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Locke throws a body shot but no joy.
Pichushkin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Locke slips a jab and a cross from Pichushkin.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pichushkin is defended easily by Locke.
Pichushkin throws a leg kick but Locke moved away.
Pichushkin throws the left hand but Locke avoids the punch easily.
Pichushkin throws an off balance right hand
and Locke counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pichushkin looks to land a combination but Locke avoids it well.
Pichushkin misses with a hook to the body
and Locke counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pichushkin throws a nice looking combination but Locke bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Locke thinks about the counter body kick.
Pichushkin misses with a lunging right hand
and Locke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Locke might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Pichushkin has got the better of the exchanges.#T3#
Locke fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pichushkin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Locke.
Pichushkin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pichushkin misses the shot to the body.
Pichushkin misses with a hook
and Locke counters with a two punch combo.
Locke throws a wild body kick that Pichushkin sees coming a mile off.
Pichushkin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pichushkin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pichushkin misses with a low kick.
Pichushkin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Crunch! Locke slams his shin into Pichushkin's torso.
Pichushkin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pichushkin throws out a leg kick but Locke moves out of range and Pichushkin only half commits.
Locke throws a body punch but Pichushkin moves out of range. #T4#
Locke lands with a shot to the body.
Locke lands with a cross.
Pichushkin misses with a looping left.
Locke lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Pichushkin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Locke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pichushkin misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Locke to counter with a crisp jab.
Locke moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pichushkin throws a sloppy body shot
and Locke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Locke scores with a body shot.
A jab from Pichushkin does it's job there.
Pichushkin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pichushkin misses with a hook
and Locke counters with a nice uppercut.
Pichushkin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Locke.
Locke misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but John Locke will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Alexander Pichushkin's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Pichushkin lands a nice shot that snaps Locke's head back.
Pichushkin lands a glancing blow to the side of Locke's head.
Donk. Pichushkin catches Locke right on the button with a cross.
Pichushkin lands a nice shot that snaps Locke's head back.
A swing and a miss from Pichushkin.
Locke ducks under a wild hook from Pichushkin.
Nice cross by Pichushkin.
Pichushkin misses with a looping right.
A little jabbing left from Locke on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pichushkin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Locke.
Locke looks to score with a jab to the body but Pichushkin is just out of range.
Locke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pichushkin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Locke.
Locke ducks under a wild hook from Pichushkin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pichushkin scores with a decent looking hook.
Pichushkin misses with a body shot. #T1#
Pichushkin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pichushkin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pichushkin looks to throw the jab but Locke is out of range.
Locke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pichushkin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Locke 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.
Locke avoids a punch combination nicely.
Locke throws a series of strikes that have Pichushkin backpedaling.
Locke cracks Pichushkin with an open hand slap.
Pichushkin misses with a looping right.
Locke is looking for the big counter here.#T2#
Pichushkin darts in looking for a takedown but Locke gets double underhooks and turns Pichushkin into the cage.
Left hook, right uppercut from Pichushkin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pichushkin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Locke's head backwards.
Locke has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Locke scores with a kick to the midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pichushkin misses with an uppercut. Locke saw that one coming.
Locke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Locke misses the shot to the body.
Locke scores with a punch to the head.
Pichushkin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pichushkin moves out of range of the strikes.
Locke lands a slapping body shot.
Locke scores with a jab to the jaw.
Locke throws an overhand right that lands on Pichushkin's shoulder, as Pichushkin tries to avoid the shot.
Pichushkin misses with a double jab.
Locke wants to counter the offense by Pichushkin and move into the clinch position.
Jab, jab by Pichushkin - just one landing. #T3##CL2#
Locke clinches up with Pichushkin and pushes him back against the cage.
Locke is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pichushkin is keeping busy.
Pichushkin misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Pichushkin.
Locke tries to throw a body punch but Pichushkin avoids it by throwing Locke back against the cage.
Pichushkin throws a punch but it's blocked by Locke.
A head punch on the inside from Pichushkin fails to land.
Pichushkin has a couple of punches blocked by Locke.
Locke effectively controlling the action here.
Still in the clinch, Pichushkin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Locke lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Locke misses with a body punch.
Locke misses with a punch to the body.
Pichushkin swings wildly with an uppercut but Locke uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Pichushkin jumps guard and drags Locke to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T4#
Pichushkin trying to control the position.
Locke must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Pichushkin working for a triangle but Locke defends it easily. #SUB#
Pichushkin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Locke defends it easily.
Pichushkin trying to control the position. #SUB#
Pichushkin working for a triangle but Locke defends it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Pichushkin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pichushkin 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Pichushkin!
A very excited looking Alexander Pichushkin 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: GC 253
Date: Oct 24, 2018

#R1#
Sinytsyn takes one to the side of the head.
A shot to the body from Sinytsyn misses #CL#
and Locke moves into the clinch.
Sinytsyn blocks an uppercut.
Locke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sinytsyn's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Locke.
Locke leaning against his opponent.
Locke misses with a body punch.
Locke lands a left hand.
Locke blocks the elbow strike.
Locke misses with a punch to the body.
Sinytsyn throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Locke is trying to stall.
A right hook to the body lands for Locke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Locke prevents a body shot from Sinytsyn.
Locke misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sinytsyn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Locke tries a body shot but Sinytsyn blocks it. #BC2#
Sinytsyn manages to break the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sinytsyn. #T1#
Sinytsyn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Locke throws a low kick but Sinytsyn moves out of range easily.
Locke ducks under a wild hook from Sinytsyn.
Locke just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Locke instigates a clinch.
Locke presses Sinytsyn against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sinytsyn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sinytsyn lands an elbow just above Locke 's eye.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sinytsyn.
Locke blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sinytsyn has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Locke seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sinytsyn can turn it around.
Locke is working Sinytsyn over against the cage.
Sinytsyn throws an elbow but it misses.
Sinytsyn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sinytsyn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sinytsyn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Locke backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sinytsyn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Locke lands a nice uppercut.
Sinytsyn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Locke is defending well for now.#T2#
Locke scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Locke can't find room to land a body shot as Sinytsyn controls the action.
Sinytsyn prevents a body shot from Locke.
Nice elbow from Sinytsyn.
Locke misses with a body punch.
Sinytsyn swings wildly with an uppercut but Locke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Locke scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Locke lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Sinytsyn manages to break the clinch.
Sinytsyn looks to land a left hand but Locke moved out of range nicely.
Sinytsyn throws a series of punches but Locke avoids them all with ease.
Sinytsyn throws a quick inside leg kick.
Locke takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sinytsyn throws a lazy right hand but Locke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Sinytsyn misses the target.
Locke throws a hook but Sinytsyn avoids it easily.
Locke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sinytsyn.#T3#
Locke misses the shot to the body.
Sinytsyn connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Locke's hands.
Locke cracks Sinytsyn with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sinytsyn throws the kick towards the body but Locke avoids it.
Sinytsyn finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Locke moves out of range as Sinytsyn throws a body kick.
Sinytsyn throws a wild body kick that Locke sees coming a mile off.
Sinytsyn throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Locke misses with a few strikes there.
Sinytsyn let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Locke slips under a jab from Sinytsyn.
Sinytsyn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sinytsyn tries to work over Locke's front leg with a kick but Locke checks it.
Locke scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A low kick from Sinytsyn misses
and Locke counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Locke ducks under a wild hook from Sinytsyn.#T4#
Sinytsyn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Locke.
Locke fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sinytsyn on the side of the head.
Sinytsyn just misses with a punch to the body.
Sinytsyn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sinytsyn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Locke manages to avoid it.
Sinytsyn is looking to clinch but Locke is avoiding it.
Aleksandr Sinytsyn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sinytsyn connects with a nice looking jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Locke misses the target.
Locke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Locke misses.
Sinytsyn blocks a jab.
Sinytsyn takes a swing at Locke's ribcage but misses.
Sinytsyn tries to clinch up but Locke circles away and keeps his distance.
Sinytsyn just misses with a punch to the body.
Locke went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Locke takes a swing at Sinytsyn's ribcage but misses.
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 John Locke will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Sinytsyn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL#
Sinytsyn gets tackled into the cage by Locke. Locke maintains the clinch.
Locke throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Locke tries to work over Sinytsyn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sinytsyn looking to throw knees to the head but Locke is blocking nicely.
Sinytsyn misses with a punch to the body.
John Locke has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Locke lands with a light punch inside.
Sinytsyn blocks a body shot from Locke.
Sinytsyn throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Locke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Locke throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Locke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Locke misses with a punch on the inside.
Sinytsyn lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Sinytsyn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Locke slips a jab from Sinytsyn.
Locke connects with a high kick.
Locke moves out of range as Sinytsyn strikes.#T1#
Sinytsyn throws a sloppy head kick and Locke moves out of range easily.
Sinytsyn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Locke throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sinytsyn staying out of range there.
Sinytsyn chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sinytsyn fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Locke has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Locke tries to clinch there but Sinytsyn circles away.
Sinytsyn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Locke takes one to the side of the head.
Sinytsyn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've been told by Locke's head coaches at The PIT Hawaiian Kempo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Some wild striking there from Sinytsyn.
Sinytsyn throws a head kick that misses
and Locke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sinytsyn misses the shot to the body.
Sinytsyn looks to land a left hand but Locke moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Nice straight punches there by Locke. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Locke.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Locke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Locke lands with a kick to the temple. Sinytsyn shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Sinytsyn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Locke fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sinytsyn just manages to avoid it.
Locke takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Locke. Sinytsyn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sinytsyn now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sinytsyn lands a head shot.
Sinytsyn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Sinytsyn forces Locke back against the cage and clinches.
Locke has a couple of punches blocked by Sinytsyn.
A short right from Locke on the inside.
Locke tries to stall but Sinytsyn uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sinytsyn blocking some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Locke lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Locke misses with the head strike. #T3#
Locke will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sinytsyn up against the cage.
Locke tries to throw a body punch but Sinytsyn avoids it by throwing Locke back against the cage.
Locke lands a shot to the body.
Sinytsyn blocks an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A body shot lands from Sinytsyn.
Sinytsyn misses with a body punch.
Locke working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sinytsyn.
Locke tries to break the clinch but Sinytsyn is controlling the position.
Sinytsyn misses with some punches. #BC#
Locke breaks the clinch.
Sinytsyn uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sinytsyn throws a hook but Locke blocks it.#T4##CL2#
Sinytsyn pushes Locke up against the cage in a clinch.
Locke misses with a hook to the ribs.
Locke lands a body shot.
Locke misses with a short punch on the inside.
Locke tries a body shot but Sinytsyn blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Locke. #BC#
Locke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Locke tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sinytsyn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Locke throws a body shot but no joy.
Sinytsyn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sinytsyn looks to land a right hand but Locke moved out of range.
Sinytsyn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
No joy there for Sinytsyn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sinytsyn loads up on a big right hand but Locke slips the punch.
Locke swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sinytsyn counters with a straight right hand.
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 John Locke will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Sinytsyn misses with a few strikes there.
Locke blocks the body kick.
Locke fails to land with a series of punches.
Sinytsyn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Locke.
Sinytsyn turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sinytsyn digs a good body shot into Locke's ribs.
Locke looks to land a left hand but Sinytsyn moved out of range nicely.
Locke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sinytsyn.
Locke walks into a straight right hand from Sinytsyn.
Sinytsyn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Locke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Locke fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sinytsyn connects with a nice looking jab.
Locke throws a lazy right hand but Sinytsyn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Sinytsyn slips a jab and a cross from Locke.
Sinytsyn throws out a counter right but Locke avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Sinytsyn gets tackled into the cage by Locke. Locke maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Sinytsyn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Locke wants to clinch up but Sinytsyn keeps it at a distance.
Good exchange - Sinytsyn coming out on top.
Sinytsyn lands a lovely overhand right.
Sinytsyn tries a head kick but it misses.
Locke swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Locke scores with a jab. Sinytsyn acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sinytsyn throws a push kick but Locke slaps the foot to one side.
A swing and a miss from Sinytsyn.
Locke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sinytsyn moves away.
Sinytsyn cracks Locke with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Locke avoids the body shot from Sinytsyn.
Locke delivers a nice body kick.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Locke ducks under a wild hook from Sinytsyn.
Locke misses the shot to the body.
Sinytsyn tried to score with a low kick but Locke checks it.
Locke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sinytsyn.
Sinytsyn throws a head kick that half lands.
Sinytsyn works Locke's body with a nice hook.
Locke lands a lovely overhand right.
Sinytsyn blocks a head kick by Locke.
Locke checks a low kick from Sinytsyn.
Locke throws a shot to the body.
Sinytsyn smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Locke slips a straight right by Sinytsyn.
Sinytsyn misses with a hook
and Locke counters with a one-two to the body.
Sinytsyn tests Locke's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Locke takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Donk. Locke catches Sinytsyn right on the button with a cross.
Locke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Sinytsyn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Locke throws a body punch but Sinytsyn moves out of range.
Sinytsyn now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sinytsyn misses with a leg kick
and Locke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aleksandr Sinytsyn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sinytsyn throws a left and a right that both miss
and Locke makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Locke swings for the body but Sinytsyn moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Locke.
Locke punishes Sinytsyn's body with a nice straight punch.
Locke connects with a looping right hand.
Sinytsyn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL#
Locke has taken the fight to the clinch. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Locke lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Locke tries to work over Sinytsyn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sinytsyn tries to land a knee to the head but Locke blocks with his arms.
Locke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sinytsyn is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Locke just leaning against Sinytsyn, taking a breather.
Locke has a couple of punches blocked by Sinytsyn. #BC2#
Sinytsyn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Locke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sinytsyn moves away.
Sinytsyn throws a big shot that misses.
Sinytsyn swings away with a body shot that misses
and Locke counters with a nice uppercut.
An inside leg kick lands from Locke.
Locke misses with a jab, cross combination.
Locke just misses with a punch to the body.
John Locke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sinytsyn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to John Locke.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Locke, 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... John Locke!
An out of breath and clearly excited John Locke thanked King of Clothes for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: GC 244
Date: Sep 22, 2018

#R1#
Locke defending well as Veres loads up on a big left hand.
Locke takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Veres keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Veres looks to clinch
and Locke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Veres scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Locke doesn't seem bothered though.
Veres connects with a leg kick. Locke looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Locke avoids the body shot from Veres.
Veres pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That kick from Locke tenderised Veres's leg. Veres is trying to keep his angry face on.
Locke throws a lazy right hand but Veres sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Veres scores with a kick to the midsection.
Locke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Locke looks to land a right hand but Veres moved out of range.
Veres misses with a wild body shot.
Locke staying out of range there.
The crowd cheers as Veres lands an impressive looking overhand right. Locke doesn't seem phased though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Veres lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Veres lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Veres misses with a kick to the body.
Veres wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Locke fails in his attempt to clinch.
Locke throws a head kick that Veres semi-blocks.
Veres uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Locke.
Veres is looking to score with low kicks.
A little jabbing left from Locke on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Romulus Veres seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Locke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Veres moves away.
Veres with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Locke fails in his attempt to clinch.
Veres lands a nice hook to Locke's body. Locke takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Locke fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Locke walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his 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!
Locke is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Veres fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2#
A clash of legs there as Locke blocks the low kick.
A cross from Veres lands.
Veres throws a quick inside leg kick.
Locke tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Veres paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That kick from Locke tenderised Veres's leg. Veres is trying to keep his angry face on.
Veres takes a swing at Locke's ribcage but misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Veres.
Veres scores with a nice strike.
Veres throws a jab when Locke was well out of range.
Locke keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Locke on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Locke throws a shot to the body.
Veres darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Veres misses with a low kick.
Veres throws a wild body kick that Locke sees coming a mile off.#T3#
Locke tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Veres is able to avoid easily.
Locke with a jab.
Veres throws a head kick but Locke moves out of range.
Locke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Veres.
Locke lands a right hook to the body.
Veres is looking to score with low kicks.
Locke buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Veres sizes up Locke with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Veres ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Locke moves away.
Veres throws a big shot that misses.
Veres throws the left hand but Locke avoids the punch easily.
Locke tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Veres is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Good work by Locke as he checks the leg kick.
Veres takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Veres throws a body kick that misses.
That kick from Veres tenderised Locke's leg. Locke is trying to keep his angry face on.#T4#
Veres lands a front kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Locke takes the fight into the clinch.
Veres doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Veres misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Veres lands a shoulder strike.
Veres working aggressively here.
Veres lands a right hand that snaps the head of Locke backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Veres creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Veres misses with a hook to the ribs.
Locke misses with a body punch.
Veres misses with a hook from the clinch.
Veres swings wildly with an uppercut but Locke uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Veres goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Locke misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Locke creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Veres misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Romulus Veres 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#
Veres throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Veres throws a lazy right hand but Locke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Locke is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Veres rather than just go for the knockout.
Locke takes one to the chin there.
Veres pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Veres throws out a loose jab but Locke uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head kick from Veres lands but Locke takes it in his stride.
Locke scores with a hook to the body. Veres takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Veres scores with a nice body kick.
Locke lands with a thumping leg kick.
Veres smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Veres just misses with a punch to the body.
Locke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Veres throws a lazy uppercut
and Locke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Locke missing with a left hand there. Veres was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Veres scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Veres takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1#
Locke looks to score with a jab to the body but Veres is just out of range.
Veres is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Locke can do to turn this around?
Veres listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Veres misses with a head kick.
A big right from Veres misses.
Locke throws a right and a left that both miss.
A counter left hand to the body from Veres misses its target.
Veres thows a leg kick but Locke checks it
and Locke counters with a left to the body.
Locke avoids the head kick by Veres.
Locke moves out of range of the leg kick from Veres.
Locke let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Veres misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Locke now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Veres blocks a head kick by Locke.
Veres is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Locke.
Locke looks to throw the jab but Veres is out of range.
Veres thows a leg kick but Locke checks it
and Locke counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Locke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Veres misses with a looping left.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Locke, as that shot connected. #T2#
Nice defenses there by Locke.
Veres feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lockes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Veres takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Veres misses with a body shot
and Locke counters with a thumping low kick.
Veres misses with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Locke. Veres does a little dance to reset his feet.
Romulus Veres is winning the standup battle so far.
Locke moves out of range of the body kick from Veres.
Locke swings for the body but Veres moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Locke. Veres does a little dance to reset his feet.
Veres swings for the body but Locke moves out of range.
Veres misses with a hook. Locke ducked under it nicely.
Locke just misses with a punch to the body.
Locke moves out of range as Veres throws a body kick.
Locke with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Veres misses with a left hand
and Locke counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Veres thinking. #T3#
Veres throws a push kick but Locke slaps the foot to one side.
Veres misses with a body shot.
Locke blocks a head kick by Veres.
Sloppy strikes from Locke. Those never looked like landing.
Locke loads up on a big right hand but Veres slips the punch.#CL#
Veres gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Veres doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Locke works on Veres's body with a couple of short punches.
Locke lands with a right to the head.
Veres lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Locke can't find room to land a body shot as Veres controls the action.
Veres lands a body shot.
Locke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Veres's elbow.
Veres blocking some punches.
Romulus Veres has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Veres.
Veres swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Veres misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Locke creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Locke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Veres is leaning against Locke and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Veres.
Locke stalling.
Locke stalls.
Nice body punch from Veres.
A head punch on the inside from Locke fails to land.
Locke lands a body shot.
Veres swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Locke has a couple of punches blocked by Veres.
Veres prevents a body shot from Locke.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Veres.
Veres blocks an uppercut.
Veres scores with a hook to the body.
Veres misses with a hook to the ribs.
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 Romulus Veres 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Veres feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Locke's calf.
Locke slips under a jab.
Veres swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Locke.
Locke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Veres.
Locke throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Veres throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Locke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Veres throws a low kick but Locke moves out of range easily.
Veres stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Veres showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Locke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veres plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Veres swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A big left from Locke misses.
Veres scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
A thudding body kick lands there by Veres!
Locke takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Veres tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Locke was well out of range. Poor timing from Veres.
Locke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Veres.
Locke misses with a head kick.
That kick from Veres tenderised Locke's leg. Locke is trying to keep his angry face on.
Veres looks to land a body kick but Locke moved away.
Locke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Veres throws a half hearted mid kick.
Veres throws the kick towards the body but Locke avoids it.
Nice body kick there by Veres.
Sloppy strikes from Locke. Those never looked like landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Veres misses the target.
Veres misses with a body kick.
Locke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Locke scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Veres misses with a looping left.
Veres connects with a leg kick. Locke looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Veres throws a low kick but Locke avoids it.
Veres uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Locke.
Veres misses with a wild body shot.
A nice side step and Locke releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Veres is looking to land body kicks.
Veres wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Veres misses with a body shot.
Locke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Veres.
Locke throws a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Veres throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Locke is looking for the big counter here.
Veres blocks a jab.
Veres throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Veres lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
John Locke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Veres scores with the left hand. Locke knows he should have avoided that one.
Locke keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Veres misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Locke.
Veres pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Locke takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Locke takes one to the chin there.
Veres lands a slapping body shot.
Veres throws a head kick that misses.
Veres throws an off balance right hand
and Locke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Veres steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Locke.
A head kick by Locke misses
and Veres counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Locke looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Veres misses with a kick to the body.
Veres misses with a hook.#T4#
Veres slips under a jab.
Locke misses the jab.
Locke has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Locke throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Veres counter with a right hand.
Veres thuds his right hand into Locke's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Veres throws a solid leg kick but Locke takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Veres.
Locke stuns Veres with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL2#
Locke moves into range and clinches up with Veres.
A nice left hand lands by Locke.
Locke tries a body shot but Veres blocks it.
Locke misses with a hook from the clinch.
Locke can't find room to land a body shot as Veres controls the action.
A right hand to the body from Locke.
Veres misses with a short punch on the inside.
Locke tries to stall but Veres uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Locke stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Veres fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Romulus Veres showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Veres 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Romulus Veres!
An out of breath and clearly excited Romulus Veres thanked FORCEE for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: Gc 238
Date: Sep 01, 2018

#R1#
Locke throws a body punch but Scarn moves out of range.
Scarn missing with a left hand there. Locke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Locke has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Michael Scarn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scarn misses with a head kick.
Locke throws a sloppy body shot
and Scarn counters with a nice leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Locke looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Locke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Locke misses with a wild combination.
Good exchange - Scarn coming out on top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scarn throws a body shot but no joy.
Locke throwing a counter right hand but Scarn manages to avoid it.
Scarn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A nice combination there by Scarn. #CL#
Locke clinches.
Scarn lands a nice elbow. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Locke.
Locke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scarn's elbow.
Scarn scores with a shot to the side of Locke's head.
Locke misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good body shot from Locke.
Scarn prevents a body shot from Locke.
Scarn lands an elbow that stopped Locke in his tracks for a moment.
Locke lands a right hand.
Locke avoids the elbow strike from Scarn, against the cage.
Locke lands a body punch in the clinch.
Scarn creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Locke misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Scarn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Locke lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Locke can't find room to land a body shot as Scarn controls the action.
Scarn blocking some punches.
Locke misses with a body punch.
Scarn throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Locke avoids a wild elbow strike from Scarn.
Locke dodges an elbow strike from Scarn.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Locke lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Locke.
Scarn blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Locke throws a head punch that misses.
Locke misses with the head strike.
Scarn looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Locke gets through Scarn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Scarn drops down looking for an ankle pick but Locke pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL#
Locke forces Scarn back against the cage and clinches.
Locke tries a body shot but Scarn blocks it.
Locke avoids the elbow strike from Scarn, against the cage.
Scarn throws an elbow that misses.
Locke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Scarn lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Locke stalling the fight.
Locke takes an elbow to the forehead.
Locke is working Scarn over against the cage.
Locke misses with a body punch.
Scarn throws a head punch that misses.
Scarn looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Locke prevents the takedown attempt. #T3#
Scarn drops down looking for an ankle pick but Locke pulls his leg out and moves away.
John Locke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Scarn.
Locke missing with a left hand there. Scarn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Locke moves into the clinch.
Scarn throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Scarn.
Locke takes an elbow to the temple.
A left hand lands to the body for Locke.
Locke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Locke lands a body shot.
Locke scores with a shoulder strike.
Locke throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Scarns head.
Locke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scarn's elbow.
Scarn has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Locke seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Scarn can turn it around.
Locke tries to work over Scarn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Locke'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.
Scarn lands an elbow inside that Locke shrugs off.
Locke lands with a short shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Locke dodges an elbow strike from Scarn.
Locke misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Scarn blocks a body shot from Locke. #T4#
Scarn throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Scarn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Scarn misses with a punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Locke.
Locke blocking some punches.
Locke lands a shot to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Scarn throws an elbow but misses.
Scarn throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Locke dodges an elbow strike from Scarn.
Scarn prevents a body shot from Locke.
Locke throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Locke tries to work over Scarn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Scarn is looking to take this one to the mat.
Locke has Scarn pushed against the cage.
Scarn misses with an elbow over the top.
Locke working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Scarn as Locke tries to tie him up.
Locke scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Locke misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Scarn just misses with a elbow thrown towards Locke's brow.
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 John Locke will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Locke tries to clinch but Scarn is having none of it. #CL2#
Locke tries to keep at a distance but Scarn has taken the fight into the clinch.
Locke misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Scarn throws an elbow that misses.
Scarn blocking some punches.
Scarn misses with an elbow over the top.
Scarn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
John Locke has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Scarn misses with an elbow over the top.
Scarn creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nice body punch from Locke - that landed with a thud.
Locke stalling in the clinch but Scarn improves position.
Scarn throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Scarn just misses with a elbow thrown towards Locke's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Locke misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Locke misses with a hook to the ribs.
Scarn throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Scarn throws an elbow but misses.
Scarn blocking some punches.
Locke tries to work over Scarn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Scarn prevents a body shot from Locke.
Locke takes an elbow to the temple. #T1#
Scarn is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Locke pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Locke lands with a right to the head.
Scarn has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Locke after a bit of a struggle.
Locke content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Locke blocks an elbow strike from Scarn.
Scarn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Locke misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Locke looking to slow down the pace here.
Scarn looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A hook to the body from Locke.
Locke stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Scarn is breathing heavily.
Locke is trying to maintain a safe position but Scarn gets an underhook and turns Locke into the cage.
Locke misses with a short punch on the inside.
Locke works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Locke is looking to control Scarn's arms but Scarn gets an underhook and turns him. Now Locke has his back to the cage.
Locke blocks an elbow strike from Scarn.
Locke is looking to control Scarn's arms but Scarn gets an underhook and turns him. Now Locke has his back to the cage.
Locke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Scarn scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Locke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Locke tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Scarn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It seemed like Scarn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Scarn feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lockes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Scarn throws a leg kick that misses.
Locke moves out of range as Scarn strikes.
Locke ducks under a wild hook from Scarn.
Locke checks a low kick from Scarn.
Scarn misses with a jab, cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Locke ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Locke with a hook.
Locke scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Scarn gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Locke lands a nice shot to the body.
Locke tries to clinch up.
Scarn has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Scarn there as he acknowledges the shot.#T3#
Locke chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Locke on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Scarn ducks under a wild hook from Locke.
Scarn throws a looping overhand right but Locke ducks down to avoid it.
Scarn lands with a hook. Locke tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL#
Locke drives through and clinches with Scarn against the cage.
Locke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Locke.
Locke takes an elbow to the forehead.
Locke blocks an elbow strike.
Locke lands a hook that snaps the head of Scarn backwards.
Locke blocks the elbow strike.
Scarn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Locke.
Scarn has Locke pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Locke manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
John Locke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Scarn.
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!
Scarn scores with a shoulder strike.
Locke working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
A short left from Locke.
Locke is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Locke blocks the elbow strike.
Locke lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Scarn goes for a takedown attempt but Locke pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Scarn takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Scarn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Locke looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Scarn throws a hook to the side of Locke's head but Locke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Locke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Scarn.
Locke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Locke throws a nice looking combination but Scarn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Locke dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Scarn throws a big shot that misses.
Scarn lands the left hand.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Scarn comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Scarn misses with an elbow strike.
Locke lands a body shot in the clinch.
Locke lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Locke gets underhooks to prevent Scarn's takedown attempt.
Locke tries to throw a body punch but Scarn avoids it by throwing Locke back against the cage.
Locke lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Locke struggles to land a body shot inside as Scarn controls his hands.
Scarn throws a punch but it's blocked by Locke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Locke throws a punch but it's blocked by Scarn.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Locke.
Locke blocks the elbow strike.
Scarn pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Scarn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Locke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Scarn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Locke is leaning against Scarn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T1#
Scarn blocks a body shot from Locke.
Locke lands a hook that snaps the head of Scarn backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Locke avoids the elbow strike from Scarn, against the cage.
Scarn looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Locke dodges an elbow strike from Scarn.
Locke lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Scarn scores with a shoulder strike.
Locke blocks the elbow strike.
Locke lands a body punch in the clinch.
Scarn creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Locke's defenses.
Scarn creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nice body punch from Locke.
Locke is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Locke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Locke lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Locke on the inside.
Scarn misses with an elbow over the top.
Scarn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Locke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scarn's elbow. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scarn.
Scarn tries to score a body lock takedown but Locke shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Locke blocks an elbow strike from Scarn.
A right hand to the body from Locke.
Locke just leaning against Scarn, taking a breather.
A shot in the inside from Locke.
Locke tries a body shot but Scarn blocks it.
A short uppercut from Locke.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Locke creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Locke struggles to land a body shot inside as Scarn controls his hands.
Locke misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Locke.
Locke lands a right hand that snaps the head of Scarn backwards.
Locke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Scarn can do to turn this around?
Locke lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Good body shot from Locke.
Locke tries to throw a body punch but Scarn avoids it by throwing Locke back against the cage.
Locke lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Locke.
Scarn throws an elbow that misses.
Scarn prevents a body shot from Locke.
Locke makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Scarn lands an elbow inside.
Locke works on Scarn's body with a couple of short punches.
Locke pushes Scarn back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Locke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scarn's elbow.
Locke lands a hook that snaps the head of Scarn backwards.
Locke lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Scarn or not.
Scarn takes a shot to the head.
Locke lands a nice uppercut.
Locke lands with a short punch from the clinch. #ROC#
Scarn is rocked!
Locke is stalling here.
Scarn is still on wobbly legs! Can Locke finish him?
Locke avoids the elbow strike from Scarn, against the cage.
Scarn seems to have recovered his senses.
Locke lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Scarn backwards.
Scarn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Scarn lands a nice elbow.
A right hand to the body from Locke.
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 nice left hand lands by Locke.
Locke can't find room to land a body shot as Scarn controls the action.
Locke tries a body shot but Scarn blocks it. #T4#
Scarn throws an elbow that misses.
Locke blocks an elbow strike.
Locke lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Locke misses with a body punch.
Scarn lands an elbow just above Locke 's eye.
Locke blocks the elbow strike.
A shot in the inside from Locke.
Scarn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Scarn pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Locke tries to work over Scarn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Locke stops a takedown attempt from Scarn.
John Locke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Scarn.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Locke takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Scarn creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Locke's defenses.
Locke tries to throw a body punch but Scarn avoids it by throwing Locke back against the cage.
Michael Scarn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Locke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scarn's elbow.
Scarn throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Locke dodges an elbow strike from Scarn.
Locke lands a right hand that snaps the head of Scarn backwards.
John Locke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Locke wants to stall.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Locke!
After the big win, John Locke made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors King of Clothes and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: GC 229
Date: Aug 04, 2018

#R1#
Locke staying out of range there.
Locke tries to counter by clinching up but Vurny breaks away and moves out of range.
Vurny fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Vurny goes for a double leg but Locke avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Locke continues to drive forward.
Locke was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Locke moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A big right from Vurny misses.
Vurny avoids the body shot from Locke.
Locke has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Locke takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Locke throws a body punch but Vurny moves out of range.
Locke with a nice cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vurny misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
John Locke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aldo Vurny.
Locke tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Locke looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Locke takes a swing at Vurny's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Locke clinches with his opponent.
Locke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vurny is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Locke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vurny's elbow. #BC2#
Vurny breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD2#
Vurny looking to score a takedown here. Locke is defending well but Vurny drives through and ends up in Locke's guard.
Locke preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vurny throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Locke works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vurny has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vurny in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vurny trying to control the position from guard on top but Locke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Locke keeping full guard, as Vurny tries to pass.
Vurny loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Vurny tries to free his leg and advance position but Locke is retaining full guard.
Vurny throwing strikes from guard but Locke blocks nicely.
Vurny content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vurny is looking to work some ground and pound but Locke has wrist control.
Vurny is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Vurny looking to pass the guard.
Vurny trying to control but Locke is working from the bottom. #T3#
Vurny with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vurny trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vurny with a flurry of punches that miss.
Locke might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Vurny is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Vurny closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Vurny lands in his opponent's guard.
Vurny trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vurny in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vurny's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Vurny showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
Vurny wants to pass the guard but Locke is keeping the position.
Vurny slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Vurny throws a big elbow that misses.
Vurny throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Locke works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vurny throwing strikes from guard but Locke blocks nicely.
Vurny throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vurny postures up and lands a big shot to Locke's brow.
Vurny tries to free his leg and advance position but Locke is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aldo Vurny 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#
Locke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Locke throws a sloppy head kick and Vurny moves out of range easily. #CL#
Locke moves into the clinch successfully.
Locke gets underhooks to prevent Vurny's takedown attempt.
Locke misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vurny is trying to stall.
Locke misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vurny has a couple of punches blocked by Locke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Locke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Locke can't find room to land a body shot as Vurny controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vurny.
Locke misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stalling in the clinch from Locke. #T1#
Locke struggles to land a body shot inside as Vurny controls his hands.
Vurny tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Locke misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Locke.
Locke misses with a punch to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Locke.
Locke'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.
Locke misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vurny'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.
Locke misses with a body punch. #T2#
Locke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Locke tries a body shot but Vurny blocks it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Locke takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Locke dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Locke tries a body shot but Vurny blocks it. #BC2#
Vurny breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Locke walks into a left hand.
Vurny fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Locke is looking to counter punch.
John Locke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aldo Vurny.#T3#
Vurny throws a jab when Locke was well out of range.
Vurny thuds his right hand into Locke's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Locke feints a jab promting Vurny to slip. Locke then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Vurny slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Aldo Vurny has been cut.
Locke takes a swing at Vurny's ribcage but misses.
Vurny dives in for a single leg takedown but Locke sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Vurny smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Locke walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Vurny shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Locke but Locke pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Locke swings for the body but Vurny moves out of range.
Vurny shoots in but no luck this time.
A little feinted left hand from Locke on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Locke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vurny moves away.
Vurny staying out of range there.#T4#
Locke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
John Locke is winning the standup battle so far.
Vurny missing with a left hand there. Locke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Locke is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A jab from Vurny finds it's way through Locke's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch combination from Vurny misses.
Locke misses with an uppercut. Vurny saw that one coming.
John Locke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Locke takes one on the button.
Locke is looking to wear down Vurny with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Vurny gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Locke counters by clinching up.
Locke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vurny's elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Vurny lands a takedown into guard.
Vurny trying to control the position from guard on top but Locke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vurny 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.

That was a close second round but I would say that John Locke will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aldo Vurny's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A low kick from Locke misses
and Locke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Locke looks to land a left hand but Vurny moved out of range nicely.
Locke moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Vurny loads up on a big right hand but Locke slips the punch.
Vurny tries to land a leg kick but Locke saw it coming and moves away.
Locke swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vurny connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Locke's hands.
Locke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vurny.
Locke is looking to clinch but Vurny is avoiding it.
Vurny shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Locke sprawls well. Locke wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vurny gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vurny closes this distance looking for a takedown but Locke circles away.
Vurny pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Locke tries to close the distance and clinch but Vurny swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vurny connects with a solid leg kick.
Locke tries to clinch up.
Vurny tries a quick counter leg kick but Locke is wise to it.
Locke leaves Vurny with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
John Locke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aldo Vurny.
Vurny scores with a sloppy right hand. Locke should have avoided that one.
Locke just misses with a punch to the body.
Vurny takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Locke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A combination from Vurny does no damage.
Aldo Vurny seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vurny dives in and grabs Locke's left leg, looking for a takedown. Locke pushes down on Vurny's head and hops out.#T2#
No joy there for Vurny, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Locke lands a jab to Vurny's midsection.
Vurny throws a hook but Locke avoids it easily.
Vurny shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vurny has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#TD2#
Vurny gets a takedown into half guard.
Vurny takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vurny throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vurny throwing shots but Locke is blocking nicely.
Vurny throwing shots but Locke is blocking nicely.
Locke is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Vurny's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Vurny's back!
Locke slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish. #T3#
Vurny is in bad spot here.
Locke is trying to stick to Vurny's back but Vurny is turning into Locke. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Locke's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Vurny.
Vurny is looking to work some ground and pound but Locke has wrist control.
Vurny tries to free his leg and advance position but Locke is retaining full guard.
Locke preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vurny throws a strike but Locke rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vurny is on top in guard. #REVB#
Vurny looking to pass the guard.
Vurny postures up in Locke's guard and throws a big left but Locke blocks it. #T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vurny accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vurny postures up in Locke's guard and throws a big left but Locke blocks it.
Vurny is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Vurny postures up in Locke's guard and throws a big left but Locke blocks it.
Vurny in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vurny trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vurny throws a strike but Locke rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Vurny looking for a sweep. Not yet Vurny, not yet.
Vurny manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Locke manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#

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

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

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

Event: GC 222
Date: Jul 07, 2018

#R1#
Locke has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Yates finds it's way round the side to connect with Locke's head.
Yates has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mello MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Harrison Yates seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Locke misses with a straight right.
Yates lands a nice shot that snaps Locke's head back.
Nice straight punches there by Yates. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Yates.
Yates throws a shot to the body.
Locke is looking to score with low kicks.
Yates displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Locke throws out the jab.
Yates swings away with a body shot that misses
and Locke counters with a straight right hand.
Yates thuds his right hand into Locke's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Yates plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Yates is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Yates pivots, looking for a leg kick but Locke is out of range and Yates settles back down.
Despite the aggression on Locke's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Locke 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yates lands a nice hook to Locke's body. Locke takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Yates throws a head kick but Locke moves out of range.
Yates tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Locke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yates.
Yates misses with a body punch
letting Locke counter with a right hand.
Yates throws a head kick but Locke moves out of range. #T1#
Yates is looking to chop away at Locke's legs.
Locke avoids the head kick by Yates.
Locke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yates.
Locke throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yates.
Yates misses with a looping left.
Yates throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A good leg kick by Yates.
Locke takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Locke fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Yates is out of range.
Locke throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yates attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Yates's jab looks to have found its range, popping Locke under the eye.
Locke lands a jab to Yates's midsection.
Yates misses with a wild combination. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Locke looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Locke feints a jab promting Yates to slip. Locke then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Yates slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Yates throws a head kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yates. Locke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yates rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Locke moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yates thumps Locke with a low kick.
Locke moves away from the strike by Yates.
Locke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yates moves away.
Locke tries a head kick but it misses.
Yates throws a body punch but Locke moves out of range.
Locke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Locke closes the distance and clinches.
Yates fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Locke lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yates swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Yates working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Locke misses with a body punch.
Yates tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Locke's elbow.
Yates throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lockes head.
Yates presses Locke against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Yates throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lockes head.
Yates throws a knee to the head but misses.
Yates creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Yates is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Yates lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Yates obliges.
Locke lands a nice uppercut.
Locke throws a head punch that misses.
Yates tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Locke avoids it.
Locke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yates struggles to land a body shot inside as Locke controls his hands.
Yates swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Locke misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yates is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Locke is defending well for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Locke misses with a punch on the inside.
Locke blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Yates lands with a right to the head.
Locke lands a body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Locke.
Locke avoiding damage as Yates throws knees to the body.
Yates scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Locke.
Locke tries to work over Yates's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A knee to the head by Yates.
Yates tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Yates is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Yates trying to land knees to the body.
Yates misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Locke blocks an elbow strike from Yates.
Yates blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yates working aggressively here.
Locke misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yates missing with knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Locke.
Locke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yates's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harrison Yates dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Yates throws an overhand right that lands on Locke's shoulder, as Locke tries to avoid the shot.
Yates is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL2#
Locke fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Yates, pushing him back against the cage.
Locke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yates's elbow.
Locke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Locke trying to stall but Yates improves his position.
Locke blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Yates is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Locke can do to turn this around?
Locke lands an uppercut.
Yates misses with a short punch on the inside.
Locke working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Locke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yates lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Locke.
Yates misses with an elbow over the top.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Locke.
Yates doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yates lands an elbow just above Locke 's eye.
Locke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yates's elbow.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short right from Yates on the inside.
Locke can't find room to land a body shot as Yates controls the action.
Harrison Yates has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1#
Yates using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Locke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yates's elbow.
Locke misses with a punch on the inside.
Yates throws a head punch that misses.
Locke is struggling to control the position.
Yates lands a nice shot to the body.
Locke working aggressively here.
Locke lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yates backwards.
Yates landing knees to the body.
Yates lands an elbow that stopped Locke in his tracks for a moment.
Locke looking to slow down the pace here.
Locke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yates landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Locke is breathing heavily.
Yates using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Yates lands a nice elbow.
Locke tries to work over Yates's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A knee to the head by Yates. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Yates obliges.
Locke takes a knee to the side of the body.
Yates scores with a hook to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yates.
Yates lands a nice uppercut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Yates obliges.
Yates lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Locke.
Yates lands a damaging elbow.
Yates pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Yates throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Locke avoiding damage as Yates throws knees to the body.
Yates crunches a lovely knee into Locke's ribcage.
A head punch on the inside from Yates fails to land.
Yates blocking some punches.
Yates misses with a short punch on the inside.
Locke stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Yates lands with a right to the head.
Yates throws an elbow but it misses. #T3#
Locke working aggressively here.
Yates pushes Locke back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Locke tries to work over Yates's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Locke throws a head punch that misses.
Locke looking to slow down the pace here.
Yates misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yates landing knees to the body.
Yates lands an elbow inside that Locke shrugs off.
Locke prevents a body shot from Yates.
Locke managing to block the knees to the body from Yates.
Locke stalling in the clinch but Yates improves position.
A nice left hand lands by Yates.
Locke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yates's elbow.
Locke misses with a body punch.
Locke stalling in the clinch.
Yates lands an uppercut.
Locke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Locke on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T4#
Yates trying to land knees to the body.
Yates misses with a hook from the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Yates lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yates pushes Locke back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Locke - that landed with a thud.
Yates cracks Locke with a nice body shot.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Yates crunches a lovely knee into Locke's ribcage.
Yates is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Locke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yates throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lockes head.
Locke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Locke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Locke avoiding damage as Yates throws knees to the body.
Locke blocks the elbow strike.
Yates lands a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Locke makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harrison Yates dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Locke drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Locke swings widly with a right hand
and Yates counters with a nice uppercut.
A head kick misses from Yates.
Locke raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Locke misses with a looping left.
Yates tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Locke is able to avoid easily.
A little jabbing left from Locke on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Locke needs to keep his hands up - Yates had a free shot at his head there.
Yates bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Yates shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Locke eats them both and turns towards Yates to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Locke takes a head kick and keeps coming. #ROC#
Locke is rocked!
A swing and a miss from Yates.
Locke is still on wobbly legs! Can Yates finish him?
Locke digs a good hook to Yates's body.
Locke seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Locke lands with a thumping leg kick.
Yates connects with a good right hand that stumbles Locke. Locke circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1#
Yates throws an overhand right that lands on Locke's shoulder, as Locke tries to avoid the shot.
Locke pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Yates back to the cage. Locke follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Yates misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yates sets himself, and Locke steps forward looking for the clinch! Yates avoids it this time.
Yates throws a head kick that misses #CL2#
and Locke holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Yates lands a nice knee to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Locke.
Locke misses with a body punch.
Locke blocks an elbow strike from Yates.
Locke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Locke's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Yates - that landed with a thud.
Locke takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Yates unloads a knee to the mid-section. Locke lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Locke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Locke.
Good body shot from Yates.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yates lands a left hand.
Locke tries a body shot but Yates blocks it. #T2#
Yates gets through Locke's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yates blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yates misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Locke.
Locke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Locke managing to block the knees to the body from Yates.
Yates lands a left hand that snaps the head of Locke backwards.
Locke stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Yates working Locke over with knees to the body.
Yates blocks a body shot from Locke.
Locke tries to work over Yates's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Locke lands a nice shot to the body.
Yates lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Locke backwards.
Yates blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yates misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yates missing with knees to the body.
Yates scores with a shot to the side of Locke's head.
Locke avoids the elbow strike from Yates, against the cage.
Yates misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Locke lands with a left to the head.
Locke working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Locke lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Locke.
Locke lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Yates or not.
Locke lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yates tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yates tries to land knees in the clinch but Locke avoids the damage to the body.
Yates tries a body shot but Locke blocks it.
Locke lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Yates misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Locke.
Yates tries to land knees in the clinch but Locke avoids the damage to the body.
Yates lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Locke backwards.
Yates misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Locke lands a nice uppercut.
Locke struggles to land a body shot inside as Yates controls his hands.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T4#
Locke swings wildly with an uppercut but Yates uses good head movement to avoid it.
Locke can't find room to land a body shot as Yates controls the action.
Locke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yates misses with an elbow strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yates creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Locke.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yates.
Locke working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Yates lands a hook to the side of the head.
Locke managing to block the knees to the body from Yates.
Locke lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yates misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yates blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Locke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yates fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Locke.
Yates blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yates misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harrison Yates clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Locke bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Yates's head.
Yates blocks a head kick by Locke.
Yates moves away from the strike by Locke.
Yates lands a head kick. Locke smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Locke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yates was well out of range. Poor timing from Locke.
Yates takes a swing at Locke's ribcage but misses.
Locke swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yates pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yates ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Locke moves away.
Locke is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yates misses with a shot to the body
enabling Locke to counter with a crisp jab.
Locke misses with the combination.
Yates lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
A solid body kick from Yates.
Yates throws a low kick but Locke avoids it.
A punch combination from Yates misses.
Locke fails in his attempt to clinch.
Locke misses with the body kick
and Yates counters with a nice uppercut.
Locke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Locke scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Yates checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Locke steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Yates. That one must have hurt.
Harrison Yates is winning the standup battle so far.
Locke tries to clinch but Yates is having none of it.
Yates throws a jab but it's blocked by Locke.
Locke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yates connects with a solid leg kick. #T2#
Locke misses with a straight right.
Yates appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Yates jabs Locke right on the nose. Locke blinks but takes it well.
Yates throws a jab when Locke was well out of range.
Locke tries to counter by closing the distance.
No joy there for Locke, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yates missing with a left hand there. Locke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yates lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Yates scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Locke doesn't seem bothered though.
Yates lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Yates misses with a head kick.
Yates throws a lazy right hand but Locke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Some wild striking there from Locke. #T3#
Locke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yates moves away.
Yates is looking to counter punch.
Locke gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Yates.
Yates cracks a nice hook into Locke's ribs.
Locke throws a nice looking combination but Yates bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Locke misses with a straight right.
Yates misses with an uppercut
and Locke counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Yates loads up on a big right hand but Locke slips the punch.
Yates throws a big shot that misses.
Locke checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A nice leg kick lands there from Locke.
Yates tries a head kick but it misses.
Yates throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Locke misses with a wild combination. #T4#
Yates tries to land a leg kick but Locke saw it coming and moves away.
Locke takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Locke gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Locke cracks a nice hook into Yates's ribs.#CL#
Yates drives through and clinches with Locke against the cage.
Yates tries a body shot but Locke blocks it.
Locke lands a shoulder strike.
Locke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Locke lands a body punch in the clinch.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Locke throws a head punch that misses.
Locke misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yates unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Locke blocks a body shot from Yates.
Locke tries a body shot but Yates blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harrison Yates had his way with John Locke in that round.
That's time! Yates's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Yates is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL2#
Locke rushes Yates and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Yates misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Locke.
Yates tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Locke tries to stall but Yates uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Yates blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Locke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yates tries to land knees in the clinch but Locke avoids the damage to the body.
Locke lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yates lands a nice uppercut.
Yates works on Locke's body with a couple of short punches.
Yates missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yates misses with a punch to the body.
Locke cracks Yates with a nice body shot.
Yates lands a nice knee to the body.
Yates misses with the head strike.
Yates tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Locke's elbow.
Yates lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Locke is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#T1#
Yates working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Yates misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yates with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like John Locke has been cut.
Locke managing to block the knees to the body from Yates.
Locke avoids a wild elbow strike from Yates.
Locke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yates throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Locke blocks it with crossed arms.
Locke misses with a hook to the ribs.
Locke stalls.
A nice left hand lands by Locke.
Locke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Locke lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Yates scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Still in the clinch, Locke scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short uppercut from Yates.
Yates tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Locke avoids it.
Yates blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Locke just leaning against Yates, taking a breather.
Locke managing to block the knees to the body from Yates.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yates blocks a body shot from Locke.
Locke blocks an elbow strike from Yates.
Yates lands a body punch.
Yates lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Yates lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Locke.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yates creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Locke manages to break the clinch.
Jab, jab by Yates - just one landing.
Locke on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Yates finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Yates lands a head kick!
A jab from Yates does it's job there.
John Locke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Yates bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Locke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Yates misses the target.
Yates throws a body kick that misses.
Locke throws out a counter right but Yates avoids it with no problem.
Locke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Locke works Yates's body with a nice hook.
Locke ducks under a wild hook from Yates.
Yates blocks a jab.
Yates throws a body kick that misses.
Yates goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jab, jab by Yates - just one landing.
Locke misses with an uppercut
and Yates counters with a straight right hand.
Yates throws an off balance right hand
letting Locke counter with a right hand.
Yates takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T4#
Locke throws a body punch but Yates moves out of range.
Yates was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Yates throws a jab when Locke was well out of range.
Yates fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Locke looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yates avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yates throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#CL#
Yates pushes Locke up against the cage in a clinch.
Yates tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Locke avoids it.
Locke is trying to stall.
Locke can't find room to land a body shot as Yates controls the action.
Yates gets through Locke's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yates misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Locke.
Locke throws a head punch that misses.
Yates comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 50:45
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 50:45
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harrison Yates!

Event: GC 211
Date: May 19, 2018

#R1#
Fda throws a hook to the side of Locke's head but Locke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fda misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Locke counters with a left to the body.
Fda scores with a jab. Locke acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Locke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fda fires out a quick counter leg kick but Locke just manages to avoid it.
Fda on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Locke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Locke is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Fda takes a swing at Locke's ribcage but misses.
Fda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Locke throws a hook to the side of Fda's head but Fda sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fda on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fda throws a body kick that misses.
Locke 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.
Locke just misses with a punch to the body.
Fda appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Locke throws a looping overhand right but Fda ducks down to avoid it.
Fda was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T1#
Fda cracks Locke with a good jab.
Fda misses with a takedown
enabling Locke to counter with a crisp jab.
Locke throws a lazy body kick
and Fda counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fda throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Locke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Locke manages to avoid it.
Fda misses with a hook
and Locke makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Locke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fda manages to avoid it.
A left lands for Fda.
Fda connects with an inside leg kick.
Fda blocks a head kick by Locke.
A quick step to the side and Fda tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#TD#
Locke gets caught napping as Fda dives in and scores a takedown. Locke manages to retain guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Locke holds on and takes a little breather. #T2#
Fda wants to control from the top but Locke keeps moving.
Locke really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fda. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Locke controlling Fda's posture.
Fda wants to control from the top but Locke keeps moving. #T3#
Fda forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Fda is trying to work for a kimura but Locke is defending well. #SUB#
Fda seems to be working for a kimura but Locke defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fda is trying to control. Locke wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Fda is looking for a kimura but Locke is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fda to get the leverage. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Fda is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Fda trying to control the action but Locke is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Fda is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Fda is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fda wants to free his trapped foot but Locke is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Fda dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Locke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fda.
Fda is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Locke can do to turn this around?
Fda misses the shot to the body.
Donk. Fda catches Locke right on the button with a cross.
Chris Fda is winning the standup battle so far.#TD#
Fda drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fda trying to control but Locke is working from the bottom.
Locke is pulling down on Fda's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Fda drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Locke dives on top into guard.#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Locke controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Fda has his foot on Locke's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Locke works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Fda looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Locke puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB#
Fda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Fda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Fda actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Fda actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Fda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fda manages to get to full guard.
Fda is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Locke got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fda has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Locke has managed to get both his arms back between Fda's legs - danger averted.
Chris Fda overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Locke stopping the sweep attempt from Fda.#T3##SUB#
Fda had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Locke defends it easily.
Locke slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Fda is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Locke defends well.#SUB#
Fda is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Fda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Fda throws his legs up looking for a submission but Locke uses it to pass to side control.
Fda tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Locke takes a little break here. Fda wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Fda is looking to reverse the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fda regains half guard.#SUB#
Fda looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Fda dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Locke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fda manages to avoid it.
Locke clobbers Fda with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fda lands with a shot to the body.
Fda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Locke.
Fda throws a combination. Locke tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fda is looking to wear down Locke with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Locke throws a nice looking combination but Fda bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fda throwing a counter right hand but Locke manages to avoid it.
Locke is looking to slow Fda down with leg kicks.
Locke misses with a wild body shot.
Fda listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL2#
Locke gets a clinch.
Fda lands a body punch.
Fda lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Locke misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fda.
Locke fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Locke working aggressively here.
Locke throws a punch but it's blocked by Fda.
Locke displaying some good clinch control by pressing Fda up against the cage.
Locke gets underhooks to prevent Fda's takedown attempt. #TD#
Fda tightens his grip and picks Locke up, before dumping him to the ground. Locke manages to land in guard.
Fda trying to control but Locke is working from the bottom.
Fda tries to free his leg and advance position but Locke is retaining full guard.
Locke keeping moving, preventing Fda from controlling successfully. #T2##SUB#
Fda has gone for a leg lock! Locke slips out almost immediately though and dives into Fda's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Fda had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Locke defends it easily.#SUB#
Fda is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Locke defends well.#T3#
Fda is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Fda not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Fda is looking for a triangle but Locke pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Fda had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Locke defends it easily.
Locke is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Fda throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Locke seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Fda working for a triangle but Locke defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fda is trying to keep Locke in close. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Fda clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Fda works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fda's jab looks to have found its range, popping Locke under the eye.
Locke throws a body punch but Fda moves out of range.
Fda on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Locke walks into a stiff left hand from Fda.
Locke misses with a combination
and Fda counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Locke thinking.
Fda connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fda takes a swing at Locke's ribcage but misses.
Locke wants to counter the offense by Fda and move into the clinch position.
Fda misses with an uppercut. Locke saw that one coming.
It seemed like Locke was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Locke misses with an uppercut. Fda saw that one coming.
Fda swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fda bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Locke's head.
Fda misses with a body shot. #T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Locke.
Locke moves out of range of the strikes.
Locke is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Fda jabs at Locke's body.
Fda cracks Locke with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fda swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fda works Locke's body with a nice hook.
Fda thuds a left hand into Locke's body.
Locke leaves Fda with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Locke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fda was well out of range. Poor timing from Locke.
Locke has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Nice straight punches there by Locke. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Locke.
Fda tries a head kick but it misses. #T2#
Fda avoids the body shot from Locke.
Fda's jab looks to have found its range, popping Locke under the eye.
Fda scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Locke doesn't seem bothered though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Locke shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fda is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fda throws a hook but Locke avoids it easily.
John Locke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Locke misses with a hook to the body
and Fda makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Locke. That snapped Fda's head back.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fda 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 Locke has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Locke and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A little jabbing left from Locke on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fda tries to score a power double leg takedown but Locke sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fda somewhat.
Fda throws a nice looking combination but Locke bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Locke looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chris Fda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Locke misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Locke swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fda.
Fda scores with a crisp jab that stopped Locke in his tracks. #CL2#
Locke moves into the clinch successfully.
Locke scores with a shot to the side of Fda's head.
Locke managing to block the knees to the body from Fda. #BC#
Fda breaks the clinch.
Fda ducks right into an uppercut from Locke.
Fda throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Locke to counter with a crisp jab.
A big right from Locke misses.
Locke takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A nice inside leg kick there by Locke. That's going to slow Fda down.
Fda scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good standup being displayed there by Fda as he connects with a hook.
Locke throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T4#
Fda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Locke defending well as Fda loads up on a big left hand.
Locke thuds a left hand into Fda's body.
Fda looks to throw the jab but Locke is out of range.
Fda misses with a wild combination.
Locke flicks out a counter leg kick but Fda steps away.#CL2#
Locke clinches up with Fda and pushes him back against the cage.
Fda misses with the head strike.
Locke lands with a left to the head.
Locke misses with some punches.
Fda is leaning against Locke and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Locke blocks a body shot from Fda.
Fda misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Fda had his way with John Locke in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5##CL2#
Locke drives through and clinches with Fda against the cage.
Fda looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Locke looking to slow down the pace here.
Fda misses with a punch to the body.
Locke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fda struggles to land a body shot inside as Locke controls his hands.
Locke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Locke lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Locke - that landed with a thud.
A hook to the body from Locke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Locke trying to control the position but instead, Fda has worked for underhooks and has pushed Locke into the cage.
A short right from Fda.
Locke struggles to land a body shot inside as Fda controls his hands.
Locke struggles to land a body shot inside as Fda controls his hands. #T1#
Locke working aggressively here.
Locke lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Locke lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fda backwards.
Fda tries for a takedown. No joy.
John Locke seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fda blocking some punches.
Locke pushes Fda back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
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.
Locke prevents a body shot from Fda.
Fda blocks a body shot from Locke.
Fda misses with a body punch.
Fda blocks an uppercut.
Fda changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Locke fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Locke looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fda on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fda throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Locke sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Fda. Locke does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Fda backs off Locke throws a huge counter combo but Fda manages to avoid it all.
Fda steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Locke.#CL2#
Locke has taken the fight to the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Locke.
Locke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fda has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Locke is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Fda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fda is trying to break the clinch but Locke is controlling him.
Locke misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fda lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot in the inside from Fda.
Fda lands a right hand.
Fda lands an uppercut.
Locke gets through Fda's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Locke lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fda or not.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Locke.
Fda drops down looking for an ankle pick but Locke pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL2#
Locke moves into the clinch.
John Locke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Locke swings wildly with an uppercut but Fda uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Fda.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Locke keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fda's efforts to push away.
Chris Fda is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Locke can't find room to land a body shot as Fda controls the action.
Locke tries to throw a body punch but Fda avoids it by throwing Locke back against the cage.
Locke misses with a hook from the clinch.
Locke lands a body punch in the clinch.
Locke throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Locke misses with a punch to the body.
Locke misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Locke misses with some punches.
Locke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Locke lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fda backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Locke.
A nice left hand lands by Locke.
Locke misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Locke misses with a punch to the body.
Locke throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fda blocks an uppercut.
Locke struggles to land a body shot inside as Fda controls his hands.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Locke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fda has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 49:46
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 49:46
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Fda!
Chris Fda retains his middleweight title!
After the fight, Chris Fda was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: GC 205
Date: Apr 18, 2018

#R1##CL#
Attack moves into the clinch.
Locke stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Attack.
Attack definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Attack drags the fight down to the ground.
Attack wants to stand up but Locke is controlling him.
Attack is wriggling around but Locke manages to pass to half guard.
Locke perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Attack tries to kick Locke off but Locke keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T1##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Attack throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Locke swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Attack counters with an inside leg kick.
Locke lands a jab to Attack's midsection.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch on the inside from Attack fails to land.
Locke lands a body punch.
Attack fails to pull guard.
Attack misses with a body punch.
Locke is struggling to control the position.
Attack can't find room to land a body shot as Locke controls the action. #T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Attack creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Locke.#CUT2#
It looks like Shark Attack has been cut.
Locke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD#
Attack jumps guard.
Attack wants to stand and escape but Locke is having none of it.
Attack wants to get back to his feet but Locke passes into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Attack looks like he's trying to stand up.
Locke with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Locke stops Attack from getting back to his feet. #T3#
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Attack fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Locke, pushing him back against the cage.
Attack fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Attack scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Locke's coach down at Bobby's Bench Shop was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Locke's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Locke is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Attack is keeping busy.
A short body shot lands from Attack as the two fighters clinch.
Attack tries to work over Locke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Locke gets underhooks to prevent Attack's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shark Attack. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Attack misses with the head strike.
Locke lands a hook to the side of the head.
Locke misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Attack lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T4#
A shot in the inside from Locke.
Attack tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Locke's elbow. #TD#
Attack gets control of Locke's arms and successfully pulls guard. Attack will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Attack is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Locke is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Attack wants to get back to his feet but Locke is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shark Attack dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shark Attack's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Attack closes the distance and clinches.
Locke avoids a wild elbow strike from Attack.
Attack lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Locke digs a right hand underneath Attack's ribcage. Attack let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Attack swings wildly with an uppercut but Locke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Attack is trying to pull guard but Locke turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Attack misses with some punches.
Attack is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Locke can do to turn this around?
Locke cracks Attack with a nice body shot.
A right hand to the body from Locke.
Locke presses Attack against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Locke scores with a hook to the body.
Locke lands a body punch.
Locke lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Locke.
Locke is working Attack over against the cage.
Locke lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A shot in the inside from Locke.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice left hand lands by Locke.
Locke lands a body shot.
Locke lands a right hand that snaps the head of Attack backwards. #T1#
Attack blocks a body shot from Locke.
John Locke seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Locke working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Locke lands a body punch in the clinch.
Locke works on Attack's body with a couple of short punches.
Locke lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Attack or not.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Locke.
Locke misses with a body punch.
Locke lands a nice uppercut.
Locke taking a breather.
A right handed body shot lands from Locke.
Attack's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Locke pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Locke has managed to clinch.
Locke struggles to land a body shot inside as Attack controls his hands.
Attack throws a head punch that misses.
Attack jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Locke walks away with a smile on his face. Attack gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Locke throws a shot to the body.
Attack shoots in for a double leg but Locke sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shark Attack. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Locke lands a jab to Attack's midsection.#T2#
Attack takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Locke lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Locke gets a clinch.
Attack is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Locke to keep the fight standing.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Locke.
Locke lands a body shot in the clinch.
Locke scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC2#
Attack is rocked!
Locke throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Attacks head.
Oh Attack is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Locke will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Attack up against the cage.
Locke digs a right hand underneath Attack's ribcage. Attack let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Still in the clinch, Locke scores with a nice short uppercut.
Attack prevents a body shot from Locke.
Locke throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Attacks head.
Attack tries to pull guard but Locke forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Locke working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Locke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Locke.
Locke lands a body shot. #T3##BC2#
Locke manages to break the clinch.
Shark Attack is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Locke gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Locke works on Attack's body with a couple of short punches.
Still in the clinch, Locke scores with a nice short uppercut.
Locke content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Locke.
Locke lands a shot to the body.
Locke is leaning against Attack and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Locke makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Locke.
Locke lands a left hand.
Locke pushes Attack against the cage. Locke is working some dirty boxing. Locke pushes off with a quick right hook! Attack goes down! Attack tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Locke moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Locke!
After the big win, John Locke made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors King of Clothes and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: GAMMA#699 Shin v Hyde
Date: Mar 24, 2018

#R1#
Locke has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Williams finds it's way round the side to connect with Locke's head.
We've been informed that Locke has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Williams lands with an uppercut that bounces Locke off the cage and back into range.
Williams misses with an uppercut. Locke saw that one coming.
Williams connects with a jab.
Locke throws a predictable looking body shot
and Williams counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Locke defending well as Williams loads up on a big left hand.
Locke wants to counter with a clinch but Williams pushes him away.
Locke throws a hook but Williams avoids it easily.
Williams connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Locke fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Williams is out of range.
Williams misses with the combination.
Locke is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Williams with a body shot.
Stanly Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Locke has managed to clinch. #BC#
Williams manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams throws a hook to the side of Locke's head but Locke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Locke throws a counter combo.
Williams lands a body shot. #T1#
Williams scores with a body shot.
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
Williams with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Williams keeps the fight on the outside.
As Locke backs away, Williams returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Williams misses with a looping right.
Locke throws a body shot but no joy.
Locke takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Locke ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Williams throws a hook to the side of Locke's head but Locke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Williams uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Locke.
Williams throws a front kick aimed at Locke's knee but Locke avoids it well.
Williams looks to land a left hand but Locke moved out of range nicely.
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Locke.
Williams keeps the fight on the outside.#T2##CL2#
Locke darts in and clinches Williams up against the cage.#BC#
Williams breaks from the clinch.
Locke staying out of range there.
Williams 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Locke under the eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams misses with a double jab
letting Locke counter with a right hand.
Locke tries to close the distance and clinch but Williams swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Williams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Williams throws a body punch but Locke moves out of range.
Williams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Locke takes one to the side of the head.
Locke moves out of range as Williams strikes.
A bone on bone clash there as Locke blocks the leg kick.
Locke wants to counter with a clinch but Williams pushes him away.
Locke lands with a good body shot.#T3#
Williams misses with a leg kick.
A nice side step and Locke releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL2#
Locke gets a clinch. #BC#
Williams 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Locke has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Williams .
Williams misses the shot to the body.
Locke thinks about the counter body kick.
Locke throws a series of strikes that have Williams backpedaling.
Williams ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Locke moves out of range as Williams strikes.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
Williams lands with a thumping leg kick.
Williams misses with a shot to the body
and Williams takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Williams throws an overhand right that lands on Locke's shoulder, as Locke tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Locke moves into the clinch successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Locke misses with a short punch on the inside.
Locke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Williams lands a shot to the body.#BC#
Williams pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Locke.
Locke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.
Williams feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Locke's calf.
Williams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Locke.
Locke misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Williams throws a shot from downtown. Locke moves away and avoids it.
Williams throws a body punch but Locke moves out of range.
Locke wants to clinch up but Williams keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Locke closes the distance and clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Locke.
Locke throws a head punch that misses.
Williams misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stanly Williams dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Williams fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Locke looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Locke moves away.
Locke takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #CL2#
Locke drives through and clinches with Williams against the cage.
Williams blocking some punches.
Locke tries to stall but Williams uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Locke misses with some punches.
I was talking to Williams 's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Williams lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Locke or not.
Williams goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Williams looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Locke lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Locke misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Locke. #BC#
Williams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Locke darts in trying to clinch
and Williams counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stanly Williams is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Williams throws a body punch but Locke moves out of range.
Williams takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Williams thuds a left hand into Locke's body.
Locke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Locke wants to counter the offense by Williams and move into the clinch position.
Williams is looking to slow Locke down with leg kicks.
Locke scores with a decent looking hook.
Williams tries to score with a low kick but Locke moves his leg out of the way.
Williams lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Locke was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams .
Locke wants to counter the offense by Williams and move into the clinch position.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Locke.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Locke! But no joy.
Williams is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Locke can do to turn this around?
Locke takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Locke checks a leg kick.
Locke tries to clinch there but Williams circles away. #T2#
Locke slips under a jab.
Locke moves in looking to clinch but Williams pushes him off.
Locke looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Locke lands a right hook to the body.
Williams connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Locke's hands.
Locke is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Williams rather than just go for the knockout.
Locke ducks under a wild hook from Williams .
Locke tries to clinch but Williams is having none of it.
Locke gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Locke is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Williams .#CL2#
Locke drives through and clinches with Williams against the cage.
Locke throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Williams can't find room to land a body shot as Locke controls the action.
Williams tries to work over Locke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Williams working hard to break the clinch.#T3#
Williams tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Locke misses with some punches. #BC#
Williams breaks from the clinch.
Williams walks into a left hand.
Crunch! Locke slams his shin into Williams 's torso.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Locke.
Williams scores with a nice strike.
Williams swings away with a body shot that misses
and Locke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Locke jabs Williams to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Locke on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Locke blocks a jab.
Williams throws a hook to the side of Locke's head but Locke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Locke throws out a counter right but Williams avoids it with no problem.
Locke just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Williams stuns Locke with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
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!
Williams throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL2#
and Locke holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Locke digs a right hand underneath Williams 's ribcage. Williams let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Locke. #BC#
Williams 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Locke scores with a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Locke is looking to clinch but Williams is avoiding it.
Locke scores with a head kick. Williams tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nice defenses there by Locke.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
Williams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Locke digs a good body shot into Williams 's ribs.#CL2#
Locke has taken the fight to the clinch.
Locke lands a nice uppercut.
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 Stanly Williams will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Locke gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Locke.
Locke lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Williams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Williams pivots, looking for a leg kick but Locke is out of range and Williams settles back down.
Locke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Locke as he connects with a hook.#CL2#
Locke clinches up against the cage.
John Locke seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Williams .
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Williams tries to circle away but Locke has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Locke scores with a shot to the side of Williams 's head.
Williams works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Williams swings wildly with an uppercut but Locke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williams prevents a body shot from Locke.
Locke lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
Williams pushes Locke back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Williams manages to break the clinch.
Williams connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Locke staying out of range there.
Locke is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Williams misses with a body shot.
A nice side step and Locke releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Williams takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Williams throws a right hand that misses
enabling Locke to counter with a crisp jab.
Williams with a hook.
Williams uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A shot to the body from Williams misses
and Locke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Williams keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Locke misses.
Williams scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Locke doesn't seem bothered though.
Williams connects with a body shot that sends Locke's belly button to the back.#T2#
Williams lands a slapping body shot.
Williams lunges at Locke with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Locke's hand.
Locke is looking to slow Williams down with leg kicks.
Locke closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Williams connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Williams throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Locke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Williams throws a left and a right that both miss
and Locke counters with a straight right hand.
Williams takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Locke tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jab, jab by Williams - just one landing. #CL2#
Locke pushes Williams up against the cage in a clinch.
John Locke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Williams working aggressively here.
Locke is working Williams over against the cage.
Locke keeps control of Williams as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Locke softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Williams misses with some punches.
Locke lands with a left to the head.
Locke taking a breather.
Williams throws a punch but it's blocked by Locke.
Williams lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Locke misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Locke.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Williams fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Locke lands a body punch.
Williams tries to work over Locke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Locke trying to control the position but instead, Williams has worked for underhooks and has pushed Locke into the cage.
A shot in the inside from Williams . #T4#
Williams 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Locke misses with a body punch.
Williams is trying to force a seperation but Locke has the dominant position.
Locke has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Locke trying to stall but Williams improves his position.
Nice body punch from Locke - that landed with a thud.
A head punch on the inside from Locke fails to land. #BC2#
Locke breaks from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Williams jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stanly Williams is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Williams throws a right hand that misses
and Locke counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Locke tries to clinch but Williams is having none of it.
Locke on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Locke slips under a jab.
Williams jabs at Locke's body.
Locke closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Williams to counter with a crisp jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Locke.
I think Williams 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stanly Williams !
Stanly Williams very nearly forgot to thank IniTech Nutrition 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: GAMMA#693 Volkov vs Shin 5
Date: Feb 24, 2018

#R1#
Genia throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Locke. #CL2#
Genia rushes Locke and presses him up against the cage.
Locke scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Genia tries a body shot but Locke blocks it.
Genia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Locke's elbow.
Genia misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Locke lands with a left to the head.
Genia lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Genia blocks a body shot from Locke.
Genia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Locke blocks a body shot from Genia.
Locke has a couple of punches blocked by Genia.
Genia working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Genia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Locke struggles to land a body shot inside as Genia controls his hands.
Locke working aggressively here.
Genia tries to throw a body punch but Locke avoids it by throwing Genia back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Genia.
Genia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Locke's elbow.
Genia misses with the head strike. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Genia fails to land. #BC#
Locke pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Locke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Genia jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Genia instigates a clinch.
Locke leaning his opponent against the cage.
Locke lands a nice uppercut.
Locke working aggressively here.
Genia lands with a left to the head.
Genia can't find room to land a body shot as Locke controls the action.
Genia lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Genia scores with a nice hook to the head.
Locke gets through Genia's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Locke pushes Genia back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Locke manages to break the clinch.
Genia wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL2#
Genia has closed the distance and engaged Locke in a clinch. #T2#
Genia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Locke dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Locke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Genia tries to work over Locke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Locke scores with a nice hook to the head.
Genia lands a right hand.
Genia gets through Locke's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Genia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Locke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Locke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Genia's elbow.
Genia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Locke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Locke wants to stall.
Genia has a couple of punches blocked by Locke.
Locke tries a body shot but Genia blocks it.
Locke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Locke lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Genia is leaning against Locke and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Genia lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Locke.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Genia.
A head punch on the inside from Genia fails to land.
Locke lands a nice shot to the body.
Locke misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Genia creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Locke scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Locke struggles to land a body shot inside as Genia controls his hands.
Locke tries to throw a body punch but Genia avoids it by throwing Locke back against the cage.
Locke blocking some punches.
Locke misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Locke on the inside.
Locke slows down the pace here.
Genia lands a nice shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short right from Locke. #T4#
Locke misses with the head strike.
Locke lands a body punch in the clinch.
Genia prevents a body shot from Locke.
Genia working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Genia misses with the head strike.
Locke swings wildly with an uppercut but Genia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Genia makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Genia can't find room to land a body shot as Locke controls the action.
Genia throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lockes head.
Genia misses with a hook from the clinch.
Locke lands a shoulder strike.
Locke is looking to control Genia's arms but Genia gets an underhook and turns him. Now Locke has his back to the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Locke fails to land.
Genia blocking some punches.
Genia takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Locke.
Locke lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Genia backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Will Genia will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL2#
Genia has taken the fight to the clinch.
Genia misses with the head strike.
Locke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Genia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Genia blocks a body shot from Locke.
Locke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Genia fails to land.
Genia tries to work over Locke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Will Genia seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Genia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Locke lands with a light punch inside.
Genia prevents a body shot from Locke.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Locke.
Locke softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short body shot lands from Locke as the two fighters clinch.
Locke lands a body punch.
Locke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Genia's elbow.
A short uppercut from Locke.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Genia.
Locke lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Genia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Locke lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Genia backwards.
Locke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good body shot from Locke.
Genia misses with some punches.
Genia lands a hook that snaps the head of Locke backwards.
Locke lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Locke.
Locke misses with a punch to the body.
Locke pushes Genia back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Locke lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Genia or not.
Locke lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Genia.
Genia is breathing heavily.
The referee calls for Locke to work.
Genia can't find room to land a body shot as Locke controls the action.
Locke content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Genia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Locke has a couple of punches blocked by Genia.
Locke working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
Genia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Locke.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Locke.
Locke blocks a body shot from Genia.
Locke lands a body shot in the clinch.
Locke scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Genia blocks an uppercut.
Genia scores with a shoulder strike.
Locke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Locke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Genia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Locke's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Genia fails to land.
Locke trying to control the position but instead, Genia has worked for underhooks and has pushed Locke into the cage.
A right hand to the body from Genia.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Genia.
Genia gets through Locke's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
Genia lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Genia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Genia misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Locke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Locke darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL2#
Genia has closed the distance and engaged Locke in a clinch.
Genia lands with a right to the head.
Locke lands a hook to the side of the head.
Locke throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Genias head.
Genia working aggressively here.
Locke lands a shoulder strike.
Locke lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Genia.
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!
Locke is working Genia over against the cage.
A hook to the body from Genia.
Locke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Locke taking a breather. #T4#
Locke lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Genia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Locke wants to stall.
Genia misses with a hook to the ribs.
Locke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Locke misses with a hook to the ribs.
Come on Locke - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A left hand lands to the body for Locke.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Genia.
Genia misses with a punch on the inside.
Genia lands a body punch in the clinch.
Genia scores with a shot to the side of Locke's head.
Genia throws a head punch that misses.
Locke has a couple of punches blocked by Genia.
Genia scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Genia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Locke 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#
Locke takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL#
Locke moves into the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Locke.
Locke tries a body shot but Genia blocks it.
Genia lands with a light punch inside.
Locke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Locke stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Locke lands a right hand that snaps the head of Genia backwards.
Still in the clinch, Locke scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Genia.
Genia lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Genia lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Genia lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Genia drags the fight down to the ground.
Locke not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Locke has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T1#
Genia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Locke sitting in guard here, content to control.
Locke wants to control from the top but Genia keeps moving.
Genia can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Locke controls the pace.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Genia wants to sweep here but Locke controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Locke misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Genia rushes Locke and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Genia fails to land.
Genia blocks a body shot from Locke. #T3#
Genia scores with a shoulder strike.
Genia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Locke's elbow.
Genia can't find room to land a body shot as Locke controls the action.
Genia misses with a punch on the inside.
Locke is struggling to control the position.
Genia tries to work over Locke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Genia tries to work over Locke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Genia swings wildly with an uppercut but Locke uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Locke breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Genia clinches up against the cage.
Locke misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Locke.
A head punch on the inside from Genia fails to land.
Genia swings wildly with an uppercut but Locke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Locke working aggressively here. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Locke.
A head punch on the inside from Genia fails to land.
Locke can't find room to land a body shot as Genia controls the action.
Genia misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Locke - that landed with a thud.
Genia cracks Locke with a nice body shot.
Genia lands a nice uppercut.
Locke misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Locke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Genia has had enough of the clinch but Locke keeps him there for the moment.
Locke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Genia's elbow.
Genia scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hand to the body from Genia.
Genia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Locke lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Genia backwards.
A shot in the inside from Locke.
Genia struggles to land a body shot inside as Locke controls his hands.

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

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

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

Event: RS 166 Annihilation
Date: Jan 27, 2018

#R1#
Granger fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Locke.
Locke avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Locke takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Locke blocks the body kick.
Locke comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Granger throws a push kick but Locke slaps the foot to one side.
Locke swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Locke takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Locke misses with an uppercut.
Locke blocks a head kick by Granger.
Granger misses with an uppercut
and Locke counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Granger throws a front kick that sends Locke stumbling back into the cage.
Locke tries to clinch up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Locke. Granger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Locke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Granger.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Locke waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Granger.#T1#
Granger throws a head kick that half lands.
Granger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Locke misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A slapping body kick lands there for Granger.
Locke misses the shot to the body.
Locke walks into a jab.
Pete Granger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Locke scores with a jab to the body.
Locke avoids a kick to the body.
Locke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Locke throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Locke tries to clinch there but Granger circles away.
Granger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Locke misses.
Granger swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Locke slips a straight right by Granger.
Granger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Locke ducks right into an uppercut from Granger.
Granger looks to land a body kick but Locke moved away.
Locke slips a straight right by Granger.
Granger misses with a combination #CL#
and Locke moves into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Locke.
Locke struggles to land a body shot inside as Granger controls his hands.
Granger lands a shoulder strike.
Locke is leaning against Granger and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Locke makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Locke.
Granger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Granger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Granger misses with a body punch.
Locke misses with some punches. #T3#
Locke misses with a hook from the clinch.
Granger has a couple of punches blocked by Locke.
Locke misses with a punch to the body.
Locke lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Granger or not.
Locke misses with a body punch.
A short left from Granger.
Granger misses with a body punch.
Locke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Locke throws a head punch that misses.
Locke misses with a body punch.
Locke trying to control the position but instead, Granger has worked for underhooks and has pushed Locke into the cage.
Locke stalls.
Granger lands an uppercut.
Locke tries to work over Granger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Granger lands a nice shot to the body.
Locke throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Locke misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Granger has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Locke seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Granger can turn it around.
Locke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Locke working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Granger throws a punch but it's blocked by Locke.
Locke tries to throw a body punch but Granger avoids it by throwing Locke back against the cage.
Granger lands a nice uppercut.
Granger scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Granger misses with a punch on the inside.
Locke misses with a hook to the ribs.
Granger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Granger working aggressively here.
Locke blocks an uppercut.
Granger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Locke misses with a punch to the body.
Locke misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Granger fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Locke.
Locke blocks an uppercut.
Granger misses with a punch on the inside.
Granger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pete Granger dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Granger connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Locke blocks a leg kick.
Granger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A low kick from Granger is predictable there
and Locke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Locke lands a nice leg kick that just misses Granger's sensitive parts.
Locke misses with a leg kick
and Granger counters with a nice uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Locke.
Locke chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Granger can pounce on him.
Granger misses with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Granger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Locke throws out the jab.
Locke has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Granger throws a chopping leg kick but Locke manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Locke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good shot there by Locke.#T1#
Granger feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lockes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A combination from Granger does no damage.
Granger lands a nice leg kick that just misses Locke's sensitive parts.
Locke avoids a kick to the body.
Granger sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Granger throws a leg kick which misses Locke's front leg but catches the back leg as Locke tries to avoid it.
A punch combination from Granger misses.
Granger ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Locke connects with a looping right hand.
Locke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Locke seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Granger just misses with a punch to the body.
Locke scores with a decent looking hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Locke throws a series of punches but Granger moves out of range.
Granger takes one to the chin there.#T2#
Granger throws a head kick but Locke moves out of range.
Locke looks to score with a jab to the body but Granger is just out of range.
Locke throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Granger to counter with a crisp jab.
Granger throws a right hand that misses
and Locke counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Granger displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Granger lands a nice looking kick to the body. Locke takes a step back to recover.
Locke misses with a body shot
and Granger counters with a straight right hand.
Locke takes a swing at Granger's ribcage but misses.
Granger throws a head kick that Locke semi-blocks.
Granger throws a wild body kick that Locke sees coming a mile off.
Locke lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Granger circles away quickly and effectively.
Pete Granger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Granger lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Locke at a distance. #T3#
Locke moves out of range of the leg kick from Granger.
Locke scoring well with a low kick there.
A big left from Granger misses.
Granger will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Locke tried to counter with a leg kick but Granger avoided it.
Locke tries to close the distance and clinch but Granger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Granger was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nice jab there from Granger.
Locke avoids the head kick by Granger.
Locke lands a leg kick that knocks Granger off balance momentarily.
Locke is looking to wear down Granger with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Locke throws a series of punches but Granger avoids them all with ease.
Locke wants to clinch.#T4#
Granger lands with a nice body punch.
Granger throws a sloppy head kick and Locke moves out of range easily.
Granger motions for Locke to come forward. Granger throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Granger slips a jab and a cross from Locke.
Granger throws an overhand right that lands on Locke's shoulder, as Locke tries to avoid the shot.
Locke seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A big left from Granger misses.
Locke scores with a leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice shot lands for Granger.
Granger motions for Locke to come forward. Granger throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Granger connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Locke momentarily.
Granger gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pete Granger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Granger - that will leave a mark!
Granger is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Locke throws a solid leg kick but Granger takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Locke.
Granger throws an overhand right that lands on Locke's shoulder, as Locke tries to avoid the shot.
Locke is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Granger.
Locke tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Granger tries to land a body kick#CL#
and Locke holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Locke.
Good body shot from Locke.
Locke misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Locke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Locke is working Granger over against the cage.
Granger tries a body shot but Locke blocks it.
Locke misses with a hook to the ribs.
Locke blocking some punches.
Locke misses with the head strike. #T1#
Nice body punch from Locke - that landed with a thud.
Granger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Granger misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Locke.
Granger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Locke misses with a short punch on the inside.
Granger misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Granger breaks from the clinch.
Granger scores with a sloppy right hand. Locke should have avoided that one.
Locke misses with a shot to the body
and Granger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Granger takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A chopping leg kick lands by Granger.
Granger lands with a hook. Locke tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Locke moves in looking to clinch but Granger pushes him off.
Granger fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL#
Locke has closed the distance and engaged Granger in a clinch. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Granger tries to work over Locke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Locke lands a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Locke.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Granger.
Granger has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Locke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Granger stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Granger has a couple of punches blocked by Locke.
Locke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Granger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Locke misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Granger fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Granger.
Locke misses with some punches.
Granger misses with a punch on the inside.
Locke misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Granger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Granger connects with a leg kick. Locke looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T3#
Locke misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Locke moves out of range of the body kick from Granger.
Locke jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Granger throws a big shot that misses.
Locke uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Locke is looking to clinch.
Granger now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Locke thuds a left hand into Granger's body.
Granger throws a nice head kick!
Granger keeps Locke at a distance using the push kick. #KD2#
Granger lands a big head kick that sends Locke tumbling to the mat! Granger takes a step backwards and waves Locke back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Locke is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like John Locke has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Granger misses with a looping right.
Oh Locke is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Locke shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Granger eats them both and turns towards Locke to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Granger 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 Locke has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Locke and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Locke seems to have got his legs back now.#T4#
Locke ducks under a wild hook from Granger.
Granger lands with a slapping head kick.
Granger takes a swing at Locke's ribcage but misses.
Granger punishes Locke's body with a nice straight punch.
Locke fails in his attempt to clinch.
Locke moves in looking to clinch but Granger pushes him off.
Granger is looking to land body kicks.
A jab from Granger finds it's way through Locke's defenses.
Locke will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Locke throws a body punch but Granger moves out of range.
Granger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Locke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Granger manages to avoid it.#CL#
Locke darts in and clinches Granger up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pete Granger really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Locke's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Locke tries to close the distance and clinch but Granger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Granger misses with a wild body shot.
Granger with a jab.
Locke takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Granger lets loose with a powerful body kick. Locke will feel that in the morning.
Locke uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Granger has time to react.
Locke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Granger.
Locke doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Granger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Locke throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good standup being displayed there by Granger as he connects with a hook.
Granger misses the shot to the body.
Granger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Locke scores with a nice right hand. #T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Locke. That snapped Granger's head back.
Locke throws a body punch but Granger moves out of range.
Granger avoids the head kick by Locke.
Locke takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Granger misses with a combination
and Locke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Locke takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Locke blocks a head kick by Granger.
Granger throws a predictable looking body shot
and Locke counters with a stiff right hand.
Locke moves away from the strike by Granger.
Locke takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Locke misses with a low kick. #T2#
Locke sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Granger scores with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Granger scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Granger throws a leg kick but Locke checks it.
Locke misses with an uppercut. Granger saw that one coming.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Granger.
Locke wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Locke is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#CL#
Locke instigates a clinch.
Granger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Locke backwards.
Granger blocks a body shot from Locke.
Granger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Locke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Granger's elbow.
Granger doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Locke lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Granger or not.
Locke lands a hook to the side of the head.
Locke misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Locke stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Granger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Granger lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Granger working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Locke is working Granger over against the cage.
Granger is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Locke blocks a body shot from Granger.
Granger is trying to break the clinch but Locke is controlling him.
Granger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Granger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Granger tries to work over Locke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Granger lands a body shot in the clinch.
Locke blocking some punches.
Granger lands a right hand.
Granger misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Locke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Granger pushes Locke back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Locke working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Granger is leaning against Locke and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Locke misses with some punches.
Granger lands a hook to the side of the head.
Locke tries to stall but Granger uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #BC2#
Granger breaks the clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Granger.
Granger attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#CL#
Locke gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Granger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Locke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Granger scores with a nice hook to the head.
Locke misses with a punch on the inside.
Locke can't find room to land a body shot as Granger controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pete Granger dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on John Locke's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R5#
Granger misses the shot to the body.
Granger cracks Locke with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Granger lands with a nice body kick.
Locke walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Locke misses with an uppercut
and Granger counters with a slapping leg kick.
Locke lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Locke tries to clinch there but Granger circles away.
Locke throws a body shot but no joy.
Granger throws a head kick that half lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Locke clinches.
Granger misses with a punch on the inside.
Granger lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by Locke.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Locke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Locke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Granger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Locke misses with some punches.
Locke blocks a body shot from Granger.
Locke can't find room to land a body shot as Granger controls the action.
Granger blocks a body shot from Locke.
Locke stalling in the clinch.
Locke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Granger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Locke pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Granger throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Locke tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Granger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Granger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Locke is looking to counter punch.
Locke throws a looping overhand right but Granger ducks down to avoid it.
Granger lands with a good body shot.#T2#
Granger scores with a nice strike.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Granger.
Granger throws out a leg kick but Locke moves out of range and Granger only half commits.
Locke was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Granger's jab looks to have found its range, popping Locke under the eye.
Granger's jab looks to have found its range, popping Locke under the eye.
Locke keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Locke wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Granger throws a jab when Locke was well out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Granger throws a body punch but Locke moves out of range. #CL#
Locke has Granger up against the cage in a clinch.
Locke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Granger misses with a body punch.
Stalling in the clinch from Locke.
John Locke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Locke has Granger pressed against the cage.
Granger working aggressively here.
Granger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Locke can't find room to land a body shot as Granger controls the action.
Granger prevents a body shot from Locke.
Locke looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Locke is working Granger over against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Locke.
Granger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Locke lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Locke throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Granger misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Granger breaks the clinch.
Locke swings for the body but Granger moves out of range.
Locke ducks under a wild hook from Granger.
Granger scores with a jab.
Pete Granger is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Granger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Locke.
Locke was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Locke tries to clinch there but Granger circles away.
Locke is looking to score with low kicks.
Granger scores with a nice strike.
Granger scores with a kick to the midsection.
Locke misses with a looping right.
Granger appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Granger lunges at Locke with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Locke's hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Granger scores with a kick to the midsection.
Granger throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Granger darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Locke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Granger scores with a push kick.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 45:50
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 45:50
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pete Granger! Pete Granger retains his welterweight title!
After the fight, Pete Granger was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: RS 164 Light Work
Date: Jan 13, 2018

#R1#
Locke tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Madruga is able to avoid easily.
Locke connects with the punch.#CUT2#
It looks like Otavio Madruga has been cut.
Madruga misses with a hook.
Locke looks to land a combination but Madruga avoids it well.
Locke misses with a body kick.
Madruga is looking to counter punch.
Locke misses with a jab, cross combination.
Locke throws a leg kick which misses Madruga's front leg but catches the back leg as Madruga tries to avoid it.
Madruga lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Madruga scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madruga misses with an uppercut. Locke saw that one coming.
Madruga throws a jab when Locke was well out of range.
Locke cracks Madruga with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Madruga gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Locke counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Madruga explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Locke throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Madruga on the side of the head.
Locke misses with a jab to the body
and Madruga counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Madruga fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Locke.
Madruga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Locke was well out of range. Poor timing from Madruga.
Locke doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Madruga throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Locke replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Madruga blocks it well.
Locke's corner calls for a 1-2. Locke obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Madruga fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Madruga jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A shot to the liver by Locke. Beautiful body shot.
Madruga wants to clinch.#T2#
Madruga throws a lazy right hand but Locke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Madruga moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromLocke.
Locke has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Madruga thows a leg kick but Locke checks it
enabling Locke to counter with a crisp jab.
Locke closes the distance but Madruga moves to the side
and Madruga counters with a left and a right that stings Locke.
A punch lands to the side of Locke 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Locke scores with a shot to the body.
Madruga misses with an uppercut
and Locke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Madruga wants to clinch up but Locke keeps it at a distance.
Locke scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Madruga doesn't seem bothered though.
Locke tries to clinch but Madruga moves out of range.
Madruga throws a lazy head kick
letting Locke counter with a right hand. #T3#
Locke scores with a hook.
Madruga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Locke was well out of range. Poor timing from Madruga.
Madruga lands a jab to Locke's midsection.
Locke drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Madruga misses with a leg kick
and Locke counters with a three punch combo that has Madruga backing up. Madruga nods at Locke to acknowledge the strikes.
Madruga staying out of range there.
Madruga misses with a right hand
and Locke counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Madruga with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Locke throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Madruga was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Locke.
Locke thuds a left hand into Madruga's body.
Madruga throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Locke sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Madruga is looking to clinch.
Madruga lands with a hook. Locke tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Locke catches Madruga with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL#
Madruga moves into the clinch successfully.
Madruga misses with a hook to the ribs.
Madruga tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Locke's elbow.
Madruga tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Madruga tries to throw a body punch but Locke avoids it by throwing Madruga back against the cage. #BC#
Madruga's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Locke is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Madruga had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Locke just misses with a punch to the body.
Locke looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Madruga tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Madruga tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Madruga looks to land a combination but Locke avoids it well.
A countering left hand to the body from Locke misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but John Locke will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Otavio Madruga's cut.
That's time! Madruga's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Locke throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Locke with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Locke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Locke is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Madruga rather than just go for the knockout.
Locke swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Madruga misses with a low kick as Locke jumps back.
Madruga throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Locke on the side of the head.
Madruga changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Locke lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Madruga. Locke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Locke doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Danga de danga de dang - Madruga scores with a four punch combination!
Locke scores with a hook to the body. Madruga takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Madruga on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Madruga lands a jab to the head.
Locke wants to slow Madruga down by chopping away at his legs.
Locke throws a front kick that sends Madruga stumbling back into the cage.
Madruga tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Locke paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Madruga pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Locke stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
John Locke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Madruga tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Locke slips under a jab.
Locke lands with a cross. #CL#
Locke gets tackled into the cage by Madruga. Madruga maintains the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Locke.
Locke lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
Nice body punch from Madruga.
Good body shot from Madruga.
Locke is breathing heavily.
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!
Madruga softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Locke tries to break free but Madruga pushes him back against the cage.
Madruga stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
Madruga breaks the clinch.
Madruga throws out a powerful jab.
Madruga scores with a shot to the body.
Locke misses with a body kick.
Madruga looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Madruga is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Madruga throws a body punch but Locke moves out of range.
Locke keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Locke raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Madruga with a hook.
Madruga scores with a head kick. #T3#
Madruga comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A jab from Locke misses.
Madruga fires out a quick counter leg kick but Locke just manages to avoid it.
Madruga connects with the punch.
Madruga throws a body punch but Locke moves out of range.
Locke tries to work over Madruga's front leg with a kick but Madruga checks it.
Madruga tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Locke manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Locke ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Madruga scores with a jab. Locke acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL#
Madruga has closed the distance and engaged Locke in a clinch.
Madruga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Madruga blocks an uppercut.
Locke blocks a body shot from Madruga. #T4#
Locke blocks an uppercut.
Locke blocks a body shot from Madruga.
Madruga softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Locke misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Locke breaks the clinch.
Madruga tries to clinch up.
Locke let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Locke scores with a punch to the head.
Locke moves out of range of the body kick.
Locke turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Madruga misses with a double jab.
Locke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Madruga uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Locke.
Madruga throws a big shot that misses.
Madruga throws a low kick but Locke avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Otavio Madruga dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Otavio Madruga'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Locke misses with a double jab #CL#
and Madruga moves into the clinch.
Madruga misses with a body punch.
Locke prevents a body shot from Madruga.
Madruga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Locke prevents a body shot from Madruga.
Madruga throws a punch but it's blocked by Locke.
Madruga has a couple of punches blocked by Locke.
Madruga tries to work over Locke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Madruga doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Locke pushes Madruga back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Madruga doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Madruga tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Locke's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Locke lands a body shot in the clinch.
Otavio Madruga has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Locke pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Locke tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Madruga manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Locke cracks Madruga with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Madruga comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Madruga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Locke.
Locke tried to score with a low kick but Madruga checks it.
Locke throws a shot to the body.
Locke swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Madruga counters with a straight right hand.
Locke throws a right and a left that both miss.
Madruga is looking to counter punch.
Madruga moves into range and connects with a jab.
Madruga misses with a shot to the body
and Locke counters with a body kick that stops Madruga in his tracks momentarily.
Madruga digs a good hook to Locke's body.
Locke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Locke on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T2#
Madruga changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Madruga is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Madruga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Locke was well out of range. Poor timing from Madruga.
Locke misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Madruga tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Locke counters with a leg kick.
Locke misses with a straight right.
Locke scores with a sloppy right hand. Madruga should have avoided that one.
Madruga fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Locke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Madruga misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T3#
Madruga swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Madruga looks to land a body kick but Locke moved away.
Madruga avoids the body shot from Locke.
Madruga throws a combination that misses
and Locke counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Locke throws a wild body kick that Madruga sees coming a mile off.
Locke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Locke lands with a nice combination. Madruga backs away looking to recover.
Locke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Madruga was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Locke takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Locke fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Madruga looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T4#
Locke works Madruga's body with a nice hook.
Locke jabs at Madruga's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Madruga on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Locke takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Locke throws a hook to the side of Madruga's head but Madruga sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Madruga walks into a stiff left hand from Locke.
A slapping leg kick lands for Madruga.
Locke walks into a left hand.
Locke tests Madruga's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Madruga connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Locke!
An out of breath and clearly excited John Locke thanked King of Clothes for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: WFC FN 4:Antonio vs Dren
Date: Dec 17, 2017

#R1#
Rose tries to close the distance and clinch but Locke swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Locke takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rose throws a lazy head kick
and Locke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rose connects with a leg kick. Locke looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Locke thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rose throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Locke seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Rose avoids the body shot from Locke.
Locke misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rose! But no joy.
Rose swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Locke wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL#
Locke moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rose misses with some punches.
Locke stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rose scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hand to the body from Locke.
Rose looks winded!
Rose tries a body shot but Locke blocks it.
Locke is leaning against Rose and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC#
Locke breaks from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rose throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Locke counter with a right hand. #T1#
No joy there for Locke, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rose throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Locke cracks Rose with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL#
Locke drives through and clinches with Rose against the cage.
Rose working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A shot in the inside from Locke.
Locke tries to work over Rose's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rose misses with a body punch.
Locke working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Locke lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rose backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rose.
Rose struggles to land a body shot inside as Locke controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Locke.
Rose can't find room to land a body shot as Locke controls the action.
Locke lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Locke lands a hook that snaps the head of Rose backwards.
Rose scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rose misses with a short punch on the inside.
Locke lands an uppercut.
Rose misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Good body shot from Locke. #BC#
Locke breaks the clinch.
Locke connects with a right hand. Rose shakes it off.#CUT#
It looks like Hannibal Rose has been cut.#CL#
Locke clinches up against the cage.
Locke lands with a short shot to the head.
Rose swings wildly with an uppercut but Locke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Locke works on Rose's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
Locke manages to break the clinch.
Rose takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Locke lands with a nice body punch.
Locke lands a nice hook to Rose's body. Rose takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Locke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rose.
Rose chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Locke can pounce on him. #CL#
Rose tries to keep at a distance but Locke has taken the fight into the clinch.
Locke lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
Locke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Locke scores with a shot to the side of Rose's head.
A left hand lands to the body for Locke.
A shot in the inside from Locke.
Locke lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A body shot lands from Locke.
Locke pushes Rose back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Locke.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Locke.
Nice body punch from Locke - that landed with a thud.
Locke lands with a left to the head. #ROC#
Rose is rocked!
Locke works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rose is still on wobbly legs! Can Locke finish him?
A short right from Locke on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Locke lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rose or not.
Nice body punch from Locke. #BC#
Locke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rose seems to have recovered his senses.
Locke lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rose circles away quickly and effectively.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Locke! Rose is out on his feet! Locke rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Rose is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Rose is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Locke!
Jumping up and down and very excited, John Locke waved his t-shirt featuring King of Clothes's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: WFC 17:Locke vs Paunovic
Date: Dec 02, 2017

#R1#
Paunovic delivers a nice body kick.
The fighters circling - Paunovic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Paunovic bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Locke's head backwards.
Locke 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.
Locke lands a head shot.
Paunovic throws a lazy right hand but Locke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Paunovic misses with a hook. Locke ducked under it nicely.
Paunovic lands with a kick to the ribs.
Locke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Locke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paunovic.
Locke misses the body punch
letting Paunovic counter with a right hand.
Paunovic misses with a series of wild punches.
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 throws a front kick that sends Locke stumbling back into the cage.
Paunovic looks to land a body kick but Locke moved away.
Locke was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Locke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Paunovic throws out the jab.
It looked like Locke wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Paunovic misses with a wild body shot.
Paunovic tries to bum rush Locke with a series of wild strikes but Locke uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A quick step to the side and Locke tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Paunovic blocks the body kick.
Locke misses the shot to the body.
Locke misses with a wild body shot.
Locke misses with a double jab.
Paunovic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Locke on the side of the head.
Paunovic misses with a wild body shot.
Paunovic misses with a combination
and Locke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Paunovic clinches up against the cage.
Paunovic working aggressively here.
Locke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Paunovic lands a nice shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Paunovic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Locke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Locke looking to slow down the pace here.
Locke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Paunovic misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Paunovic avoiding damage.
Paunovic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Locke breaks the clinch. #KD2#
Paunovic lands a big head kick that sends Locke tumbling to the mat! Paunovic takes a step backwards and waves Locke back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Locke is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like John Locke has been cut.
A punch combination from Locke misses.
Oh Locke is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Paunovic sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Locke's defenses. It connects perfectly with Locke's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zoran Paunovic!
Zoran Paunovic was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Combate FL: Aas vs Doubtfire
Date: Nov 11, 2017

#R1#
James throws a left and a right that both miss
and Locke counters with a slapping leg kick.
Locke is looking to score with low kicks.
Locke has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
James throws a looping overhand right but Locke ducks down to avoid it.
Locke throws a counter combo.
Locke throws a right hand that James ducks under and follows up with a left that James also avoids with ease.
Locke lands with a kick to the ribs.
Locke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Locke let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
James swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
James lands with a straight right. Locke didn't see that one coming.
James swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Locke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jab from James.
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!
James misses with a wild combination.
James throws a series of punches but Locke moves out of range.
Locke tries to counter by closing the distance.
James throws a right hand that misses
and Locke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
James swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Locke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Locke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by James. #T1#
Locke connects with a crisp jab.
Locke with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
James lands a jab to the head.
James dips to his left and cracks Locke with an uppercut!
Locke lands a jab to the head.
James looks to land a combination but Locke avoids it well.
James swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Locke scores with a leg kick.
Locke tries to clinch there but James circles away.
James throws a poor cross that misses
letting Locke counter with a right hand.
James takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
James keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Locke.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Locke lands a front kick.
James looks to throw the jab but Locke is out of range.
Locke lands a slapping body shot.
James misses with a hook to the body
and Locke counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Locke slips under a jab.
Locke misses with the body kick
and James counters with a straight right hand.
Locke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
James fails to land with a series of punches.
And Locke responds with a good body kick, but James manages to step out the way in time.
James lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
James throws a series of punches but Locke avoids them all with ease.
A slow jab from James misses its intended target.
James throws a one two combo.
Locke fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt James.
James cracks a nice hook into Locke's ribs.
James on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
James throws a hook to the side of Locke's head but Locke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
James lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Locke tried to score with a low kick but James checks it.
James misses with a two punch combination.
James swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Locke feints a counter leg kick.#T3#
James misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts James, as that shot connected.
Locke throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Locke jabs James to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from James. Locke does a little dance to reset his feet.
James misses with a hook
and Locke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Locke looks to throw a body kick
and James counters with a nice uppercut.
James lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Locke at a distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Locke.
James throws a lazy uppercut
and Locke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A solid leg kick lands there for Locke.
Locke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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!
Locke scores with a body shot.
James misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Locke counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A slow jab from Locke misses its intended target.
James scores with a one two! Locke had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T4#
Locke jabs James right on the nose. James blinks but takes it well.
Locke staying out of range there.
James misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Locke.
James 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.
No joy there for James, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Locke takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The fighters circling - James throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
James throws a body punch but Locke moves out of range.
Locke pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
James sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Locke throws a head kick but James moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
James looks to score with a jab to the body but Locke is just out of range.
James swings and misses with a hook to the body.
James misses with a two punch combination.
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 Rick James will probably get the nod.
That's time! James's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Locke misses with a body shot.
Locke feints and then cracks James's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow James down.
James stalks Locke and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Locke's face. Locke staggers backwards, shaken.
Rick James is winning the standup battle so far.
James throws a series of punches but Locke avoids them all with ease.
Locke turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
James looks to land a combination but Locke avoids it well.
Locke wants to slow James down by chopping away at his legs.
James is looking for a counter combo.
James misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Locke.
James throws a series of punches but Locke moves out of range.
Locke pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Locke blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Locke slips a straight right by James.
James throws a hook but Locke avoids it easily.
James lands a nice hook to Locke's body. Locke takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Locke scores with a hook to the body. James takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #T1#
Locke throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Locke, right into the meat.
The fighters circling - Locke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Locke lands with a thumping leg kick.
James misses with a straight left.
Locke tries to counter with a clinch but James shakes him off and moves away.
Locke lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Locke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rick James is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Locke on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Locke ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
James misses with a wild body shot.
James misses with the combination.
James rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Locke moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Locke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
James appears to be looking for a big counter.
Locke rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but James moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T2#
Locke changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd cheers as James lands an impressive looking overhand right. Locke doesn't seem phased though.
James misses with a series of wild punches.
Locke scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. James doesn't seem bothered though.
James misses with a body shot.
Locke throws a head kick but James moves out of range.
Locke misses with a body kick.
Locke throws a poor cross that misses
and James counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
James lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Locke circles away quickly and effectively.
James checks a leg kick. #CL2#
Locke closes the distance and clinches.
Locke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
James blocks a body shot from Locke.
James is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A head punch on the inside from James fails to land. #T3#
James misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
James pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Locke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As James backs off Locke throws a huge counter combo but James manages to avoid it all.
James just misses with a punch to the body.
James lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Locke is looking to clinch.
Locke slips a jab and a cross from James.
James's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and James duly obliges.
James swings widly with a right hand
and Locke counters with a straight right hand.
James throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Locke counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
James cracks Locke with a right hand to the side of the head.
Locke delivers a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
James misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Locke thinks about the counter body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Locke throws a looping overhand right but James ducks down to avoid it.
Locke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Locke throws a sloppy head kick
enabling James to counter with a crisp jab.
Locke has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T4#
Sloppy strikes from James. Those never looked like landing.
James moves out of range as Locke throws a body kick.
James takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Locke looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
James will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
James connects with a single shot there.
Locke buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
James thows a left - swing and a miss!
Locke scores with a shot to the body.
James takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Locke throws a big shot that misses.
James swinging wildly here.
James scores with the left hand. Locke knows he should have avoided that one.
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 Rick James will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Locke gets a clinch.
Locke blocking some punches.
Locke misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Locke.
James trying to control the position but instead, Locke has worked for underhooks and has pushed James into the cage.
James misses with a short punch on the inside.
Locke gets through James's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
James lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Locke misses with some punches.
James stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Locke throws a punch but it's blocked by James.
Locke works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Locke scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Locke misses with a punch to the body.
James manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Locke tries to throw a body punch but James avoids it by throwing Locke back against the cage. #T1#
James lands a nice elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Locke.
Locke throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Locke is leaning against James and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Locke can't find room to land a body shot as James controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Locke.
A short right from James.
A head punch on the inside from Locke fails to land.
Locke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Locke throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jamess head.
James misses with a short punch on the inside.
Locke struggles to land a body shot inside as James controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Locke.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
James throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Locke.
Locke lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Locke escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Locke slips under a jab.
Locke doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL2#
Locke clinches up with James and pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Locke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with James's elbow.
James throws a head punch that misses.
Locke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Locke.
Locke throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Locke.
A short body shot lands from Locke as the two fighters clinch.
Locke lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A hook to the body from Locke.
Locke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Locke throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Locke lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Locke creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
John Locke seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2#
Locke pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Locke closes the distance and clinches.
Locke works on James's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Locke - that landed with a thud.
Locke lands a body punch in the clinch.
Locke cracks James with a nice body shot.
John Locke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Locke lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Locke scores with a shot to the side of James's head. #ROC2#
James is rocked!
Locke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Oh James is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#BC2#
Locke manages to break the clinch.
James falls off balance throwing a combination
and Locke counters with a right hand to the body.
James seems to have got his legs back now.#CL2#
James tries to keep at a distance but Locke has taken the fight into the clinch.
Locke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Locke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Locke avoids a wild elbow strike from James.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
James tries to throw a body punch but Locke avoids it by throwing James back against the cage.
Rick James is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, James creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
James tries a body shot but Locke blocks it. #T4#
James's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Locke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Locke scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Locke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Locke displaying some good clinch control by pressing James up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Locke lands with a right to the head.
James misses with a punch on the inside.
James looking to stall.
James gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Locke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Locke.
Locke can't find room to land a body shot as James controls the action.
Locke blocks a punch to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Locke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think James 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... John Locke!
John Locke very nearly forgot to thank King of Clothes 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: C27: Xerxes vs Bay
Date: Oct 11, 2017

#R1#
Obamacare throws a right and a left that Locke avoids nicely.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Locke.
Baraka Obamacare seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Obamacare misses with a two punch combination.
Locke is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Obamacare with a body shot.
Both fighters circling a little - Locke finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Locke scores with the left hand. Obamacare knows he should have avoided that one.
Obamacare throws a hook but Locke avoids it easily.
Locke is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Obamacare with a body shot.
Locke looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Obamacare misses with a few strikes there.
Locke showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Obamacare.
Obamacare throws a body shot but no joy.
Obamacare falls off balance throwing a combination
and Locke counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Obamacare throws a combination that misses
and Locke counters with a straight right hand.
Decent striking displayed by Obamacare there.
Donk. Obamacare catches Locke right on the button with a cross.
Locke cracks Obamacare with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Locke lands with a nice body punch.
Obamacare throws a big shot that misses.
Locke raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T1##CL2#
Locke closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Obamacare has a couple of punches blocked by Locke.
Locke lands with a light punch inside.
Obamacare swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Locke lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Obamacare tries a body shot but Locke blocks it.
Locke scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Obamacare lands an uppercut.
Locke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Locke lands a hook that snaps the head of Obamacare backwards.
Locke blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from Obamacare.
Locke scores with a nice hook to the head.
Locke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Locke.
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!
Locke blocks a body shot from Obamacare.
Locke working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Obamacare's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Obamacare takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Obamacare misses with the combination.
Locke throws out a counter right but Obamacare avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Locke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Obamacare.
Obamacare throws a body punch but Locke moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Obamacare.
Obamacare throws a jab but it's blocked by Locke.
Locke keeps Obamacare at a distance using the push kick.
Obamacare misses with a series of wild punches.
Obamacare throws a left and a right that both miss
and Locke counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Obamacare thinking. #CL2#
Locke rushes Obamacare and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Locke lands a nice shot to the body.
Obamacare is breathing heavily.
Obamacare tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Locke's elbow.
Obamacare tries to throw a body punch but Locke avoids it by throwing Obamacare back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Locke.
Obamacare throws a punch but it's blocked by Locke. #BC2#
Locke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Locke shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Obamacare eats them both and turns towards Locke to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2#
It looks like Baraka Obamacare has been cut.
A combination from Obamacare does no damage.
Locke throws out a counter right but Obamacare avoids it with no problem.
Locke scores with a push kick.#T3#
Locke lands a leg kick that knocks Obamacare off balance momentarily.
Obamacare swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Locke counters with a left and a right that stings Obamacare.
Obamacare swings widly with a right hand
and Locke counters with a solid body kick.
Locke lands with a shot to the body.
Locke thuds a left hand into Obamacare's body.
Obamacare fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Locke thumps Obamacare with a low kick.
Locke digs a good hook to Obamacare's body.
A shot to the liver by Locke. Beautiful body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Obamacare moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Both fighters circling a little - Locke finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Locke scores with a jab.
A shot to the body from Obamacare misses
and Locke counters with a straight right hand.
Locke chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sloppy strikes from Obamacare. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Locke gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short body shot lands from Locke as the two fighters clinch. #T4#
Locke stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Locke works on Obamacare's body with a couple of short punches.
Locke lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Obamacare or not. #BC2#
Locke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Locke lands a jab to Obamacare's midsection.
Locke looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Locke turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Obamacare swinging wildly here.
Obamacare will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#CL2#
Locke forces Obamacare back against the cage and clinches.
Obamacare tries a body shot but Locke blocks it.
Locke lands a right hand.
Locke lands a right hand that snaps the head of Obamacare backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Obamacare misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Obamacare throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Obamacare manages to break the clinch.
Obamacare misses with a double jab
and Locke counters with a nice low kick that buckles Obamacare's knee momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Locke dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Baraka Obamacare's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Obamacare misses with a combination
and Locke counters with a nice leg kick.
Obamacare just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Obamacare tries to keep at a distance but Locke has taken the fight into the clinch.
Locke tries to work over Obamacare's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Locke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Locke throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Obamacare is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Obamacare swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Obamacare throws a series of punches but Locke avoids them all with ease.
Locke is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Locke works over Obamacare's head and body with a nice combination.
Locke connects with the punch.
Locke thuds his shin into the meat of Obamacare's side.
Obamacare throws a left and a right that both miss
and Locke counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Locke rushes Obamacare and presses him up against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Locke lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Obamacare.
Locke scores with a hook to the body.
Locke lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Obamacare backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Locke. #T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Locke.
Locke digs a right hand into Obamacare's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Obamacare's gas tank.
Locke lands a right hand that snaps the head of Obamacare backwards.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Locke working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC2#
Obamacare is rocked!
A right hook to the body lands for Locke.
Locke is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Locke lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Obamacare backwards.
Oh Obamacare is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Locke lands a nice uppercut.
Obamacare seems to have got his legs back now.
Locke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Locke lands a left hand that snaps the head of Obamacare backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Locke.
Locke works on Obamacare's body with a couple of short punches.
Locke makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Locke lands an uppercut.
Locke throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Locke lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Obamacare or not.
Locke lands a nice shot to the body.
Locke working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Locke lands a hook that snaps the head of Obamacare backwards. #T2#
Locke lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
John Locke seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Locke lands a nice shot to the body.
Locke lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Obamacare.#KD2#
Locke drops Obamacare onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Obamacare is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#CUT2#
Baraka Obamacare's cut is getting worse.#BC2#
Locke pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Locke lands a slapping body shot. #CL2#
Locke takes the fight into the clinch.
Locke holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Obamacare working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Locke.
Obamacare misses with a hook from the clinch.
Locke tries to work over Obamacare's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Locke lands an uppercut.#BC#
Obamacare breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Obamacare throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Locke counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Locke clinches.
A short body shot lands from Locke as the two fighters clinch. #T3#
Good body shot from Obamacare.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Obamacare.
Locke doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Obamacare breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Obamacare misses with a combination
and Locke counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice cross by Locke.
Obamacare on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Locke. Locke obviously looking to wear him down.
Obamacare misses with the combination. #CL2#
Locke clinches. #BC2#
Locke breaks from the clinch.
Locke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Locke feints and then cracks Obamacare's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Obamacare down.
John Locke seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Locke forces Obamacare back against the cage and clinches.
A right hand to the body from Locke.
Locke blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Locke misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Locke lands a right hand that snaps the head of Obamacare backwards.
Locke scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Locke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Obamacare throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Locke counters with a leg kick.
Locke lands a nice shot to the body.
Locke lands a head kick!
Obamacare throws a poor cross that misses
and Locke counters with a low kick, right behind Obamacare 's knee.
Jab from Locke.
Obamacare takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Obamacare throws a combination that misses
and Locke counters with a thumping low kick.
Locke lands an overhand right.
Obamacare misses with a body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Obamacare misses with a jab, cross combination.
A countering left hand to the body from Locke misses.
Baraka Obamacare is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Obamacare misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Obamacare misses with a right hand
and Locke counters with an inside leg kick.
Obamacare on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Locke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Baraka Obamacare's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Whack! Locke lands a heavy head kick that drops Obamacare. The ref tackles Locke to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Obamacare was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). John Locke!
After the big win, John Locke made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors King of Clothes and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: C23: Sionis vs Slice
Date: Sep 16, 2017

#R1#
Locke scores with a punch to the head.#CL2#
Jackson clinches.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Locke.
Locke misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hook to the body lands for Locke.
Jackson being controlled against the cage.
Locke content to slow the pace in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
Jackson lands a nice uppercut.
I was talking to Locke's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Locke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Locke tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Locke leaning against his opponent.
Jackson can't find room to land a body shot as Locke controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Locke's elbow.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Locke.
Locke has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
Jackson lands with a light punch inside.
Locke misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Locke tries a body shot but Jackson blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Jackson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Locke presses Jackson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Locke is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Locke tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Locke blocking some punches.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Locke uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Locke creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Locke.
Locke misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jackson.
Locke lands an uppercut.
Jackson prevents a body shot from Locke.
Jackson takes a shot to the head.
Locke lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Locke. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Good body shot from Locke.
Jackson blocks a body shot from Locke.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Locke creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jackson blocks a body shot from Locke.
Locke misses with a body punch.
Jackson misses with some punches.
Locke lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Locke lands a right hand.
Jackson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson works on Locke's body with a couple of short punches.
Locke blocks a body shot from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Locke misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Locke blocks a body shot from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson lands a right hand. #T3#
Jackson tries a body shot but Locke blocks it.
Jackson working aggressively here.
A short body shot lands from Locke as the two fighters clinch. #BC#
Locke pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Jackson gets tackled into the cage by Locke. Locke maintains the clinch.
Locke misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jackson.
Jackson working aggressively here.
Jackson is looking to control Locke's arms but Locke gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jackson has his back to the cage.
Locke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jackson working aggressively here.
Locke scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Locke lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Locke lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Locke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Locke misses with the head strike.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Locke lands a body shot. #T4##BC#
Locke breaks from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Locke gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Locke lands a body shot.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jackson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Locke tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Locke back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Locke.
Locke lands a hook that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Locke is leaning against Jackson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jackson misses with some punches.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A nice right hand lands inside from Locke. #BC#
Locke manages to break the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Jackson. #CL2#
Jackson closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Locke dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Jackson gets a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Locke.
Locke tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Locke digs a right hand into Jackson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jackson's gas tank.
Locke's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Locke escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Locke tries a head kick but it misses. #CL2#
Jackson moves into the clinch successfully.
A short uppercut from Jackson.
Locke misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Locke.
Jackson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Locke blocking some punches.
Jackson lands an uppercut.
Locke lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
John Locke has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Locke.#BC#
Locke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jackson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Michael Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1##CL2#
Jackson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Locke lands with a light punch inside.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Locke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson blocking some punches.
Locke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Locke lands a nice uppercut.
Locke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Locke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jackson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Locke throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jacksons head.
Jackson taking a breather.
Locke misses with a hook from the clinch.
Locke blocks an uppercut.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land. #T2#
Locke blocking some punches.
Jackson misses with a body punch.
Locke lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Locke tries a body shot but Jackson blocks it.
Locke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Locke stalling in the clinch but Jackson improves position.
Locke lands a nice shot to the body.
Jackson lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Still in the clinch, Locke scores with a nice short uppercut.
Locke lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Locke lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Locke.
Locke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Locke manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Jackson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Locke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Locke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
Jackson misses with some punches.
Jackson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Locke's elbow.
Jackson lands a body shot.
A short body shot lands from Locke as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jackson blocking some punches. #BC#
Locke manages to break the clinch.
Locke throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jackson has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#CL2#
Jackson pushes Locke up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Locke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Locke showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson. #T4#
Locke throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL2#
Jackson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Locke lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards. #BC#
Locke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Jackson has closed the distance and engaged Locke in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Locke.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Locke.
Locke lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jackson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Locke up against the cage.
Locke scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jackson trying to control the position but instead, Locke has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jackson into the cage.
Locke blocks an uppercut.
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 John Locke will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Jackson misses with a head kick. #CL2#
Jackson has managed to clinch.
Locke throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jacksons head.
A shot in the inside from Locke.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Locke.
Locke softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jackson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Locke blocking some punches. #BC#
Locke breaks the clinch.
Locke throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Jackson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Locke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jackson's elbow.
Locke lands a shoulder strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jackson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Locke lands a shoulder strike.
Jackson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Locke lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T1#
Jackson blocks a body shot from Locke.
Locke tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Locke back against the cage.
Locke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Locke scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Locke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Jackson closes the distance and clinches.
Jackson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jackson misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Locke.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jackson.
Locke blocks an uppercut.
Locke stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Locke lands a shoulder strike.
Locke lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jackson or not.
Locke can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
Locke takes a shot to the head.
Locke misses with the head strike. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Locke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jackson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Locke lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Locke misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Locke scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jackson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Locke leaning against his opponent.
Locke is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
Locke can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
Jackson struggles to land a body shot inside as Locke controls his hands.
Locke misses with the head strike.
Jackson working aggressively here.
A short right from Locke on the inside.
Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by Locke. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Locke.
Locke working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Locke lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short body shot lands from Locke as the two fighters clinch.
Locke lands with a short shot to the head.
Jackson presses Locke against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Locke lands an uppercut.
A short right from Locke.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jackson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jackson working aggressively here.
Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Locke avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the cage.
Jackson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Locke lands a hook that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson lands a nice uppercut.
Locke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jackson can't find room to land a body shot as Locke controls the action. #T4#
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Locke manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Jackson closes the distance and clinches.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
Locke presses Jackson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Locke digs a right hand underneath Jackson's ribcage. Jackson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jackson misses with some punches.
Locke works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Michael Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Locke lands a body punch.
A short left from Locke.
Locke works on Jackson's body with a couple of short punches.
Locke presses Jackson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A body shot lands from Locke.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Locke digs a right hand into Jackson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jackson's gas tank.
Locke digs a right hand underneath Jackson's ribcage. Jackson let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC#
Locke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
John Locke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jackson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Locke digs a good hook to Jackson's body.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Locke showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Locke 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Locke!
John Locke made sure to mention his sponsor, King of Clothes in his post fight interview.
Michael Jackson was interviewed post fight and said 'Well... He got me... In the misty morning...'.

Event: C19: Furia vs Sionis
Date: Aug 23, 2017

#R1##CL#
Pappalardo gets tackled into the cage by Locke. Locke maintains the clinch.
Pappalardo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Pappalardo.
Locke controlling the action here for a moment.
Come on Locke - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Locke digs a right hand underneath Pappalardo's ribcage. Pappalardo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A body shot lands from Locke.
Locke misses with a body punch.
Locke softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Locke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pappalardo misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Locke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pappalardo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Locke blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Locke escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Locke throws a wild body kick that Pappalardo sees coming a mile off.
A chopping leg kick lands by Locke.
Pappalardo tests Locke's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Locke connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Locke lands a lovely overhand right.#ROC#
Pappalardo is rocked!
Both fighters circling a little - Locke finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Pappalardo is still on wobbly legs! Can Locke finish him?#CL2#
Locke gets tackled into the cage by Pappalardo. Pappalardo maintains the clinch.
Pappalardo seems to have recovered his senses.
Locke misses with the head strike. #BC#
Locke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Pappalardo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Locke scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Locke throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pappalardos head.
Pappalardo misses with some punches. #BC#
Locke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Locke drops Pappalardo with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Pappalardo! Locke dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Locke!
John Locke really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that King of Clothes logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: C16: Aas vs Hyuk
Date: Aug 05, 2017

#R1#
Locke lands an overhand right.
Mahoney misses with a body shot.
Mahoney has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Locke.
Locke thuds a left hand into Mahoney's body.
Locke avoids the body shot from Mahoney.
A low kick from Mahoney is predictable there
and Locke counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Locke dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mahoney. That did some damage!
Locke misses with a low kick as Mahoney jumps back.
Mahoney misses with a body shot
and Locke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahoney moves away from the strike by Locke.
Mahoney feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Locke takes a swing at Mahoney's ribcage but misses.
Locke swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mahoney counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Locke lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mahoney looks to score with a jab to the body but Locke is just out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Locke.
Mahoney misses the jab.
Mahoney throws a leg kick
and Locke counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Locke thumps Mahoney with a low kick.
Mahoney definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Locke scores with a body shot.
Locke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mahoney.
Locke throws a body shot but no joy.
A solid leg kick lands there for Locke. #T2#
Mahoney throws a jab but it's blocked by Locke.
Locke lands a nice shot to the body.
Mahoney closes the distance but Locke moves to the side
and Locke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Locke is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Danga de danga de dang - Locke scores with a four punch combination!
Mahoney misses with a hook.
Locke doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Locke throws a head kick but Mahoney moves out of range.
As Locke tries to get set, Mahoney tries to push him back and clinch up but Locke manages to avoid the attempt.
Locke throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Mahoney counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
It looks like John Locke has been cut.
Locke has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mahoney.#T3#
Locke lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Locke is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mahoney rather than just go for the knockout.
Mahoney moves forwards but Locke connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Locke throws a quick inside leg kick.
Locke connects with a leg kick. Mahoney looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Locke blocks a leg kick.
A shot to the body from Locke misses
and Mahoney counters with a nice low kick that buckles Locke's knee momentarily.
Mahoney takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Locke checks a leg kick.
Mahoney ducks under a wild hook from Locke.
Locke scores with a head kick. Mahoney tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Locke will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mahoney tried to counter with a leg kick but Locke avoided it.#T4#
Mahoney looks to score with a jab to the body but Locke is just out of range.
Mahoney misses the shot to the body.
Locke pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Locke lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mahoney at a distance.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mahoney misses with a double jab.
Mahoney has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Locke.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mahoney looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Locke scores with a nice head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Locke dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Locke's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Locke connects with a leg kick. Mahoney looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Locke scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mahoney moves out of range as Locke throws a body kick.
Mahoney really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Locke connects with a jab.
Mahoney on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Locke. Locke obviously looking to wear him down.
Mahoney swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Locke connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahoney blocks the body kick.
Locke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Locke lands a leg kick that knocks Mahoney off balance momentarily.
Mahoney misses with a right hand
and Locke counters with a one-two to the body. #T1#
Mahoney looks to land a left hand but Locke moved out of range nicely.
A lazy left from Mahoney finds it's target.
Locke throws a head kick that misses
and Mahoney counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mahoney avoids a kick to the body.
Locke misses the shot to the body.
Locke looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mahoney swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jab from Mahoney.
John Locke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A lazy left from Locke finds it's target.
Locke's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Locke duly obliges.
Locke connects with a body shot that sends Mahoney's belly button to the back.#T2#
Locke thows a leg kick but Mahoney checks it
and Mahoney counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Locke moves out of range of the strikes.
Mahoney stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Locke.
Locke connects with an inside leg kick.
Mahoney tries to clinch up but Locke circles away and keeps his distance.
Mahoney scores with a jab to the head.
Mahoney throws a leg kick but Locke sees it coming and checks it nicely.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Mahoney might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Locke defending well as Mahoney loads up on a big left hand.
Locke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Mahoney takes a swing at Locke's ribcage but misses.
Locke takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mahoney tries a low kick but Locke avoids it.
Locke lands with a nice body punch.
Locke moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mahoney doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mahoney is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Locke throws a series of punches but Mahoney avoids them all with ease.
Mahoney jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Locke fails to land with a series of punches.
Mahoney avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Mahoney throws a head kick that misses.
Locke is looking to slow Mahoney down with leg kicks.
Locke fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mahoney has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Locke scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mahoney throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circling - Mahoney throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Locke throws a body punch but Mahoney moves out of range.
Mahoney is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mahoney misses with a few strikes there.
A telegraphed right hand from Mahoney misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Locke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Locke'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mahoney tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mahoney takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mahoney takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mahoney avoids a punch combination nicely.
A good leg kick by Locke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahoney feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Locke's calf.
Locke goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Locke throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mahoney stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Mahoney throws a lazy uppercut
and Locke finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Locke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Locke uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mahoney has time to react.
A solid leg kick lands there for Locke.
Mahoney tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Locke counters with an inside leg kick.
Mahoney throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Locke.
Locke uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mahoney has time to react.
Locke ducks under a wild hook from Mahoney.
Locke fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mahoney has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Locke explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Mahoney attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dick Mahoney has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Mahoney tries to move into range but Locke moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Locke pushes Mahoney away with a front kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Locke lands a jab to Mahoney's midsection.
Locke bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mahoney's head backwards.
John Locke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mahoney jabs Locke right on the nose. Locke blinks but takes it well.
Mahoney takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Locke lands a slapping body shot.
Locke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Locke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Mahoney on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Locke connects with a nice looking jab.
Locke throws a push kick but Mahoney slaps the foot to one side.
Locke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mahoney. #CL#
Mahoney instigates a clinch.
Locke pushes Mahoney back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Locke.
Locke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Locke blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Locke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mahoney throws a leg kick but Locke checks it.
Locke follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Locke throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Locke connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T4#
Mahoney throws a lazy uppercut
and Locke counters with a low kick, right behind Mahoney 's knee.
Mahoney darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mahoney takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Locke looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
An inside leg kick lands from Locke.
Mahoney takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mahoney swings away with a body shot that misses
and Locke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mahoney falls off balance throwing a combination
and Locke makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Locke!
John Locke very nearly forgot to thank King of Clothes 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: C12: Aas vs Claudiano
Date: Jul 08, 2017

#R1#
Fiso 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.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fiso.
Locke staying out of range there.
Fiso is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fiso just misses with a punch to the body.
A shot to the liver by Locke. Beautiful body shot.
Locke looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fiso's jab looks to have found its range, popping Locke under the eye.
Fiso changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fiso throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Locke counters with a three punch combo that has Fiso backing up. Fiso nods at Locke to acknowledge the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fiso throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Locke scores with a jab.
Fiso is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Locke.
Fiso lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Locke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fiso.
Fiso takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fiso definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Locke gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Locke.
Locke scores with a shoulder strike.
Locke lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fiso lands a right hand.
Locke taking a breather.#BC2#
Locke breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Locke gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Locke presses Fiso against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fiso lands with a right to the head.
Locke pushes Fiso back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Locke lands with a short shot to the head.
Locke lands with a left to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC2#
Locke escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fiso misses with a left hand
and Locke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Locke drops his hands momentarily and Fiso takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL2#
Locke closes the distance and clinches. #T2#
Locke lands a shoulder strike.
Locke lands a hook to the side of the head.
Locke working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Locke scores with a nice hook to the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Tupe Fiso has been cut.
Locke lands an uppercut.
Locke lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Locke tries a body shot but Fiso blocks it.
Locke will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Fiso up against the cage.
Fiso is looking to break free of the clinch but Locke has double underhooks.
Locke presses Fiso against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Locke throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Locke has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Fiso seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Locke can turn it around.
Locke lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fiso backwards.
Locke lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Locke dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Locke lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fiso or not.
Fiso is breathing heavily.#T3#
Locke stalling in the clinch.
Fiso's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fiso misses with the head strike.
Locke is leaning against Fiso and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fiso is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Locke throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fisos head.
Locke lands a hook to the side of the head.
Locke lands with a left to the head.
Locke lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fiso backwards.
Fiso works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Locke works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A left hand lands to the body for Locke.
Locke being controlled against the cage.
Locke lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fiso.#T4#
Locke gets through Fiso's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Locke lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Locke misses with a punch to the body.
Locke lands a nice shot to the body.
Locke pushes Fiso back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Locke pushes Fiso back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Locke is stalling here.
Locke presses Fiso against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Locke working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Locke lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fiso backwards.
Locke lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fiso or not.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fiso misses with a body punch.
Locke lands with a short shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Locke.
Locke lands with a short shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Locke dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tupe Fiso's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Locke rushes Fiso and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Locke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Locke lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fiso backwards.
Locke misses with a punch to the body.
Locke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Locke.
Locke keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fiso's efforts to push away.
Locke is leaning against Fiso and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fiso is trying to break the clinch but Locke has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Locke.
A short uppercut from Locke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Locke scores with a hook to the body.
Locke lands a shoulder strike.
Locke lands a nice shot to the body.
Locke lands a body shot in the clinch.
Locke cracks Fiso with a nice body shot.
Locke scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Locke is working Fiso over against the cage.
Locke scores with a shoulder strike.
Locke lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fiso backwards.
Still in the clinch, Locke scores with a nice short uppercut.
Locke throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Locke lands an uppercut.
Locke is working Fiso over against the cage.
Locke lands a body shot.
Locke lands a hook that snaps the head of Fiso backwards.
Locke lands a right hand.
Locke lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Locke as the two fighters clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Locke softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Locke lands a body shot.
Locke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Locke is working Fiso over against the cage.
Locke lands a shot to the body.#T2#
Locke lands a nice uppercut.
Fiso takes a shot to the head.
Fiso's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Locke digs a right hand underneath Fiso's ribcage. Fiso let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Locke on the inside.
Fiso takes a shot to the head.
Locke works on Fiso's body with a couple of short punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Locke.
Locke lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fiso backwards.
Locke lands with a right to the head.
Locke lands a body punch in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Locke.
Fiso's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right handed body shot lands from Locke.
Fiso takes a shot to the head.
Locke lands on the inside with an uppercut. #KD2#
Locke drops Fiso onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Fiso is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#
Fiso is rocked!#CUT2#
Tupe Fiso's cut is getting worse.#T3#
Locke lands a body shot in the clinch.
Oh Fiso is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Locke is leaning against Fiso and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short body shot lands from Locke as the two fighters clinch. #BC2#
Locke breaks from the clinch.
Tupe Fiso is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Locke takes the fight into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Locke.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Fiso seems to have got his legs back now.
Locke is working Fiso over against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Locke.
Locke working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fiso is trying to stall.
A left hand lands to the body for Locke.
Locke pushes Fiso back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Locke. #T4#
Locke softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Locke scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Locke.
A left hand lands to the body for Locke.
Locke holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Fiso looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Locke scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Locke is leaning against Fiso and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Locke taking a breather.
Locke lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Locke lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Locke throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice right hand lands inside from Locke.
Locke lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Locke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tupe Fiso's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Locke lands a nice looking kick to the body. Fiso takes a step back to recover. #CL2#
Locke has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fiso fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fiso wants to break the clinch but can't.
Locke lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Locke.
Fiso is trying to force a seperation but Locke has the dominant position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Locke.
Locke tries a body shot but Fiso blocks it.
Locke lands a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso working aggressively here.
Good body shot from Locke.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Locke.
Locke lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Locke lands a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Locke. #T1#
Locke working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Locke lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Locke lands a left hand.
Locke lands with a left to the head.
Locke working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Locke is working Fiso over against the cage.
A short uppercut from Locke.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Locke.
Locke working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
John Locke seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A body shot lands from Locke.
Locke lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Locke in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Locke working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Locke working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Locke lands a big right hand that drops Fiso! The killer instinct kicks in and Locke finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Locke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Locke!
John Locke managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, King of Clothes, into his post fight interview.

Event: Combate 8: Obamacare vs Jung
Date: Jun 10, 2017

#R1#
Mac Airt blocks a head kick by Locke.
Mac Airt throws a hook to the side of Locke's head but Locke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mac Airt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Locke manages to avoid it.
Locke has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Mac Airt is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Locke walks into a stiff left hand from Mac Airt.
Locke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mac Airt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mac Airt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Locke replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Mac Airt blocks it well.
We've been told by Mac Airt's head coaches at #ICC4ISREAL that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Locke wants to clinch but Mac Airt slips to the side
and Mac Airt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Locke closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mac Airt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
John Locke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mac Airt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mac Airt misses with a hook. Locke ducked under it nicely. #T1#
A nice combination there by Mac Airt.
Mac Airt slips a jab from Locke.
Locke lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mac Airt circles away quickly and effectively.
Mac Airt feints a jab promting Locke to slip. Mac Airt then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Locke slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A cross from Locke lands.
A jab from Locke does it's job there.
A cross from Mac Airt lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mac Airt misses with a double jab #CL2#
and Locke counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Mac Airt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mac Airt scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Locke doesn't seem bothered though. #T2#
Mac Airt fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Locke on the side of the head.
Mac Airt moves away from the strike by Locke.
Mac Airt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Locke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mac Airt misses the jab.
Mac Airt misses with a wild combination.
Mac Airt lands a nice hook to Locke's body. Locke takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Locke blocks a jab.
Mac Airt throws a body punch but Locke moves out of range.
Locke dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mac Airt. That did some damage!#T3#
Mac Airt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Locke on the side of the head.
Mac Airt lands an overhand right.
Mac Airt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Locke manages to avoid it.
Mac Airt throws a jab when Locke was well out of range.
Locke is trying to counter with his kicks.
A head kick misses from Locke.
Mac Airt moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Locke takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mac Airt connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Locke throws a right hand that misses
and Mac Airt counters with a straight right hand.
Mac Airt takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Locke tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mac Airt paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T4#
Locke looks to throw a body kick
and Mac Airt counters with a nice uppercut.
Locke throws a chopping leg kick but Mac Airt manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mac Airt is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mac Airt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mac Airt swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Locke looks to throw a body kick
and Mac Airt makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Locke moves in looking to clinch but Mac Airt pushes him off.
Mac Airt fails to land with a series of punches.
Mac Airt connects with a body shot.
Mac Airt swings for the body but Locke moves out of range.
Mac Airt throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL2#
and Locke counters by moving into the clinch.
Locke tries to throw a body punch but Mac Airt avoids it by throwing Locke back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Locke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cormac Mac Airt dominated that round.
That's time! Mac Airt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Locke rushes Mac Airt and presses him up against the cage.
Locke pushes Mac Airt back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mac Airt wants to break free but Locke has control.
Mac Airt tries to circle away but Locke has him pinned against the cage.
Mac Airt tries to break the clinch but Locke is controlling the position.
Locke is trying to stall. #BC#
Mac Airt breaks from the clinch.
Locke moves in looking to clinch but Mac Airt pushes him off.
An attempted straight right counter from Mac Airt misses the target.
Locke gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mac Airt throws the left hand but Locke avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Locke tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mac Airt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Locke throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mac Airt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mac Airt misses with a body shot
and Locke counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T1#
Locke fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Locke closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Locke lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mac Airt backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Mac Airt's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mac Airt tries to break free but Locke pushes him back against the cage.
Mac Airt is trying to force a seperation but Locke has the dominant position.
Mac Airt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mac Airt wants to break free but Locke has control.
A right handed body shot lands from Locke.
Mac Airt is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mac Airt is trying to break free.
Mac Airt is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mac Airt wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Locke has him pressed against the cage.
Mac Airt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Mac Airt breaks from the clinch.
Mac Airt has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Locke.
Locke tries to clinch but Mac Airt is having none of it. #T2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Locke darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mac Airt misses with a lunging right hand #CL2#
and Locke counters by moving into the clinch.
Mac Airt is trying to break the clinch but Locke has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Mac Airt's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mac Airt is trying to break free.
Locke struggles to land a body shot inside as Mac Airt controls his hands.
Locke tries a body shot but Mac Airt blocks it.
Locke tries a body shot but Mac Airt blocks it.
Mac Airt has had enough of the clinch but Locke keeps him there for the moment.
Mac Airt is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Locke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mac Airt tries to break the clinch but Locke is controlling the position.
Locke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Locke keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mac Airt's efforts to push away.
Locke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Locke just leaning against Mac Airt, taking a breather. #BC#
Mac Airt breaks from the clinch.
Mac Airt misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Mac Airt lands an overhand right.#CL2#
Locke pushes Mac Airt up against the cage in a clinch.
Mac Airt is trying to break the clinch but Locke is controlling him.#BC#
Mac Airt manages to break the clinch.
Locke tries to clinch but Mac Airt moves out of range.
Locke slips a jab from Mac Airt.
Locke is looking to clinch but Mac Airt is avoiding it.
It looked like Mac Airt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mac Airt 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.
Locke misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Mac Airt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Locke rushes Mac Airt and presses him up against the cage.
Mac Airt can't break the clinch.
Locke prevents Mac Airt from breaking the clinch.#T4#
Locke keeps control of Mac Airt as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Locke keeps control of Mac Airt as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mac Airt tries to break the clinch but Locke is controlling the position.
Locke misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Mac Airt breaks the clinch.
Mac Airt scores with the left hand. Locke knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice shot lands for Mac Airt.
Mac Airt misses with a straight right.
Mac Airt throws a looping overhand right but Locke ducks down to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Locke misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Locke tries to clinch but Mac Airt moves out of range.
Locke slips under a jab.
Locke on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Danga de danga de dang - Mac Airt scores with a four punch combination!#ROC#
Locke is rocked!
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 Cormac Mac Airt will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Locke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cormac Mac Airt is winning the standup battle so far.
Good leg kick by Locke there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mac Airt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Locke manages to avoid it.
Locke moves in looking to clinch but Mac Airt pushes him off.
Locke ducks right into an uppercut from Mac Airt.
Mac Airt digs a good body shot into Locke's ribs.
Locke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Locke steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mac Airt.
Locke dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mac Airt. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Locke takes a swing at Mac Airt's ribcage but misses.
Mac Airt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Locke tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mac Airt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little feinted left hand from Mac Airt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Locke has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mac Airt finds it's way round the side to connect with Locke's head.
Jab, jab by Mac Airt - just one landing.
Locke moves to clinch but Mac Airt breaks away
and Mac Airt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Locke is looking to clinch but Mac Airt is avoiding it.
Locke takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Locke staying out of range there.
Locke steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mac Airt.
Mac Airt misses with a two punch combination.
Locke throws a leg kick but Mac Airt checks it.
Mac Airt avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T2##CL2#
Mac Airt tries to keep at a distance but Locke has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mac Airt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Locke can do to turn this around?
Mac Airt tries to break free but Locke pushes him back against the cage.
Locke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mac Airt tries to circle away but Locke has him pinned against the cage.
Mac Airt is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Locke has a couple of punches blocked by Mac Airt.
Mac Airt wants to get back to striking at distance but Locke won't allow it.
Locke keeps control of Mac Airt as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mac Airt can't break the clinch.
Locke misses with a body punch.
Locke has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Locke keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mac Airt's efforts to push away.
A head punch on the inside from Locke fails to land.
Locke swings wildly with an uppercut but Mac Airt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mac Airt prevents a body shot from Locke.
Mac Airt prevents a body shot from Locke.
Mac Airt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Locke prevents Mac Airt from breaking the clinch.
John Locke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Locke is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC#
Mac Airt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Locke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mac Airt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Locke.
Mac Airt lands a jab to the nose.
Locke thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mac Airt if he has to take too many more of those.
Locke wants to clinch
and Mac Airt counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mac Airt swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Locke counters with an inside leg kick.
Locke moves away from the strike by Mac Airt.
Locke tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
Mac Airt throws an off balance right hand
and Locke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mac Airt misses with an uppercut.
Locke was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Mac Airt misses with a straight left.
Locke is looking to slow Mac Airt down with leg kicks.
Mac Airt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mac Airt looks to land a left hand but Locke moved out of range nicely.
Mac Airt digs a good hook to Locke's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mac Airt misses with a wild combination.
Locke tries a quick counter leg kick but Mac Airt is wise to it.
Locke throws a body kick that misses
and Mac Airt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cormac Mac Airt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mac Airt, 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cormac Mac Airt!
As Cormac Mac Airt got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: "With a host, with a valiant band Well did he go into Connacht. Alas, that he saw the blood of Conn On the side of Cuchulain's sword!"'.

Event: CCR 82
Date: May 12, 2017

#R1##CL#
Locke tries to keep at a distance but Akagi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Akagi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Akagi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Locke backwards.
Locke tries to work over Akagi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Locke is trying to force a seperation but Akagi has the dominant position.
Akagi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Akagi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Akagi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Locke backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Akagi.
Locke pushes Akagi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Akagi.
Akagi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Akagi misses with the head strike.
Locke can't find room to land a body shot as Akagi controls the action.
A short right from Akagi.
Akagi lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akagi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Akagi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Locke's elbow.
Locke lands a left hand.
Akagi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short uppercut from Akagi.
Akagi prevents a body shot from Locke. #T1#
Akagi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Akagi throws a head punch that misses.
Akagi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hand to the body from Akagi.
Locke lands a right hand.
Akagi lands a body punch in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Akagi.
Akagi blocks a body shot from Locke.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Akagi.
Akagi tries to work over Locke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Akagi throws a punch but it's blocked by Locke.
Locke can't find room to land a body shot as Akagi controls the action.
Locke has a couple of punches blocked by Akagi.
A head punch on the inside from Locke fails to land.
Locke swings wildly with an uppercut but Akagi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akagi.
Locke is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Akagi is keeping busy.
Locke swings wildly with an uppercut but Akagi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Locke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Akagi's elbow. #T2#
Locke misses with a hook to the ribs.
Akagi lands a body punch.
Akagi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Akagi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Locke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Akagi.
Akagi is leaning against Locke and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Locke misses with a punch on the inside.
Akagi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Locke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice elbow from Akagi.
Locke has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Akagi seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Locke can turn it around.
Akagi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Akagi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Akagi lands with a nice body punch.
Akagi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Akagi lands with an uppercut that bounces Locke off the cage and back into range.
Locke is looking to clinch but Akagi is avoiding it.
Akagi throws a lazy head kick
and Locke counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T3#
Locke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akagi.
Akagi misses with a few strikes there.
Locke tries to close the distance and clinch but Akagi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Akagi throws a predictable looking body shot #CL2#
and Locke counters by moving into the clinch.
Akagi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Locke's elbow.
Locke throws a punch but it's blocked by Akagi.
Akagi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Akagi blocks an uppercut.
Akagi lands a left hand.
Akagi throws an elbow but it misses.
Locke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Akagi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Locke lands with a light punch inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Akagi.
Locke has a couple of punches blocked by Akagi.
Akagi blocking some punches.
Akagi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Locke throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Akagi is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Locke to keep the fight standing.
Akagi prevents a body shot from Locke.
Akagi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Locke scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice left hand lands by Akagi.
Locke can't find room to land a body shot as Akagi controls the action.
Akagi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Akagi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
I was talking to Akagi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Akagi being controlled against the cage.
Locke wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A nice left hand lands by Akagi.
Nice body punch from Akagi.
Locke looks winded!
Locke working aggressively here.
Akagi cracks Locke with a nice body shot.
Akagi lands a body shot.
Akagi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akagi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Akagi on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yasuhiro Akagi dominated that round.
That's time! Akagi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Akagi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Akagi.
Locke moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A shot to the body from Akagi misses
letting Locke counter with a right hand.
Akagi scores with a jab to the body.
Akagi blocks a jab.
Locke is looking to clinch but Akagi is avoiding it.
Locke takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL#
Akagi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Akagi.
Locke tries to work over Akagi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Akagi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akagi working aggressively here.
Locke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Akagi's elbow.
Akagi prevents a body shot from Locke. #BC#
Akagi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Akagi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Locke was well out of range. Poor timing from Akagi.
Despite the aggression on Locke's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Yasuhiro Akagi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Akagi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Akagi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Yasuhiro Akagi is winning the standup battle so far.
Akagi cracks Locke with an open hand slap.
Locke tries to clinch there but Akagi circles away. #CL#
Akagi moves into range and clinches up with Locke.
Akagi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Akagi.
Akagi lands a nice elbow.
Locke tries to throw a body punch but Akagi avoids it by throwing Locke back against the cage.
Akagi is leaning against Locke and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Locke is breathing heavily.
Locke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Akagi blocks a body shot from Locke.
Akagi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Locke can do to turn this around?
Akagi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Akagi blocks a body shot from Locke.
Akagi misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akagi scores with a shot to the side of Locke's head.
Akagi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Akagi. #T2#
Locke has a couple of punches blocked by Akagi.
A hook to the body from Akagi.
Akagi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Locke makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Akagi misses with a punch on the inside.
Akagi lands a shot to the body.
Akagi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Akagi throws a head punch that misses.
Akagi misses with a punch to the body.
Locke tries to throw a body punch but Akagi avoids it by throwing Locke back against the cage.
Akagi lands a body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Akagi.
Akagi works on Locke's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Akagi. #BC#
Akagi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Akagi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL#
Akagi forces Locke back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Akagi fails to land.
Akagi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
Locke blocks a body shot from Akagi.
Akagi misses with a body punch.
Akagi lands with a left to the head.
Locke throws a punch but it's blocked by Akagi.
Locke misses with the head strike.
Akagi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Akagi tries to throw a body punch but Locke avoids it by throwing Akagi back against the cage.
Akagi lands with a short shot to the head.
Akagi lands with a light punch inside.
Akagi misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Akagi.
Akagi lands a nice uppercut.
Akagi can't find room to land a body shot as Locke controls the action.
A short right from Akagi on the inside.
Akagi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Akagi tries a body shot but Locke blocks it.
Akagi blocks a body shot from Locke.
Akagi misses with the head strike.
Akagi lands a body punch.
Akagi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Locke.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Akagi.
Akagi tries to throw a body punch but Locke avoids it by throwing Akagi back against the cage.
Good body shot from Akagi.
A left hand lands to the body for Akagi.
Still in the clinch, Akagi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Akagi misses with a body punch.
Locke misses with some punches.
Akagi can't find room to land a body shot as Locke controls the action.
Akagi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Akagi blocking some punches.
Akagi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lockes head. #ROC#
Locke is rocked!
Akagi blocks a body shot from Locke.
Locke is still on wobbly legs! Can Akagi finish him?
Akagi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Locke or not.
Akagi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Locke seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akagi is working Locke over against the cage.
A short right from Akagi on the inside. #BC#
Akagi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Akagi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yasuhiro Akagi dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Akagi fakes the leg kick and cracks Locke in the body.
Akagi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL#
Akagi has Locke up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Akagi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Akagi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Akagi cracks the inside of Locke's front leg.
A chopping leg kick lands by Akagi.
A shot to the body from Akagi misses
and Locke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Danga de danga de dang - Akagi scores with a four punch combination!
Akagi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akagi scores with a three punch combo!
Locke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Locke misses with a body shot.
Akagi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Locke stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Akagi lands with a nice body punch.
John Locke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Akagi throws a shot to the body.
Locke takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Akagi scores with a head kick. Locke tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Locke motions for Akagi to come forward. Locke throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Akagi closes the distance and clinches.
Akagi presses Locke against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Akagi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Akagi lands a body shot.
Yasuhiro Akagi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Locke takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#
It looks like John Locke has been cut.#KD#
Akagi connects with a big uppercut there that sends Locke tumbling to the ground! Akagi follows him down into his guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Akagi passes Locke's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Akagi moves nicely into side control. #SUB#
Akagi is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Locke looks calm but he's in trouble here. Akagi gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Locke is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Akagi lets go of the hold and Locke can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Yasuhiro Akagi!
Yasuhiro Akagi retains his welterweight title!
Yasuhiro Akagi took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Hellbent for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: CCR 78
Date: Apr 14, 2017

#R1#
Paulman tries to clinch there but Locke circles away.
Locke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Paulman moves away.
Paulman moves in looking to clinch but Locke pushes him off.#CL2#
Paulman gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Locke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Paulman tries to clinch but Locke moves out of range.
Locke misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Paulman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Locke, pushing him back against the cage.
Locke is looking to break free of the clinch but Paulman has double underhooks.
Paulman fails to pull guard.
Paulman tries a knee to the head but Locke blocks it.
Paulman working Locke over with knees to the body.
Paulman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Good body shot from Locke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paulman looking to throw knees to the head but Locke is blocking nicely. #BC#
Locke breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Paulman drives through and clinches with Locke against the cage. #TD2#
Paulman has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Locke uses from the top position.
Locke being controlled here momentarily.
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!
Paulman looking for a sweep. Not yet Paulman, not yet. #T1#
Locke is fighting to break Paulman's control of his arms but Paulman is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paulman's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Paulman looking for a sweep. Not yet Paulman, not yet.
Paulman has control of Locke's left arm, preventing Locke from doing any damage.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Danga de danga de dang - Locke scores with a four punch combination!
Paulman wants to clinch up but Locke keeps it at a distance.
Locke looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Paulman rushes Locke and presses him up against the cage.
Knees to the body from Paulman. #BC#
Locke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Paulman moves into the clinch successfully.
Locke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Paulman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Paulman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #TD2#
Paulman pulls guard.
Paulman has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Locke has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3#
Paulman 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.
Paulman wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Paulman wants to sweep here but Locke controlling him for the moment.
Paulman is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Paulman is looking to clinch but Locke is avoiding it. #CL2#
Paulman has managed to clinch.
Paulman lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Locke makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Paulman lands an elbow that stopped Locke in his tracks for a moment.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Locke can't break the clinch.
Paulman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A knee to the head by Paulman.
Locke softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Locke.
Locke softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Locke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Paulman closes the distance and clinches.
Locke on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Paulman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Locke is defending well for now.
Locke avoiding damage as Paulman throws knees to the body. #BC#
Locke escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Paulman clinches with his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Russell Paulman dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Locke connects with an inside leg kick.
Paulman tries to close the distance and clinch but Locke swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Paulman moves into the clinch.
Paulman lands a knee to the head.
Paulman missing with knees to the body. #BC#
Locke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Paulman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Locke swats away the attempt to clinch by Paulman.
Locke feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Locke looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Paulman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Paulman forces Locke back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Locke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Paulman doesn't manage to clinch there - Locke circles away.
Paulman tries to close the distance and clinch but Locke swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Paulman pushes Locke up against the cage in a clinch.
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!
Paulman fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T1#
Stalling in the clinch from Locke.
Locke lands with a light punch inside.
Locke tries to throw a body punch but Paulman avoids it by throwing Locke back against the cage.
Locke tries a body shot but Paulman blocks it.
Locke working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Locke lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Paulman or not. #BC#
Locke breaks from the clinch.
Paulman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Locke.#CL2#
Paulman pushes Locke up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Locke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Locke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paulman manages to avoid it.
Paulman tries to clinch but Locke is having none of it.
Paulman wants to clinch.
Locke keeps the fight on the outside.
Paulman looks to clinch
and Locke counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T2#
Paulman looking to throw knees to the head but Locke is blocking nicely. #BC#
Locke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paulman takes one to the side of the head.
Paulman tries to close the distance and clinch but Locke swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Russell Paulman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paulman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Locke manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Locke is looking to counter punch.
Locke lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Paulman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Locke manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Paulman wants to clinch up but Locke keeps it at a distance.
Paulman tries to clinch up but Locke circles away and keeps his distance.
Locke fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Locke jabs at Paulman's body.
Paulman wants to clinch.#CL2#
Paulman pushes Locke up against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Locke working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Locke manages to break the clinch.
John Locke is winning the standup battle so far.
Paulman wants to clinch
and Locke counters with a good, hard body kick but Paulman shrugs it off.
Locke misses with a wild combination.
Locke throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Locke lands the left hand.
Paulman looks to clinch
and Locke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Paulman moves into range and clinches up with Locke.
Paulman fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Paulman working Locke over with knees to the body.
Paulman tries to land knees in the clinch but Locke avoids the damage to the body.
Paulman with an attempt at a knee that misses. #BC#
Locke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T4##CL2#
Paulman darts in and clinches Locke up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Locke scores with a nice hook to the head.
Paulman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Locke walks away with a smile on his face. Paulman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
John Locke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Russell Paulman.
Paulman tries to close the distance and clinch but Locke swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Paulman tries to clinch up
letting Locke counter with a right hand.
Paulman closes the distance but Locke moves to the side
and Locke counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL2#
Paulman moves into the clinch.
Locke softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Locke takes an elbow to the temple. #BC#
Locke escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Paulman tries to clinch up
and Locke counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Russell Paulman has been cut.
Locke just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Locke dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Russell Paulman's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Locke gets tackled into the cage by Paulman. Paulman maintains the clinch.
Good body shot from Locke.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Paulman obliges.
Locke on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Locke struggles to land a body shot inside as Paulman controls his hands.
Locke scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Locke pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Locke lands a nice looking body shot.
Paulman is looking to clinch but Locke is avoiding it.
Paulman tries to close the distance and clinch but Locke swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Locke avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Paulman avoids the body shot from Locke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Paulman closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Paulman manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Locke stays in close to Paulman's body and controls the position.
Locke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Paulman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Locke slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Locke wants to control from the top but Paulman keeps moving.
Paulman is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Paulman tries to clinch but Locke is having none of it.
Locke scores with a jab. Paulman acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Paulman wants to clinch.
Locke is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Locke circles away from the clinch attempt.
Locke throws a right and a left that both miss.
Paulman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Locke paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Paulman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Locke manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Paulman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Locke, pushing him back against the cage.
Locke lands a nice shot to the body.
Locke lands a nice uppercut.
Paulman tries to pull guard but Locke holds him up against the cage and eventually Paulman drops back down to his feet.
Paulman tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Locke smiles and moves away.
Paulman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Paulman closes the distance but Locke moves to the side
and Locke counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Paulman tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Locke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Paulman tries to clinch there but Locke circles away. #T3#
Paulman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Paulman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Locke swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Paulman tries to clinch but Locke moves out of range.
Locke scores with a hook to the body. Paulman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Paulman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Locke throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Paulman changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Paulman tries to clinch
and Locke counters with a left to the body.
Locke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Paulman moves away.
A punch lands to the side of Paulman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Locke lands with a good body shot.
Paulman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Locke is looking to wear down Paulman with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Locke looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Locke uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Paulman has time to react.#CL2#
Locke gets tackled into the cage by Paulman. Paulman maintains the clinch. #BC#
Locke pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paulman wants to clinch
and Locke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Paulman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Locke manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Paulman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Locke, pushing him back against the cage.
Paulman tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
John Locke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Russell Paulman.
Paulman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Locke is defending well for now.
Paulman looking to throw knees to the head but Locke is blocking nicely.
Locke works on Paulman's body with a couple of short punches.
Paulman is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Locke to keep the fight standing.
Russell Paulman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Locke is looking to break free of the clinch but Paulman has double underhooks.
Locke is leaning against Paulman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Locke lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Paulman or not.
Paulman misses with a knee strike.
Locke pushes Paulman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
Locke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Paulman wants to clinch
and Locke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice body punch from Locke.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Locke showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Locke 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Locke!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, John Locke made sure he mentioned King of Clothes, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: CCR 73
Date: Mar 10, 2017

#R1#
Locke avoids the body shot from Reagan.
Reagan scores with a body shot.
Locke throws a looping overhand right but Reagan ducks down to avoid it.
Reagan looks to throw the jab but Locke is out of range.
A quick step to the side and Locke tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reagan connects with a body shot.
Ronald Reagan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Locke scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice body punch from Reagan.
Reagan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Locke.
Locke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A shot to the body from Locke misses
and Reagan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Locke goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Reagan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Locke.
Reagan swings for the body but Locke moves out of range.
Reagan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Locke is looking to slow Reagan down with leg kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Locke takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T1#
Locke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Reagan just misses with a punch to the body.
Locke is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Reagan.
Reagan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Locke rather than just go for the knockout.
Reagan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice shot lands for Locke.
Locke stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Locke wants it to stay on the feet.
Locke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reagan.
Locke is looking to counter punch.
Reagan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reagan stalks Locke and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Locke's face. Locke staggers backwards, shaken.
John Locke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Locke gets caught flat footed, as Reagan shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Reagan seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Locke keeping moving, preventing Reagan from controlling successfully.
Reagan looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Reagan wants to control from the top but Locke keeps moving.
Locke keeping full guard, as Reagan tries to pass.
Locke looking for a sweep. Not yet Locke, not yet.
Reagan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Reagan drops back, looking for a kneebar! Locke looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Locke looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Locke! #REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reagan tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Reagan is still trying to improve position.
Reagan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Locke off and has taken his back!
Locke trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Reagan looking for the RNC.
Reagan trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Locke rolls, trying to escape but Reagan keeps control of the position. #SUB2#
Reagan is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Locke has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Locke turns into Reagan and is now in his guard. #T4##SUB2#
Reagan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Locke defends it easily.#SUB2#
Reagan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Reagan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Reagan being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Reagan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Reagan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronald Reagan dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Reagan throws a right hand that misses
and Locke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reagan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A chopping leg kick lands by Locke.
Locke 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.
Locke fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Reagan misses with a right hand
and Locke counters with an inside leg kick. #CL#
Locke instigates a clinch.
Reagan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Locke pulls his leg out and moves away.
Locke takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A jab from Reagan misses.
Ronald Reagan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Locke misses.
Reagan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reagan misses with a wild body shot.
Locke lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Locke misses with a body shot.
Reagan throws a jab but it's blocked by Locke.
Reagan lands with an overhand left.
Locke connects with a crisp jab.
Locke cracks the inside of Reagan's front leg.
Locke misses with a looping right.
Reagan lands a nice hook to Locke's body. Locke takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Reagan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Locke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reagan.
Locke throws the kick towards the body but Reagan avoids it.
Locke throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Reagan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Locke misses with an uppercut.
Nice straight punches there by Reagan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Reagan.#T2#
A clash of legs there as Reagan blocks the low kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Reagan checks a leg kick.
Reagan throws a nice looking combination but Locke bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reagan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Locke was well out of range. Poor timing from Reagan.
Locke takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Locke takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Reagan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Locke looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL#
Locke moves into the clinch.
Reagan has Locke pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Locke manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
John Locke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronald Reagan.
Locke prevents a takedown attempt there.
Locke scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Reagan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Locke pulls his leg out and moves away.
Locke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reagan.
Reagan takes a swing at Locke's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Locke moves out of range as Reagan strikes.
Locke looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Locke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reagan.
A nice inside leg kick there by Locke. That's going to slow Reagan down. #CL#
Locke pushes Reagan up against the cage in a clinch.
Locke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reagan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Reagan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Locke pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Locke lands with a right to the head.
Locke makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Locke lands a left hand that snaps the head of Reagan backwards.
Reagan is trying to pull guard but Locke turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Locke lands a shoulder strike.
Locke lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Locke 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.
Reagan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Reagan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Locke avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Reagan is breathing heavily.
Reagan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Locke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
A body shot lands from Locke.
Reagan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Locke smiles and moves away.
Locke tries to clinch up.
Reagan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Locke was well out of range. Poor timing from Reagan.
Reagan fails with the takedown
and Locke counters with a nice body kick.
Locke avoids the body shot from Reagan.
Locke throws a nice head kick! #CL#
Locke moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Locke.
Locke pushes Reagan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Locke slowing the pace effectively.
A short uppercut from Locke.
Reagan has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Locke seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Reagan can turn it around.
Nice body punch from Locke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Locke dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Locke thows a body kick. Reagan tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Reagan looks for a takedown but Locke sprawls well.
A slapping body kick lands there for Locke.
Locke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Locke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Locke lands with a thumping leg kick.
Locke wants to clinch up but Reagan keeps it at a distance.
As Locke backs off Reagan throws a huge counter combo but Locke manages to avoid it all.
Reagan scores with a punch to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Locke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Locke swings for the body but Reagan moves out of range.
Donk. Reagan catches Locke right on the button with a cross.
Reagan looks to score with a jab to the body but Locke is just out of range.
Locke appears to be looking for a big counter.
Reagan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
Locke looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Reagan lands with a right hand.
Locke stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Reagan misses with a body shot.
Locke thinks about countering with a body kick.
Locke misses with a body shot.
Reagan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Locke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reagan was well out of range. Poor timing from Locke.
Locke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reagan.
Locke fails in his attempt to clinch.
Locke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reagan throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Locke. Reagan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Locke has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Reagan finds it's way round the side to connect with Locke's head.
Locke slips under a jab.
Locke blocks a jab.#T2#
Locke gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sloppy strikes from Locke. Those never looked like landing.
Reagan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reagan lands a nice hook to Locke's body. Locke takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL#
Reagan gets tackled into the cage by Locke. Locke maintains the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reagan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Locke pulls his leg out and moves away.
Locke takes a jab right on the kisser.
Locke connects with a solid leg kick.
Reagan shoots in but no luck this time.
John Locke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronald Reagan.
Reagan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Reagan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Reagan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Locke takes the fight into the clinch. #T3#
Reagan prevents a body shot from Locke.
Reagan is leaning against Locke and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Reagan has Locke pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Locke manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Locke lands a shoulder strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Locke.
Locke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reagan's elbow.
Locke misses with a body punch.
Locke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reagan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Reagan looking for a takedown.
Locke presses Reagan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Locke.
Locke lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Locke digs a right hand into Reagan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Reagan's gas tank.
Locke softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Locke lands a hook that snaps the head of Reagan backwards.
Locke lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Locke.
A short right from Locke.
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!
Reagan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reagan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Locke gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Locke lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Locke throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Locke lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Reagan jumps guard but Locke stands there with Reagan around his waist. Reagan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Locke is defending well against a takedown attempt.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Locke creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC#
Reagan is rocked!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Locke.
Reagan is still on wobbly legs! Can Locke finish him?
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Locke.
Reagan seems to have recovered his senses.
Locke pushes Reagan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Locke stalls.
Locke working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Locke showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Locke 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Locke!
John Locke very nearly forgot to thank King of Clothes 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: CCR 70
Date: Feb 17, 2017

#R1#
Greene takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A jab lands there for Locke.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Greene 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.
Locke works Greene's body with a nice hook.
Greene dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Locke swats away the attempt to clinch by Greene.
Greene takes a swing at Locke's ribcage but misses.
Greene throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Locke counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Greene walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Locke avoids the body shot from Greene.
Locke ducks under a wild hook from Greene.
Greene fails in his attempt to clinch.
Locke scores with a jab.#ROC#
Greene is rocked!#T1#
Are you kidding me?! Locke ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Greene clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Locke!
John Locke very nearly forgot to thank King of Clothes 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: CCR 67
Date: Jan 27, 2017

#R1#
Kazi throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kazi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kazi scores with a push kick.
Kazi scores with a leg kick.
Kazi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kazi.
Kazi scores with a head kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Locke checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Locke scores with a jab.#CL2#
Locke gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kazi has had enough of the clinch but Locke keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Kazi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kazi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kazi, as that shot connected.
Good leg kick by Kazi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kazi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Locke moves out of range of the leg kick from Kazi.
Kazi scoring well with a low kick there. #T1#
A big right from Kazi misses.
Locke misses the body punch
and Kazi counters with a good, hard body kick but Locke shrugs it off.
Kazi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kazi tries a head kick but it misses.
Kazi sets himself, and Locke steps forward looking for the clinch! Kazi avoids it this time.
Locke swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Locke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kazi throws a right hand that misses
enabling Locke to counter with a crisp jab.
Kazi throws a push kick but Locke slaps the foot to one side.
Locke only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Locke is looking to clinch.
A head kick misses from Kazi. #CL2#
Locke clinches with his opponent.
Locke tries a body shot but Kazi blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Locke.
Locke makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Locke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Locke working aggressively here. #T2#
Kazi is trying to break the clinch but Locke has him pressed against the cage.
Locke makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Locke lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Locke lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kazi backwards.
Locke misses with the head strike.
A frustrated look appears on Kazi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Locke swings wildly with an uppercut but Kazi uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Kazi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kazi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kazi scores with a kick to the body.
Kazi lands a jab to the nose.
Kazi scores with a head kick.
Locke tries to clinch but Kazi is having none of it. #T3##CL2#
Locke clinches up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Locke.
Locke lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kazi.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Locke.
Locke misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kazi is trying to break the clinch but Locke is controlling him.
Locke keeps control of Kazi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kazi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Locke lands with a right to the head.
Kazi tries to break the clinch but Locke is controlling the position.
A right hand to the body from Locke.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC#
Kazi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T4#
Kazi is looking to land body kicks.
Kazi looks to land a body kick but Locke moved away.
Locke looks to land a combination but Kazi avoids it well.
Locke fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kazi lands a head kick. Locke smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kazi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Locke tries to close the distance and clinch but Kazi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kami Kazi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kazi, right into the meat.
Kazi slips under a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kazi.
Locke fails in his attempt to clinch.
Locke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kazi tries to land a front kick but Locke steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kami Kazi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Locke changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Locke closes the distance and clinches.
Kazi working hard to break the clinch.
Locke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Locke slowing the pace effectively.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Locke.
Locke throws a head punch that misses.
Locke working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Locke lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Locke misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Locke pushes Kazi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Locke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Locke fails to land.
Nice body punch from Locke. #T1##BC#
Kazi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Crunch! Kazi slams his shin into Locke's torso.
Kazi throws a sloppy head kick and Locke moves out of range easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kazi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kazi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Locke will feel that in the morning.
Kami Kazi is winning the standup battle so far.
Kazi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kazi throws a low kick but Locke moves out of range easily.
Locke misses with a hook. Kazi ducked under it nicely.
Kazi throws a body punch but Locke moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Locke. Beautiful body shot.
The fighters circling - Kazi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Locke comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Locke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kazi moves away.
Kazi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Locke wants to counter with a clinch but Kazi pushes him away.#T2#
Locke checks a leg kick.
A head kick from Kazi lands but Locke takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kazi tries a head kick but it misses.
Locke avoids the head kick by Kazi.
Locke scores with a shot to the body.
Locke lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kazi moves out of range of the strikes.
Kazi is looking to counter with head kicks.
Kazi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kazi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Locke moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kazi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kazi throws a leg kick which misses Locke's front leg but catches the back leg as Locke tries to avoid it.
Kazi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Locke fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kazi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T3#
Locke blocks a leg kick.
Locke tries to counter by closing the distance.
Locke wants to clinch.
Kazi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Locke chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kazi can pounce on him.
Locke throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kazi tries to land a leg kick but Locke saw it coming and moves away.
Kazi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kazi slips a jab from Locke.
Kazi is looking to counter with head kicks.
Locke fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kazi throws a lazy right hand but Locke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Locke lands a leg kick that knocks Kazi off balance momentarily.
Kazi throws a front kick aimed at Locke's knee but Locke avoids it well.
Kazi throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
Kazi throws the kick towards the body but Locke avoids it.
Kazi scoring well with a low kick there.
Locke throws a body punch but Kazi moves out of range.
Kazi tried to counter with a leg kick but Locke avoided it.
Kazi needs to keep his hands up - Locke had a free shot at his head there.
Locke tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Locke's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kazi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Locke scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kazi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Locke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Kazi misses the target.
Kazi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kazi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kazi is looking to score with low kicks.
Locke takes a jab right on the kisser.
Locke's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kazi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Locke is out of range and Kazi settles back down.
Locke blocks a head kick by Kazi.
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 Kami Kazi will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
A swing and a miss from Kazi.
Kazi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Locke has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kazi.
Kazi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kazi lands a jab to the head.
Locke is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kazi rather than just go for the knockout.
Locke avoids the head kick by Kazi.
Kazi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Locke swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kazi.
Locke is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Locke scores with a jab.
Locke slips under a jab from Kazi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazi throws a chopping leg kick but Locke manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kazi throws a sloppy head kick
and Locke counters with a nice uppercut.
Kazi moves out of range of the body kick.
Locke sizes up Kazi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Locke takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
Locke lands a right hand.
Locke pushes Kazi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Locke throws a punch but it's blocked by Kazi.
Locke keeps control of Kazi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Locke.
Locke working aggressively here. #BC#
Kazi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kazi throws a wild body kick that Locke sees coming a mile off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Locke looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kazi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Locke manages to avoid it.
Locke connects with a crisp jab.
Kazi throws a hook but Locke avoids it easily.#T2#
Locke throws a body punch but Kazi moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Kazi misses the target.
Kazi keeps the fight on the outside.
Locke misses with a wild body shot.
Kazi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kazi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kazi is looking to land body kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kazi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kazi misses with an attempted mid kick.
A nice side step and Locke releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kazi tries to land a front kick but Locke steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Locke on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kazi takes a swing at Locke's ribcage but misses.
Locke doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kazi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Locke takes a swing at Kazi's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Locke moves out of range as Kazi throws a body kick.
Kazi throws a head kick that misses
and Locke counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Locke rushes Kazi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Locke stalling.
Locke lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kazi.
Locke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stalling in the clinch from Locke.
Locke prevents Kazi from breaking the clinch.
Locke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Locke throws a head punch that misses.
Locke lands a left hand.
Locke misses with a body punch.
Kazi blocks a body shot from Locke. #T4#
Locke slows down the pace here.
Locke misses with a punch on the inside.
Locke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Locke misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Locke lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kazi backwards.
Locke misses with a body punch.
Locke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Locke lands with a left to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Locke.
John Locke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Locke lands a body shot in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Locke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kazi 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kami Kazi!
Kami Kazi thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CCR 65 LHW GP CHAMPIONSHIP
Date: Jan 13, 2017

#R1#
Akagi throws a body shot but no joy.
Akagi throws a series of strikes that have Locke backpedaling.
Akagi throws a leg kick which misses Locke's front leg but catches the back leg as Locke tries to avoid it.
Locke defending well as Akagi loads up on a big left hand.
Locke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Akagi throws out the jab.
Akagi misses with a low kick as Locke jumps back.
Akagi throws a front kick aimed at Locke's knee but Locke avoids it well.
Locke slips a straight right by Akagi.
Locke follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Akagi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Akagi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Locke's head.
Akagi scores with a leg kick.
Locke on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akagi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Locke misses with the combination.
Akagi looks to land a left hand but Locke moved out of range nicely.
Akagi throws a body punch but Locke moves out of range. #T1#
Akagi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akagi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Locke tries to counter with a clinch but Akagi shakes him off and moves away.
Locke tries to clinch there but Akagi circles away.
A quick step to the side and Akagi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Locke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Akagi.
Both fighters circling a little - Akagi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Locke throws a jab but it's blocked by Akagi.
Locke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Akagi.
Nice shot lands for Akagi.
Akagi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Locke moves away.
Locke swings for the body but Akagi moves out of range.
Locke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akagi.
Locke fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Akagi connects with a body shot that sends Locke's belly button to the back.
Locke jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Akagi throws a looping overhand right but Locke ducks down to avoid it.
Locke stalks Akagi and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Akagi's face. Akagi staggers backwards, shaken.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Locke throws a head kick that misses
and Akagi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Locke thinking.
Locke takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A punch combination from Akagi misses.
Akagi digs a good body shot into Locke's ribs.
Akagi scores with a push kick.
Akagi looks to land a body kick but Locke moved away.
Locke is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Locke just misses with a punch to the body.
Akagi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Locke looks to score with a jab to the body but Akagi is just out of range.
Akagi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Akagi throws a body shot but no joy.
Akagi throws a sloppy head kick
and Locke counters with a right hand to the body.
Locke misses the shot to the body.
Akagi misses with a jab, cross combination. #T3#
Akagi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Akagi misses with a straight right.
Akagi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Akagi throws out a loose jab but Locke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akagi throws a lazy uppercut
and Akagi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Akagi scores with a punch to the head.
Locke looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Akagi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Locke misses with a body shot.
Akagi throws a big shot that misses.
Locke takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Akagi throws a body shot but no joy.
Locke walks into a stiff left hand from Akagi.
Akagi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Locke.
A swing and a miss from Akagi.#T4#
Akagi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Locke has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Akagi.
Locke swings for the body but Akagi moves out of range.
Akagi cracks Locke with an open hand slap.
Akagi misses with an uppercut.
Locke takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Locke scores with a decent looking hook.
Locke lands a nice hook to Akagi's body. Akagi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Akagi.
Locke checks a leg kick nicely.
Locke wants to counter with a clinch but Akagi pushes him away.
Locke moves out of range as Akagi strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Locke moves forwards but Akagi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Locke moves out of range as Akagi strikes.
Locke misses with a hook.#CL2#
Locke gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yasuhiro Akagi dominated that round.
That's time! Akagi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Akagi misses with a wild body shot.
Locke is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Akagi rather than just go for the knockout.#CL2#
Locke pushes Akagi up against the cage in a clinch.
Akagi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Locke can do to turn this around?
Akagi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Locke has Akagi pushed against the cage.
Akagi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Locke's elbow.
Locke misses with a punch to the body.
Locke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Akagi's elbow.
Locke blocks an uppercut.
Akagi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Locke tries to work over Akagi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Locke misses with a body punch. #BC#
Akagi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akagi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akagi. Locke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Locke steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Akagi.
Akagi throws a right hand that misses
and Locke counters with a nice body kick.
A cross from Akagi lands.
An inside leg kick from Akagi misses.
Locke now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1#
Akagi keeps the fight on the outside.
Locke takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Akagi moves away from the strike by Locke.
Akagi stuns Locke with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Locke avoids a kick to the body.
Akagi throws an overhand right that lands on Locke's shoulder, as Locke tries to avoid the shot.
Locke takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Akagi loads up on a big right hand but Locke slips the punch.
Akagi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Akagi misses with an uppercut.
Locke let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Yasuhiro Akagi is winning the standup battle so far.
Good standup being displayed there by Akagi as he connects with a hook.
Akagi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Akagi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Locke misses its intended target. #T2#
Akagi stuns Locke with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That kick from Akagi tenderised Locke's leg. Locke is trying to keep his angry face on.
Akagi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Locke checks it well.
Akagi lands with a nice body kick.
Locke checks the leg kick nicely there.
Locke doesn't manage to clinch there - Akagi circles away.
Locke scores with a leg kick.
Akagi misses with a hook.
Akagi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Locke moves away.
Akagi with a hook.
Akagi misses with a body shot.
Akagi misses with a right hand
and Locke counters with a left and a right that stings Akagi.
Akagi misses with a wild body shot.
Locke throws a body punch but Akagi moves out of range.
Locke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Akagi throws out the jab. #T3#
Akagi throws a lazy body kick
and Locke makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Akagi with a jab.
Locke tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Akagi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Locke throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Akagi misses the target.
Locke tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Akagi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Akagi finds it's way through Locke's defenses.
Akagi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Akagi takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Akagi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akagi misses with a body punch
and Locke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Locke swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Locke with a nice cross.
Akagi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Akagi misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Locke to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Locke walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Locke slips under a jab.
Yasuhiro Akagi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, jab by Akagi - just one landing.
Akagi throws a poor cross that misses
and Locke counters with a nice body shot.
Akagi misses the shot to the body.
Locke raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Akagi lands a nice hook to Locke's body. Locke takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Locke swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Akagi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Akagi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Locke lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Akagi circles away quickly and effectively.
Locke moves out of range as Akagi throws a body kick.
Locke moves out of range as Akagi strikes.
Akagi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Akagi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Locke. Locke circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yasuhiro Akagi dominated that second round.
That's time! Akagi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Locke checks a low kick from Akagi.
Akagi misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Locke moves into the clinch.
Locke misses with some punches.
Akagi tries a body shot but Locke blocks it.
Akagi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Akagi throws an elbow but it misses.
A short left from Akagi.
Akagi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Akagi.
Locke lands a left hand that snaps the head of Akagi backwards.
Locke misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Akagi breaks the clinch.
Akagi keeps the fight on the outside.
Akagi swings for the body but Locke moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Locke misses the target.
Akagi ducks right into an uppercut from Locke. #T1#
Akagi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Locke moves away.
Akagi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Akagi keeps the fight on the outside.
Akagi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Locke.
Akagi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Akagi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Akagi scores with a body shot.
That kick from Akagi tenderised Locke's leg. Locke is trying to keep his angry face on.
Locke wants to clinch.
Locke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Akagi.
Locke has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Akagi.
Locke takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Akagi goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Akagi lands with a straight right. Locke didn't see that one coming.
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!
Locke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Akagi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Locke doesn't seem bothered though.
Akagi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Locke manages to avoid it.
Locke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Locke instigates a clinch.
Akagi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Akagi tries a body shot but Locke blocks it.
Locke lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Locke lands an uppercut.
Akagi tries to work over Locke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Locke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Locke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Akagi's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Akagi struggles to land a body shot inside as Locke controls his hands.
John Locke seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Akagi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lockes head. #T3#
A hook to the body from Locke.
Locke tries a body shot but Akagi blocks it.
Locke can't find room to land a body shot as Akagi controls the action.
Locke takes a shot to the head.
Locke lands a shoulder strike.
Locke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Akagi.
Locke scores with a shot to the side of Akagi's head.
Locke tries to throw a body punch but Akagi avoids it by throwing Locke back against the cage.
Locke tries a body shot but Akagi blocks it.
Akagi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Locke tries a body shot but Akagi blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Locke.
Locke has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Akagi seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Locke can turn it around.
Akagi blocks a body shot from Locke.
Akagi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Locke has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Akagi.
Locke blocks a body shot from Akagi.
Locke is leaning against Akagi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
Akagi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lockes head.
Akagi tries a body shot but Locke blocks it.
A short right from Akagi on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akagi misses with some punches.
Locke is stalling here.
Locke misses with a punch on the inside.
Locke tries a body shot but Akagi blocks it. #BC#
Akagi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Akagi misses.
Locke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akagi was well out of range. Poor timing from Locke.
Akagi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Locke.
Locke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akagi was well out of range. Poor timing from Locke.
Akagi scores with a decent looking hook.
Akagi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Locke at a distance.
Akagi scoring well with a low kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yasuhiro Akagi clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Akagi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Locke's sensitive parts.
Locke throws a series of punches but Akagi moves out of range.
Akagi tries to counter with a takedown but Locke is quick to defend against it.
Akagi fakes the leg kick and cracks Locke in the body.
Akagi throws the left hand but Locke avoids the punch easily.
Locke blocks a low kick nicely.
Akagi explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Akagi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Akagi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Locke moves away.
Akagi throws a sloppy head kick and Locke moves out of range easily.
Akagi throws a chopping leg kick but Locke manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akagi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Akagi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Locke blocks a head kick by Akagi.
Locke wants to counter the offense by Akagi and move into the clinch position.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Nice body punch from Locke.
Locke's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T1#
Akagi lands a nice looking body shot.
Akagi moves out of range of the leg kick from Locke.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Akagi, right into the meat. #CL2#
Locke clinches.
Locke lands a right hand.
Akagi misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Locke.
Akagi tries to pull guard but Locke forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Locke looking to stall.
Locke can't find room to land a body shot as Akagi controls the action.
Akagi can't break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Akagi.
Akagi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Locke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Akagi prevents a body shot from Locke. #T2#
Akagi has a couple of punches blocked by Locke.
Locke tries to throw a body punch but Akagi avoids it by throwing Locke back against the cage.
Locke misses with the head strike.
Akagi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Akagi tries to work over Locke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Locke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Akagi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Locke's elbow.
Akagi has a couple of punches blocked by Locke.
Akagi can't find room to land a body shot as Locke controls the action.
Akagi scores a nice knee to the body. #BC#
Akagi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Locke loads up on a big right hand but Akagi slips the punch.
It looked like Akagi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Locke.
Locke throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Locke takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Akagi lunges at Locke with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Locke's hand.
Akagi swats away the attempt to clinch by Locke.#T3#
Akagi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Locke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Akagi.
Akagi misses the shot to the body.
Locke takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Akagi throws a looping overhand right but Locke ducks down to avoid it.
Akagi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Akagi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Locke tries to counter with a clinch but Akagi shakes him off and moves away.
Locke wants to clinch up but Akagi keeps it at a distance.
Akagi cracks a nice hook into Locke's ribs.
Akagi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Locke's calf.
Akagi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Akagi throws the kick towards the body but Locke avoids it.
Locke wants to counter the offense by Akagi and move into the clinch position.
Akagi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T4#
Locke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Locke throws out a counter right but Akagi avoids it with no problem.
Akagi scores with a jab to the body.
Akagi looks to score with a jab to the body but Locke is just out of range.
Locke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Locke ducks under a wild hook from Akagi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Locke checks a low kick from Akagi.
Locke swings for the body but Akagi moves out of range.
Akagi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Akagi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Locke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akagi manages to avoid it.
Akagi throws a solid leg kick but Locke takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Akagi.
A low kick from Akagi is predictable there
and Locke counters with a straight right hand.
Locke avoids the body shot from Akagi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yasuhiro Akagi had his way with John Locke in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Akagi swats away the attempt to clinch by Locke.
Akagi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Locke checks a leg kick.
Locke moves away from the strike by Akagi.
Jab from Akagi.
Locke tries to land a front kick but Akagi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Locke takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Akagi ducks under a wild hook from Locke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akagi ducks under a wild hook from Locke.
Akagi swings widly with a right hand
and Akagi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Locke clinches up against the cage.
Locke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Akagi's elbow. #T1#
Locke tries to throw a body punch but Akagi avoids it by throwing Locke back against the cage.
Akagi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Locke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Akagi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Locke's elbow.
Akagi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Akagi throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Locke scores with a nice short uppercut.#TD#
Akagi gets control of Locke's arms and successfully pulls guard. Akagi will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Akagi trying to keep a closed guard but Locke is proving a slippery customer.
Locke is looking to work some ground and pound but Akagi has wrist control.
Akagi is trying to control the position but Locke postures up.
Locke stays in close to Akagi's body and controls the position. #T2#
Locke is looking to advance position but Akagi has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR##SUB#
Akagi working for a guillotine from mount but Locke is in no mood to give up.
Locke holds on to Akagi around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Akagi looking to control but Locke is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Yasuhiro Akagi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Akagi controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Locke tries to lock up and control but Akagi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Locke is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Akagi has taken his back.
Akagi is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 50:45
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 50:45
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yasuhiro Akagi!
Yasuhiro Akagi retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Yasuhiro Akagi thanked Hellbent for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: CCR 62
Date: Dec 23, 2016

#R1#
Kazi tries to land a front kick but Locke steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Locke stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kazi.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kazi, right into the meat.
Locke tests Kazi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kazi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kazi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Locke takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Locke smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kazi avoids the body shot from Locke.
Kazi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kazi throws a hook to the side of Locke's head but Locke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Locke moves out of range of the body kick.
Kazi misses with a kick to the body
and Locke counters with a series of strikes. Kazi will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kazi throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Locke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kazi misses with a head kick.
Kazi moves out of range of the body kick.#T1#
Kazi misses with a wild body shot.
Locke misses with a jab, cross combination.
A head kick misses from Kazi.
Locke flicks out a counter leg kick but Kazi steps away.
Kazi throws the left hand but Locke avoids the punch easily.
Locke scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kazi in his tracks.
Kazi misses with a low kick.
Locke lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kazi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Locke thuds a left hand into Kazi's body.#CL2#
Locke clinches up against the cage.
Locke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Locke tries to work over Kazi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Locke keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kazi's efforts to push away.
Locke misses with the head strike. #T2#
Kazi blocking some punches.
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!
Locke makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kazi prevents a body shot from Locke.
Locke prevents Kazi from breaking the clinch.
Locke lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Locke breaks the clinch.
Locke walks into a left hand.
Kazi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kazi looks to throw a body kick
letting Locke counter with a right hand.
Locke misses with an uppercut.
Kazi moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kazi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Locke.
Locke misses with a low kick as Kazi jumps back.
Kazi lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Locke attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Locke moves in looking to clinch but Kazi pushes him off.
Kazi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Locke if he has to take too many more of those.
Locke on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kami Kazi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kazi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice shot lands for Kazi.
Kazi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Locke.
Locke throws a right hand that misses
and Kazi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Locke misses with a wild body shot.
Locke throws a body shot but no joy.
Locke defending well as Kazi loads up on a big left hand.
A head kick misses from Kazi.
Locke moves out of range as Kazi throws a body kick. #CL2#
Locke clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Kazi breaks from the clinch. #T4#
Kazi tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice side step and Locke releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A jab from Kazi does it's job there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kazi misses with a right hand
and Locke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Locke avoids the head kick by Kazi.
Locke lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Locke blocks a head kick by Kazi.
Kazi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Locke.
Kazi moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A lazy left from Kazi finds it's target.
Kazi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kazi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Locke.
Kazi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Locke will feel that in the morning.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Locke takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Locke has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kazi.
A nice inside leg kick there by Locke. That's going to slow Kazi down.
Kazi tries a head kick but it misses.
Locke is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kazi with a body shot.
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 Kami Kazi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Kazi throws an overhand right that lands on Locke's shoulder, as Locke tries to avoid the shot.
Locke takes a kick to the side of the head.#CL2#
Locke pushes Kazi up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kazi. #BC#
Kazi manages to break the clinch.
Locke closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Locke moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kazi.
Kazi throws a lazy right hand but Locke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Locke avoids a kick to the body.
Locke lands with a shot 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!
Kazi throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and Locke holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Locke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kazi blocks an uppercut. #T1#
A short right from Locke.
Locke misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kazi prevents a body shot from Locke.
Locke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Locke misses with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Locke.
Locke misses with a hook from the clinch.
Locke misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Kazi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Locke lands a nice shot to the body.
Kazi wants to slow Locke down by chopping away at his legs.
A head kick by Kazi misses
and Locke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kazi throws a solid leg kick but Locke takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kazi.
Locke thinks about the counter body kick.
Kazi throws the left hand but Locke avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Kazi misses the jab.
Kazi misses with a kick to the body.
Kazi throws a hook but Locke avoids it easily.
Kazi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Locke throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kazi misses with a low kick.
Locke looks to land a combination but Kazi avoids it well.
Kazi thinks about countering with a head kick.
Kazi takes a swing at Locke's ribcage but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kazi throws a lazy head kick
and Locke counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kazi throws a sloppy head kick and Locke moves out of range easily.
Locke moves out of range of the body kick.
Kazi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Locke moves out of range of the body kick from Kazi.
Locke is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Locke misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Locke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Locke just misses with a punch to the body.
Kazi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Locke.
Kazi throws a big counter combination but Locke scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Locke blocks a head kick by Kazi.
Kazi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kazi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Locke checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kazi lunges at Locke with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Locke's hand.
Kazi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Locke avoids the body shot from Kazi.
Kazi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kazi throws a head kick but Locke moves out of range.
Kazi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Locke avoids a kick to the body.
Locke doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kazi throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
Kazi throws the kick towards the body but Locke avoids it.
Kazi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kami Kazi is winning the standup battle so far.
Locke misses with a series of wild punches.
Locke swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kazi.
Locke ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL2#
Locke closes the distance and clinches.
Locke keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kazi's efforts to push away.
Locke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Locke makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kazi is looking to break free of the clinch but Locke has double underhooks.
Kazi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but John Locke will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kazi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Locke's head.
Kazi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Locke.
Locke throws a body punch but Kazi moves out of range.
Kazi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Locke is out of range and Kazi settles back down.
Kazi loads up on a big right hand but Locke slips the punch.
Kazi thows a leg kick but Locke checks it #CL2#
and Locke counters by moving into the clinch.
Locke slowing the pace effectively.
Locke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
John Locke seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short left from Locke.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kazi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Locke throws a head punch that misses.
Locke struggles to land a body shot inside as Kazi controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Locke fails to land.
Kazi blocking some punches. #T1#
Locke struggles to land a body shot inside as Kazi controls his hands.
Locke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kazi's elbow.
Locke lands a shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Locke.
Kazi blocks an uppercut.
Locke misses with a punch to the body.
Locke lands a body shot in the clinch.
Locke is working Kazi over against the cage.#BC#
Kazi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Locke looks to score with a jab to the body but Kazi is just out of range.
Locke tries to clinch but Kazi is having none of it.
Locke throws a combination. Kazi tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Locke tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kazi swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2#
Kazi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Locke.
Kazi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kazi lands a glancing blow to the side of Locke's head.
Kazi throws a body kick that misses.
Kazi thows a leg kick but Locke checks it
and Locke counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kazi's knee momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Locke checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Locke lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Good work by Locke as he checks the leg kick.
Locke throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Kazi to counter with a crisp jab.
Kazi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Locke tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Locke scores with a hook.
Locke scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T3#
Kazi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Locke counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kazi throws an overhand right that lands on Locke's shoulder, as Locke tries to avoid the shot.
Locke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Locke takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CL2#
Locke closes the distance and pushes Kazi back into the cage.
Locke lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kazi backwards. #BC2#
Locke escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Locke catches Kazi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Locke scores with a hook to the body. Kazi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kazi throws a head kick that misses
and Locke counters with an inside leg kick.
Locke moves out of range as Kazi throws a body kick.
Locke tries to counter with a clinch but Kazi shakes him off and moves away.
Kazi throws a head kick but Locke moves out of range.
It seemed like Locke was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kazi misses with a left hand
and Locke counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Locke is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kazi rather than just go for the knockout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kazi throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#CL2#
and Locke holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T4#
Locke tries to work over Kazi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Kazi manages to break the clinch.
Locke blocks the body kick.
A nice combination there by Locke.
Kazi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Locke takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sloppy strikes from Locke. Those never looked like landing.
Locke blocks a head kick by Kazi.
Locke comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice jab there from Kazi.
Locke avoids a kick to the body. #CL2#
Locke clinches up against the cage.
Locke misses with the head strike.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Locke!

Event: CCR 59
Date: Dec 02, 2016

#R1#
Locke takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Moore lands a slapping body shot.
Moore swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Locke.
Angelo Moore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Locke lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #CL2#
Moore forces Locke back against the cage and clinches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Locke as Moore tries to tie him up.
Locke misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Locke.
Locke is leaning against Moore and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Locke throws a punch but it's blocked by Moore.
Locke throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Moores head.
Moore tries to throw a body punch but Locke avoids it by throwing Moore back against the cage.
Locke misses with a hook from the clinch.
Locke lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A nice right hand lands inside from Locke. #T1#
Moore misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Locke.
Locke throws a punch but it's blocked by Moore.
Locke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Moore avoiding damage.
Locke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Moore's elbow.
Moore'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.
Moore tries to throw a body punch but Locke avoids it by throwing Moore back against the cage.
Locke scores with a shoulder strike.
A short body shot lands from Locke as the two fighters clinch. #T2#
Locke misses with a punch on the inside.
Moore is trying to maintain a safe position but Locke gets an underhook and turns Moore into the cage.
Locke leaning his opponent against the cage.
Moore taking a breather.
Locke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Locke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Moore's elbow.
Locke misses with a body punch.
Moore softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Moore misses with a short punch on the inside.
Locke misses with a body punch.
Moore stalling in the clinch but Locke improves position.
Moore makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Locke has Moore pushed against the cage.
Locke lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Moore misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Locke lands a hook to the side of the head.
Moore tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Locke tries a body shot but Moore blocks it.
Locke struggles to land a body shot inside as Moore controls his hands.
Locke prevents a body shot from Moore.
A hook to the body from Moore.
Locke scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Locke misses with a hook to the ribs.
Locke tries to work over Moore's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Locke throws a punch but it's blocked by Moore.
Moore has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Locke seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Moore can turn it around.
Moore manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Locke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Locke struggles to land a body shot inside as Moore controls his hands.
Moore is looking to control Locke's arms but Locke gets an underhook and turns him. Now Moore has his back to the cage.
Moore lands a right hand that snaps the head of Locke backwards.
Locke misses with a punch to the body.
Locke lands with a short shot to the head.
Locke lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Moore.
Locke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Locke has a couple of punches blocked by Moore.
Locke has a couple of punches blocked by Moore.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moore stalling.
Locke throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Locke.
Locke blocks a body shot from Moore.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Locke dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Moore changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Moore swings for the body but Locke moves out of range.
Locke tries to clinch up.
Locke misses with a wild body shot.
Moore uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Locke has time to react.
Moore scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Moore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Locke loads up on a big right hand but Moore slips the punch.
Moore swats away the attempt to clinch by Locke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore throws out a loose jab but Locke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Locke doesn't manage to clinch there - Moore circles away.
Locke throws a body shot but no joy.
Moore let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Moore lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Locke at a distance.
Moore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Locke moves away.#T1#
Locke lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Moore circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Moore closes the distance and pushes Locke back into the cage.
Locke has a couple of punches blocked by Moore.
Locke working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Moore.
Locke misses with the head strike.
Moore blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Locke.
Moore misses with a shot to the kidneys.
John Locke has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Locke misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Locke.
Locke misses with a punch to the body.
Locke misses with a punch on the inside.
Locke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Locke prevents a body shot from Moore. #T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Locke creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Locke takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Locke pushes Moore back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Moore leaning his opponent against the cage.
Locke tries a body shot but Moore blocks it.
Locke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Moore's elbow.
Locke misses with a hook from the clinch.
Moore cracks Locke with a nice body shot.
Locke stalling against the cage.
Locke lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
Locke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Locke tries to work over Moore's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Moore tries to break free but Locke pushes him back against the cage.
Moore works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Locke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Locke throws a punch but it's blocked by Moore.
Locke blocks a body shot from Moore.
Moore wants to break free but Locke has control.
Moore doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Locke fails to land.
A right hand to the body from Locke.
Locke swings wildly with an uppercut but Moore uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good body shot from Moore.
Locke lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4#
Locke misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Locke.
Locke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moore can do to turn this around?
Locke tries to stall but Moore uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Locke misses with a body punch.
Locke makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Locke swings wildly with an uppercut but Moore uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moore blocks a body shot from Locke.
Moore is trying to break the clinch but Locke is controlling him.
Locke tries to work over Moore's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Locke digs a right hand into Moore's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Moore's gas tank.
Locke stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Moore is breathing heavily.
Locke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Locke misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Locke 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#
Moore swings for the body but Locke moves out of range.
Locke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moore. #CL2#
Moore takes the fight into the clinch.
Moore misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Locke fails to land.
Moore prevents a body shot from Locke.
Locke misses with a punch to the body.
Locke misses with a punch on the inside.
Locke trying to stall but Moore improves his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of stalling here from Locke.
Locke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Locke can't find room to land a body shot as Moore controls the action.
Moore prevents a body shot from Locke.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Moore. #T1#
Locke struggles to land a body shot inside as Moore controls his hands.
Moore blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A hook to the body from Locke.
Locke lands with a left to the head.
Locke tries to throw a body punch but Moore avoids it by throwing Locke back against the cage.
Locke throws a head punch that misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Locke misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Locke.
Locke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Moore's elbow.
Locke misses with a body punch.
Locke stalling against the cage.
Locke doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Moore tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Locke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Locke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Locke misses with some punches.
Locke is leaning against Moore and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Moore blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Locke tries to throw a body punch but Moore avoids it by throwing Locke back against the cage.
Moore lands a body shot in the clinch.
Moore is trying to push Locke away but Locke has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Locke prevents a body shot from Moore.
Moore blocks a body shot from Locke.
Moore lands a nice uppercut.
Locke misses with a short punch on the inside.
Locke lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Moore tries a body shot but Locke blocks it.
Nice body punch from Moore - that landed with a thud.
Locke can't find room to land a body shot as Moore controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Moore.
Locke misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Moore prevents a body shot from Locke.
Locke is working Moore over against the cage.
Locke misses with some punches.
Moore tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Moore blocks a body shot from Locke.
Moore leaning against his opponent.
Angelo Moore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Locke misses with a hook from the clinch.
Locke lands a hook that snaps the head of Moore backwards.
Locke misses with some punches. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Locke.
Locke misses with a punch to the body.
Moore misses with a body punch.
Locke throws a punch but it's blocked by Moore.
Moore takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Locke.
Locke misses with a body punch.
Moore is trying to force a seperation but Locke has the dominant position.
Moore tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Locke's elbow.
A short left from Locke.
Locke lands a right hand that snaps the head of Moore backwards.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Locke lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Locke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Locke lands a nice uppercut.
John Locke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Moore tries to break the clinch but Locke is controlling the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Locke showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Locke, 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Locke!

Event: CCR 56
Date: Nov 11, 2016

#R1#
Abusy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Locke checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Locke takes a swing at Abusy's ribcage but misses.
Locke 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.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Abusy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Locke works Abusy's body with a nice hook.#CL2#
Locke takes the fight into the clinch.
Locke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Locke works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Locke lands an uppercut.
Locke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Locke lands a right hand that snaps the head of Abusy backwards.
Locke lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Locke. #T1#
Abusy takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Abusy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Abusy misses its intended target.
Locke bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Locke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Locke throws a combination that misses
and Abusy counters with a thumping low kick.
No joy there for Locke, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Locke! #CUT2#
It looks like Gary Abusy has been cut.
Abusy digs a good hook to Locke's body.
Abusy misses with a double jab
and Locke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Abusy throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Locke's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Locke takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Abusy throws a body punch but Locke moves out of range.
Locke flicks out a counter leg kick but Abusy steps away.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Abusy.
Abusy throws a sloppy head kick and Locke moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Locke rushes Abusy and presses him up against the cage.
Good body shot from Locke.
Locke digs a right hand underneath Abusy's ribcage. Abusy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Locke is working Abusy over against the cage.#BC#
Abusy breaks from the clinch.
Abusy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Abusy throws a shot from downtown. Locke moves away and avoids it.
Locke tries a head kick but it misses. #CL2#
Locke closes the distance and clinches.
Locke lands a body shot.
A short left from Locke. #T3#
Locke stalling in the clinch.
Locke just leaning against Abusy, taking a breather.
Locke pushes Abusy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Locke. #BC#
Abusy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Locke connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Abusy momentarily.
Locke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abusy was well out of range. Poor timing from Locke.
Locke tries to move into range but Abusy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Locke goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Abusy throws out a powerful jab.
Abusy misses with an uppercut.
Abusy wants to slow Locke down by chopping away at his legs.
A little jabbing left from Locke on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T4##BC#
Abusy breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Locke clinches up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Locke.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Locke softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Locke digs a right hand underneath Abusy's ribcage. Abusy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Nice body punch from Locke.
Locke lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Abusy.#BC#
Abusy manages to break the clinch.
Gary Abusy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Locke misses with a low kick. #CL2#
Locke closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Locke dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gary Abusy's cut.
That's time! Abusy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Locke drives through and clinches with Abusy against the cage. #BC#
Abusy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A decent looking cross lands there for Locke.
Locke misses the shot to the body.
Locke moves out of range of the body kick.
A head kick by Abusy misses
and Locke counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
An inside leg kick from Locke misses. #CL2#
Locke clinches up against the cage.
Locke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Locke tries a body shot but Abusy blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Locke scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Abusy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Abusy looks to land a combination but Locke avoids it well.
Nice defenses there by Locke.#T1##CL2#
Locke rushes Abusy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Locke tries to throw a body punch but Abusy avoids it by throwing Locke back against the cage.
Locke working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Locke is leaning against Abusy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Locke gets through Abusy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Locke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Locke digs a right hand into Abusy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Abusy's gas tank.
Locke lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Abusy backwards.
Locke lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Locke scores with a nice short uppercut.
Locke lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Locke misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Locke.
Locke scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Locke lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC#
Abusy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Locke misses with a low kick.
Locke throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Locke walks into a stiff left hand from Abusy.
Locke connects with a single shot there.
Abusy looks to land a combination but Locke avoids it well.
Locke misses with a few strikes there. #CL2#
Locke clinches up with Abusy and pushes him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Locke.
Locke lands a shot to the body.
Locke lands a nice uppercut.
Locke makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3##BC#
Abusy breaks from the clinch.
Gary Abusy is winning the standup battle so far.
Abusy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Abusy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Locke moves away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Abusy. That's going to slow Locke down.
Locke misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#CL2#
Locke closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Abusy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
John Locke seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Locke misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Abusy breaks from the clinch.
Abusy takes a swing at Locke's ribcage but misses.
Abusy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Locke sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Locke fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Abusy, pushing him back against the cage.
Locke lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Abusy backwards. #T4##BC#
Abusy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Locke slips a jab and a cross from Abusy.
Locke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Locke rushes Abusy and presses him up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Locke lands a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Locke.
A short body shot lands from Locke as the two fighters clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Locke.
Locke pushes Abusy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Locke lands a right hand.
Locke lands a right hand.
Locke lands a shot to the body.
Locke working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Locke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gary Abusy's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Abusy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Locke throws a head kick that misses.
Abusy is looking to counter punch.
Donk. Abusy catches Locke right on the button with a cross.#CL2#
Locke rushes Abusy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Locke on the inside.
Locke throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A bit of stalling here from Locke.
A right handed body shot lands from Locke.
Locke lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Locke.
Locke lands with a right to the head.
Locke lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Locke is leaning against Abusy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Locke gets through Abusy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Abusy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Abusy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Locke has closed the distance and engaged Abusy in a clinch.
A body shot lands from Locke.
Locke lands a body punch.
Locke lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Abusy.
Locke works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Abusy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Abusy takes a shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Locke.
Locke lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Locke. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Locke lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Abusy backwards. #ROC2#
Abusy is rocked!
A short body shot lands from Locke as the two fighters clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Locke creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Oh Abusy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Locke misses with a body punch.
Abusy seems to have got his legs back now.#BC#
Abusy breaks from the clinch.
Abusy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL2#
Locke moves into range and clinches up with Abusy.#BC#
Abusy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Locke gets a clinch.
Abusy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Locke lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Locke tries to work over Abusy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Locke scores with a shot to the side of Abusy's head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Locke.
Locke lands a hook that snaps the head of Abusy backwards.
Locke unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Abusy! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Locke is unloading with more strikes now! Abusy drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Locke!
In defeat, Gary Abusy stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will come back next time!'.

Event: CCR 53
Date: Oct 21, 2016

#R1#
Khan misses with an uppercut. Locke saw that one coming.
John Locke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Locke throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Locke walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Locke misses with a two punch combination.
Khan takes a swing at Locke's ribcage but misses.
Locke loads up on a big right hand but Khan slips the punch.
It looked like Khan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Locke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Khan throws a poor cross that misses
and Locke counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Khan has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA Rio in the buildup to the fight.
Locke misses the shot to the body.
Locke scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Locke 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.
Locke is looking to clinch.
Locke takes a jab right on the kisser.
Locke lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khan swings for the body but Locke moves out of range.
Locke looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Locke 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.
Locke closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Locke feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Khan's calf.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Locke misses the target.
Locke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Khan defending well as Locke loads up on a big left hand.
Khan misses with an uppercut.
Locke connects with an inside leg kick.
Khan ducks under a wild hook from Locke.
Khan lands a nice looking body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Khan there.
Locke will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Locke goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Khan wants to clinch
and Locke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That kick from Locke tenderised Khan's leg. Khan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Locke lands with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good work by Locke as he checks the leg kick.
Locke connects with a leg kick. Khan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T2#
Khan is looking to chop away at Locke's legs.
Khan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Locke moves out of range as Khan strikes.
Locke throws a body shot but no joy.
Locke checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Khan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A nice leg kick lands there from Locke.
Locke misses with a body kick.
Locke feints and then cracks Khan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Khan down.
Khan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Locke.
Locke slips under a jab.
Locke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Locke fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Locke connects with a right hand. Khan shakes it off.
Khan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Khan looks to throw the jab but Locke is out of range. #T3#
Locke jabs Khan to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL#
Khan takes the fight into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Locke.
A short right from Locke.
Still in the clinch, Locke scores with a nice short uppercut.
Locke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Khan lands an uppercut.
Locke blocks an uppercut.
Locke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Locke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Locke tries to work over Khan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Locke digs a right hand into Khan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Khan's gas tank.
Locke softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Good body shot from Locke.
Locke lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Locke throws a punch but it's blocked by Khan.
Khan swings wildly with an uppercut but Locke uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Khan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Locke's elbow.
Khan misses with the head strike.
Khan lands a shoulder strike.
Locke blocking some punches.
Locke misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Khan fails to land.
Locke lands a body shot.
Locke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Locke can't find room to land a body shot as Khan controls the action.
Khan struggles to land a body shot inside as Locke controls his hands.
Locke tries to throw a body punch but Khan avoids it by throwing Locke back against the cage.
Khan tries a body shot but Locke blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short body shot lands from Locke as the two fighters clinch. #BC2#
Locke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Khan walks into a jab.
Khan 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.

John Locke dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Locke throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Khan tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Locke manages to circle out of the way.
That kick from Locke tenderised Khan's leg. Khan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Locke lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Locke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Khan.
Khan is looking to clinch.
Locke throws a sloppy head kick and Khan moves out of range easily.
Locke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A chopping leg kick lands by Locke.
Locke looks to score with a jab to the body but Khan is just out of range.
Khan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Locke.
Khan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Locke.
Locke throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Locke misses with a body shot.
Khan lands with a nice body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khan throws a wild body kick that Locke sees coming a mile off.
Khan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lockes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Khan throws out a loose jab but Locke uses good head movement to avoid it.
As Khan backs off Locke throws a huge counter combo but Khan manages to avoid it all.#T1#
Locke throws a leg kick which misses Khan's front leg but catches the back leg as Khan tries to avoid it.
Khan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Khan misses with a leg kick
and Locke counters with a left and a right that stings Khan.
Locke slips under a jab.
Locke throws a body shot but no joy.
Khan wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Locke will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
As Locke tries to get set, Khan tries to push him back and clinch up but Locke manages to avoid the attempt.
Locke digs a good body shot into Khan's ribs.
Locke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Khan closes the distance and clinches.
Nice body punch from Locke - that landed with a thud.
Locke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khan's elbow.
A body shot lands from Locke.
Locke swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Locke has a couple of punches blocked by Khan.
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!
Khan misses with a punch on the inside.
Khan tries to work over Locke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Locke just leaning against Khan, taking a breather.
Khan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Locke scores with a nice hook to the head.
John Locke seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Locke lands a hook that snaps the head of Khan backwards.
Locke gets through Khan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Khan controlling the action here for a moment.
Locke scores with a shot to the side of Khan's head.
Khan throws a punch but it's blocked by Locke.
Locke softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Khan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Khan lands a hook that snaps the head of Locke backwards.
Khan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Locke lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3##BC2#
Locke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Locke has taken the fight to the clinch.
Locke can't find room to land a body shot as Khan controls the action.
Locke throws a head punch that misses.
Locke softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Khan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Khan swings wildly with an uppercut but Locke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Locke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Locke dodges an elbow strike from Khan.
Locke lands a body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Khan.
Khan is trying to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Locke fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Locke creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Locke fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Locke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Locke lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Locke lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Khan.
Khan tries a body shot but Locke blocks it.
Stalling in the clinch from Locke.
Khan throws a head punch that misses.
Locke scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Khan fails to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Locke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Locke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Khan blocking some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Locke.
Khan blocks an uppercut.
Locke lands a right hand.
Locke tries to throw a body punch but Khan avoids it by throwing Locke back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Locke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Locke throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and Khan counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Khan.
Locke misses with a hook to the ribs.
Khan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Locke is defending well for now.
Locke gets through Khan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Locke has Khan pushed against the cage.
Khan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Locke struggles to land a body shot inside as Khan controls his hands.
Locke stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Khan throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Locke.
Locke softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right handed body shot lands from Locke.
Locke lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Locke lands a body punch in the clinch.
Locke is leaning against Khan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Locke lands a body punch. #T1#
Locke throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Locke lands a right hand that snaps the head of Khan backwards.
Khan prevents a body shot from Locke.
Khan tries a body shot but Locke blocks it.
A short right from Locke on the inside.
Locke throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Khans head.
A shot in the inside from Locke. #ROC2#
Khan is rocked!
Locke digs a right hand into Khan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Khan's gas tank.
Oh Khan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Locke presses Khan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Locke dips a shoulder and cracks Khan with a mighty uppercut! Khan falls back against the cage and Locke unloads with a barrage of strikes! Khan is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Locke screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Locke!

Event: CCR 50
Date: Sep 30, 2016

#R1#
Locke looks to score with a jab to the body but Perez is just out of range.
Locke misses with a straight left.
Perez tries to counter with a clinch but Locke shakes him off and moves away.
Locke ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Locke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Perez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Perez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A low kick from Locke misses #TD2#
and Perez counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Perez is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Perez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Perez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Locke defends it well. #T1##SUB2#
Perez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Locke is just riding it out for now. Perez eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Perez is trying to work for a kimura but Locke is defending well.
Locke knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Perez on the ground.
Locke wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Perez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Locke has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Perez seems to be looking for submissions. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Locke is positioning himself well to prevent Perez advancing to mount. #SUB2#
Perez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Locke defends it well. #SUB2#
Perez is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Locke is defending against the submission attempts here by Perez. #T3##SUB2#
Perez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Locke defends it well. #SUB2#
Perez 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.
Perez is pressing down on Locke's thigh, looking to free his foot. Locke is holding on for now. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Perez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Perez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Locke sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Perez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Locke is just riding it out for now. Perez eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Perez is looking for a kimura but Locke is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Perez to get the leverage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Locke is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Perez moves into full mount! Locke won't be happy about that!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benny Perez dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Locke stuffs the takedown attempt from Perez. Perez gets slowly back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Locke. Perez does a little dance to reset his feet.
A shot to the liver by Locke. Beautiful body shot.
Perez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
John Locke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Perez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Locke sets himself, and Perez steps forward looking for the clinch! Locke avoids it this time.
Perez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Locke counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Locke lands with an uppercut that bounces Perez off the cage and back into range.
Perez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Locke pinned against the cage. Locke gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
John Locke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benny Perez.#T1#
Perez dives in for a single leg takedown but Locke sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Locke works Perez's body with a nice hook.
Locke throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Locke misses with a low kick.
Locke throws a looping overhand right but Perez ducks down to avoid it.
And Perez tries to counter it with a takedown but Locke pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Locke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Perez manages to avoid it.
Locke just misses with a punch to the body.
Perez shoots in and drives through. Locke sprawls well.
Locke looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A jab from Locke misses.
Perez wants to counter with a clinch but Locke pushes him away.
Perez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
John Locke is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Perez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Locke sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Perez somewhat.
Perez shoots in for a takedown but Locke shows good takedown defense.
Locke swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Locke is looking to wear down Perez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Locke throws the left hand but Perez avoids the punch easily.
Locke scores with a crisp jab that stopped Perez in his tracks.
Perez fails with a takedown attempt.
Locke rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Perez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Perez wants to counter the offense by Locke and move into the clinch position.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Perez moves into range and clinches up with Locke.#T3##BC#
Locke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Perez fails with a takedown attempt.
Locke misses with a body shot.
Perez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Perez with the counter takedown but Locke avoids it easily.
Perez goes for a double leg but Locke avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Locke continues to drive forward.
Locke swings for the body but Perez moves out of range.
Locke lands a leg kick that knocks Perez off balance momentarily.
Perez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Locke takes a swing at Perez's ribcage but misses.
Perez wants to counter the offense by Locke and move into the clinch position.
Perez takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T4#
Perez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Perez or perhaps it was just good defense by Locke, which made it look bad.
Perez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Locke tries to avoid it but Perez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Locke to the ground. Locke escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Perez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Locke.
Locke lands a nice shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Locke. Perez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Perez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Locke swivels and escapes.
Perez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Locke to score with a decent 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!
Perez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Perez is breathing heavily.
Locke feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Perez's calf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Locke dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Perez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Locke can pounce on him.
Perez fails to land the takedown.
Locke paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Locke throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Perez has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perez shoots in but Locke avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've been told by Locke's head coaches at LOD - Slaughterhouse that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
John Locke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benny Perez.
Locke scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T1#
Perez dives in for a single leg takedown but Locke sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Perez fails with the takedown.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Locke.
Perez fails with the takedown.
Locke throws out a leg kick but Perez moves out of range and Locke only half commits.
Perez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Locke counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T2#
Locke with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Locke connects with the punch.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Locke has knocked Perez down with a huge combo! Locke steps away and waves a wobbly Perez back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Perez is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Locke throws a leg kick but Perez moved away.
Perez is still on wobbly legs! Can Locke finish him?
A punch combination from Locke misses.
Perez tries to counter with a clinch but Locke shakes him off and moves away.
Locke drops Perez with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Perez! Locke dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Locke!

Event: CCR 47
Date: Sep 09, 2016

#R1#
Schuurman doesn't manage to clinch there - Locke circles away.
Schuurman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The fighters circling - Locke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Locke circles away from the clinch attempt.
Schuurman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Schuurman is looking to clinch but Locke is avoiding it.
Locke avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Locke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Schuurman moves away.
Schuurman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Locke misses with a low kick.
Locke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Locke takes a swing at Schuurman's ribcage but misses.
Schuurman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Locke looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Schuurman doesn't manage to clinch there - Locke circles away.
A little jabbing left from Locke on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Schuurman seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Schuurman tries to close the distance and clinch but Locke swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Locke ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Schuurman fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1##CL#
Schuurman closes the distance and clinches.
Schuurman connects with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Locke breaks the clinch.
Locke swats away the attempt to clinch by Schuurman.
Schuurman wants to clinch up but Locke keeps it at a distance.
Locke appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL#
Locke tries to keep at a distance but Schuurman has taken the fight into the clinch.
Schuurman tries a knee to the head but Locke blocks it.
Locke misses with a hook to the ribs.
Schuurman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #BC2#
Locke pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Schuurman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Schuurman rushes Locke and presses him up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Locke.
Locke is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Schuurman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T2#
Locke misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Schuurman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Locke.
A right hand to the body from Locke.
Schuurman looking to throw knees to the head but Locke is blocking nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Schuurman misses with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Locke breaks the clinch.
Locke with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Schuurman fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Schuurman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Locke looks to score with a jab to the body but Schuurman is just out of range.
Schuurman is looking to counter the offense by Locke and move into the clinch.
Locke missing with a left hand there. Schuurman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Locke is looking to score with low kicks.
Schuurman moves in looking to clinch but Locke pushes him off.
Schuurman is looking to clinch but Locke is avoiding it.
A little jabbing left from Locke on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Locke.
Schuurman is looking to clinch but Locke is avoiding it.
Schuurman checks a low kick from Locke.#T3#
Schuurman wants to clinch.
Locke doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Locke. Schuurman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Locke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schuurman manages to avoid it.
Schuurman moves in looking to clinch but Locke pushes him off.
Locke avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Schuurman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Schuurman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Despite the aggression on Locke's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Locke keeps the fight on the outside.
Schuurman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Schuurman doesn't manage to clinch there - Locke circles away.
Schuurman tries to clinch but Locke is having none of it.
Locke throws a body punch but Schuurman moves out of range.
Schuurman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
Schuurman wants to clinch up but Locke keeps it at a distance.
Locke misses with a low kick.
Locke misses with a straight left.
Locke missing with a left hand there. Schuurman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Schuurman tries to clinch up.
Schuurman wants to clinch.
Schuurman doesn't manage to clinch there - Locke circles away.
Schuurman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Schuurman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Locke uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Schuurman has time to react.
The fight stays on the outside here - Schuurman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Locke looks to throw the jab but Schuurman is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Locke 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#
Schuurman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Schuurman is looking to clinch.
Schuurman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Some wild striking there from Locke.
Schuurman moves away from the strike by Locke.
Schuurman is looking to counter the offense by Locke and move into the clinch.
Locke lands with a cross.
Locke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schuurman manages to avoid it.
Schuurman wants to clinch but Locke slips to the side
and Locke counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Locke avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Locke misses the jab.
Locke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Schuurman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Locke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schuurman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Locke circles away from the clinch attempt.
Schuurman wants to clinch up but Locke keeps it at a distance.
Schuurman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Locke paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Frank Schuurman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schuurman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Locke only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T1#
Locke thows a left - swing and a miss!
Schuurman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Locke paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Schuurman moves to clinch but Locke breaks away
and Locke counters with a left to the body.
John Locke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Schuurman tries to clinch up.
Locke circles away from the clinch attempt.
Locke scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Schuurman tries to clinch up
and Locke counters with a nice uppercut.
Locke throws a body punch but Schuurman moves out of range.
Schuurman tries to counter by clinching up but Locke breaks away and moves out of range.
Locke misses with a hook. Schuurman ducked under it nicely.
Locke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Schuurman is looking to clinch but Locke is avoiding it.
Schuurman is looking to clinch but Locke is avoiding it.
A little jabbing left from Locke on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Schuurman moves to clinch but Locke breaks away
enabling Locke to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Schuurman avoids the body shot from Locke.
Schuurman tries to clinch but Locke is having none of it.
A nice side step and Locke releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Locke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schuurman was well out of range. Poor timing from Locke.
Schuurman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Locke swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Schuurman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Schuurman is looking to clinch.
Locke looks to score with a jab to the body but Schuurman is just out of range.
Schuurman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Schuurman blocks a low kick nicely.
Schuurman wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Schuurman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Locke swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Locke appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Schuurman tries to clinch there but Locke circles away.
Schuurman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Locke manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little jabbing left from Locke on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schuurman tries to clinch but Locke moves out of range.
Schuurman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Locke swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T3#
Schuurman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Locke lands a nice hook to Schuurman's body. Schuurman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Schuurman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Schuurman tries to close the distance and clinch but Locke swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Schuurman tries to clinch there but Locke circles away.
Schuurman moves in looking to clinch but Locke pushes him off.
Schuurman wants to clinch up but Locke keeps it at a distance.
Locke misses with a jab, cross combination.
Schuurman is looking to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Locke on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Schuurman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Schuurman tries to counter by clinching up but Locke breaks away and moves out of range.
Schuurman tries to clinch but Locke moves out of range.
Schuurman fails in his attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Locke was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Locke circles away from the clinch attempt.
A big right from Locke misses. #T4#
Schuurman is looking to clinch.
Schuurman moves out of range as Locke strikes.
Schuurman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Schuurman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Locke manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Locke throws a series of punches but Schuurman avoids them all with ease.
Schuurman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Locke is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Schuurman rather than just go for the knockout.
Locke throws a jab when Schuurman was well out of range.
Locke throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL#
and Schuurman counters by moving into the clinch.
Schuurman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Locke lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Schuurman backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schuurman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Locke avoids it.
Schuurman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Schuurman looking to throw knees to the head but Locke is blocking nicely.
Locke has had enough of the clinch but Schuurman keeps him there for the moment.
Schuurman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Locke has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Locke.
Locke makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Locke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Schuurman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Locke swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Locke throws a jab when Schuurman was well out of range.
Locke lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Schuurman doesn't manage to clinch there - Locke circles away.
Schuurman is looking to clinch but Locke is avoiding it.
Schuurman tries to clinch up but Locke circles away and keeps his distance.
Schuurman fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Schuurman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Locke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Schuurman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Locke was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schuurman takes one on the button.
Schuurman wants to clinch up but Locke keeps it at a distance.
Schuurman is looking to clinch but Locke is avoiding it.
Schuurman doesn't manage to clinch there - Locke circles away.
Schuurman moves in looking to clinch but Locke pushes him off.#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Schuurman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Schuurman wants to clinch up but Locke keeps it at a distance.
Schuurman doesn't manage to clinch there - Locke circles away.
Locke swats away the attempt to clinch by Schuurman.
Locke thuds his right hand into Schuurman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A low kick from Locke is predictable there #CL#
and Schuurman counters by clinching up.
Schuurman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Locke blocks it with crossed arms.
A knee to the head by Schuurman.
Schuurman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Locke avoiding damage as Schuurman throws knees to the body.
Schuurman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Locke misses with a hook to the ribs.
Schuurman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Schuurman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Locke has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #BC2#
Locke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Schuurman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Locke manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Schuurman darts in trying to clinch
and Locke makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Schuurman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Locke just misses with a punch to the body.
Locke misses with a hook. Schuurman ducked under it nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Schuurman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schuurman tries to clinch there but Locke circles away.
Locke misses with a body shot.
Schuurman tries to clinch
and Locke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Locke misses with a hook. Schuurman ducked under it nicely.
Schuurman tries to clinch
and Locke counters with a nice uppercut.
Schuurman wants to clinch up but Locke keeps it at a distance.
Frank Schuurman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Schuurman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Locke swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Locke throws out a leg kick but Schuurman moves out of range and Locke only half commits.
Schuurman tries to clinch but Locke moves away
and Locke counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Schuurman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Locke swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Schuurman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Locke manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Schuurman tries to clinch there but Locke circles away.
Schuurman takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Schuurman is looking to clinch but Locke is avoiding it.
Schuurman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Locke swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Schuurman tries to clinch up
and Schuurman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Schuurman is looking to clinch but Locke is avoiding it.
Locke throws out a counter right but Schuurman avoids it with no problem.
Schuurman tries to clinch but Locke moves away
and Locke counters with a nice uppercut.
Locke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schuurman.
Schuurman moves forwards but Locke connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T4#
Schuurman wants to clinch.
Locke looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Schuurman is looking to clinch.
A slow jab from Schuurman misses its intended target.
A countering left hand to the body from Locke misses.
Locke lands a nice hook to Schuurman's body. Schuurman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schuurman tries to close the distance and clinch but Locke swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Schuurman wants to clinch up but Locke keeps it at a distance.
Locke looks to score with a jab to the body but Schuurman is just out of range.#CL#
Schuurman clinches up with Locke and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Locke escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Schuurman tries to clinch there but Locke circles away.
Schuurman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Locke swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It seemed like Locke was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Schuurman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Locke.
John Locke is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Locke avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Locke!

Event: CCR 44
Date: Aug 19, 2016

#R1#
Schuurman tries to close the distance and clinch but Locke swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Schuurman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Locke manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Locke definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Locke keeps the fight on the outside.
A little feinted left hand from Locke on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Schuurman has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Locke is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Schuurman tries to clinch up but Locke circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Schuurman rushes Locke and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Schuurman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Schuurman lands a nice knee to the body.
Schuurman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Schuurman misses with a knee to the head.
Schuurman with a knee to the head.
Locke scores with a shoulder strike.
Locke avoiding damage as Schuurman throws knees to the body.
Locke lands a right hand.
Schuurman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Locke scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schuurman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Locke blocks it with crossed arms.
Schuurman missing with knees to the body.
Schuurman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Locke has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Schuurman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Locke lands with a short shot to the head. #T1##BC#
Locke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Schuurman tries to clinch up but Locke circles away and keeps his distance.
Locke avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Schuurman tries to clinch there but Locke circles away.
Locke tried to counter with a leg kick but Schuurman avoided it.
Locke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Schuurman tries to clinch but Locke moves away
and Locke counters with a nice body shot.
Locke swats away the attempt to clinch by Schuurman.
Locke swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Schuurman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Locke appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Schuurman rushes Locke and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Locke lands a left hand.
Schuurman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Locke tries to throw a body punch but Schuurman avoids it by throwing Locke back against the cage. #T2#
Locke has Schuurman pressed against the cage.
Schuurman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Locke presses Schuurman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Schuurman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Schuurman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short right from Locke.
Locke scores with a hook to the body.#BC#
Locke breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schuurman is looking to clinch.
Locke appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Locke scores with a three punch combo! #CUT#
It looks like Frank Schuurman has been cut.
Locke avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Locke swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Schuurman tries to clinch but Locke is having none of it.
An attempted straight right counter from Locke misses the target.
Schuurman is looking to clinch but Locke is avoiding it.
Locke throws a big counter combination but Schuurman scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Locke scores with a jab to the jaw.
Schuurman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Schuurman wants to counter with a clinch but Locke pushes him away.
Schuurman wants to clinch up but Locke keeps it at a distance.#T3#
Locke lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Schuurman tries to clinch up.
A little feinted left hand from Locke on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Schuurman tries to clinch but Locke is having none of it.
Schuurman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Locke swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Locke circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Locke on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Schuurman rushes Locke and presses him up against the cage.
Schuurman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Locke blocks it with crossed arms.
Schuurman misses with a knee to the head.
Schuurman landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Locke working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Schuurman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Locke lands a body shot in the clinch.
Locke lands a body shot in the clinch.
Schuurman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schuurman lands a knee to the head.
Schuurman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Locke avoids it.
Schuurman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Locke has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T4#
Schuurman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Schuurman unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Schuurman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Schuurman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Locke has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Schuurman looks winded!
Schuurman misses with a knee strike. #BC#
Locke pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Schuurman wants to clinch up but Locke keeps it at a distance.
Schuurman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Locke.
Schuurman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Locke paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Locke was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Locke avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Locke was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Schuurman tries to close the distance and clinch but Locke swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Locke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Frank Schuurman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Locke gets tackled into the cage by Schuurman. Schuurman maintains the clinch. #BC#
Locke breaks the clinch.
Schuurman fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Locke dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Schuurman's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Schuurman tries to close the distance and clinch but Locke swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Schuurman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Locke paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Schuurman tries to clinch up
and Locke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Schuurman darts in and clinches Locke up against the cage.
Schuurman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #BC#
Locke escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Locke looks to score with a jab to the body but Schuurman is just out of range.
Schuurman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Locke was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Schuurman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schuurman tries to close the distance and clinch but Locke swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Schuurman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Locke throwing a counter right hand but Schuurman manages to avoid it.
Locke thuds a left hand into Schuurman's body.#T1#
Schuurman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Schuurman tries to clinch but Locke moves out of range.
Schuurman tries to clinch up.
Schuurman tries to clinch up.
Schuurman tries to close the distance and clinch but Locke swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As Schuurman looks to move away, Locke throws a big counter combo but Schuurman just gets out of the way.
Locke circles away from the clinch attempt
and Locke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Schuurman closes the distance but Locke moves to the side
and Locke counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Locke circles away from the clinch attempt.
Locke circles away from the clinch attempt.
Locke swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Schuurman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Locke swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Schuurman tries to clinch up.
Schuurman wants to clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Locke misses its target.
Schuurman tries to clinch but Locke is having none of it.
A big left from Locke misses.
Schuurman moves in looking to clinch but Locke pushes him off.
Locke was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Schuurman ducks under a wild hook from Locke.
Schuurman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
John Locke is winning the standup battle so far.
Schuurman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Locke paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Locke avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T3#
Locke swats away the attempt to clinch by Schuurman.
A little feinted left hand from Locke on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Schuurman tries to clinch there but Locke circles away. #CL2#
Schuurman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Locke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Schuurman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Locke paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A quick step to the side and Locke tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Locke circles away from the clinch attempt.
Schuurman tries to close the distance and clinch but Locke swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Schuurman tries to clinch up but Locke circles away and keeps his distance.
Schuurman is looking to clinch but Locke is avoiding it.
As Schuurman looks to move away, Locke throws a big counter combo but Schuurman just gets out of the way.
Schuurman tries to clinch there but Locke circles away.
A quick step to the side and Locke tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Schuurman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Locke paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Locke avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Locke was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Schuurman gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T4##BC#
Locke pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Schuurman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Schuurman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Locke is looking to counter punch.
Schuurman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Locke was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Schuurman tries to close the distance and clinch but Locke swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Schuurman tries to clinch up
and Locke counters with a right hand to the body.
Schuurman tries to clinch up.
Locke went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schuurman tries to clinch up.
Schuurman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Locke swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Schuurman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Locke paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Locke dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Frank Schuurman'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#
Locke throws an overhand right that lands on Schuurman's shoulder, as Schuurman tries to avoid the shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Schuurman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Locke half committed to a counter leg kick.
Locke misses with a jab, cross combination.
Locke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schuurman can do to turn this around?
Schuurman closes the distance looking to clinch
and Locke counters with a left to the body.
Schuurman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Locke paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Schuurman closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Locke breaks from the clinch.
Schuurman doesn't manage to clinch there - Locke circles away.
Schuurman wants to clinch.#T1#
Schuurman wants to clinch up but Locke keeps it at a distance.
Schuurman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Locke swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Locke swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Locke circles away from the clinch attempt.
Locke misses the jab.
Schuurman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Locke is looking for a counter combo.
Schuurman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Locke manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Locke was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Schuurman wants to clinch up but Locke keeps it at a distance.
Schuurman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Locke paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That kick from Locke tenderised Schuurman's leg. Schuurman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Schuurman tries to clinch up but Locke circles away and keeps his distance.
Locke swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Locke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Locke swats away the attempt to clinch by Schuurman.
A little feinted left hand from Locke on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Schuurman doesn't manage to clinch there - Locke circles away.
Schuurman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Locke circles away from the clinch attempt.
Schuurman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Locke paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Schuurman closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Locke counter with a right hand.
Schuurman moves in looking to clinch but Locke pushes him off.
Locke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Schuurman moves to clinch but Locke breaks away
and Locke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Locke keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Locke was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Frank Schuurman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Schuurman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Locke is looking to counter punch.
Schuurman tries to clinch up but Locke circles away and keeps his distance.
Schuurman is looking to clinch.
Locke circles away from the clinch attempt
and Schuurman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Locke throws out a powerful jab.
Schuurman doesn't manage to clinch there - Locke circles away.
Locke misses with an uppercut.
Schuurman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Locke keeps the fight on the outside.
Locke swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Schuurman tries to clinch but Locke is having none of it. #CL2#
Schuurman has taken the fight to the clinch. #T4##BC#
Locke breaks the clinch.
Schuurman is looking to clinch.
A head kick misses from Schuurman.
Locke appears to be looking for a big counter.
Schuurman tries to clinch there but Locke circles away.
Locke tries to counter by clinching up but Schuurman breaks away and moves out of range.
Schuurman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Locke paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Schuurman checks a leg kick.
Schuurman swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Schuurman is looking to clinch.
Locke swats away the attempt to clinch by Schuurman.
Locke is looking to counter punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schuurman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Locke.
Schuurman wants to counter with a clinch but Locke pushes him away.
Locke avoids a kick to the body.
John Locke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Schuurman tries to clinch but Locke is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Locke showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Locke, 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Locke!

Event: VTFC: Proving Grounds 4
Date: Jun 29, 2016

#R1#
Ricard misses with a two punch combination.
Ricard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Locke moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ricard misses with a combination
and Locke counters with a nice body shot.
Ricard closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ricard or perhaps it was just good defense by Locke, which made it look bad.
Ricard throws a sloppy head kick and Locke moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Locke closes the distance and clinches.
Ricard is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ricard changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Locke fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ricard seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Ricard shoots in for a takedown but Locke shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Calvin Ricard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ricard takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Locke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ricard manages to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ricard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Decent striking displayed by Ricard there.#T1#
Locke takes a jab right on the kisser. #CL2#
Locke closes the distance and pushes Ricard back into the cage.
Ricard takes a shot to the head.
Locke lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ricard.
Ricard is trying to force a seperation but Locke has the dominant position.
Locke pushes Ricard back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Locke looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ricard is breathing heavily.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Locke.
Locke is working Ricard over against the cage.
Locke is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Locke scores with a shoulder strike.
Locke lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ricard wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Locke lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
Locke stalling in the clinch.
Locke lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Locke lands a body shot.
Locke will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ricard up against the cage.
Locke scores with a shot to the side of Ricard's head.
A short uppercut from Locke.
Locke lands a left hand.
Locke leaning his opponent against the cage.
Locke scores with a nice hook to the head.
Locke gets through Ricard's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
Locke stalling against the cage.
Locke lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ricard is trying to push Locke away but Locke has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Locke scores with a shot to the side of Ricard's head.
Locke scores with a hook to the body.
Locke stalling against the cage.
Locke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Locke will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ricard up against the cage.
Locke stalling. #T4#
Locke lands a body punch.
Locke slowing the pace effectively.
A right handed body shot lands from Locke.
Locke scores with a shot to the side of Ricard's head.
Locke scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Locke lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Locke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ricard gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Locke counters with a left to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Locke comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Locke pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ricard back to the cage. Locke follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Locke getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice straight punches there by Locke. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Locke.#ROC2#
Ricard is rocked!
Locke drops Ricard with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Ricard! Locke dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Locke!

Event: VTFC 5: Road to Glory
Date: May 29, 2016

#R1#
Baliwag fails with an attempt to clinch.
Locke throws a hook but Baliwag blocks it.
Baliwag tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Locke defends well and Baliwag ends up having to push Locke into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Locke was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Locke leaves Baliwag with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Baliwag has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Locke is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Baliwag gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Locke counters with a straight right hand.
John Locke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andok Baliwag.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Locke stuffs the takedown.
Locke avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Locke throwing a counter right hand but Baliwag manages to avoid it.
Locke scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
No luck for Baliwag with that takedown attempt.
Baliwag just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromLocke.#T1#
Baliwag fails with the takedown.
Baliwag shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Locke pinned against the cage. Locke gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Locke stuffs the takedown attempt from Baliwag. Baliwag gets slowly back to his feet.
Locke circles away from the clinch attempt
and Locke counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T2#
Baliwag wants to clinch but Locke slips to the side
and Baliwag takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
John Locke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Baliwag with a lazy takedown attempt
and Locke counters with a nice body shot.
Baliwag takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Locke has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD - Slaughterhouse in the buildup to the fight.
Locke swats away the attempt to clinch by Baliwag.
Baliwag misses with a takedown
and Locke counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Baliwag looks winded!
Baliwag doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Locke counters with a left to the body. #T3#
Baliwag is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Baliwag wants to clinch but Locke slips to the side
and Locke counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Locke lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Locke with a hook.#ROC#
Baliwag is rocked!
Locke circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Baliwag to the canvas! Baliwag doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Locke keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Locke!

Event: VTFC 2: Ascension
Date: Apr 16, 2016

#R1#
Baliwag is looking to clinch.
Locke bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Baliwag's head.
Locke lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Baliwag at a distance. #CL#
Baliwag takes the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Locke creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Locke lands a body shot.
Locke is struggling to control the position.
Baliwag takes a shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Locke breaks from the clinch.
Locke circles away from the clinch attempt.
Baliwag with a lazy takedown attempt
and Baliwag takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Locke connects with a body shot that sends Baliwag's belly button to the back.
Locke connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Locke lands a body shot. #CL#
Baliwag moves into the clinch successfully.
Locke lands with a left to the head.
Baliwag is looking to take this one to the mat.
Baliwag changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Locke fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andok Baliwag. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Locke connects with a body shot that sends Baliwag's belly button to the back.
Baliwag has his takedown stuffed
and Locke counters with a right hand to the body. #T2#
Baliwag walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Locke scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Locke.
Baliwag walks into a stiff left hand from Locke.
Baliwag tries to close the distance and clinch but Locke swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Baliwag doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Locke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Baliwag fails in his attempt to clinch.
Locke scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Baliwag looks to clinch
and Locke counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Baliwag thinking.
Locke fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T3#
Baliwag moves in looking to clinch but Locke pushes him off.
Baliwag tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Locke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Baliwag tries to clinch but Locke is having none of it.
Locke throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Baliwag stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Baliwag misses with a takedown
and Locke counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Baliwag takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice shot by Locke.
Baliwag tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Locke paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Locke darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Baliwag with a poor takedown
and Locke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Baliwag closes this distance looking for a takedown but Locke circles away.
Baliwag is breathing heavily.#T4#
Baliwag with a poor takedown
and Locke counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Locke scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Locke lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Locke connects with a good right hand that stumbles Baliwag. Baliwag circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Baliwag tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Locke looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Locke swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Baliwag.
Baliwag looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Locke connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Baliwag momentarily.
Baliwag gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Locke counters with a one-two to the body.
Baliwag fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Locke dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Locke lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice straight punches there by Locke. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Locke.
Locke swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Baliwag.
Locke scores with a nice right hand.
Baliwag fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Baliwag moves to clinch but Locke breaks away
and Locke counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baliwag with a lazy takedown attempt
and Locke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Locke finds it's way through Baliwag's defenses.
Locke paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Baliwag gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Locke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andok Baliwag. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Baliwag takes one to the side of the head.
Baliwag tries to close the distance and clinch up but Locke swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Locke doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Baliwag closes the distance looking to clinch
and Locke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Baliwag is looking to clinch.
Locke lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Baliwag moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Locke misses with a few strikes there.
Locke lands a nice looking body shot. #T2#
Locke connects with a single shot there.
John Locke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Baliwag tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Locke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Locke feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Baliwags jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
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!
Baliwag fails with the takedown
letting Locke counter with a right hand.
Baliwag shoots and misses
and Locke counters with a stiff right hand.
Andok Baliwag is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baliwag tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Locke manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Baliwag wants to clinch but Locke slips to the side
enabling Locke to counter with a crisp jab.
Locke comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Baliwag tries to clinch there but Locke circles away. #T3#
Baliwag moves to clinch but Locke breaks away
and Locke makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Baliwag tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Locke paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Baliwag tries to clinch up but Locke circles away and keeps his distance.
Locke looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Baliwag with a poor takedown
and Locke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Baliwag blocks a head kick by Locke.
Locke throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Locke lands with a cross.
Locke lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Baliwag tries to close the distance and clinch but Locke swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Locke swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Locke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Locke scores with a shot to the body. #T4#
Locke digs a good hook to Baliwag's body.
Baliwag looks to clinch
and Locke counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Locke scores with a hook to the body. Baliwag takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Baliwag moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Baliwag ducks right into an uppercut from Locke.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Baliwag is defended easily by Locke.
Baliwag shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Locke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Baliwag's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Baliwag tries to clinch up but Locke circles away and keeps his distance.#TD#
Baliwag looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Locke!
Baliwag working away.
Baliwag working the strikes but Locke uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Baliwag thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Locke's head.
Locke has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Baliwag is working away from the top position though.
Baliwag 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.
Baliwag throwing shots but Locke is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Locke manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Baliwag with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Baliwag accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Baliwag throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Locke works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Locke looking for a sweep. Not yet Locke, not yet. #T1#
Baliwag missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Baliwag throws a big elbow that misses.
Baliwag is looking to work some ground and pound but Locke has wrist control.
Baliwag throws an elbow that misses. Locke uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Baliwag's guard. Nice move by Locke!#REVB#
Locke is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Locke trying to stand up but can't free himself from Baliwag's guard.
Locke wants to control from the top but Baliwag keeps moving. #T2#
Locke sitting in guard here, content to control.
Locke wants to stand and escape but instead Baliwag has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Locke preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Baliwag scoring with some ground and pound.
Locke working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Baliwag.
Baliwag scoring with punches to the head and body.
Baliwag postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Locke working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Baliwag.
Baliwag chips away with some ground and pound.
Locke really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Baliwag. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Baliwag trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Baliwag trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Baliwag scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Baliwag accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Andok Baliwag overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Baliwag working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Baliwag working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Locke working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Baliwag.
Baliwag missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Baliwag content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Locke preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Baliwag throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Locke has Baliwag pulled in close to control his posture.
Baliwag throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Locke works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Baliwag lands a couple of digs.
Baliwag throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Baliwag loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Baliwag in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Locke working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Baliwag.
Baliwag in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baliwag with a poor takedown
letting Locke counter with a right hand.
Locke lands with a shot to the body.
Andok Baliwag has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Locke is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Locke lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andok Baliwag showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Locke has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 26:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 26:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 26:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Locke!

Event: TWGC 10 (170lbs, D4): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 11, 2016

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Alexandre Matos and John Locke. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

180 cm
18 yrs
177 lbs

175 cm
19 yrs
183 lbs

Matos

Locke

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Alexandre Matos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; John Locke!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Sergei Dronov and Valeri Chadov.

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

Locke closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Locke has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Matos is trying to keep an underhook but Locke manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Matos (0) vs (2) Locke

Matos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Locke pulls his head out easily.
Locke wants to free his trapped foot but Matos is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Matos slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Locke is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matos looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Locke controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Locke won't allow Matos to sweep him here.
Matos looking to control.
Locke showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Locke drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Matos manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Locke has Matos in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Matos (2) vs (2) Locke
Locke looking to hit a scissor sweep but Matos is one step ahead there.
Locke really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Matos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matos passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Matos (5) vs (2) Locke

Matos is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Locke knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Matos trying to control the position but Locke is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Locke is trying to get back to half guard.
Matos is looking to take a break and control but Locke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Matos has hold of Locke's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Locke tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Matos cranks the arm and Locke screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Locke, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Alexandre Matos!

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