Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: XF 18
Date: Jul 20, 2019

#R1#
Tellegio loads up on a big right hand but Paxman slips the punch.
Paxman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tellegio looks to land a left hand but Paxman moved out of range nicely.
Paxman throws a big shot that misses.
Tellegio moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tellegio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Paxman.
Paxman scores with a kick to the body.
Tellegio lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Paxman scores with a nice strike.
Paxman scores with a nice head shot.
Paxman throws a hook to the side of Tellegio's head but Tellegio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A head kick from Tellegio lands but Paxman takes it in his stride.
A low kick from Tellegio is predictable there
and Paxman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Paxman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tellegio in his tracks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tellegio with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Paxman to score with a decent uppercut.
Victor Tellegio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Paxman.
Tellegio connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tellegio throws a jab but it's blocked by Paxman.
Paxman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tellegio tries to land a body kick
and Paxman counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Paxman lands a two punch combo.
Tellegio moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Paxman lands a really nice looking cross but Tellegio seems unphased.
Paxman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Paxman is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tellegio had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Tellegio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Paxman moves away.
Paxman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Paxman checks a low kick from Tellegio.
Tellegio throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Tellegio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paxman manages to avoid it.
Tellegio throws a solid leg kick but Paxman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tellegio.
Paxman throws a looping overhand right but Tellegio ducks down to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paxman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tellegio lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tellegio tries a low kick but Paxman avoids it.
Paxman lands with a good body shot.
Paxman cracks a nice hook into Tellegio's ribs.#T2#
Tellegio misses with a body shot.
Tellegio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A leg kick checked by Paxman.
Tellegio is looking to score with low kicks.#CL2#
Paxman closes the distance and pushes Tellegio back into the cage.
Paxman throws a head punch that misses.
Tellegio tries to land knees in the clinch but Paxman avoids the damage to the body.
Paxman misses with a punch on the inside.
Paxman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Paxman fails to land.
Paxman stalling against the cage.
Tellegio landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tellegio.
Paxman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tellegio tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Paxman avoids it.
Tellegio misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Paxman. #T3#
Paxman misses with some punches.
Tellegio keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Paxman's efforts to push away.
Tellegio swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tellegio tries a knee to the head but Paxman blocks it. #BC#
Tellegio manages to break the clinch.
Paxman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tellegio misses with a low kick.
Paxman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It appears Tellegio was looking to counter with a kick there.
Tellegio avoids a punch combination nicely.
Paxman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tellegio momentarily.
Paxman throws a chopping leg kick but Tellegio manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A swing and a miss from Paxman.
Paxman attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Tellegio connects with a good right hand that stumbles Paxman. Paxman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tellegio thows a leg kick but Paxman checks it
and Paxman counters with an outside leg kick.
Paxman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Paxman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tellegio.
Paxman moves out of range as Tellegio throws a body kick.
Tellegio dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tellegio is looking to score with low kicks.
Tellegio feints and then cracks Paxman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Paxman down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tellegio throws a low kick but Paxman avoids it.
Tellegio looks to throw the jab but Paxman is out of range.
Tellegio throws a sloppy body shot
letting Paxman counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Paxman closes the distance and pushes Tellegio back into the cage.
Tellegio's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tellegio lands a shot to the body.
Paxman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tellegio stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tellegio struggles to land a body shot inside as Paxman controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremy Paxman dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Tellegio falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Paxman to counter with a crisp jab.
Jeremy Paxman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Paxman takes a swing at Tellegio's ribcage but misses.
Paxman lands a front kick.
Paxman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tellegio can pounce on him.
Paxman throws the kick towards the body but Tellegio avoids it.
Tellegio tried to score with a low kick but Paxman checks it.
Paxman throws out a counter right but Tellegio avoids it with no problem.
Tellegio tries to score with a low kick but Paxman moves his leg out of the way.
Paxman tries to land a leg kick but Tellegio saw it coming and moves away.
Tellegio 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.
Tellegio throws a leg kick that misses.
Paxman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tellegio.
Tellegio takes a swing at Paxman's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tellegio takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tellegio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Paxman cracks Tellegio with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice defenses there by Tellegio.
Tellegio is looking to wear down Paxman with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tellegio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paxman manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Paxman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Paxman ducks under a wild hook from Tellegio.#T1#
Tellegio throws a chopping leg kick but Paxman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Paxman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Paxman moves forwards but Tellegio connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tellegio looks to throw the jab but Paxman is out of range.
Tellegio throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tellegio connects with the punch.
Tellegio connects with a good right hand that stumbles Paxman. Paxman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Some bone on bone action there as Paxman checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nice defenses there by Paxman.
Tellegio goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tellegio throws a leg kick but Paxman checks it.
Paxman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tellegio misses with a kick to the body.
Paxman misses with a looping left.
Paxman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tellegio sets himself, and Paxman steps forward looking for the clinch! Tellegio avoids it this time.
Paxman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Paxman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tellegio has time to react.
Tellegio throws a jab when Paxman was well out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.#T2#
Paxman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tellegio. That did some damage!
Paxman throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tellegio is looking to chop away at Paxman's legs.
Some bone on bone action there as Paxman checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tellegio lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Paxman at a distance.
Tellegio throws a leg kick but Paxman sees it coming and moves out of range.
Paxman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tellegio.
Tellegio throws a chopping leg kick but Paxman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Paxman avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tellegio misses with a head kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tellegio. That's going to slow Paxman down.
Paxman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Paxman. Tellegio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tellegio digs a good hook to Paxman's body.
Paxman slips a jab from Tellegio.
Tellegio missing with a left hand there. Paxman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tellegio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Paxman. #T3#
Good exchange - Tellegio coming out on top.
Tellegio looks to score with a jab to the body but Paxman is just out of range.
Tellegio scores with a decent looking hook.
Tellegio throws a poor cross that misses
and Paxman counters with a nice uppercut.
Tellegio shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Paxman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tellegio thows a leg kick but Paxman checks it
and Paxman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tellegio motions for Paxman to come forward. Tellegio throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Paxman tries to work over Tellegio's front leg with a kick but Tellegio checks it.
Tellegio throws a lazy right hand but Paxman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tellegio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paxman.
Tellegio throws a chopping leg kick but Paxman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tellegio scores with a kick to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Paxman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Paxman misses with a hook.
Paxman with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tellegio tries to work over Paxman's front leg with a kick but Paxman checks it. #T4#
Paxman avoids a kick to the body.
Paxman swats away the attempt to clinch by Tellegio.
Paxman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tellegio pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Paxman back to the cage. Tellegio follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Tellegio throws the left hand but Paxman avoids the punch easily.
Paxman slips a jab and a cross from Tellegio.
Tellegio throws a low kick but it's checked well by Paxman.
Tellegio pivots, looking for a leg kick but Paxman is out of range and Tellegio settles back down.
Tellegio takes a swing at Paxman's ribcage but misses.
Paxman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Paxman.
Tellegio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tellegio defending well as Paxman loads up on a big left hand.
Paxman throws a quick inside leg kick.
Paxman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tellegio momentarily.
Tellegio throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Victor Tellegio dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Paxman throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tellegio's head.
Tellegio slips a jab from Paxman.
Paxman dodges the punch combination from Tellegio.
Paxman appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tellegio throws a hook but Paxman blocks it.
Paxman takes a swing at Tellegio's ribcage but misses.
Tellegio throwing a counter right hand but Paxman manages to avoid it.
Tellegio throws a leg kick but Paxman moved away.
Tellegio lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tellegio.
A jab from Paxman misses.
Tellegio throws a push kick but Paxman slaps the foot to one side.
Paxman lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A jab from Tellegio misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tellegio looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tellegio moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tellegio avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tellegio looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
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 jab from Tellegio finds it's way through Paxman's defenses.
Tellegio wants to land a leg kick but Paxman is out of range. #T1#
Tellegio attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tellegio scores with a body shot.
Paxman tries to clinch but Tellegio is having none of it.
Paxman misses with a wild body shot.
Tellegio is looking to counter punch.
Paxman is looking to land body kicks.
Paxman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tellegio lands a nice hook to Paxman's body. Paxman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tellegio throws a body punch but Paxman moves out of range.
Paxman flicks out a counter leg kick but Tellegio steps away.
Tellegio pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tellegio chopping away at his opponent's legs. #CL2#
Paxman moves into range and clinches up with Tellegio.
Tellegio struggles to land a body shot inside as Paxman controls his hands.
Tellegio missing with knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tellegio.
Paxman lands with a left to the head.
Paxman scores with a shot to the side of Tellegio's head. #T2#
Paxman blocks an elbow strike from Tellegio.
Paxman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tellegio tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tellegio looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#BC2#
Paxman manages to break the clinch.
Tellegio throws a lazy uppercut
and Paxman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Paxman misses with a series of wild punches.
Tellegio avoids the body shot from Paxman.
Paxman scores with a body shot.
Tellegio throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tellegio checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tellegio throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tellegio lands a front kick.
Paxman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Paxman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tellegio tries a head kick but it misses. #T3#
Tellegio moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Paxman instigates a clinch.
Paxman avoiding damage as Tellegio throws knees to the body.
Paxman lands a nice uppercut.
Paxman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Paxman is trying to drag Tellegio to the mat but Tellegio just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tellegio lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Paxman backwards.
Tellegio tries to land a knee to the head but Paxman blocks with his arms.
Tellegio looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Paxman working aggressively here. #BC2#
Paxman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Paxman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tellegio takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tellegio throws a body punch but Paxman moves out of range.
Paxman wants to counter the offense by Tellegio and move into the clinch position.#T4#
Tellegio throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A big left from Paxman misses.
Tellegio throws a combination. Paxman tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tellegio drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tellegio.
A clash of legs there as Tellegio blocks the low kick.
Tellegio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Paxman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tellegio blocks a head kick by Paxman.
Nice shot lands for Tellegio.
Paxman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Paxman.
Tellegio throws an overhand right that lands on Paxman's shoulder, as Paxman tries to avoid the shot.
Tellegio lands a glancing blow to the side of Paxman's head.
Tellegio lands a front kick.
Paxman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tellegio paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That kick from Paxman tenderised Tellegio's leg. Tellegio is trying to keep his angry face on.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jeremy Paxman.
I think Paxman 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: PFC 72 Stein vs Mookjai
Date: Nov 03, 2018

#R1#
Paxman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Antonio.
A quick step to the side and Antonio tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Antonio throws a combination. Paxman tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT#
It looks like Jeremy Paxman has been cut.
Paxman misses with a lunging right hand
and Antonio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Paxman.
Paxman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Antonio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Paxman throws a hook but Antonio avoids it easily.
Antonio is looking to counter with a body kick.
Paxman misses with a wild body shot.
Antonio lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Antonio ducks under a wild hook from Paxman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paxman throws a jab but it's blocked by Antonio.
Antonio throwing a counter right hand but Paxman manages to avoid it.
Paxman lands a nice shot that snaps Antonio's head back.
Antonio on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Paxman throws a body punch but Antonio moves out of range. #T1#
Antonio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Paxman.
A little feinted left hand from Antonio on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Antonio misses with a hook. Paxman ducked under it nicely.
Paxman lands with a right hand.
Paxman works Antonio's body with a nice hook.
Antonio throws a solid leg kick but Paxman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Antonio.
Paxman misses with a few strikes there.
Antonio was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Antonio doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Paxman throws the left hand but Antonio avoids the punch easily.
Paxman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Paxman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Antonio bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Antonio misses the target.
Antonio walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A good leg kick by Paxman.
Antonio avoids a kick to the body.
Antonio misses with a low kick.
Antonio walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Paxman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paxman misses with a shot to the body
and Antonio counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Paxman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Antonio has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Paxman has Antonio pressed against the cage, preventing Antonio from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD2#
Paxman manages to pull guard.
Paxman is looking to sweep but instead, Antonio has passed into half guard. #T3#
Antonio with the ground and pound but Paxman uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Antonio preventing the sweep.
Paxman has a closed guard, preventing Antonio from standing up.
Antonio won't allow Paxman to sweep him here.
Antonio is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Brazilian Elite Team that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Paxman pulls Antonio in close to his closed guard and prevents Antonio from doing any damage or advancing position.
Antonio stopping the sweep attempt from Paxman.
Paxman is trying to keep Antonio in close. #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.
Antonio preventing the sweep. #SU#
Antonio stands up from Paxman's guard - Antonio perhaps looking for a knockout.
Antonio lands with a kick to the ribs.
Paxman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Paxman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Antonio counters with a straight right hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Paxman 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 Antonio has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Antonio and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Paxman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Paxman moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremy Paxman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jeremy Paxman's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Paxman tries to clinch up but Antonio circles away and keeps his distance.
Paxman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Antonio avoids it really well and circles away.
Antonio swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Paxman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The fighters circling - Antonio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Paxman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paxman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Paxman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Antonio throwing a counter right hand but Paxman manages to avoid it.
Antonio gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Antonio checks a low kick from Paxman.
Antonio throwing a counter right hand but Paxman manages to avoid it.#T1#
Paxman lands a leg kick that knocks Antonio off balance momentarily.
Antonio keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #TD2#
Paxman closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Paxman lands in his opponent's guard.
Antonio is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Paxman wants to control from the top but Antonio keeps moving.
Antonio controls Paxman momentarily but Paxman frees himself.
Paxman wants to pass the guard but Antonio is keeping the position.#T2#
Paxman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Antonio managing to control the position.
Antonio looking for a sweep. Not yet Antonio, not yet.
Paxman won't allow Antonio to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Antonio closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Paxman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Antonio manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick from Paxman lands but Antonio takes it in his stride. #T3#
Paxman throws a right hand that misses
and Antonio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Antonio moves out of range of the leg kick from Paxman.
It looked like Antonio wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Antonio tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Paxman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Paxman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Paxman tries to land a body kick
and Antonio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Antonio blocks a head kick by Paxman.
Antonio appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Paxman jabs Antonio to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Antonio avoids the body shot from Paxman.
Antonio went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Paxman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Antonio counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
That has opened up Jeremy Paxman's cut even more.
Paxman cracks Antonio with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T4#
Antonio on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Antonio defending well as Paxman loads up on a big left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paxman takes one on the button.
Antonio throws a lazy right hand but Paxman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Antonio staying out of range there.
Antonio is looking to counter punch.
Antonio lets loose with a powerful body kick. Paxman will feel that in the morning.
Paxman misses with a body shot
and Antonio counters with a straight right hand.
Antonio avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Paxman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Antonio is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Antonio slips under a jab from Paxman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremy Paxman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jeremy Paxman's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Good leg kick by Antonio there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A shot to the body from Paxman misses #KD#
and Antonio counters with a nice right hand that sends Paxman toppling to the canvas! Paxman scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Antonio finish him?!#ROC#
Paxman is rocked!
Antonio lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Paxman is still on wobbly legs! Can Antonio finish him?
Antonio circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Paxman tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Antonio wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eugenio Antonio!
The defeated Jeremy Paxman had this to say: 'The early bird may get the worm, but its the second mouse that gets the cheese.'.

Event: PFC 65 Cotton vs Dmitrov
Date: Sep 29, 2018

#R1#
Paxman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kansleri 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.
A big right from Kansleri misses.
Paxman wants to clinch up but Kansleri keeps it at a distance.
Kansleri looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kansleri lands with an overhand left.#CL#
Paxman has managed to clinch.
Kansleri has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kansleri is trying to push Paxman away but Paxman has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kansleri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Paxman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kansleri swings wildly with an uppercut but Paxman uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kansleri.
Kansleri throws a head punch that misses.
Kansleri has a couple of punches blocked by Paxman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paxman blocks an uppercut.
Kansleri scores with a shoulder strike.
Kansleri scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Paxman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kansleri checks a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paxman tries to close the distance and clinch but Kansleri swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've been told by Paxman's head coaches at Super Awesome Ninja McDojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
Kansleri fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Paxman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kansleri looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rauta Kansleri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kansleri blocks a jab.
Kansleri lands a nice shot to the body.
Paxman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Paxman throws a looping overhand right but Kansleri ducks down to avoid it.
Paxman throws a body punch but Kansleri moves out of range.
Paxman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Paxman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Paxman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kansleri swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Paxman throws a body punch but Kansleri moves out of range.
Kansleri throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Paxman wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Crunch! Kansleri slams his shin into Paxman's torso.
Kansleri thows a body kick. Paxman tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T2#
Kansleri tries to work over Paxman's front leg with a kick but Paxman checks it.
Paxman pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kansleri is out of range and Paxman settles back down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kansleri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kansleri slips a straight right by Paxman.
Kansleri only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kansleri rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Paxman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Paxman cracks Kansleri with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Paxman cracks Kansleri with a right hand to the side of the head.
Paxman misses with a straight left.
Kansleri misses with a looping right.
Kansleri swats away the attempt to clinch by Paxman.
Kansleri blocks a head kick by Paxman.
Kansleri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Paxman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Paxman blocks a leg kick.
Kansleri throws a leg kick but Paxman moved away.
Paxman misses with a body shot
and Kansleri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Paxman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T3#
Kansleri throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Paxman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Paxman connects with a jab.
Paxman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kansleri circles away quickly and effectively.
Paxman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kansleri moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Paxman defending well as Kansleri loads up on a big left hand.
Kansleri throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kansleri misses with a body kick.
Paxman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kansleri was well out of range. Poor timing from Paxman.
Paxman lands a nice hook to Kansleri's body. Kansleri takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kansleri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Paxman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kansleri.
Kansleri thuds his right hand into Paxman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Paxman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Paxman lands a leg kick that knocks Kansleri off balance momentarily.
Paxman staying out of range there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Kansleri misses. #T4#
Kansleri is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Paxman.
Kansleri tries to move into range but Paxman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kansleri misses with a lunging right hand
and Kansleri takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kansleri looks to land a left hand but Paxman moved out of range nicely.
Paxman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kansleri.
Kansleri throws a body punch but Paxman moves out of range.
Paxman dips to his left and cracks Kansleri with an uppercut!
Kansleri throws an off balance right hand
and Kansleri takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kansleri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paxman manages to avoid it.
Kansleri throws a poor cross that misses
and Paxman counters with a nice uppercut.
Paxman is looking to clinch. #CL#
Paxman clinches up against the cage.
Kansleri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kansleri has a couple of punches blocked by Paxman.
Kansleri is leaning against Paxman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kansleri misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rauta Kansleri 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#
Paxman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kansleri in his tracks.
Kansleri lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A telegraphed right hand from Kansleri misses the target.
A jab lands there for Kansleri.
Kansleri misses with the body kick
and Paxman counters with an inside leg kick.
Kansleri bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kansleri misses with a lunging right hand
and Paxman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kansleri misses with a low kick.
Kansleri misses with a straight right.
Kansleri is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Paxman.
Paxman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Paxman misses the jab.
Paxman throws a hook to the side of Kansleri's head but Kansleri sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kansleri takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kansleri throws a low kick but it's checked well by Paxman.
Paxman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kansleri.
Kansleri looks to throw the jab but Paxman is out of range. #T1#
Paxman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Paxman feints and then cracks Kansleri's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kansleri down.
Paxman moves away from the strike by Kansleri.
A big left from Kansleri misses.
Kansleri misses with an uppercut.
Kansleri swings widly with a right hand
and Paxman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kansleri 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.
Some wild striking there from Kansleri.
Paxman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kansleri moves away.
Kansleri scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Paxman connects with a leg kick. Kansleri looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kansleri rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Paxman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kansleri 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 Paxman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Paxman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The fighters circling - Paxman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kansleri defending well as Paxman loads up on a big left hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kansleri, right into the meat.
Paxman scores with a nice head shot.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paxman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kansleri missing with a left hand there. Paxman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kansleri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Paxman tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kansleri manages to circle out of the way.
A left lands for Paxman.
A low kick from Kansleri misses
and Paxman counters with a straight right hand.
Kansleri throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Paxman throws a nice head kick!
A bone on bone clash there as Kansleri blocks the leg kick.
Paxman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kansleri.
Paxman is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Paxman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kansleri moves away.
Jeremy Paxman is winning the standup battle so far.
Good work by Paxman as he checks the leg kick.
Kansleri misses with a hook. Paxman ducked under it nicely.
Paxman missing with a left hand there. Kansleri was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Some wild striking there from Paxman.
Nice straight punches there by Kansleri. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kansleri.#T3#
Paxman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Paxman 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.
Kansleri defending well as Paxman loads up on a big left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Kansleri misses the target. #TD#
Paxman bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kansleri is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#ES2#
Kansleri explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Kansleri throws a hook to the side of Paxman's head but Paxman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Paxman throws an overhand right that lands on Kansleri's shoulder, as Kansleri tries to avoid the shot.
Both fighters circling a little - Kansleri finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paxman loads up on a big right hand but Kansleri slips the punch.
Paxman cracks a nice hook into Kansleri's ribs.
Kansleri 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.
Paxman throws a hook to the side of Kansleri's head but Kansleri sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Paxman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kansleri throws a sloppy head kick
and Paxman counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Paxman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A slapping body kick lands there for Paxman.
Kansleri's corner calls for a 1-2. Kansleri obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kansleri lands a nice looking kick to the body. Paxman takes a step back to recover. #CL#
Paxman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kansleri is trying to break the clinch but Paxman is controlling him.
Kansleri wants to break free but Paxman has control.
Paxman lands with a left to the head.
Kansleri throws a punch but it's blocked by Paxman.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kansleri pushes Paxman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Paxman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kansleri backwards.
Paxman lands a nice shot to the body.
Paxman lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jeremy Paxman will probably get the nod.
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#
Kansleri defending well as Paxman loads up on a big left hand.
Kansleri slips a straight right by Paxman.
Kansleri fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Paxman is out of range.
Paxman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kansleri throws out the jab.
Paxman slips a straight right by Kansleri.
Kansleri ducks right into an uppercut from Paxman.
Kansleri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A counter left hand to the body from Paxman misses its target.
Kansleri swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kansleri avoids the body shot from Paxman.
Kansleri keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Paxman.
Paxman moves out of range of the body kick from Kansleri.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kansleri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kansleri throws a sloppy head kick and Paxman moves out of range easily.
Paxman swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kansleri misses with a body shot.
Paxman missing with a left hand there. Kansleri was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kansleri slips under a jab.
Paxman throws a shot from downtown. Kansleri moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Paxman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Paxman misses with a wild body shot.
Kansleri connects with a high kick. #CL#
Paxman instigates a clinch.
Paxman tries to pull guard but Kansleri won't allow it.
Kansleri is trying to force a seperation but Paxman has the dominant position.
Jeremy Paxman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kansleri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Paxman.
Kansleri blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kansleri working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kansleri is trying to push Paxman away but Paxman has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kansleri wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Paxman has him pressed against the cage.
Kansleri lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Paxman backwards.
Paxman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kansleri misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC2#
Kansleri escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kansleri takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kansleri bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Paxman's head.
Kansleri dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kansleri throws a solid leg kick but Paxman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kansleri.
An attempted straight right counter from Paxman misses the target.
Kansleri attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kansleri throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kansleri cracks a nice hook into Paxman's ribs.
Nice defenses there by Kansleri.
Kansleri swings widly with a right hand
and Paxman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kansleri scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL#
Kansleri gets tackled into the cage by Paxman. Paxman maintains the clinch.
Paxman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Paxman presses Kansleri against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Paxman tries to work over Kansleri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Paxman blocking some punches.
Paxman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Paxman has Kansleri pressed against the cage, preventing Kansleri from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Paxman swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Kansleri breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Paxman takes a swing at Kansleri's ribcage but misses.
A low kick from Paxman misses
and Kansleri counters with a straight right hand.
Kansleri walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kansleri looks to throw the jab but Paxman is out of range.
Paxman tries a head kick but it misses.
Paxman thows a left - swing and a miss!
A solid leg kick lands there for Paxman.
Kansleri doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Paxman lands with a nice body punch.
Kansleri just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Kansleri scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kansleri lands a really nice looking cross but Paxman seems unphased.
Kansleri rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Paxman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Paxman feinted with a counter takedown.
Paxman connects with the punch.
Paxman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kansleri throws a counter combo.
Paxman misses with a body shot.
Kansleri throws a low kick but Paxman moves out of range easily.
Kansleri scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kansleri lands with a hook. Paxman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice defenses there by Kansleri.
Paxman lands a nice shot to the body.
Kansleri scores with a decent looking hook.
Kansleri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kansleri missing with a left hand there. Paxman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Paxman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL#
Paxman takes the fight into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rauta Kansleri.
I think Kansleri 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rauta Kansleri!
After the fight, Rauta Kansleri 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: PFC 59 Brophy vs Gaetz II*
Date: Aug 25, 2018

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

#R1#
Browne looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Liam Browne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paxman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Browne.
Paxman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Paxman has closed the distance and engaged Browne in a clinch.
Paxman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Browne has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Browne has a couple of punches blocked by Paxman.
Browne lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Paxman or not.
Browne goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Paxman 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.
Browne misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Browne throws a head punch that misses.
Paxman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Browne misses with a shot to the kidneys.
I was talking to Browne's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Browne tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Paxman's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Paxman's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Browne blocking some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Browne.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Paxman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Paxman prevents a body shot from Browne.
Paxman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Browne tries a body shot but Paxman blocks it. #T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Browne.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Paxman.
Browne misses with a punch on the inside.
Browne blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Paxman misses with some punches.
Paxman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Browne throws a punch but it's blocked by Paxman.
Paxman blocking some punches.
Browne lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Paxman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Paxman misses with a hook. Browne ducked under it nicely.
Browne connects with a solid leg kick.
Paxman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Browne is out of range.
Paxman connects with a nice looking jab.
Browne swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Browne takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Paxman tries to score with a low kick but Browne moves his leg out of the way.
Browne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Paxman. #T2#
Browne thuds his right hand into Paxman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT#
It looks like Jeremy Paxman has been cut.
Paxman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Paxman misses with a wild combination.
Paxman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Paxman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A head kick misses from Paxman.
Browne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paxman manages to avoid it.
Paxman misses with an uppercut. Browne saw that one coming.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Browne, as that shot connected.
Paxman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Paxman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Browne has time to react.
Paxman with a jab.
Nice body punch from Paxman.
Paxman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Browne misses its target.#T3#
Browne swings for the body but Paxman moves out of range.
Browne just misses with a punch to the body.
Paxman throws a hook to the side of Browne's head but Browne sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Browne drops his hands momentarily and Paxman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A shot to the liver by Paxman. Beautiful body shot.
Paxman punishes Browne's body with a nice straight punch.
Paxman throws a sloppy head kick and Browne moves out of range easily.
Browne throwing a counter right hand but Paxman manages to avoid it.
Browne is looking to score with low kicks.
Browne throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Paxman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Paxman moves in looking to clinch but Browne pushes him off.
Paxman works the jab nicely.
Browne misses with a body punch
and Paxman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Browne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Paxman.
Paxman is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Browne with a body shot.
Browne scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Browne misses with a body shot. #T4#
Browne gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Browne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Paxman was well out of range. Poor timing from Browne.
Browne is looking to wear down Paxman with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Browne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paxman manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Paxman darts in and clinches Browne up against the cage.
Paxman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Browne has a couple of punches blocked by Paxman.
Paxman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brownes head.
Paxman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Paxman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Paxman.
Paxman blocks an uppercut.
Paxman lands an uppercut.
Paxman blocks a body shot from Browne.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Paxman lands with a short shot to the head.
Browne is leaning against Paxman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Browne lands with a left to the head.
Paxman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Browne backwards.
Paxman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremy Paxman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jeremy Paxman's cut.
That's time! Browne's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Paxman lands a front kick.
Paxman misses the shot to the body.
Paxman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Browne throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Paxman staying out of range there.
Browne scores with a crisp jab that stopped Paxman in his tracks.
Paxman ducks right into an uppercut from Browne.
Paxman scores with a hook.
Paxman throws the left hand but Browne avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Browne misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Browne 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL2#
Browne tries to keep at a distance but Paxman has taken the fight into the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Browne.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Browne misses with a punch on the inside.
Browne lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Paxman backwards. #T1#
Browne goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Browne blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Paxman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Browne.
Browne throws a head punch that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Browne.
Paxman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Paxman struggles to land a body shot inside as Browne controls his hands.
Browne scores with a shoulder strike.
Browne lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Paxman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Browne.
Browne fakes the leg kick and cracks Paxman in the body.
Paxman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A swing and a miss from Browne.
And Paxman responds with a good body kick, but Browne manages to step out the way in time.
Paxman lands with a straight right. Browne didn't see that one coming.
Paxman pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Browne back to the cage. Paxman follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paxman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Browne sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Paxman staying out of range there.#T2#
Paxman slips a straight right by Browne.
Paxman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Browne throws a push kick but Paxman slaps the foot to one side.
Browne moves forwards but Paxman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Browne takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Browne rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Paxman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Paxman! But no joy.
Browne throws a jab but it's blocked by Paxman.
Paxman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Paxman misses with a straight left.
Browne scoring well with a low kick there.
Paxman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Browne.
Paxman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Browne defends it well.
Browne throws a nice looking combination but Paxman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Browne throws the left hand but Paxman avoids the punch easily.
Paxman will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Browne. That's going to slow Paxman down. #T3#
Paxman walks into a jab.
Browne feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Paxman's calf.#CL2#
Paxman instigates a clinch.
Browne throws a head punch that misses.
Paxman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Browne walks away with a smile on his face. Paxman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Paxman checks a leg kick nicely.
Browne scores with a jab.
Browne attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Paxman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Browne lands a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Paxman misses the target.
Paxman lands a leg kick that knocks Browne off balance momentarily.
Paxman 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.
Browne just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Paxman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Paxman misses with a straight right.
Paxman throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paxman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Browne. Browne circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Paxman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Browne on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Paxman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Paxman throws a head kick that misses.
Browne scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Paxman throws a lazy right hand but Browne sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Browne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Paxman moves away.
Browne throws out a leg kick but Paxman moves out of range and Browne only half commits.
Paxman steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Browne.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Browne throws out a leg kick but Paxman moves out of range and Browne only half commits.
An inside leg kick from Browne misses.
Paxman throws a good cross that connects.
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 Liam Browne will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jeremy Paxman's cut.
That's time! Browne's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Paxman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Browne.
Paxman shapes to counter with a head kick.
Paxman checks a leg kick nicely.
Browne throws a leg kick that is checked
and Paxman counters with a stiff right hand.
Browne scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Paxman delivers a nice body kick.
Browne misses with a body shot.
Paxman throws a chopping leg kick but Browne manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Paxman lands a body shot.
Browne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paxman manages to avoid it.
Paxman jabs at Browne's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Browne takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Browne paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Browne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Paxman was well out of range. Poor timing from Browne.
Paxman loads up on a big right hand but Browne slips the punch.
Browne fires out a quick counter leg kick but Paxman just manages to avoid it.#T1#
Paxman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Browne stuns Paxman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Paxman throws a jab but it's blocked by Browne.
Paxman sizes up Browne with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Paxman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jab from Browne.
Browne missing with a left hand there. Paxman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Browne scores with a leg kick.
Browne walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Browne walks into a left hand.
Paxman connects with a crisp jab.
Paxman lands a nice hook to Browne's body. Browne takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jeremy Paxman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slapping leg kick lands for Browne.
Browne throws a body punch but Paxman moves out of range. #T2#
Paxman blocks the body kick.
Paxman moves out of range of the strikes.
Paxman was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Browne misses with a low kick.
Paxman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Browne defending well as Paxman loads up on a big left hand.
Browne jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Paxman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Browne.
Paxman unleashes a big counter combination but Browne bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Browne looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Browne blocks a jab.
Paxman finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Paxman throws a low kick but Browne avoids it.
Browne uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Paxman.
Paxman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Browne swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Paxman swings widly with a right hand
and Browne counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Paxman throws a head kick that misses.
Browne was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Paxman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Browne lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Paxman throws a low kick but it's checked well by Browne.
Browne attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Paxman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Browne misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Browne throws a jab but it's blocked by Paxman.
Browne throws a good cross that connects.
Browne connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Paxman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Paxman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Browne defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Paxman.
Browne walks into a straight right hand from Paxman.
Paxman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Browne manages to avoid it.
Browne moves into range and connects with a jab.
The fighters circling - Paxman throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Browne misses with a wild body shot.
Paxman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Paxman instigates a clinch.
Paxman tries to break free but Browne pushes him back against the cage.
Paxman blocking some punches.
Jeremy Paxman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Paxman prevents a body shot from Browne.
Paxman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Paxman misses with the head strike.
Paxman blocking some punches.
Paxman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Paxman tries to land knees in the clinch but Browne avoids the damage to the body.
Paxman blocks a body shot from Browne.
Paxman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Paxman.
A left hand lands to the body for Browne.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Browne.
A right hand to the body from Browne.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Liam Browne did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Jeremy Paxman's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Browne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Browne throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CL2#
Paxman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Browne lands a left hand.
Browne swings wildly with an uppercut but Paxman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Browne misses with some punches.
Browne tries to work over Paxman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Paxman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Paxman lands a glancing blow to the side of Browne's head.
A big right from Browne misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Browne ducks under a wild hook from Paxman.
Browne punishes Paxman's body with a nice straight punch.
Good standup being displayed there by Browne as he connects with a hook.
Browne throws a front kick aimed at Paxman's knee but Paxman avoids it well. #T1#
Browne scores with a nice strike.
Browne lands with a nice body punch.
Browne motions for Paxman to come forward. Browne throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Browne swings widly with a right hand
and Paxman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice shot by Paxman.
Browne throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Browne pivots, looking for a leg kick but Paxman is out of range and Browne settles back down.
Browne on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Browne with a hook.
Paxman moves out of range of the leg kick from Browne.
Browne throws out a leg kick but Paxman moves out of range and Browne only half commits.
Browne scores with a hook.
Browne changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Paxman swings for the body but Browne moves out of range. #T2#
The fighters circling - Paxman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Paxman tries to get set, Browne tries to push him back and clinch up but Paxman manages to avoid the attempt.
Paxman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Paxman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Browne counters with a thumping low kick.
Paxman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice shot lands for Paxman.
Browne fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Paxman.
Paxman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Browne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Paxman.
Browne takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Paxman is looking to land body kicks.
Paxman avoids a kick to the body.
Paxman throws a head kick that misses.
Browne turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T3#
Paxman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Browne misses the target.
Browne looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Paxman attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Browne takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Browne half committed to a counter leg kick.
Browne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Paxman.
Browne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Paxman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Paxman cracks Browne with a good jab.
Paxman moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Paxman goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Browne takes a swing at Paxman's ribcage but misses.
Browne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Browne smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T4#
Paxman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Browne walks into a straight right hand from Paxman.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Browne misses with a low kick.
Paxman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Browne fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Paxman.
Paxman wants to land a leg kick but Browne is out of range.
Paxman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Browne.
Nice body punch from Paxman.
Browne slips under a jab from Paxman.
Paxman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Browne.
Browne walks into a straight right hand from Paxman.
Paxman throws a leg kick but Browne moved away.
Paxman moves out of range as Browne strikes.
Paxman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Liam Browne will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jeremy Paxman's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Browne scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Paxman doesn't seem bothered though.
Paxman scores with a kick to the midsection.
A big right from Paxman misses.
Browne pivots, looking for a leg kick but Paxman is out of range and Browne settles back down.
Browne scores with the left hand. Paxman knows he should have avoided that one.
Paxman scores with a jab. Browne acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Paxman moves out of range of the strikes.
Paxman is looking to slow Browne down with leg kicks.
Paxman is looking to slow Browne down with leg kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paxman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Browne takes a swing at Paxman's ribcage but misses.
Paxman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Browne connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Paxman scrambles back to his feet.
Paxman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Paxman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Browne throws out the jab. #T1#
Browne comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Browne pivots, looking for a leg kick but Paxman is out of range and Browne settles back down.
Browne checks a leg kick.
Good work by Browne as he checks the leg kick.
Browne throwing a counter right hand but Paxman manages to avoid it.
Browne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Paxman moves away.
Paxman scores with a jab.#TD2#
Paxman drives through with a takedown into Browne's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Paxman trying to control but Browne is working from the bottom.
Browne looking to hit a scissor sweep but Paxman is one step ahead there.
Paxman throwing strikes but missing.
Jeremy Paxman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Paxman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Paxman looking to pass the guard.
Paxman landing some decent shots from guard. #T3#
Paxman scoring with punches to the head and body.
Browne wants to get back to his feet but Paxman passes into half guard.
Browne is trying to stand back up but Paxman is controlling him
Paxman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Browne wants to control but Paxman is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Browne looks to land a right hand but Paxman moved out of range.
Browne moves out of range of the leg kick from Paxman.
Paxman avoids a kick to the body.
A little jabbing left from Paxman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Browne.
Browne fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Paxman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Browne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Paxman moves away.
A good leg kick by Browne.
Browne tries to work over Paxman's front leg with a kick but Paxman checks it.
Browne is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Paxman.
Paxman connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Browne's hands.
Paxman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Browne paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Browne throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Paxman moves out of range of the strikes.
Browne misses with a body punch #KD2#
and Paxman counters with a nice right hand that sends Browne toppling to the canvas! Browne scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Paxman finish him?!#ROC2#
Browne is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paxman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Paxman misses with a wild body shot.
Browne steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Paxman. That one must have hurt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jeremy Paxman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Browne 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 48:48
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 48:48
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 47:48

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

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

#R1#
Winston misses with a straight right.
Winston with a jab.
Paxman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Winstons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Paxman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Paxman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Paxman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Winston counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Paxman keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Winston throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Winston trying to control the action but Paxman is working from the bottom.
Winston winds up and cracks Paxman with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Winston 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.#T1#
Paxman is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Winston is looking to take a break and control but Paxman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Winston is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Winston is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Paxman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Winston.
Paxman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Winston. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ground and pound from Winston. #SUB#
Winston is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Paxman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Winston.
Winston thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Paxman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Paxman.
Winston is looking to work some ground and pound but Paxman has wrist control.
Winston scoring with punches to the head and body.
Winston scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Winston accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Winston accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Winston passes into half guard.
Winston with the ground and pound but Paxman uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Paxman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Winston working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Winston wants to pass the guard but Paxman is keeping the position.
Winston throws a strike but Paxman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Paxman controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Winston looking for a guillotine here but Paxman defends easily. #T4#
Winston looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Winston looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Paxman passes into half guard.
Winston tries to roll over but Paxman keeps him under control.
Winston slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Winston is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Paxman defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Winston 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#
Paxman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Winston takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Winston throws out a powerful jab.
Winston looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Winston misses the body punch
and Paxman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Winston slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Winston is defended easily by Paxman.
Winston misses with a right hand
and Paxman counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Paxman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Winston changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Winston throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Paxman's waist but Paxman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Winston off to one side.
Winston moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromPaxman.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Winston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Paxman as Winston shoots in.
Paxman looks for the body kick but Winston saw that one coming.
Paxman loads up on a big right hand but Winston slips the punch.
Paxman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Paxman lands a leg kick that knocks Winston off balance momentarily.
Winston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Paxman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Winston.
Winston is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Paxman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Winston dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Winston uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Paxman.
Winston misses with a left hand
and Paxman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Paxman swings for the body but Winston moves out of range.
A big right from Winston misses.
Paxman wants to counter with a clinch but Winston pushes him away.
Winston throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Paxman on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Winston throws a hook to the side of Paxman's head but Paxman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Paxman only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Paxman tries to bum rush Winston with a series of wild strikes but Winston uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jeremy Paxman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Winston fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Paxman on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Paxman throws a head kick that misses.
Winston appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Paxman connects with a leg kick. Winston looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Winston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Paxman. #T3#
Paxman gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Winston decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Paxman's guard.
Paxman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Winston is one step ahead there.
Winston with a flurry of punches that miss.
Winston throws a strike but Paxman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Winston is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Paxman is aware though and is defending well.
Winston wants to control but Paxman passes easily into half guard.
Winston trying to control from the bottom.
Winston wants to improve his position but Paxman is controlling well. #SUB#
Winston is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Paxman pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Winston is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Paxman is taking a breather. Winston says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Winston manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Winston isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Paxman stacks Winston on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Paxman!
Winston is trying to work for a sweep but Paxman has mounted him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremy Paxman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Winston swings widly with a right hand
letting Paxman counter with a right hand.
Paxman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Winston.
Paxman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Winston.
Winston takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Winston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paxman.
Paxman missing with a left hand there. Winston was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Paxman throws out a loose jab but Winston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paxman misses the shot to the body.
Winston ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winston just misses with a punch to the body.
Winston lands a slapping body shot.
Winston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Paxman slaps away a takedown attempt from Winston, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1#
Winston fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Paxman now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Paxman misses with a wild combination.
Winston fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Paxman avoids it really well and circles away.
Paxman was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Winston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paxman tries to clinch up.
Winston appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Paxman displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Winston jabs at Paxman's body.#T2#
Paxman throws a shot from downtown. Winston moves away and avoids it.
Winston is looking to wear down Paxman with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Winston uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Paxman.
Paxman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Winston on the side of the head.
Winston throws a body punch but Paxman moves out of range.
Paxman let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Paxman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Winston looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Winston jabs Paxman right on the nose. Paxman blinks but takes it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Winston throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Paxman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Paxman swings for the body but Winston moves out of range.
Paxman throws a push kick but Winston slaps the foot to one side.
Paxman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Winston.
Paxman swings widly with a right hand
enabling Winston to counter with a crisp jab.
Paxman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T3#
Winston checks a leg kick.
Paxman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
No luck for Winston with that takedown attempt.
Paxman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Winston.
Winston uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Winston misses the body punch
and Winston takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Winston drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Paxman staying out of range there.
Nice shot by Paxman.
A low kick from Paxman misses #TD#
and Winston counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Winston is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Paxman is just riding it out for now. Winston eventually gives up the hold. #T4#
Paxman is looking to improve his position.
Paxman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Winston looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Winston throwing shots but Paxman is blocking nicely.
Winston looks to land a strike but Paxman avoids it nicely and regains full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jeremy Paxman.
I think Paxman 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: PFC 44 Sanchez vs Winston
Date: Jun 08, 2018

#R1#
Ho throws a looping overhand right but Paxman ducks down to avoid it.
Nam Ho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paxman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ho manages to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Paxman.#CUT2#
It looks like Nam Ho has been cut.
Paxman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ho throws out the jab.
Ho misses with an uppercut. Paxman saw that one coming.
Paxman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ho . Ho circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#ROC2#
Ho is rocked!#CL2#
Paxman has managed to clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Ho .
Paxman lands with a left to the head.
Ho working aggressively here.
A hook to the body from Paxman.
Ho can't find room to land a body shot as Paxman controls the action.
Ho stalling in the clinch.
Ho has a couple of punches blocked by Paxman.
Ho 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.
A short left from Ho .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ho is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Paxman is keeping busy.
Paxman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ho swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Paxman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Paxman misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Ho .
Ho can't find room to land a body shot as Paxman controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Paxman.
Ho is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Paxman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ho throws a punch but it's blocked by Paxman.
Ho misses with the head strike.
Ho wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ho blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Paxman fails to land.
Paxman swings wildly with an uppercut but Ho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ho lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Paxman throws a punch but it's blocked by Ho .
Ho 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ho misses with a hook to the ribs.
Paxman has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ho seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Paxman can turn it around.#T2#
Ho is trying to break the clinch but Paxman is controlling him.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Paxman.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Paxman.
Ho struggles to land a body shot inside as Paxman controls his hands.
Paxman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Paxman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paxman.
Paxman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Paxman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ho blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ho misses with the head strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ho misses with a punch to the body.
Paxman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ho is trying to force a seperation but Paxman has the dominant position.
Ho misses with a hook to the ribs.
Paxman prevents a body shot from Ho .
Paxman wants to take the fight to the mat but Ho manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T3#
Ho goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ho scores with a shoulder strike.
Ho blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Paxman fails to land.
Ho misses with a short punch on the inside.
Paxman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Paxman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Paxman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ho misses with some punches.
Paxman scores with a shoulder strike.
Ho fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Ho escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Paxman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ho just misses with a punch to the body.
Paxman misses the shot to the body.
Ho ducks under a wild hook from Paxman.
Ho throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Paxman on the side of the head. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch lands to the side of Paxman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ho throws a body punch but Paxman moves out of range.
Good exchange - Paxman coming out on top.
Ho misses with a hook.
Ho misses with an uppercut.
Ho scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ho misses with a double jab.
Ho misses with a right hand
and Paxman scores with a counter punch that sends Ho to the canvas! Paxman smells blood - he's punishing Ho with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Ho has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeremy Paxman!
Jeremy Paxman decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: PFC 39: Vendetta*
Date: May 12, 2018

#R1#
Paxman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kansleri throws out the jab.
Paxman throws a sloppy head kick and Kansleri moves out of range easily.
Kansleri throws a lazy right hand but Paxman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kansleri looks to score with a jab to the body but Paxman is just out of range.
Kansleri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Paxman.
Kansleri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Paxman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big left from Kansleri misses.
Kansleri moves out of range as Paxman throws a body kick.
Kansleri lands with an uppercut that bounces Paxman off the cage and back into range.
A head kick misses from Kansleri.
Paxman avoids a kick to the body.
Paxman throwing a counter right hand but Kansleri manages to avoid it.
Kansleri has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Paxman is landing a low percentage of strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kansleri wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Paxman throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kansleri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kansleri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Paxman checks a leg kick.
Paxman lands a jab.#T1#
Paxman goes for a double leg but Kansleri avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kansleri continues to drive forward.
Paxman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kansleri throws a good cross that connects.
Kansleri looks to land a left hand but Paxman moved out of range nicely.
Paxman moves forwards but Kansleri connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kansleri dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kansleri throws a leg kick which misses Paxman's front leg but catches the back leg as Paxman tries to avoid it.
Paxman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kansleri checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A big left from Kansleri misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kansleri.
Paxman misses with a straight right.
Nice uppercut there from Paxman.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circle momentarily. Kansleri darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kansleri lands a head shot.#T2#
Kansleri scores with a jab to the body.
Paxman looks to throw a body kick
and Kansleri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kansleri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Paxman was well out of range. Poor timing from Kansleri.
Kansleri stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Paxman.
Kansleri throws a nice inside leg kick.
Good exchange - Paxman coming out on top.
We've been hearing reports that Paxman has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kansleri misses with a right hand
and Paxman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kansleri throws a hook to the side of Paxman's head but Paxman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kansleri. Paxman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kansleri lands a two punch combo.
Paxman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kansleri throws out the jab.
Kansleri misses with a straight left.
Paxman is looking to counter punch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kansleri, right into the meat.
Kansleri throws a head kick that misses.
Paxman blocks a jab.
A shot to the liver by Paxman. Beautiful body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kansleri 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 Paxman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Paxman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T3#
Paxman misses with a body kick.
Kansleri misses with a wild body shot.
Kansleri fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Paxman checks it well.
Paxman looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Paxman throws a lazy right hand but Kansleri sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kansleri works the jab nicely.
Paxman doesn't manage to clinch there - Kansleri circles away. #CL#
Paxman takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Paxman manages to break the clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Paxman.
Paxman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kansleri scores with a one two! Paxman had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kansleri thows a left - swing and a miss!
Paxman throws an overhand right that lands on Kansleri's shoulder, as Kansleri tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Paxman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kansleri counters with a low kick, right behind Paxman 's knee.
A shot to the liver by Paxman. Beautiful body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paxman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Paxman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kansleri throws a nice inside leg kick.
Paxman thuds a left hand into Kansleri's body.
Kansleri with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kansleri smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kansleri throws a body punch but Paxman moves out of range.
Paxman tries to land a leg kick but Kansleri saw it coming and moves away.
Kansleri takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A shot to the body from Paxman misses
letting Kansleri counter with a right hand.
Kansleri pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kansleri cracks a nice hook into Paxman's ribs.
Paxman tests Kansleri's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kansleri waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Paxman.
Paxman throws a good cross that connects.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rauta Kansleri dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Paxman checks a leg kick.
Paxman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kansleri tries to score with a low kick but Paxman moves his leg out of the way.
Paxman loads up on a big right hand but Kansleri slips the punch.
Kansleri throws an off balance right hand
enabling Paxman to counter with a crisp jab.
Kansleri avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Paxman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kansleri scores with a nice strike.
Paxman tries to clinch but Kansleri is having none of it.
Kansleri misses with a right hand
and Paxman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big right from Paxman misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paxman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kansleri.
An inside leg kick lands from Kansleri.
Rauta Kansleri seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kansleri throws a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kansleri fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kansleri moves out of range of the body kick.
Kansleri misses with a leg kick
letting Paxman counter with a right hand. #T1#
Paxman throws a body punch but Kansleri moves out of range.
Kansleri feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Paxman's calf.
Kansleri scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Paxman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kansleri can pounce on him.
Kansleri is looking to slow Paxman down with leg kicks.
Paxman misses with a body kick.
Paxman tries a head kick but it misses.
Paxman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kansleri.
Paxman tried to score with a low kick but Kansleri checks it.
Rauta Kansleri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kansleri feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Paxman's calf.
Paxman misses with a looping left.
Paxman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sloppy strikes from Kansleri. Those never looked like landing.
Kansleri thuds his right hand into Paxman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kansleri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kansleri scores with a jab to the head. #T2#
Kansleri chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Paxman can pounce on him.
Kansleri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A clash of legs there as Paxman blocks the low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Paxman misses the target.
Kansleri cracks Paxman with an open hand slap.
Paxman looks to land a body kick but Kansleri moved away.
Kansleri throws the kick towards the body but Paxman avoids it.
Paxman throws a head kick that half lands.
Kansleri has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Paxman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Paxman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kansleri has time to react.
Kansleri misses with a shot to the body
and Paxman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kansleri takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Paxman is looking to chop away at Kansleri's legs.
Kansleri is looking for the big counter here.
Kansleri throws out a powerful jab.
Paxman swings widly with a right hand
and Kansleri counters with a left to the body.
Kansleri tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Paxman is able to avoid easily.
Kansleri has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kansleri fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Paxman thinks about countering with a body kick.#T3#
Kansleri tries a head kick but it misses.
Paxman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kansleri.
Paxman slips under a jab.
Paxman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Paxman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Paxman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Paxman misses with a body shot.
Paxman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kansleri has a couple of punches blocked by Paxman.
Kansleri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Paxman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kansleri blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD#
Paxman gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kansleri regains guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!#ES2#
Kansleri is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Paxman presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Paxman can't break the clinch.
Kansleri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Paxman swings wildly with an uppercut but Kansleri uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Paxman.
Kansleri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Paxman's elbow.
Kansleri blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Paxman 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 Kansleri fails to land.
Paxman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kansleri pushes Paxman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kansleri blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right handed body shot lands from Paxman.
Kansleri wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Paxman manages to break the clinch.
Paxman looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Paxman jabs Kansleri right on the nose. Kansleri blinks but takes it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rauta Kansleri will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Paxman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kansleri.
Kansleri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A bone on bone clash there as Paxman blocks the leg kick.
Paxman is looking to clinch.
Kansleri 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.
Kansleri darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Paxman throws a head kick that misses
enabling Kansleri to counter with a crisp jab.
Kansleri takes a swing at Paxman's ribcage but misses.
Paxman thinks about countering with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Paxman.
Paxman slips a jab from Kansleri.
Paxman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kansleri lands a slapping body shot.
Paxman slips under a jab.
Kansleri lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kansleri throws out a loose jab but Paxman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kansleri fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Paxman.#T1#
Kansleri goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Paxman looks to throw the jab but Kansleri is out of range.
Paxman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
An inside leg kick from Kansleri misses.
Paxman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kansleri can pounce on him.
Paxman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kansleri throws a series of punches but Paxman moves out of range.
Kansleri scores with a nice body kick.
Paxman moves out of range of the strikes.
A left lands for Kansleri.
Paxman moves in looking to clinch but Kansleri pushes him off.
Kansleri moves out of range of the strikes.
Paxman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kansleri connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Paxman scrambles back to his feet.
Kansleri misses with a low kick.
Kansleri throws a hook but Paxman avoids it easily.
Paxman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jeremy Paxman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Paxman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kansleri.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Paxman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kansleri scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kansleri looks to score with a jab to the body but Paxman is just out of range.
Paxman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kansleri moves away.
Kansleri connects with a good right hand that stumbles Paxman. Paxman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Paxman throws an off balance right hand
and Paxman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kansleri cracks Paxman with a good jab.
Kansleri pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Paxman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kansleri moves out of range as Paxman strikes.
Kansleri ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kansleri fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Paxman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kansleri lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T3#
Kansleri cracks Paxman with an open hand slap.
Kansleri throws a sloppy head kick
and Paxman counters with a left to the body.
Kansleri scores with a jab. Paxman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kansleri feints a jab promting Paxman to slip. Kansleri then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Paxman slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Paxman throws a shot from downtown. Kansleri moves away and avoids it.
Paxman moves out of range of the strikes.
Paxman throws a hook but Kansleri avoids it easily.
Kansleri throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kansleri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A punch lands to the side of Paxman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Paxman cracks Kansleri with a right hand to the side of the head.
Paxman wants to clinch.
A slow jab from Paxman misses its intended target. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kansleri throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Paxman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Paxman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kansleri.
Some wild striking there from Paxman.
Kansleri feints and then cracks Paxman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Paxman down.
Paxman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kansleri.
Paxman tries to counter with a takedown but Kansleri is quick to defend against it.
Kansleri tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Paxman looks to land a left hand but Kansleri moved out of range nicely.
Kansleri fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Paxman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kansleri loads up on a big right hand but Paxman slips the punch.
Paxman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Paxman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rauta Kansleri comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kansleri 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:30

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

Event: PFC 34: Revolution*
Date: Apr 21, 2018

#R1#
Paxman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Browne ducks under a wild hook from Paxman.
Paxman misses with a body kick.
Paxman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Browne.
Nice shot lands for Browne.#CUT2#
It looks like Jeremy Paxman has been cut.
Browne walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Paxman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Browne misses the body punch
letting Paxman counter with a right hand.
Browne throws a low kick, looking for Paxman's leg but Paxman calmly moves out of range. #CL#
Paxman instigates a clinch.
Browne swings away with an uppercut that misses.
I was talking to Paxman's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Browne makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Browne blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paxman blocks a body shot from Browne.
Browne tries to work over Paxman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Paxman presses Browne against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Browne blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Browne throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Paxman. #T1#
Browne tries to throw a body punch but Paxman avoids it by throwing Browne back against the cage.
Browne lands a left hand that snaps the head of Paxman backwards.
Browne swings wildly with an uppercut but Paxman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Browne misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paxman.
Browne working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Paxman has a couple of punches blocked by Browne.
Paxman misses with some punches.
Browne blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Browne pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Browne goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Paxman defending well as Browne loads up on a big left hand.
Paxman is looking to counter punch.
Browne throws a half hearted mid kick.
Paxman looks to land a body kick but Browne moved away.
Browne thuds a left hand into Paxman's body.
We've been informed that Browne 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.
Paxman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Paxman scores with a kick to the midsection.#T2#
Paxman gets off balance looking for a body kick#CL2#
and Browne holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paxman pushes Browne back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Browne tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Browne scores with a hook to the body.
Browne is looking to break free of the clinch but Paxman has double underhooks.
Browne tries to work over Paxman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Paxman lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Paxman fails to land.
Paxman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Browne fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Paxman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Browne.
Browne blocks an uppercut.
Browne lands a shot to the body.
Browne swings wildly with an uppercut but Paxman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paxman throws a punch but it's blocked by Browne.
Paxman swings wildly with an uppercut but Browne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Browne lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
Paxman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Browne throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Paxmans head.
Paxman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Paxman fails to land.
Browne working hard to break the clinch.
Paxman lands with a short shot to the head.
Paxman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Browne.
Browne swings wildly with an uppercut but Paxman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Browne misses with the head strike.
Browne lands a shot to the body.
Paxman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Browne swings wildly with an uppercut but Paxman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Browne misses with the head strike.
Paxman gets through Browne's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Paxman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Browne's efforts to push away.#T4#
A head punch on the inside from Paxman fails to land.
Browne swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Browne pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Browne slips a jab from Paxman.
Browne keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Paxman.
Browne thows a left - swing and a miss!
Paxman feinted there with a counter leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Browne ducks under a wild hook from Paxman.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Paxman.
Paxman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL#
Paxman clinches up against the cage.
Browne misses with the head strike.
Browne tries a body shot but Paxman blocks it.
Browne misses with a punch to the body.
Browne misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Browne fails to land.
Paxman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Liam Browne will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jeremy Paxman's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Browne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Paxman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Browne looks to land a right hand but Paxman moved out of range.
Paxman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Browne.
Paxman misses with a body kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Paxman checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Paxman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Browne connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Paxman scrambles back to his feet.
Browne on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Paxman. Paxman obviously looking to wear him down.
Paxman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Browne under the eye.
Paxman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paxman checks a low kick from Browne.
Paxman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Paxman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jab by Browne.
Paxman thumps Browne with a low kick.#T1#
Browne throws a shot from downtown. Paxman moves away and avoids it.
Paxman thinks about countering with a body kick.
Paxman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Browne thows a left - swing and a miss!
Browne swings for the body but Paxman moves out of range.
Paxman throws a body punch but Browne moves out of range.
Paxman looks to land a right hand but Browne moved out of range.
Browne was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Browne dips to his left and cracks Paxman with an uppercut!
Paxman misses with a body shot.
Paxman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Browne is out of range.
Browne looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Browne connects with a looping right hand.
Browne throws a shot to the body.
Browne tries to land a front kick but Paxman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A little feinted left hand from Paxman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Paxman ducks under a wild hook from Browne.
Paxman throwing a counter right hand but Browne manages to avoid it.
A big right from Paxman misses.
Paxman swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T2#
Browne takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Browne thows a left - swing and a miss!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paxman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Paxman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Paxman tries to close the distance and clinch but Browne swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Browne gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Paxman throws the kick towards the body but Browne avoids it.
Paxman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Browne manages to avoid it.
Paxman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Browne lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Paxman throws out a powerful jab.
Paxman looks to score with a jab to the body but Browne is just out of range.
Paxman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Paxman backing away here, and Browne unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Browne swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Paxman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Browne.#T3#
Paxman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Browne manages to avoid it.
Jab by Browne.
Paxman cracks the inside of Browne's front leg.
A solid leg kick lands there for Browne.
Browne throws a shot from downtown. Paxman moves away and avoids it.
Browne swings away with a body shot that misses
and Paxman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Paxman drives through and clinches with Browne against the cage.
Paxman lands with a left to the head.
Paxman throws a head punch that misses.
Browne tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Paxman's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Paxman.
Paxman scores with a hook to the body.
Paxman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Browne misses with a hook from the clinch.
Paxman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Browne lands a body punch. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Browne fails to land.
Browne doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Paxman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Browne's elbow.
Browne blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Paxman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Paxman tries to throw a body punch but Browne avoids it by throwing Paxman back against the cage.
Jeremy Paxman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Paxman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Browne gets through Paxman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Paxman throws a punch but it's blocked by Browne.
Paxman misses with a punch on the inside.
Browne's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Browne breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Paxman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Browne.
An attempted straight right counter from Paxman misses the target.
Browne fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Paxman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Browne.
Paxman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Browne throws out a loose jab but Paxman uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremy Paxman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jeremy Paxman's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Paxman missing with a left hand there. Browne was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Browne is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Paxman with a body shot.
Paxman misses with a looping left.
Browne moves out of range of the body kick.
Paxman slips a straight right by Browne.
Browne is looking to chop away at Paxman's legs.
The fighters circle momentarily. Paxman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A swing and a miss from Paxman.
Browne slips under a jab from Paxman.
Browne checks a leg kick.
Paxman throws a leg kick which misses Browne's front leg but catches the back leg as Browne tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paxman moves out of range of the strikes.
Paxman misses with a looping right.
Paxman misses with a body shot.
Browne bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Browne misses with a left hand
enabling Paxman to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Browne bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Paxman throws a push kick but Browne slaps the foot to one side.
Browne gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Paxman takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Browne misses with a wild combination.
Paxman throwing a counter right hand but Browne manages to avoid it.
Browne tries to score with a low kick but Paxman moves his leg out of the way.
Browne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paxman manages to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Paxman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Browne 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 Paxman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Paxman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Paxman is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Browne has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Paxman.
Browne tries to score with a low kick but Paxman moves his leg out of the way.
Paxman scores with a jab.#CL#
Paxman rushes Browne and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Paxman working aggressively here.
Paxman has a couple of punches blocked by Browne.
Paxman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paxman digs a right hand into Browne's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Browne's gas tank.
Paxman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Browne lands a right hand.
Paxman misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Paxman fails to land.
Browne throws a head punch that misses.
Browne blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Browne misses with a short punch on the inside.
Browne throws a head punch that misses.
Paxman misses with the head strike.
Paxman throws a punch but it's blocked by Browne.
Paxman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Paxman throws a punch but it's blocked by Browne.
Paxman working aggressively here. #T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Browne creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Paxman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Paxman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Browne swings wildly with an uppercut but Paxman uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left hand lands to the body for Browne.
Browne misses with a hook from the clinch.
Paxman misses with a body punch.
Browne pushes Paxman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Paxman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Browne lands a left hand that snaps the head of Paxman backwards.
Paxman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Browne blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Paxman.
Paxman throws a head punch that misses.
Paxman throws a head punch that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Browne.
Paxman working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Browne misses with a hook from the clinch.
Browne misses with a hook from the clinch.
Paxman throws a punch but it's blocked by Browne.
Browne blocks an uppercut.
Paxman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Browne lands a nice uppercut.
Paxman blocks an uppercut.
Browne misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Browne fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Browne scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Browne.
Paxman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Paxman misses with the head strike.
Browne tries a body shot but Paxman blocks it.
Browne can't break the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Browne.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head punch on the inside from Paxman fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremy Paxman clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Jeremy Paxman's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Browne lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Browne throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Browne will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Browne ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Browne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Paxman.
Paxman misses with a hook.
Paxman misses with a looping right.
Browne misses with a leg kick.
Paxman looks to land a body kick but Browne moved away.
Nice shot lands for Browne.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Browne lands a right hook to the body.
Paxman tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Browne is able to avoid easily.
Paxman throws a leg kick that is checked
and Browne counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Paxman thinking.
Browne loads up on a big right hand but Paxman slips the punch.#T1#
Browne's corner calls for a 1-2. Browne obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Browne throws an off balance right hand
and Browne takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Paxman throws a head kick that misses.
Paxman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Browne throws a leg kick which misses Paxman's front leg but catches the back leg as Paxman tries to avoid it.
Jeremy Paxman is winning the standup battle so far.
Paxman ducks under a wild hook from Browne.
Paxman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Browne is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Paxman.
Paxman tries to move into range but Browne moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Paxman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Browne counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Paxman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Browne tries to land a front kick but Paxman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A punch combination from Paxman misses. #T2#
Paxman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Browne misses the jab.
Paxman scores with a kick to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Browne will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Paxman throws a low kick but Browne moves out of range easily.
Browne feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Paxman's calf.
Paxman slips a straight right by Browne.
Browne misses with a low kick.
Paxman loads up on a big right hand but Browne slips the punch.
Browne throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Paxman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Browne takes a jab right on the kisser.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Paxman 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 Browne has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Browne and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T3#
Paxman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Paxman throws a poor cross that misses
and Paxman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A low kick from Paxman is predictable there #CL2#
and Browne moves into the clinch.
Browne lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Browne tries a body shot but Paxman blocks it.
Paxman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Browne struggles to land a body shot inside as Paxman controls his hands.
Paxman throws a head punch that misses.
Browne misses with a punch to the body.
Browne misses with a short punch on the inside.
Browne blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Browne blocking some punches.
Browne misses with a hook from the clinch.
Browne softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Paxman.
Browne misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Browne.
Still in the clinch, Paxman scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paxman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Paxman blocking some punches.
Browne throws a head punch that misses.
Paxman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Paxman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Browne takes a shot to the head.
Browne swings wildly with an uppercut but Paxman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Browne blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Browne working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Paxman tries to throw a body punch but Browne avoids it by throwing Paxman back against the cage.
Browne misses with a short punch on the inside.
Paxman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Paxman lands a body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Paxman fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Liam Browne dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Jeremy Paxman's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
A clash of legs there as Paxman blocks the low kick.
Browne throws a leg kick but Paxman sees it coming and moves out of range.
Browne scores with a punch to the head.
Paxman lands a nice looking body kick.
Browne misses with a wild body shot.
Paxman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Browne swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Browne stuns Paxman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A big right from Paxman misses.
Browne is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Paxman with a body shot.
Paxman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Paxman is predictable there
and Browne counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Browne moves into range and connects with a jab.
Paxman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Paxman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Browne momentarily.
Jab by Browne.#T1#
Paxman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Paxman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Paxman throws a good cross that connects.
Nice jab there from Browne.
Browne throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Paxman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Browne throws a looping overhand right but Paxman ducks down to avoid it.
Paxman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Browne was well out of range. Poor timing from Paxman.
Paxman throws a shot from downtown. Browne moves away and avoids it.
Paxman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Paxman looks to score with a jab to the body but Browne is just out of range.
Paxman lands with a slapping head kick.
Paxman ducks under a wild hook from Browne.
Paxman slips a jab from Browne.#T2#
Paxman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Paxman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Browne manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Paxman throws a low kick but Browne moves out of range easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paxman motions for Browne to come forward. Paxman throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Browne swings for the body but Paxman moves out of range.
Paxman lands a nice hook to Browne's body. Browne takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Browne takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Paxman misses with a wild body shot.
Paxman misses with a kick to the body.
Paxman throws a leg kick which misses Browne's front leg but catches the back leg as Browne tries to avoid it. #CL#
Paxman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Browne misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Paxman fails to land. #T3#
Paxman swings wildly with an uppercut but Browne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Browne fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Paxman blocks a body shot from Browne.
Paxman swings wildly with an uppercut but Browne uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Browne's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Browne takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Browne lands a nice leg kick that just misses Paxman's sensitive parts.
Browne throws a nice inside leg kick.
Browne throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Paxman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Paxman is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Browne.
Browne misses with an uppercut.
Paxman throws a quick counter kick to the body but Browne avoids it.
Paxman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T4#
Paxman throws an off balance right hand
and Browne counters with a nice low kick that buckles Paxman's knee momentarily.
Browne darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paxman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Browne throws a shot to the body.
Browne checks a leg kick.
Browne throws a body punch but Paxman moves out of range.
Paxman staying out of range there.
Paxman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Paxman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Paxman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Paxman tries to clinch up but Browne circles away and keeps his distance.
Browne moves out of range of the leg kick from Paxman.
Paxman misses with a looping right.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 48:48
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 48:48
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 47:48

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

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

#R1#
Paxman connects with a solid leg kick.
Brah throws a lazy uppercut
and Paxman counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Brah ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brah was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Brah jabs Paxman right on the nose. Paxman blinks but takes it well.
Brah scores with a jab to the jaw.
Good standup being displayed there by Brah as he connects with a hook.
Good exchange - Paxman coming out on top.
Paxman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Brah is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Paxman.
Paxman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Paxman 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.
Paxman looks to score with a jab to the body but Brah is just out of range.
Brah went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T1#
Paxman tries a head kick but it misses.
Paxman throws a combination that misses
and Brah counters with a straight right hand.
Good shot there by Paxman.
A telegraphed right hand from Paxman misses the target.
Paxman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Brah. That did some damage!
Paxman misses with a straight left.
Brah keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Paxman.
Paxman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Brah gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Paxman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T2#
Paxman throws a lazy uppercut
letting Brah counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Paxman.
Paxman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brah moves away.
Brah throws a big counter combination but Paxman scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Paxman.
Brah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paxman.
Paxman misses with a right hand
letting Brah counter with a right hand.
Paxman throws out a loose jab but Brah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brah 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.
It looks like Brah has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Paxman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brah. #T3#
Paxman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brah throws out the jab.
Paxman misses with a hook. Brah ducked under it nicely.
Paxman lands a right hook to the body.
Paxman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Paxman misses with a straight right.
Brah swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Brah waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Paxman.
Brah paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Paxman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brah sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Paxman lands the left hand.#T4#
Paxman swinging wildly here.
An attempted straight right counter from Brah misses the target.
Paxman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Paxman misses with a hook to the body
and Brah counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Paxman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paxman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Brah slips a straight right by Paxman.
Paxman looks to land a right hand but Brah moved out of range.
Brah tries to bum rush Paxman with a series of wild strikes but Paxman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Paxman was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremy Paxman dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Brah throws a jab but it's blocked by Paxman.
Paxman steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Jeremy Paxman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brah throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Paxman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Brah throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brah avoids the body shot from Paxman.
Paxman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Both fighters circling a little - Paxman finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Paxman misses with an uppercut
and Brah counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brah showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Paxman.
Brah chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Paxman can pounce on him. #T1#
Brah takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Paxman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brah 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.
Paxman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brah manages to avoid it.
Brah listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Jeremy Paxman has been cut.
Paxman tries to score with a low kick but Brah moves his leg out of the way.
Brah is looking to counter punch.
Paxman scores with a nice right hand.
Jeremy Paxman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brah doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2#
Paxman works Brah's body with a nice hook.
Paxman swings widly with a right hand
and Brah counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Paxman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Paxman is looking to slow Brah down with leg kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paxman throws a big shot that misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Paxman.
Paxman scores with a jab to the jaw.
Paxman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Brah fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Brah is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T3#
A low kick from Paxman misses
enabling Brah to counter with a crisp jab.
Brah slips a straight right by Paxman.
Paxman looks to land a left hand but Brah moved out of range nicely.
As Paxman looks to move away, Brah throws a big counter combo but Paxman just gets out of the way.
Paxman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Brah staying out of range there.
Brah is looking to counter punch.
Paxman throws a head kick that half lands.
Paxman lands with an overhand left.
Paxman throws a lazy right hand but Brah sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brah takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T4#
Paxman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brah throws a big counter combination but Paxman scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Brah lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Paxman circles away quickly and effectively.
Paxman ducks under a wild hook from Brah.
Paxman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brah counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paxman swings widly with a right hand
letting Brah counter with a right hand.
Brah's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Brah duly obliges.
Paxman takes a swing at Brah's ribcage but misses.
Brah is looking to counter punch.
Brah gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Paxman misses with a wild body shot.
Brah is looking to counter punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremy Paxman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jeremy Paxman's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Brah moves away from the strike by Paxman.
Paxman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Brah throws out a loose jab but Paxman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brah doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Brah swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Paxman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paxman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brah pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Paxman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brah. #T1#
Paxman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Paxman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Brah might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Paxman throws a jab when Brah was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Paxman misses the target.
Paxman tries a low kick but Brah avoids it.
Brah lunges at Paxman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Paxman's hand.
Paxman misses with a left hand
and Brah counters with a straight right hand.
Paxman closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The fighters circling - Brah throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Brah swings widly with a right hand
and Paxman counters with a straight right hand.
Brah cracks Paxman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paxman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brah stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Paxman lands a jab to the nose.
Paxman throws a body kick that misses.
Paxman connects with a right hand. Brah shakes it off.
Paxman connects with an inside leg kick.
Paxman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brah misses with a right hand
and Brah takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Paxman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brah swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T3#
Paxman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brah.
Paxman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Paxman lands a front kick.
Paxman misses the body punch
and Brah counters with a nice uppercut.
Brah uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Paxman.
It looked like Brah wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Paxman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Paxman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Paxman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Paxman throws a leg kick that is checked
and Brah counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Paxman lands a jab to the head.
Paxman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Paxman misses.
Brah moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paxman misses with a wild body shot.
Paxman throws a hook to the side of Brah's head but Brah sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brah takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Brah moves out of range of the body kick.
Edgy Brah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paxman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jeremy Paxman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Paxman 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeremy Paxman!
During a confident post fight interview, Jeremy Paxman thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Edgy Brah spoke after the fight, saying 'I shouldn't have ate that edible. '.

Event: *PPV: REVERBERATION
Date: Mar 10, 2018

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Paxman. Browne does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Browne.
Browne moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Jeremy Paxman has been cut.
Paxman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Liam Browne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paxman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Browne throws a shot to the body.
Paxman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Browne steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Paxman.
Browne 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.
Paxman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Paxman checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paxman throws a looping overhand right but Browne ducks down to avoid it.
Paxman sets himself, and Browne steps forward looking for the clinch! Paxman avoids it this time.
Paxman misses with a right hand
letting Browne counter with a right hand.
Browne throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Paxman to counter with a crisp jab.
We've been hearing reports that Paxman has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Browne displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Paxman throws out the jab.
Browne looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Paxman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T1#
Paxman throws a body kick that misses.
Browne works Paxman's body with a nice hook.
Browne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Paxman was well out of range. Poor timing from Browne.
Browne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good leg kick by Browne there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Browne throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Paxman moves away from the strike by Browne.
Browne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paxman manages to avoid it.
Browne scores with a nice strike.
Browne misses with a low kick.
Browne looks to land a right hand but Paxman moved out of range.
Paxman takes one to the chin there.
Browne looks to score with a jab to the body but Paxman is just out of range.#T2#
Paxman bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Browne looks to land a body kick but Paxman moved away.
Donk. Paxman catches Browne right on the button with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Paxman misses the target.
Browne scores with a decent looking hook.
Browne takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Paxman defending well as Browne loads up on a big left hand.
That kick from Browne tenderised Paxman's leg. Paxman is trying to keep his angry face on.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Browne checks a leg kick.
Paxman throws a body punch but Browne moves out of range.
Paxman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Paxman moves out of range of the body kick from Browne.
A counter left hand to the body from Paxman misses its target.
Paxman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Browne.#T3#
A decent looking cross lands there for Paxman.
Browne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Paxman is looking to counter with head kicks.
Paxman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Browne on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Paxman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Browne throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Paxman on the side of the head.
Browne will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Paxman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Browne looks to land a right hand but Paxman moved out of range.
Browne throws a leg kick
and Paxman counters with a stiff right hand.
Browne looks to land a body kick but Paxman moved away.
Browne comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Paxman throws a head kick that half lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That kick from Browne tenderised Paxman's leg. Paxman is trying to keep his angry face on.#T4#
Browne moves out of range as Paxman strikes.
Paxman jabs at Browne's body.
A big left from Paxman misses.
Paxman sets himself, and Browne steps forward looking for the clinch! Paxman avoids it this time.
Paxman scores with a jab to the body.
Paxman misses with a kick to the body.
Browne smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Browne is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Paxman had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Paxman throws a hook but Browne avoids it easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Browne checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Paxman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Browne.
Paxman throwing a counter right hand but Browne manages to avoid it.
Browne lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A jab from Browne finds it's way through Paxman's defenses.
Paxman slips under a jab.
Browne tries to land a body kick
and Paxman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Liam Browne dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jeremy Paxman's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Browne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Paxman jabs at Browne's body.
A jab from Paxman misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Browne! But no joy.
A decent looking cross lands there for Paxman.
Paxman thows a body kick. Browne tries to catch it but that hurt him.
No joy there for Paxman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice defenses there by Browne.
Paxman throws a lazy body kick
and Browne cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Browne attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paxman scores with a jab.
Browne displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Paxman throws out the jab.
Paxman just misses with a punch to the body.
Paxman needs to keep his hands up - Browne had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Browne throws a good cross that connects.
Browne connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Paxman slips under a jab from Browne.
Browne throws a body punch but Paxman moves out of range.
It looked like Paxman was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Browne.
Browne throws a solid leg kick but Paxman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Browne.
Browne looks to land a right hand but Paxman moved out of range.
Paxman throws a shot to the body.
Browne avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Liam Browne seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Paxman drops his hands momentarily and Browne takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Left hook, right uppercut from Paxman.
Browne lands with 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!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Browne 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 Paxman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Paxman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Paxman is looking to counter with a body kick.
Browne pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Paxman throws a jab when Browne was well out of range.
Paxman shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Browne displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Paxman throws out the jab.
Paxman moves out of range as Browne strikes.
Paxman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Browne scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Paxman punishes Browne's body with a nice straight punch.
Browne looks to land a right hand but Paxman moved out of range.
Paxman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Browne.
Browne steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Paxman.
Browne lands a nice leg kick that just misses Paxman's sensitive parts.
Browne will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Paxman throwing a counter right hand but Browne manages to avoid it.
Browne throws a lazy body kick
letting Paxman counter with a right hand.
Browne throws the kick towards the body but Paxman avoids it.#T3#
Paxman 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.
Nice body kick there by Paxman.
Browne connects with a nice looking jab.
Paxman loads up on a big right hand but Browne slips the punch.
Browne avoids a kick to the body.
Browne swings for the body but Paxman moves out of range.
It looked like Paxman was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A clash of legs there as Browne blocks the low kick.
Browne 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.
Browne throws a low kick but Paxman avoids it.
Paxman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Browne throws a body shot but no joy.
Paxman throwing a counter right hand but Browne manages to avoid it.
Browne throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Paxman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Browne misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Paxman misses with a head kick.
Paxman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Browne.
The crowd cheers as Browne lands an impressive looking overhand right. Paxman doesn't seem phased though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paxman misses with a looping right.
Browne lands with a kick to the ribs.
Browne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paxman manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Paxman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Browne buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Paxman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Browne moves away.
Browne's jab looks to have found its range, popping Paxman under the eye.
A telegraphed right hand from Paxman misses the target.
Paxman has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Browne.
Browne misses with a low 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 Jeremy Paxman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jeremy Paxman's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Paxman checks the leg kick.
Paxman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Browne thows a left - swing and a miss!
Browne throws a hook but Paxman avoids it easily.
Browne throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A punch lands to the side of Paxman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Browne slips a jab and a cross from Paxman.
Paxman blocks the body kick.
Paxman throws a sloppy head kick and Browne moves out of range easily.
Browne is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Browne lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paxman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Browne was well out of range. Poor timing from Paxman.
Paxman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Paxman takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Browne throws a leg kick that misses.
Paxman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T1#
Browne misses with a body shot
enabling Paxman to counter with a crisp jab.
Paxman looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Browne punishes Paxman's body with a nice straight punch.
Browne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Paxman moves away.
Browne throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Browne throws a hook but Paxman blocks it.
Paxman misses with a hook.
A good leg kick by Browne.
Browne takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A left and a right from Paxman both land. Nice combination.
A slapping leg kick lands for Browne.
Paxman throws a low kick, looking for Browne's leg but Browne calmly moves out of range.
A low kick from Paxman is predictable there
and Browne counters with a straight right hand.#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!
Paxman tries to land a body kick
and Browne counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Browne throws a nice inside leg kick.
Browne swings for the body but Paxman moves out of range.
Paxman looks to score with a jab to the body but Browne is just out of range.
Browne cracks the inside of Paxman's front leg.
Paxman misses with a hook.
Browne let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Browne throws a shot to the body.
A big left from Paxman misses.
Browne was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Browne.
Paxman loads up on a big right hand but Browne slips the punch.
Browne tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Paxman is able to avoid easily.
Paxman tests Browne's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Paxman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Browne misses with a right hand
and Paxman counters with a left to the body.
Paxman throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Browne to counter with a crisp jab.
Browne bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Paxman's head.
Browne on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Paxman misses the shot to the body.
Browne misses with a right hand
enabling Paxman to counter with a crisp jab.
Browne scores with a crisp jab that stopped Paxman in his tracks.
Paxman avoids the head kick by Browne.
Paxman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Browne buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Paxman defending well as Browne loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Paxman ducks under a wild hook from Browne.
Browne misses with a right hand
and Paxman makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Browne really felt that one!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paxman connects with a jab.
Paxman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Browne is looking to land body kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Browne misses the target.
Paxman is looking to counter with head kicks.
Browne misses with a body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Browne misses with a low kick.
Browne scores with a sloppy right hand. Paxman should have avoided that one.
Paxman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Paxman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Browne misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Liam Browne really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jeremy Paxman's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Paxman takes one on the button.
Paxman throws a hook but Browne avoids it easily.
Browne wants to counter the offense by Paxman and move into the clinch position.
Browne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Paxman.
Browne takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Paxman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Paxman throws the kick towards the body but Browne avoids it.
Browne throws a leg kick that is checked
and Paxman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Browne stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paxman looks to score with a jab to the body but Browne is just out of range.
Paxman misses with a hook. Browne ducked under it nicely.
Paxman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Browne ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
A punch lands to the side of Paxman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Browne throws a lazy right hand but Paxman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Paxman throws a low kick but Browne avoids it.
Browne tries to counter with a clinch but Paxman shakes him off and moves away.
Paxman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Paxman throws a nice looking combination but Browne bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Paxman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Paxman misses the shot to the body.
Browne with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Paxman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Browne. Browne obviously looking to wear him down.
Paxman is looking to score with low kicks.
Paxman throws a lazy uppercut #CL2#
and Browne counters by clinching up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paxman. #T2#
Paxman blocks a body shot from Browne.
Browne tries a body shot but Paxman blocks it. #BC2#
Browne breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Paxman fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Browne checks it well.
Paxman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Browne walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Paxman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Paxman throws a sloppy head kick and Browne moves out of range easily.
Browne thuds a left hand into Paxman's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Browne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Paxman.
Paxman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Browne lands a nice hook to Paxman's body. Paxman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice defenses there by Browne.
Browne thuds his right hand into Paxman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T3#
Browne misses with a lunging right hand
and Paxman counters with a right hand to the body.
Paxman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Browne.
Browne cracks Paxman with an open hand slap.
That kick from Browne tenderised Paxman's leg. Paxman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Paxman looks to land a left hand but Browne moved out of range nicely.
Paxman 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.
Browne tries to work over Paxman's front leg with a kick but Paxman checks it.
Paxman avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Browne with a jab.
Browne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Browne misses with a body shot
and Paxman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Browne throws a head kick but Paxman moves out of range.
Browne lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Browne pulls out of a head kick attempt.
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!
Browne works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Browne throws a leg kick that is checked
and Paxman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Paxman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Browne looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Browne works the jab nicely.
Browne takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Paxman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Paxman connects with a right hand. Browne shakes it off.
Browne throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice uppercut lands for Browne. That snapped Paxman's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Liam Browne dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Jeremy Paxman's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Paxman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Browne.
Browne fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Paxman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Paxman misses with a body kick.
Paxman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Paxman thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Browne if he has to take too many more of those.
Browne lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Browne uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Paxman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paxman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Browne lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Paxman at a distance.
Browne lands with a right hand.
Paxman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Browne can pounce on him. #T1#
Browne avoids the body shot from Paxman.
Paxman misses with a looping right.
Paxman throws a lazy uppercut
and Browne counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Paxman misses with a hook.
Paxman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Browne was well out of range. Poor timing from Paxman.
Browne misses with a body kick.
A quick step to the side and Paxman tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Browne misses with a body shot.
Browne has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Paxman.
Paxman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Browne throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Paxman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Browne throws out the jab.
Paxman throws a hook to the side of Browne's head but Browne sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Paxman finds it's way through Browne's defenses.
Jeremy Paxman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Paxman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Browne dodges the punch combination from Paxman.
Paxman lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paxman misses with a wild body shot.
Browne takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Paxman throws a right hand that misses
and Browne counters with a straight right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Paxman misses the target.
Browne getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Paxman is looking to score with low kicks.
Liam Browne is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Browne throws a leg kick but Paxman sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Paxman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Browne was well out of range. Poor timing from Paxman.
Paxman walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Browne checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Browne scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Paxman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Browne fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Paxman.
Paxman throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Browne's head.
Browne lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Paxman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Paxman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Browne throws a series of punches but Paxman moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Paxman misses. #T4#
Paxman tries to bum rush Browne with a series of wild strikes but Browne uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Paxman fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Browne checks it well.
Browne dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Paxman. That did some damage!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Paxman swings for the body but Browne moves out of range.
Paxman attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Browne looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Browne scores with a kick to the midsection.
Browne throws a body kick that misses.
Paxman swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Browne thuds his right hand into Paxman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Paxman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Browne scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Browne's corner calls for a 1-2. Browne obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Browne misses the shot to the body.
Paxman fires out a quick counter leg kick but Browne just manages to avoid it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 45:50
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 45:50
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 46:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Liam Browne!
Liam Browne is the new middleweight champion!
Our winner, Liam Browne, 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: PFC 15 Paxman vs Mostert
Date: Feb 03, 2018

#R1#
Mostert shoots in but Paxman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Paxman lands a front kick.
Mostert misses with a looping left.
Mostert ducks under a wild hook from Paxman.
Mostert is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Paxman connects with a body shot.
We've been told by Paxman's head coaches at Tooting Popular Front HQ that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Paxman throws a big shot that misses.
Mostert drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Paxman defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mostert misses with a leg kick.
Paxman throws a looping overhand right but Mostert ducks down to avoid it.
Mostert tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Paxman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mostert takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T1#
Paxman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Paxman throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Mostert counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mostert.
Paxman keeping full guard, as Mostert tries to pass.
Paxman pulls Mostert in close to prevent any damage.
Mostert has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Rabid Dog . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paxman keeping moving, preventing Mostert from controlling successfully. #T2#
Mostert controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mostert stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Paxman swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Paxman enables Mostert to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Paxman manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mostert trying to control but Paxman is working from the bottom.
Mostert controlling from the top position. #T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Paxman holds on and takes a little breather.
Mostert pushes down on Paxman's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mostert trying to advance position but Paxman counters by regaining guard.
Mostert is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mostert's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Paxman has Mostert pulled in close to control his posture.
Mostert trying to control the position from guard on top but Paxman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Paxman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mostert moves out of range as Paxman strikes.
Mostert throws out a counter right but Paxman avoids it with no problem.
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 Jeremy Paxman will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Mostert throws a jab when Paxman was well out of range.
Jeremy Paxman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paxman throws a hook to the side of Mostert's head but Mostert sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mostert on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Paxman. Paxman obviously looking to wear him down.
Paxman lands a jab to Mostert's midsection.
Some bone on bone action there as Paxman checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Paxman swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Paxman throws a hook but Mostert avoids it easily.
Mostert moves to clinch but Paxman breaks away
and Paxman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Mostert misses.
Paxman throws a body kick that misses.
Paxman misses with a looping left.
Paxman swats away the attempt to clinch by Mostert.#T1#
Mostert shoots for a double leg takedown but Paxman sprawls well. He's pushed Mostert's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice jab there from Paxman.
Paxman stuns Mostert with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mostert misses with a leg kick
and Paxman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Mostert instigates a clinch.
Paxman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Paxman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Paxman misses with some punches.
Mostert taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Paxman working aggressively here.
Mostert wants to take the fight to the mat but Paxman manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Paxman.
Paxman misses with the head strike.
Mostert wants a takedown but no success here.
Jeremy Paxman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pieter Daan Mostert.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paxman. #BC2#
Mostert breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mostert moves out of range of the strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Paxman misses with a jab to the body
and Mostert counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Mostert fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Paxman, pushing him back against the cage.
Mostert looking for a takedown.
Paxman working aggressively here. #TD2#
Mostert manages to pull guard.
Paxman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mostert can do to turn this around?
Paxman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Paxman looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Mostert tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Paxman wants to pass the guard but Mostert is keeping the position.
Paxman stopping the sweep attempt from Mostert.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Paxman controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jeremy Paxman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Paxman walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mostert checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mostert tries to move into range but Paxman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Paxman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mostert misses with a series of wild punches.
Paxman keeps the fight on the outside.
Mostert misses with a hook. Paxman ducked under it nicely.
Paxman throws a hook but Mostert avoids it easily.
Paxman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Paxman slaps away a takedown attempt from Mostert, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremy Paxman dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Mostert ducks under a wild hook from Paxman.
Mostert is looking to clinch but Paxman is avoiding it.
Mostert is looking to clinch but Paxman is avoiding it.
Mostert dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mostert misses the body punch
enabling Paxman to counter with a crisp jab.
Mostert shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Paxman defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paxman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mostert's head backwards.#T1##CL2#
Mostert darts in and clinches Paxman up against the cage.
Paxman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Paxman swings wildly with an uppercut but Mostert uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paxman tries to throw a body punch but Mostert avoids it by throwing Paxman back against the cage.
Paxman throws a punch but it's blocked by Mostert.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Paxman misses with a punch on the inside.
Mostert tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Paxman smiles and moves away.
Mostert tries to clinch but Paxman moves away
and Paxman counters with a right hand to the body. #KD#
Paxman lands a big uppercut and Mostert crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Mostert looks OK. Paxman waves Mostert back to his feet!#ROC#
Mostert is rocked!
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!
Mostert circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Paxman. Mostert falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Paxman!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jeremy Paxman!
Jeremy Paxman retains his middleweight title!
Jeremy Paxman thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: PFC 7 Ryan vs Svensson
Date: Jan 06, 2018

#R1#
Ryan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Svensson.
Svensson cracks the inside of Ryan's front leg.
Ryan moves to clinch but Svensson breaks away
and Svensson counters with a thumping low kick.
Svensson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ryan misses with a low kick.
Ryan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Svensson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ryan bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Svensson.
Svensson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ryan throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Svensson counters with a stiff right hand.
Svensson tries to clinch there but Ryan circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Ryan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ryan throws a wild body kick that Svensson sees coming a mile off.
Svensson wants to counter with a clinch but Ryan pushes him away.#T1#
Ryan is looking to clinch.
Svensson lands a body shot.
Ryan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Svensson counters with a stiff right hand.
Ryan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Svensson's coach down at LOD: Contenders (Max ID290) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Svensson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#CL2#
Svensson rushes Ryan and presses him up against the cage.
Ryan lands a body shot.
Ryan misses with a punch on the inside.
Svensson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Svensson blocking some punches.
Ryan misses with some punches. #T2#
Ryan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Ryan.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Svensson.
Svensson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ryan backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Svensson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ryan has a couple of punches blocked by Svensson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Svensson.
Ryan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Svensson's elbow.
Svensson misses with some punches.
Ryan lands a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Svensson. #T3#
Ryan misses with the head strike.
Ryan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ryan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Svensson.
Svensson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Svensson scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Ryan.
Svensson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Svensson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Svensson blocking some punches.
Ryan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Svensson backwards. #T4#
Ryan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Ryan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ryan working aggressively here.
Ryan blocks a body shot from Svensson.
Svensson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Svensson jumps guard but Ryan stands there with Svensson around his waist. Svensson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ryan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ryan swings wildly with an uppercut but Svensson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ryan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gerry Ryan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ryan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Svensson.
Ryan misses with a hook. Svensson ducked under it nicely.
Ryan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Svensson can do to turn this around?
Svensson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Svensson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Gerry Ryan is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Svensson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ryan just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan blocks an uppercut.
Ryan working aggressively here.
Ryan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ryan working aggressively here. #T1#
Svensson throws a head punch that misses.
Svensson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ryan swings wildly with an uppercut but Svensson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ryan lands a hook that snaps the head of Svensson backwards.
Svensson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Svensson working aggressively here.
Ryan misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Ryan fails to land.
Gerry Ryan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ryan throws a punch but it's blocked by Svensson.
Ryan has a couple of punches blocked by Svensson. #T2#
Ryan working aggressively here.
Ryan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ryan can't find room to land a body shot as Svensson controls the action.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Svensson lands with a left to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Svensson.
Svensson has a couple of punches blocked by Ryan.
Svensson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Svensson tries to pull guard but Ryan holds him up against the cage and eventually Svensson drops back down to his feet.
Ryan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ryan. #T3#
Svensson misses with a punch on the inside.
Ryan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Svensson.
Ryan scores with a shoulder strike.
Ryan lands a left hand.
Ryan misses with a punch on the inside.
Svensson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Svensson tries to pull guard but Ryan won't allow it.
Gerry Ryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sven Svensson.
Ryan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ryan blocking some punches. #T4#
Ryan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ryan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ryan lands a right hand.
Ryan has a couple of punches blocked by Svensson.
Ryan misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Svensson.
Ryan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ryan scores with a nice hook 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!
Svensson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Svensson blocks an uppercut.
Ryan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gerry Ryan 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.
#R3#
Ryan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Svensson in his tracks.
Ryan jabs Svensson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Svensson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Svensson feints a counter leg kick.
Ryan blocks the body kick.
Ryan looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ryan swings widly with a right hand
and Svensson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ryan connects with a right hand. Svensson shakes it off.
Ryan misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svensson misses with a straight right.
Ryan misses with a hook.
Svensson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ryan.
Ryan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Svensson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
A big left from Svensson misses.
We've been told by Ryan's head coaches at Ferocious Beast that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gerry Ryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ryan throws a right hand that misses
and Svensson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ryan throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Svensson counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice shot lands for Ryan.
Ryan tests Svensson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Svensson wants to land a leg kick but Ryan is out of range.
Svensson misses with a jab to the body
and Ryan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Svensson avoids the head kick by Ryan.
Ryan tries to clinch up.
Ryan throws a lazy head kick
and Svensson counters with a low kick, right behind Ryan 's knee. #T2#
Ryan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Svensson throws out a counter right but Ryan avoids it with no problem.
Svensson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ryan moves away.
Ryan swings away with a body shot that misses
and Svensson counters with a straight right hand.
Ryan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Svensson tries to close the distance and clinch but Ryan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ryan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ryan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Svensson's calf.
Ryan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ryan tries to clinch but Svensson is having none of it.
Svensson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Ryan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A head kick by Ryan misses
enabling Svensson to counter with a crisp jab.
Ryan misses with a hook.
Ryan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A low kick from Ryan misses
enabling Svensson to counter with a crisp jab.
Svensson misses with a low kick as Ryan jumps back.
Ryan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Svensson connects with the punch.
Ryan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ryan cracks the inside of Svensson's front leg.
Svensson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ryan.
Svensson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Svensson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ryan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ryan swings for the body but Svensson moves out of range.
Svensson is trying to counter with his kicks.
Ryan throws out a leg kick but Svensson moves out of range and Ryan only half commits.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ryan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ryan tries a head kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from Svensson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ryan ducks right into an uppercut from Svensson.
Svensson checks the leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Svensson! But no joy.
Svensson wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Gerry Ryan did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Svensson walks into a straight right hand from Ryan.
Ryan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ryan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Svensson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ryan.
Ryan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Svensson throws out the jab.
Ryan loads up on a big right hand but Svensson slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ryan.
Svensson blocks a head kick by Ryan.
Svensson feints a counter leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ryan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
A clash of legs there as Svensson blocks the low kick.
Svensson wants to counter with a clinch but Ryan pushes him away.
A low kick from Ryan misses
and Svensson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ryan lands a head kick!
Sloppy strikes from Ryan. Those never looked like landing.
Svensson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#CL#
Ryan darts in and clinches Svensson up against the cage.
Svensson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ryan misses with a punch to the body.
Svensson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ryan backwards. #T2#
Ryan working aggressively here.
Svensson misses with a body punch.
Svensson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ryan misses with a punch on the inside.
Ryan throws a punch but it's blocked by Svensson.
Svensson blocks an uppercut.
Svensson blocks an uppercut.
Ryan misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ryan takes a shot to the head.
Svensson blocking some punches. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Ryan fails to land.
Ryan misses with a body punch.
Ryan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Svensson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ryan just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nice body punch from Svensson - that landed with a thud.
Ryan swings wildly with an uppercut but Svensson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ryan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ryan misses with a punch on the inside.
Ryan throws a punch but it's blocked by Svensson. #T4#
Ryan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Svensson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Svensson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ryan working aggressively here.
Svensson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ryan's elbow.
Ryan takes a shot to the head.
Ryan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ryan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Svensson misses with a punch to the body.
Ryan prevents a body shot from Svensson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gerry Ryan had his way with Sven Svensson in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Svensson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ryan at a distance.
Svensson throws a hook but Ryan blocks it.
Svensson throws a low kick but Ryan avoids it.
Ryan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ryan tries to land a body kick
enabling Svensson to counter with a crisp jab.
Svensson avoids the head kick by Ryan.
Ryan throws a body kick that misses
and Svensson counters with a good low kick that Ryan was not able to check.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL#
Ryan moves into range and clinches up with Svensson.
Svensson fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Svensson blocking some punches.
Ryan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ryan.
Svensson takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Ryan.
Ryan swings wildly with an uppercut but Svensson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Svensson misses with a punch to the body.
Ryan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Svensson is trying to pull guard but Ryan has him pressed against the cage.
Sven Svensson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ryan working aggressively here.
Ryan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Svensson's elbow.
Svensson blocking some punches.
Ryan misses with some punches.
Ryan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Svensson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ryan or not.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Svensson.
Ryan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ryan blocks a body shot from Svensson.
Svensson misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Ryan working aggressively here.
Ryan blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Svensson fails to land.
Svensson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Svensson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Svensson misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ryan.
Svensson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ryan's elbow.
Ryan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ryan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Svensson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ryan to keep the fight standing.
Svensson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Svensson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ryan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ryan blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ryan.
Svensson misses with a punch on the inside.
Svensson has a couple of punches blocked by Ryan.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Svensson.
Ryan blocks an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Svensson swings away with an uppercut that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sven Svensson.
Well Ryan 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 48:47
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 48:47
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 50:46

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

Event: PFC 2- Benign Beginnings
Date: Dec 09, 2017

#R1#
Ryan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Aldo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ryan is out of range and Aldo settles back down.
Ryan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've been told by Ryan's head coaches at Scouse House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Aldo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ryan has time to react.#CUT2#
It looks like Gerry Ryan has been cut.
Ryan scores with a spinning back kick!
Anderson Aldo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aldo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ryan. Ryan obviously looking to wear him down.
Aldo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ryan checks it well.
Ryan misses with a body kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Aldo checks a leg kick.
Ryan misses with a looping left.
Aldo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Aldo thows a leg kick but Ryan checks it
and Ryan counters with a straight right hand.
Aldo throws a poor cross that misses
and Ryan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ryan is looking to clinch.
Ryan throws a wild body kick that Aldo sees coming a mile off.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ryan.
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!
The crowd cheers as Aldo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ryan doesn't seem phased though.
Aldo misses with a few strikes there. #T1#
Ryan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aldo.
A big left from Aldo misses.
Aldo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ryans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ryan throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Aldo to counter with a crisp jab.
Ryan doesn't manage to clinch there - Aldo circles away.
Aldo looks to land a right hand but Ryan moved out of range.
Nice cross by Ryan.
Aldo throws a lazy uppercut
and Ryan counters with a nice uppercut.
Good standup being displayed there by Aldo as he connects with a hook.
Aldo misses with a hook. Ryan ducked under it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Ryan misses the target.
Aldo misses with a double jab.
Aldo misses with a low kick.
Ryan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aldo.
Aldo wants to slow Ryan down by chopping away at his legs. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Aldo misses.
Ryan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ryan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ryan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aldo.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Aldo 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 Ryan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ryan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Aldo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Aldo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ryan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Aldo can pounce on him.
Aldo throws a nice looking combination but Ryan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Aldo looks to land a right hand but Ryan moved out of range.
Aldo lands a really nice looking cross but Ryan seems unphased. #CL#
Ryan drives through and clinches with Aldo against the cage.
Ryan tries a body shot but Aldo blocks it.
Ryan swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Aldo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ryan struggles to land a body shot inside as Aldo controls his hands.
Aldo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Aldo lands a shot to the body.#BC2#
Aldo breaks the clinch.
Aldo connects with a solid leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Aldo.
Ryan tries to clinch but Aldo moves out of range.
Aldo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Aldo throws a sloppy head kick
and Ryan counters with a stiff right hand.
Ryan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Aldo swats away the attempt to clinch by Ryan.#T4#
Aldo works over Ryan's head and body with a nice combination.
Ryan slips under a jab.
Ryan connects with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aldo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ryan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Aldo misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and Ryan counters by moving into the clinch.
Ryan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ryan digs a right hand underneath Aldo's ribcage. Aldo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ryan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aldos head.
Aldo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ryan blocks it with crossed arms.
Ryan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ryan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Anderson Aldo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gerry Ryan's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Aldo checks a low kick from Ryan.
Aldo connects with a nice looking jab.
Aldo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ryan was well out of range. Poor timing from Aldo.
Ryan 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.
Aldo thows a leg kick but Ryan checks it
and Ryan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Aldo thinking.
Ryan misses with a few strikes there.
Ryan misses with a kick to the body.
It seemed like Aldo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Aldo keeps the fight on the outside.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ryan. That's going to slow Aldo down.
Aldo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Aldo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Aldo's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Aldo duly obliges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ryan defending well as Aldo loads up on a big left hand.
Ryan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1##CL#
Ryan moves into range and clinches up with Aldo.
Ryan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aldo misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Aldo fails to land.
Ryan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aldo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Aldo tries to land knees in the clinch but Ryan avoids the damage to the body.
Aldo blocks an uppercut.
Aldo leaning against his opponent.
Still in the clinch, Ryan scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Aldo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aldo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ryan lands with a hook. Aldo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T2#
Aldo scores with a three punch combo!
Aldo lands a lovely overhand right.
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!
Aldo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ryan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Aldo has time to react.
Ryan defending well as Aldo loads up on a big left hand.
Ryan slips a straight right by Aldo.
Ryan scores with the left hand. Aldo knows he should have avoided that one.
Ryan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Aldo misses with a hook. Ryan ducked under it nicely.
Ryan looks to land a left hand but Aldo moved out of range nicely.
Aldo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ryan.#CL2#
Aldo closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Aldo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice uppercut lands for Aldo. That snapped Ryan's head back. #T3##CL2#
Aldo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Aldo tries to work over Ryan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ryan pushes Aldo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ryan has a couple of punches blocked by Aldo.
Ryan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aldo.
Aldo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Aldo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ryan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ryan misses with a punch to the body.
Ryan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ryan working aggressively here.
Ryan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aldo.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ryan has a couple of punches blocked by Aldo.
Ryan tries a body shot but Aldo blocks it.
Ryan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ryan has a couple of punches blocked by Aldo.
Aldo wants to get back to striking at distance but Ryan won't allow it.
Aldo is trying to maintain a safe position but Ryan gets an underhook and turns Aldo into the cage.
Aldo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aldo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aldo misses with some punches.
Ryan has a couple of punches blocked by Aldo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aldo leaning his opponent against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Anderson Aldo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Gerry Ryan'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.
#R3##CL#
Ryan closes the distance and clinches.
Ryan lands with a short shot to the head.
Ryan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ryan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ryan.
Aldo blocking some punches.
A short left from Aldo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldo connects with a knee to the head.
Aldo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ryan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aldo.
Gerry Ryan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ryan blocking some punches. #T1#
Ryan blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Ryan fails to land.
Ryan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Aldo or not.
Ryan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ryan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ryan tries to work over Aldo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aldo misses with a body punch.
Aldo is trying to push Ryan away but Ryan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Aldo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ryan has him pressed against the cage.
Ryan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aldo backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Ryan fails to land.
Aldo throws a punch but it's blocked by Ryan.
Ryan digs a right hand underneath Aldo's ribcage. Aldo let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T2#
Ryan tries a body shot but Aldo blocks it.
Aldo swings wildly with an uppercut but Ryan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aldo trying to stall but Ryan improves his position.
Aldo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aldo.
Ryan struggles to land a body shot inside as Aldo controls his hands.
Ryan misses with the head strike.
Ryan lands a nice uppercut.
Ryan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ryan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ryan lands an uppercut.#T3#
Ryan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ryan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Aldo misses with some punches.
Ryan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Aldo blocks an uppercut.
Aldo misses with some punches.
Aldo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ryan throws a punch but it's blocked by Aldo.
Ryan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Aldo tries a body shot but Ryan blocks it.
Aldo throws a head punch that misses.
Aldo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aldo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Ryan swings wildly with an uppercut but Aldo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aldo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aldo stalls.
Ryan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ryan throws a head punch that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Aldo is leaning against Ryan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ryan has Aldo pressed against the cage, preventing Aldo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Aldo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aldo takes one to the chin there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ryan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gerry Ryan clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Gerry Ryan's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Ryan slips a jab and a cross from Aldo.
Ryan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Aldo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Aldo checks a leg kick.
Aldo misses with a right hand
and Ryan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Aldo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Aldo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ryan.
Ryan is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Aldo.
Ryan throws an overhand right that lands on Aldo's shoulder, as Aldo tries to avoid the shot.
Aldo throws a shot from downtown. Ryan moves away and avoids it.
Aldo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Aldo misses with a left hand
and Ryan counters with an outside leg kick.
Aldo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ryan feinted there with a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Aldo misses with a low kick.
Ryan fires out a quick counter leg kick but Aldo just manages to avoid it.
Ryan staying out of range there.
Ryan lets loose with a powerful body kick. Aldo will feel that in the morning.
Aldo is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#T1##CL#
Ryan rushes Aldo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Aldo misses with a punch to the body.
Ryan has Aldo pressed against the cage, preventing Aldo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Aldo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ryan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ryan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aldo backwards.
Ryan swings wildly with an uppercut but Aldo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ryan misses with some punches.
Aldo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aldo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Aldo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Aldo blocking some punches. #T2#
Aldo misses with some punches.
Ryan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Aldo working aggressively here.
Aldo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ryan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ryan can't find room to land a body shot as Aldo controls the action.
Aldo tries a body shot but Ryan blocks it.
Ryan has a couple of punches blocked by Aldo.
Ryan working aggressively here.
Ryan lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aldo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Aldo misses with the head strike.
Ryan swings wildly with an uppercut but Aldo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ryan tries to throw a body punch but Aldo avoids it by throwing Ryan back against the cage.
Ryan blocking some punches.
Ryan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Aldo blocks an uppercut.
Aldo has a couple of punches blocked by Ryan.
Ryan avoiding damage as Aldo throws knees to the body.
Ryan working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ryan.
A short left from Ryan.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Aldo.#T4#
Aldo working aggressively here.
Ryan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ryan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ryan misses with a punch to the body.
Aldo looking to stall.
Aldo misses with some punches.
Ryan swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Aldo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aldo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ryan misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aldo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ryan.
A telegraphed right hand from Aldo misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gerry Ryan had his way with Anderson Aldo in that round.
The cut man is working on Gerry Ryan's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Ryan throws a leg kick that misses.
Aldo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL#
Ryan clinches.
Ryan lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Ryan fails to land.
Aldo blocking some punches.
Aldo is looking to break free of the clinch but Ryan has double underhooks.
Ryan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aldo.
Ryan working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ryan.
Aldo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aldo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aldo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Aldo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aldo blocks a body shot from Ryan.
Ryan has a couple of punches blocked by Aldo.
A shot in the inside from Aldo.
A shot in the inside from Ryan.
Ryan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ryan takes a shot to the head.
Ryan misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aldo.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ryan.
Ryan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ryan presses Aldo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T2#
Aldo slows down the pace here.
Good body shot from Aldo.
Aldo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ryan.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Aldo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ryan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Aldo lands a left hand.
Ryan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aldo misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
A left hand lands to the body for Ryan.
Ryan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aldo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Aldo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ryan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ryan misses with some punches.
Ryan can't find room to land a body shot as Aldo controls the action.
Aldo misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Ryan fails to land.
Aldo is trying to maintain a safe position but Ryan gets an underhook and turns Aldo into the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Ryan.
Aldo swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Ryan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ryan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ryan lands a shoulder strike.
Ryan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Aldo taking a breather.
Ryan scores with a shoulder strike.
Aldo misses with a body punch.
Aldo working aggressively here.
Ryan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ryan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ryan misses with the head strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gerry Ryan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ryan 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 48:47
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 48:47
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 48:47

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

Event: Pulse 99
Date: Nov 18, 2017

#R1#
Ryan moves out of range as Tszyu throws a body kick.
Ryan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tszyu.
Ryan lands a head shot.
Ryan tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tszyu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ryan moves in looking to clinch but Tszyu pushes him off.
We've been told by Ryan's head coaches at Scouse House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ryan works the jab nicely.
Tszyu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tszyu avoids the body shot from Ryan.
Tszyu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ryan misses the jab.
Ryan throws a body shot but no joy.
Tszyu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tszyu throws a leg kick
and Ryan counters with an outside leg kick.
Tszyu throws a sloppy head kick and Ryan moves out of range easily.
Ryan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ryan throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ryan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tszyu counters with a straight right hand.
Tszyu misses with a double jab. #T1#
Ryan 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.
Tszyu checks a leg kick.
Ryan just misses with a punch to the body.
Ryan slips a jab from Tszyu.
Tszyu misses with a straight right.
Ryan tries to land a front kick but Tszyu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
An inside leg kick from Tszyu misses.
Tszyu scores with a head kick. Ryan tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ryan throws a right hand that misses
and Tszyu counters with a stiff right hand.
Tszyu lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ryan defending well as Tszyu loads up on a big left hand.
Tszyu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ryan was well out of range. Poor timing from Tszyu.
Ryan misses with a straight right.
A nice side step and Tszyu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ryan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ryan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tszyu misses with a leg kick. #T2#
Tszyu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tszyu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tszyu throws a lazy right hand but Ryan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tszyu swings for the body but Ryan moves out of range.
Tszyu tries to land a leg kick but Ryan saw it coming and moves away.
Tszyu digs a good body shot into Ryan's ribs.#CL#
Ryan moves into the clinch.
Ryan tries to work over Tszyu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ryan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tszyu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tszyu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tszyu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tszyu throws a head punch that misses.
Ryan scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3#
Tszyu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tszyu.
Tszyu struggles to land a body shot inside as Ryan controls his hands.
Tszyu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ryan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tszyu misses with a punch on the inside.
Tszyu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ryan works on Tszyu's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ryan.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tszyu.
Tszyu working aggressively here.
Tszyu tries to work over Ryan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tszyu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ryan lands a right hand.
Tszyu lands with a light punch inside.
Tszyu tries a body shot but Ryan blocks it.
Ryan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tszyus head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ryan has Tszyu pressed against the cage, preventing Tszyu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T4#
Tszyu tries to work over Ryan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tszyu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tszyu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ryan prevents a body shot from Tszyu.
Tszyu lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ryan.
Ryan working aggressively here.
Ryan misses with a punch to the body.
Ryan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ryan. #BC2#
Tszyu manages to break the clinch.
Ryan blocks a head kick by Tszyu.
Tszyu is looking to land body kicks.
Tszyu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ryan was well out of range. Poor timing from Tszyu.
Tszyu throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ryan fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kostya Tszyu dominated that round.
That's time! Ryan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Ryan defending well as Tszyu loads up on a big left hand.
Ryan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tszyu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ryan checks a low kick from Tszyu.
Ryan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ryan throws a sloppy head kick and Tszyu moves out of range easily.
A slow jab from Tszyu misses its intended target.
Ryan connects with a nice looking jab.
Ryan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tszyu momentarily.
Tszyu lands a right hook to the body.
Tszyu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan looks to score with a jab to the body but Tszyu is just out of range.
Ryan throws out a loose jab but Tszyu uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Ryan darts in and clinches Tszyu up against the cage.
Tszyu scores a nice knee to the body.
Tszyu takes a shot to the head. #T1#
Ryan gets through Tszyu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ryan prevents a body shot from Tszyu. #BC2#
Tszyu manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Tszyu tries to keep at a distance but Ryan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tszyu lands a shoulder strike.
Tszyu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tszyu scores with a hook to the body.
Ryan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ryan lands with a left to the head.
Ryan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Tszyu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ryan doesn't manage to clinch there - Tszyu circles away.
Ryan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tszyu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ryan lands a leg kick that knocks Tszyu off balance momentarily.
Tszyu staying out of range there.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tszyu checks a leg kick.
Tszyu flicks out a counter leg kick but Ryan steps away.
Tszyu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tszyu thuds a left hand into Ryan's body.
Tszyu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A slow jab from Tszyu misses its intended target.
Ryan looks to score with a jab to the body but Tszyu is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ryan. Tszyu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Ryan.
An attempted straight right counter from Ryan misses the target.
Ryan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tszyu manages to avoid it.
Tszyu feints a counter leg kick.
Ryan fakes the leg kick and cracks Tszyu in the body.
Ryan slips under a jab.
Ryan connects with an inside leg kick.
Ryan moves out of range of the strikes.
Ryan is looking for a counter combo.
Ryan wants to slow Tszyu down by chopping away at his legs. #T3#
Tszyu moves out of range of the body kick.
Tszyu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tszyu looks to land a right hand but Ryan moved out of range.
Tszyu throws a lazy right hand but Ryan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ryan lands a glancing blow to the side of Tszyu's head.
Ryan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tszyu to score with a decent uppercut.
Ryan tries to clinch up.
Ryan misses with a body kick.
Kostya Tszyu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ryan scoring well with a low kick there.
Tszyu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tszyu takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ryan misses with an uppercut.
Tszyu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Ryan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tszyu, pushing him back against the cage.
Ryan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tszyu or not. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Ryan fails to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ryan tries to throw a body punch but Tszyu avoids it by throwing Ryan back against the cage.
Tszyu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tszyu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ryan's elbow.
Ryan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tszyu wants to get back to striking at distance but Ryan won't allow it.
Tszyu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tszyu blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Tszyu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ryan lands a leg kick that knocks Tszyu off balance momentarily.
Tszyu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ryan throws a leg kick but Tszyu checks it.
Ryan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kostya Tszyu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tszyu lands with a nice combination. Ryan backs away looking to recover.
Ryan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gerry Ryan dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Nice cross by Ryan.
Tszyu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ryan was well out of range. Poor timing from Tszyu.
Tszyu tests Ryan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tszyu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tszyu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tszyu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tszyu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ryan finds it's way round the side to connect with Tszyu's head.
Ryan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan avoids the head kick by Tszyu.
Ryan is looking to clinch.
Ryan blocks a leg kick.
Ryan quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Tszyu checks the leg kick.
Tszyu moves out of range as Ryan throws a body kick. #T1#
Tszyu throws a body shot but no joy.
Ryan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ryan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ryan throws a right hand that misses
enabling Tszyu to counter with a crisp jab.
Ryan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tszyu.
Tszyu flicks out a counter leg kick but Ryan steps away.
Ryan tries to clinch but Tszyu moves out of range.
Tszyu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tszyu misses with a low kick.
Ryan throwing a counter right hand but Tszyu manages to avoid it.
Tszyu throws a low kick but Ryan moves out of range easily.
Tszyu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ryan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ryan throws a body punch but Tszyu moves out of range. #CL#
Ryan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ryan pushes Tszyu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Tszyu breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Ryan has closed the distance and engaged Tszyu in a clinch. #T2#
Ryan misses with a punch on the inside.
Ryan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tszyu is trying to break the clinch but Ryan is controlling him.
Gerry Ryan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tszyu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ryan swings wildly with an uppercut but Tszyu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ryan prevents a body shot from Tszyu.
Tszyu misses with the head strike.
Tszyu throws a head punch that misses.
Ryan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tszyu has a couple of punches blocked by Ryan.
Tszyu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ryan fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Tszyu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tszyu misses with an uppercut
and Ryan counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tszyu's knee momentarily.
Tszyu looks to score with a jab to the body but Ryan is just out of range.#T3#
Tszyu feints a jab promting Ryan to slip. Tszyu then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ryan slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ryan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Ryan misses its target.
Ryan scores with a jab. Tszyu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ryan throws a head kick but Tszyu moves out of range.
Tszyu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ryan manages to avoid it.
Tszyu blocks a leg kick.
Tszyu throws a leg kick but Ryan moved away.
Tszyu throws a leg kick but Ryan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tszyu. Ryan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tszyu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ryan manages to avoid it.
Ryan wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Tszyu throws a solid leg kick but Ryan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tszyu.
Ryan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ryan with a nice cross.
A big right from Ryan misses. #T4#
Tszyu throws a right and a left that Ryan avoids nicely.
Ryan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ryan throws a head kick but Tszyu moves out of range.
Tszyu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ryan throws a front kick that sends Tszyu stumbling back into the cage.
Ryan thuds his shin into the meat of Tszyu's side.
Tszyu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ryan cracks Tszyu with a good jab.
Tszyu staying out of range there.
A good leg kick by Ryan.
Tszyu wants to slow Ryan down by chopping away at his legs.
Ryan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ryan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ryan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ryan throws a push kick but Tszyu slaps the foot to one side.
Tszyu throws a series of punches but Ryan moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Gerry Ryan did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Ryan loads up on a big right hand but Tszyu slips the punch.
Tszyu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ryan.
Ryan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ryan tries to work over Tszyu's front leg with a kick but Tszyu checks it.
Tszyu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ryan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ryan takes a swing at Tszyu's ribcage but misses.
Ryan staying out of range there.
Ryan throws a quick counter head kick but Tszyu was just out of range.
Ryan moves out of range of the leg kick from Tszyu.
A swing and a miss from Tszyu.
Tszyu throws an off balance right hand
and Ryan counters with a thumping low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan lunges at Tszyu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tszyu's hand.
Tszyu scores with a nice strike.
Ryan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tszyu throws out the jab.
Ryan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Tszyu scoring well with a low kick there.
Tszyu scores with a jab. Ryan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tszyu loads up on a big right hand but Ryan slips the punch.
Tszyu throws a body shot but no joy.
Ryan lands a jab to the head.
Ryan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tszyu's sensitive parts.
Tszyu misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and Ryan counters by moving into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Tszyu.
Tszyu takes a shot to the head.
Ryan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tszyu.
Ryan lands a right hand.
Ryan misses with a punch to the body.
Tszyu tries to break free but Ryan pushes him back against the cage.
Ryan lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tszyu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ryan blocks an uppercut.
Ryan blocks a body shot from Tszyu.
Ryan lands a left hand.
Tszyu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ryan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Ryan. #ROC#
Tszyu is rocked!
Ryan blocking some punches.
Tszyu is still on wobbly legs! Can Ryan finish him?
Ryan prevents a body shot from Tszyu.
Tszyu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tszyu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tszyu.
Tszyu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tszyu seems to have recovered his senses.
Ryan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ryan managing to block the knees to the body from Tszyu.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tszyu.
Ryan can't find room to land a body shot as Tszyu controls the action. #T3#
Ryan misses with the head strike.
Ryan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tszyu tries a body shot but Ryan blocks it.
Ryan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Ryan as the two fighters clinch.
Ryan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ryan misses with the head strike.
Ryan working aggressively here.
Ryan throws a punch but it's blocked by Tszyu.
Tszyu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ryan blocking some punches.
Tszyu misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Tszyu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tszyu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ryan was well out of range. Poor timing from Tszyu.
Ryan tries to score with a low kick but Tszyu moves his leg out of the way.#T4#
Ryan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ryan is looking to clinch but Tszyu is avoiding it. #CL#
Tszyu gets tackled into the cage by Ryan. Ryan maintains the clinch.
Ryan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ryan misses with the head strike.
Tszyu is working Ryan over against the cage.
Ryan takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ryan misses with the head strike.
Ryan scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Tszyu fails to land.
Ryan prevents a body shot from Tszyu.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ryan.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tszyu.
Ryan prevents a body shot from Tszyu.
Tszyu struggles to land a body shot inside as Ryan controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gerry Ryan had his way with Kostya Tszyu in that round.
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!
#R5#
Ryan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tszyu.
A left lands for Tszyu.
Ryan blocks a head kick by Tszyu. #CL#
Ryan closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ryan.
Ryan blocks a body shot from Tszyu.
Tszyu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tszyu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ryan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ryan throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tszyu backwards.
Tszyu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ryan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ryan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ryan misses with a punch on the inside.
Tszyu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Ryan throws a head punch that misses.
Ryan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tszyu lands a body punch.
Tszyu misses with a punch on the inside.
Ryan throws a head punch that misses.
Ryan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tszyu backwards.
Tszyu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ryan backwards.
Ryan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ryan misses with some punches.
Ryan lands a nice uppercut.
Ryan blocks an uppercut.
Tszyu tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC2#
Tszyu breaks from the clinch.
Ryan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tszyu misses with a body shot.
Ryan quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Kostya Tszyu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ryan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters circling a little - Tszyu finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ryan avoids the head kick by Tszyu.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tszyu.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ryan, right into the meat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ryan.
Ryan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ryan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tszyu looks to score with a jab to the body but Ryan is just out of range.
Ryan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ryan throws a big counter combination but Tszyu scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tszyu throws a poor cross that misses
and Ryan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ryan misses with a head kick.
Tszyu throws the left hand but Ryan avoids the punch easily.
Ryan connects with a solid leg kick. #T3#
Ryan defending well as Tszyu loads up on a big left hand.
Ryan fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tszyu just manages to avoid it.
Ryan throws a combination. Tszyu tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Tszyu throws a front kick aimed at Ryan's knee but Ryan avoids it well.
Ryan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tszyu.
Tszyu moves forwards but Ryan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ryan connects with a solid leg kick.
Ryan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ryan ducks under a wild hook from Tszyu.
Ryan tries to counter by clinching up but Tszyu breaks away and moves out of range.
Tszyu connects with a right hand. Ryan shakes it off.
Ryan is looking to chop away at Tszyu's legs.
Ryan feints and then cracks Tszyu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tszyu down.
Ryan lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #T4#
A slow jab from Tszyu misses its intended target.
Ryan is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tszyu.
Tszyu throws a body punch but Ryan moves out of range.
It looked like Ryan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ryan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tszyu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ryan scrambles back to his feet.
Tszyu throws a sloppy head kick and Ryan moves out of range easily.
Ryan lands an overhand right.
Tszyu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ryan.
Ryan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tszyu on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tszyu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ryan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ryan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tszyu checks a low kick from Ryan.
Ryan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tszyu.
You can see that Tszyu has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Tszyu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gerry Ryan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ryan 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 49:46
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 48:47
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gerry Ryan!
Gerry Ryan is the new middleweight champion!
A victorious Gerry Ryan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Pulse 94 - Bailey vs Dassler
Date: Oct 14, 2017

#R1#
Killa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Killa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sackett.
Killa works over Sackett's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT#
It looks like Macon Sackett has been cut.
Sackett throws a body shot but no joy.
Killa misses with a few strikes there.
Killa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Killa throws a right hand that Sackett ducks under and follows up with a left that Sackett also avoids with ease.
Sackett 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.
Sackett feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Killa's calf.
Sackett avoids the head kick by Killa. #CL2#
Killa tries to keep at a distance but Sackett has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sackett lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Killa backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Killa tries to circle away but Sackett has him pinned against the cage.
Sackett softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Sackett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Killa tries to break free but Sackett pushes him back against the cage.
Killa jumps guard but Sackett stands there with Killa around his waist. Killa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Killa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Killa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sackett.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sackett.
Crunch! Killa slams his shin into Sackett's torso.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Killa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sackett lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
Sackett lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Killa backwards.
Killa tries to pull guard but Sackett holds him up against the cage and eventually Killa drops back down to his feet. #BC#
Killa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That kick from Sackett tenderised Killa's leg. Killa is trying to keep his angry face on.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Killa throws a right hand that Sackett ducks under and follows up with a left that Sackett also avoids with ease.
Killa is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Sackett connects with a body shot that sends Killa's belly button to the back.
Killa misses with a lunging right hand #CL2#
and Sackett counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Sackett misses with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Killa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sackett works on Killa's body with a couple of short punches.
Sackett lands a shoulder strike.
Sackett lands with a light punch inside. #CUT2#
It looks like Da Wrestler Killa has been cut.#T3#
Sackett lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Killa backwards.
Killa blocks an uppercut.
Sackett lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Killa wants to take the fight to the mat but Sackett manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Da Wrestler Killa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sackett working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sackett lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Killa or not.
Sackett creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Killa's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Killa drops to his knees and Sackett pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Macon Sackett!
During a confident post fight interview, Macon Sackett thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Aspire 60: Brophy vs Adams
Date: Jul 16, 2017

#R1#
Timmermans moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Timmermans blocks a jab.
Timmermans drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sackett sprawls and moves away.
Timmermans seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Sackett tried to score with a low kick but Timmermans checks it.
Sackett throws a body punch but Timmermans moves out of range.
Timmermans throws a lazy body kick
and Sackett counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sackett has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Timmermans is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Sackett misses with an uppercut. Timmermans saw that one coming.
Timmermans slips under a jab from Sackett.
Sackett thows a left - swing and a miss!
Timmermans is looking for a counter combo.
That kick from Timmermans tenderised Sackett's leg. Sackett is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sackett tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Timmermans connects with a solid leg kick.
Timmermans darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sackett throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Timmermans counters with a single leg into guard. Sackett didn't expect that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sackett pulls Timmermans in to control the position. #T1#
Timmermans sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sackett is pulling down on Timmermans's head to control his posture.
Timmermans is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sackett seems keen to control Timmermans's posture.
Sackett is looking to stand up but Timmermans isn't so interested in that idea.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sackett is trying to keep Timmermans in close. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Timmermans bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Timmermans is looking to take a break and control but Sackett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sackett dodges the ground and pound from Timmermans.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Timmermans trying to control the position but Sackett is working away.
Timmermans looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Sackett is avoiding damage well.
Timmermans sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Sackett is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Timmermans tries to move to full mount but Sackett actually manages to regain half guard.
Timmermans sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sackett defending well though.
Timmermans is nestled in close to Sackett, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Timmermans is trying to control. Sackett wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sackett pushes Timmermans off looking to stand but Timmermans dives back in and keeps control. #T4#
Sackett wants to improve his position but Timmermans is controlling well.
Timmermans missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Timmermans in particular looking to stall.
Timmermans prevents Sackett from standing back up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A shot to the body from Sackett misses
and Timmermans counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Macon Sackett has been cut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Timmermans misses with a straight right.
Timmermans swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sackett misses with a hook #TD#
and Timmermans counters with a takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Casper Timmermans dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Macon Sackett's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Timmermans throws a chopping leg kick but Sackett manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A little jabbing left from Sackett on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Timmermans throws a right hand that misses
and Sackett counters with a nice uppercut.
Timmermans scores with a jab to the body.
Timmermans throws a low kick but Sackett avoids it.
Timmermans works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sackett fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sackett doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sackett misses the jab.
Timmermans thinks about countering with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Timmermans lands with an uppercut that bounces Sackett off the cage and back into range.
Sackett fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Timmermans.
Timmermans sizes up Sackett with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Timmermans moves away from the strike by Sackett. #T1#
Timmermans misses with a kick to the body
and Sackett counters with a nice low kick that buckles Timmermans's knee momentarily.
Timmermans swings for the body but Sackett moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Timmermans checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Timmermans throws a body kick that misses.
Timmermans with a poor takedown
enabling Sackett to counter with a crisp jab.
Timmermans avoids the head kick by Sackett.
Jab from Sackett.
Timmermans throws the kick towards the body but Sackett avoids it.
Sackett takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Timmermans avoids the head kick by Sackett.
Timmermans scoring well with a low kick there. #T2#
Sackett throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Timmermans stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sackett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Timmermans connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sackett misses with a hook. Timmermans ducked under it nicely.
Timmermans scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sackett looks to land a left hand but Timmermans moved out of range nicely.
Sackett just misses with a punch to the body.
Macon Sackett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Timmermans misses.
Timmermans moves away from the strike by Sackett.
Sackett turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Timmermans has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Timmermans there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sackett stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sackett wants it to stay on the feet.#T3##CL2#
Sackett drives through and clinches with Timmermans against the cage. #BC#
Timmermans escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice jab there from Timmermans.
Sackett bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sackett with a hook.
Timmermans misses with a body kick.
Sackett takes a swing at Timmermans's ribcage but misses.
Sackett misses with a wild body shot.
Timmermans showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sackett.
Timmermans jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Sackett moves out of range as Timmermans throws a body kick. #T4#
Timmermans moves away from the strike by Sackett.
Timmermans tries to land a leg kick but Sackett saw it coming and moves away.
Timmermans backing away here, and Sackett unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Sackett takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A combination from Sackett does no damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Timmermans bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sackett takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sackett fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Timmermans on the side of the head.
Timmermans connects with a leg kick. Sackett looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sackett's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Sackett duly obliges.
Macon Sackett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Timmermans blocks a jab.
Timmermans looks to land a body kick but Sackett moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Macon Sackett will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Macon Sackett's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Timmermans lands a lovely overhand right.
Timmermans thows a left - swing and a miss!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Timmermans.
Sackett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Timmermans sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sackett takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice cross by Sackett.
Sackett ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Timmermans takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett scoring well with a low kick there.
Timmermans swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sackett swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sackett throws a right hand that Timmermans ducks under and follows up with a left that Timmermans also avoids with ease.
Timmermans swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Timmermans throws a big shot that misses.
Timmermans throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Timmermans checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Timmermans has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sackett finds it's way round the side to connect with Timmermans's head.
Sackett loads up on a big right hand but Timmermans slips the punch.
Sackett on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL2#
Sackett has closed the distance and engaged Timmermans in a clinch.
Timmermans has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sackett after a bit of a struggle.
A frustrated look appears on Timmermans's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Timmermans blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Timmermans working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sackett swings wildly with an uppercut but Timmermans uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Timmermans has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sackett after a bit of a struggle.
Sackett can't find room to land a body shot as Timmermans controls the action.
Sackett misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Timmermans breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sackett throws out a loose jab but Timmermans uses good head movement to avoid it.
Timmermans throws a wild body kick that Sackett sees coming a mile off.
Sackett throws a big shot that misses.
Sackett misses with an uppercut
and Timmermans counters with a low kick, right behind Sackett 's knee.
Sackett wants to land a leg kick but Timmermans is out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sackett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sackett throws a right hand that misses
and Timmermans counters with a solid body kick.
Timmermans throws a half hearted mid kick.#T3#
Sackett swings for the body but Timmermans moves out of range.
Sackett misses with an uppercut.
Timmermans tries to counter with a takedown but Sackett is quick to defend against it.
A telegraphed right hand from Sackett misses the target.
Timmermans swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Sackett was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sackett uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Timmermans.
Sackett misses with a wild body shot.
Timmermans looks to throw the jab but Sackett is out of range.
Timmermans moves out of range as Sackett strikes.
Sackett throws a low kick but Timmermans avoids it.
Sackett with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T4#
Sackett swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Timmermans counters with an outside leg kick.
Timmermans smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT#
That has opened up Macon Sackett's cut even more.
Sackett throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Timmermans counters with a single leg into guard. Sackett didn't expect that.
Sackett takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Timmermans trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Timmermans wants to control from the top but Sackett keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Timmermans is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Casper Timmermans did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Macon Sackett's cut.
That's time! Timmermans's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Sackett lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sackett gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Timmermans throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sackett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Timmermans pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Timmermans scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Timmermans takes a swing at Sackett's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sackett moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sackett takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sackett looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Sackett moves out of range as Timmermans throws a body kick.
Sackett swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Timmermans attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sackett throws a predictable looking body shot
and Timmermans counters with a body kick.
Timmermans fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sackett has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sackett looks to land a right hand but Timmermans moved out of range.
A low kick from Sackett misses
and Timmermans counters with a nice uppercut.
Sackett throws a sloppy body shot
and Timmermans counters with a body kick.
Timmermans attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sackett looks to land a right hand but Timmermans moved out of range.
Sackett misses with a looping left.
It looked like Timmermans was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T2#
Sackett misses with a lunging right hand
and Timmermans counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd cheers as Timmermans lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sackett doesn't seem phased though.
Timmermans lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sackett's sensitive parts.
Timmermans misses with a looping right.
Sackett flicks out a counter leg kick but Timmermans steps away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sackett checks a leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Sackett. That snapped Timmermans's head back.
Timmermans scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Timmermans throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#KD#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Timmermans and Sackett goes tumbling to the canvas! Timmermans follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard. #ROC#
Sackett is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Timmermans lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Sackett! More strikes land and this one is all over! Timmermans jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Casper Timmermans!
Casper Timmermans retains his middleweight title!
Casper Timmermans thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: D50 Warror v Saarelainen
Date: May 20, 2017

#R1#
Hunt tries to land a front kick but Sackett steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Good shot there by Hunt.
Sackett throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hunt.
Hunt connects with a leg kick. Sackett looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A jab lands there for Sackett.
Hunt lands a jab to Sackett's midsection.
Hunt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sackett throws out a powerful jab.
Hunt jabs Sackett right on the nose. Sackett blinks but takes it well.#CUT#
It looks like Macon Sackett has been cut.
Sackett throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hunt slips under a jab.
Sackett 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 is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sackett swings wildly with an uppercut but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt'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.#T1#
Hunt blocks an uppercut.
Hunt tries to work over Sackett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hunt has a couple of punches blocked by Sackett.
Sackett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sackett struggles to land a body shot inside as Hunt controls his hands.
Sackett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hunt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sackett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunt.
Sackett misses with a body punch.
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hunt struggles to land a body shot inside as Sackett controls his hands.
Sackett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hunt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
A short left from Sackett.
Sackett has a couple of punches blocked by Hunt.
Hunt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hunt - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A right handed body shot lands from Sackett.
I was talking to Hunt's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T2##BC2#
Sackett breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #KD2#
Sackett throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Hunt stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Sackett follows into mount! #CUT2#
It looks like Pave Hunt has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sackett working away from the top, dropping strikes.#ROC2#
Hunt is rocked!
Hunt keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sackett misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Sackett throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Hunt is squirming around, avoiding Sackett's attempts to control the action.
Hunt is working to get back to half guard.
Hunt tries to lock up and control but Sackett gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sackett sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Hunt tries to hold on but Sackett pushes him away.
Sackett postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Hunt bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Sackett and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Macon Sackett!
Macon Sackett is the new middleweight champion!

Event: D47 Castillo v Slice
Date: Apr 29, 2017

#R1#
A jab lands there for Sackett.
Grossweiner takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Grossweiner throws a leg kick
and Sackett counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Grossweiner looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sackett throws a looping overhand right but Grossweiner ducks down to avoid it.
Grossweiner takes one on the button.
Sackett stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sackett wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice straight punches there by Grossweiner. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Grossweiner.
Grossweiner buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Grossweiner shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sackett but Sackett pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Some wild striking there from Sackett.
Nice straight punches there by Sackett. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sackett.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sackett avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Grossweiner connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Sackett.
Grossweiner lands with a good body shot.
Sackett missing with a left hand there. Grossweiner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grossweiner throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT#
It looks like Macon Sackett has been cut.
Grossweiner throws a sloppy body shot
and Grossweiner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grossweiner misses with a right hand
and Sackett counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#
Grossweiner is rocked!
Sackett dances in with a quick combination. Grossweiner is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Sackett snaps Grossweiner's head back. Grossweiner stumbles backwards against the cage. Sackett steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Grossweiner'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. Grossweiner just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Macon Sackett!

Event: D39
Date: Mar 05, 2017

#R1#
Ethan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ethan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ethan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Sackett counter with a right hand.
Ethan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sackett 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.
Ethan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sackett counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ethan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sackett swivels and escapes.
Ethan misses with a looping left.#TD#
Ethan shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ethan was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ethan wants to take a breather but Sackett manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Ethan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ethan throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Sackett is controlling Ethan's posture.#ES2#
Sackett has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ethan off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Ethan throws a looping overhand right but Sackett ducks down to avoid it.
Sackett lands a jab to Ethan's midsection.
Sackett is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sackett slaps away a takedown attempt from Ethan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Ethan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ethan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T2#
Ethan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sackett swivels and escapes.
Sackett was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ryan Ethan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ethan dives in for a single leg takedown but Sackett sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ethan throws a series of punches but Sackett moves out of range.
Ethan backing away here, and Sackett unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Sackett bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ethan's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sackett throws a hook but Ethan avoids it easily.
Ethan throws a wild body kick that Sackett sees coming a mile off.
Ethan misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Sackett was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ethan tries to bum rush Sackett with a series of wild strikes but Sackett uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ethan misses with a left hand #KD2#
and Sackett counters with a nice right hand that sends Ethan toppling to the canvas! Ethan scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Sackett finish him?!#ROC2#
Ethan is rocked!
Ethan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sackett swivels and escapes.
Sackett throws out a counter right but Ethan avoids it with no problem.#T3##KD2#
Sackett drops Ethan with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Ethan looks back up at him and smiles so Sackett waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Oh Ethan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ethan fails with a takedown attempt.
Ethan circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Sackett. Ethan falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Sackett!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Macon Sackett!

Event: DFC 33
Date: Jan 21, 2017

#R1#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Davidyan.
Davidyan throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sackett throws a body shot but no joy.
Davidyan throws an overhand right that lands on Sackett's shoulder, as Sackett tries to avoid the shot.
Sackett checks the leg kick nicely there.
A shot to the liver by Sackett. Beautiful body shot.
Sackett throws an off balance right hand
and Davidyan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sackett 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.
Davidyan scores with a nice strike.
Davidyan misses with a leg kick
letting Sackett counter with a right hand.
Sackett misses with an uppercut
and Davidyan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice shot lands for Davidyan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Davidyan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sackett throws a body punch but Davidyan moves out of range.
Davidyan is looking to counter with a body kick.
Sackett throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sackett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Davidyan.
Davidyan scores with a nice body kick.
Davidyan throws a lazy right hand but Sackett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sackett takes a swing at Davidyan's ribcage but misses.
Sackett's jab looks to have found its range, popping Davidyan under the eye.
Davidyan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Davidyan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
It seemed like Sackett was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sackett misses with a body shot
and Davidyan counters with a two punch combo. #T1#
Sackett lands a glancing blow to the side of Davidyan's head.#CL2#
Sackett clinches with his opponent.
Davidyan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land.
Sackett lands a hook that snaps the head of Davidyan backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land.
Davidyan blocks an uppercut.
Davidyan working aggressively here.
Sackett pushes Davidyan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sackett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sackett misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Davidyan fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Davidyan.
Davidyan has a couple of punches blocked by Sackett. #TD2#
Sackett jumps into guard, dragging Davidyan to the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sackett tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sackett has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
Sackett bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Davidyan's guard. #REVB#
Davidyan wants to get back to his feet but Sackett is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sackett in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Davidyan is pulling down on Sackett's head to control his posture. #T3#
Sackett throwing strikes from guard but Davidyan blocks nicely.
Davidyan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Davidyan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sackett.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sackett accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sackett throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Davidyan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sackett looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sackett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Davidyan.
Davidyan tries to clinch there but Sackett circles away.
Davidyan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sackett sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sackett throws a body shot but no joy.
Davidyan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Davidyan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Davidyan.
Davidyan swats away the attempt to clinch by Sackett.
A lazy body kick from Sackett
and Davidyan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sackett ducks under a wild hook from Davidyan.
Sackett throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sackett lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sackett throws the left hand but Davidyan avoids the punch easily.
Sackett avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Davidyan is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Davidyan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Davidyan fakes the leg kick and cracks Sackett in the body.
Sackett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sackett scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Davidyan swings widly with a right hand
and Sackett counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sackett is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Macon Sackett will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Sackett misses with a leg kick
and Davidyan counters with a nice kick to the body.
Sackett takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Macon Sackett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sackett lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Davidyan misses with a body punch
and Sackett counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Davidyan stuns Sackett with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sackett throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Davidyan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sackett swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Davidyan.
Sackett thows a left - swing and a miss!
Davidyan looks to score with a jab to the body but Sackett is just out of range.
Sackett fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sackett looks to throw the jab but Davidyan is out of range.
Gurgen Davidyan is winning the standup battle so far.
Davidyan takes one 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!
Sackett tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Davidyan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Davidyan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Davidyan is looking to counter punch.
Davidyan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sackett misses with a looping right.#T1#
Sackett looks to land a right hand but Davidyan moved out of range.
Davidyan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sackett.
Davidyan lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#CL#
Davidyan moves into the clinch successfully.
Davidyan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sackett prevents a body shot from Davidyan.
Sackett misses with the head strike.
Davidyan lands a nice uppercut.
Sackett swings wildly with an uppercut but Davidyan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Davidyan struggles to land a body shot inside as Sackett controls his hands.
Sackett working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Davidyan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Davidyan misses with a body punch.
Sackett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Macon Sackett seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sackett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sackett working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Davidyan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sackett prevents a body shot from Davidyan.
Sackett works on Davidyan's body with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Sackett is trying to pull guard but Davidyan has him pressed against the cage.
Davidyan lands a hook that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
Sackett blocks a body shot from Davidyan. #TD2#
Sackett ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Sackett no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Davidyan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Davidyan preventing the sweep.
Sackett is still trying to improve position.
Davidyan sitting in guard here, content to control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sackett holds on and takes a little breather.
Davidyan trying to control but Sackett is working from the bottom.
Davidyan stays in close to Sackett's body and controls the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T3#
Sackett wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Davidyan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Davidyan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Davidyan scores with a punch to the head.
Sackett lands a lovely overhand right.
Sackett just misses with a punch to the body.
Davidyan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sackett keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Donk. Sackett catches Davidyan right on the button with a cross.
Davidyan misses the jab.
Sackett looks to land a right hand but Davidyan moved out of range.
Davidyan throwing a counter right hand but Sackett manages to avoid it.
Sackett throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sackett will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Davidyan keeps the fight on the outside.#T4##CL2#
Sackett fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Davidyan, pushing him back against the cage.
Sackett lands with a right to the head.
Davidyan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett tries to stall but Davidyan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sackett lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sackett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Sackett.
Davidyan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sackett's elbow.
Sackett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sackett.
Sackett working aggressively here.
Davidyan takes a shot to the head.
Davidyan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Davidyan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sackett's elbow.
Sackett tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Davidyan smiles and moves away.
Sackett wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Macon Sackett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Davidyan missing with a left hand there. Sackett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sackett appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sackett fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Davidyan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Davidyan throws a chopping leg kick but Sackett manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A swing and a miss from Sackett.
Sackett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sackett throws a solid leg kick but Davidyan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sackett.
Sackett scores with a nice right hand.
Davidyan misses the shot to the body.
Sackett misses with a body shot.
Sackett fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Davidyan throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Davidyan ducks right into an uppercut from Sackett.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett avoids a kick to the body.
Sackett throws a big shot that misses.
Sackett misses the shot to the body.
Davidyan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Sackett misses its intended target.
Sackett scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sackett has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sackett 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 Davidyan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Davidyan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T1#
A left lands for Sackett.
Davidyan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sackett connects with a looping right hand.
Sackett throws a looping overhand right but Davidyan ducks down to avoid it.
Sackett takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Davidyan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sackett.
Davidyan tries to move into range but Sackett moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Davidyan jabs Sackett to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sackett fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Davidyan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sackett moves out of range as Davidyan throws a body kick.
Good shot there by Sackett.
Davidyan throws a sloppy head kick and Sackett moves out of range easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sackett fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Davidyan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sackett.
Sackett appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Davidyan.
Sackett cracks Davidyan with a good jab.
Sackett dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Davidyan. That did some damage!#CL#
Davidyan instigates a clinch. #T2#
Sackett cracks Davidyan with a nice body shot.
Davidyan tries to work over Sackett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Davidyan works on Sackett's body with a couple of short punches.
Sackett tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Davidyan can't find room to land a body shot as Sackett controls the action.
Sackett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sackett swings wildly with an uppercut but Davidyan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Davidyan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sackett lands a hook that snaps the head of Davidyan backwards.
Sackett is leaning against Davidyan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sackett digs a right hand underneath Davidyan's ribcage. Davidyan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sackett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Davidyan throws a head punch that misses.
Davidyan throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Sackett on the inside.
Davidyan blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Sackett stalling in the clinch.
Davidyan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sackett lands a body punch.
Sackett lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Davidyan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Davidyan lands with a short shot to the head.
Davidyan digs a right hand into Sackett's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sackett's gas tank.
Sackett lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Davidyan backwards.
Davidyan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
Davidyan can't find room to land a body shot as Sackett controls the action.
Sackett misses with some punches.
Davidyan tries to throw a body punch but Sackett avoids it by throwing Davidyan back against the cage.
Sackett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Davidyan misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Sackett.
Sackett throws a punch but it's blocked by Davidyan.
Davidyan swings wildly with an uppercut but Sackett uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Sackett lands a nice shot to the body.
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett lands a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Davidyan lands a nice shot to the body.
Davidyan misses with a punch to the body.
Davidyan presses Sackett against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land.
Davidyan working aggressively here.
Sackett working aggressively here.
Sackett misses with the head strike.
Davidyan struggles to land a body shot inside as Sackett controls his hands.
Sackett lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Davidyan.
Sackett scores with a shoulder strike.
Gurgen Davidyan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sackett lands a left hand that snaps the head of Davidyan backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Macon Sackett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sackett 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Macon Sackett!
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Macon Sackett!
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight for Macon Sackett!

Macon Sackett wins by unanimous decision!

Event: Primal 51 Green v Plisskin
Date: Dec 04, 2016

#R1#
O Carroll checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sackett misses with a left hand
and O Carroll counters with a straight right hand.
Sackett moves forwards but O Carroll connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sackett has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Bjorn's Elite Team in the buildup to the fight.
O Carroll misses with a double jab.
O Carroll scores with a punch to the head.
Sackett walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
O Carroll takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sackett throws a leg kick but O Carroll sees it coming and moves out of range.
O Carroll misses with a looping right.
Sackett moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
O Carroll cracks Sackett with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
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!
Sackett is looking to land body kicks.
O Carroll 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 slow jab from Sackett misses its intended target.
Macon Sackett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O Carroll jabs Sackett to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
O Carroll avoids a kick to the body.
A big left from Sackett misses.
Sackett throws a right hand that misses
and O Carroll counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sackett looks for the body kick but O Carroll saw that one coming.
Sackett throws a body shot but no joy.
O Carroll appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
O Carroll on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice shot by O Carroll.#CUT2#
It looks like Macon Sackett has been cut.
Sackett takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
O Carroll tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sackett was well out of range. Poor timing from O Carroll.
Sackett jabbing away but nothing is landing.
O Carroll flicks out a counter leg kick but Sackett steps away.
O Carroll throws out a loose jab but Sackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sackett misses with an uppercut.
Sackett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sackett lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but O Carroll circles away quickly and effectively.#T2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sackett.
A nice side step and O Carroll releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Good exchange - O Carroll coming out on top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sloppy strikes from Sackett. Those never looked like landing.
O Carroll misses with a wild body shot.
Sackett looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
O Carroll misses with a looping right.
O Carroll checks a leg kick.
O Carroll raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Sackett scores with a jab.
Sackett swings widly with a right hand
and O Carroll counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
O Carroll scores with a nice strike.
Sackett throws a push kick but O Carroll slaps the foot to one side.
Sackett misses with a straight left.
O Carroll let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
O Carroll checks a leg kick.
O Carroll looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sackett throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T3#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sackett, right into the meat.
Sackett gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
O Carroll throws a wild body kick that Sackett sees coming a mile off.
A jab from O Carroll misses.
Sackett has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sackett there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sackett looks to land a right hand but O Carroll moved out of range.
Sackett tried to score with a low kick but O Carroll checks it.
A jab from Sackett misses.
O Carroll fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sackett looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sackett throws a sloppy head kick and O Carroll moves out of range easily.
Sackett on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
O Carroll takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
O Carroll lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
O Carroll keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sackett.#T4#
O Carroll with a jab.
Sackett throws a shot from downtown. O Carroll moves away and avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from O Carroll! But no joy.
A nice inside leg kick there by O Carroll. That's going to slow Sackett down.
O Carroll displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sackett throws out the jab.
Sackett fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A big left from Sackett misses.
A nice side step and O Carroll releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sackett lands with a kick to the ribs.
O Carroll scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sackett misses with a hook. O Carroll ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from O Carroll on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
O Carroll pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
O Carroll has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sackett finds it's way round the side to connect with O Carroll's head.
O Carroll misses with a hook.
O Carroll swings widly with a right hand
and Sackett counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Domnall O Carroll will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Macon Sackett's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
O Carroll avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
O Carroll raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
O Carroll on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sackett. Sackett obviously looking to wear him down.
O Carroll jabs Sackett to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sackett lunges at O Carroll with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by O Carroll's hand.
O Carroll throws a hook but Sackett avoids it easily.
O Carroll ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sackett moves away.
Sackett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That kick from Sackett tenderised O Carroll's leg. O Carroll is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sackett misses with a hook.
O Carroll lands a nice hook to Sackett's body. Sackett takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett throws a jab when O Carroll was well out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sackett.
Sackett displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Sackett clinches up against the cage.#T1#
Sackett lands a hook that snaps the head of O Carroll backwards.
O Carroll misses with some punches.
Sackett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
O Carroll swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sackett fails to pull the fight into his guard.
O Carroll misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sackett fails to pull guard.
A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land.
Sackett working aggressively here.
Sackett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
O Carroll swings away with an uppercut that misses.
O Carroll lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
O Carroll misses with the head strike.
O Carroll blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sackett swings wildly with an uppercut but O Carroll uses good head movement to avoid it.
O Carroll lands on the inside with an uppercut.
O Carroll lands a hook that snaps the head of Sackett backwards. #T2#
O Carroll taking a breather.
Sackett lands with a short punch from the clinch.
O Carroll lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sackett blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by O Carroll.
A head punch on the inside from O Carroll fails to land.
Sackett tries to pull guard but O Carroll forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Macon Sackett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
O Carroll has a couple of punches blocked by Sackett.
O Carroll tries a body shot but Sackett blocks it.
Sackett tries to work over O Carroll's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
O Carroll fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sackett lands with a left to the head.
O Carroll lands a nice shot to the body.
Sackett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
O Carroll tries a body shot but Sackett blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Sackett. #T3#
O Carroll taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from O Carroll fails to land.
O Carroll working aggressively here.
Sackett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
O Carroll takes a shot to the head.
Sackett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sackett swings wildly with an uppercut but O Carroll uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sackett blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sackett.
O Carroll blocks an uppercut.
Sackett misses with a punch on the inside.
O Carroll tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
O Carroll's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sackett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
O Carroll swings wildly with an uppercut but Sackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
O Carroll makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Macon Sackett has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T4#
O Carroll lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sackett lands on the inside with an uppercut.
O Carroll tries to work over Sackett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Sackett.
This has been an exciting period of action!
O Carroll tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sackett's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land.
Sackett throws a blind hook that connects with the side of O Carrolls head.
O Carroll goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sackett stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
O Carroll working aggressively here.
O Carroll lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sackett lands a right hand.
O Carroll misses with a hook from the clinch.
O Carroll misses with a punch on the inside.
Sackett works on O Carroll's body with a couple of short punches.#TD#
Sackett pulls guard successfully.
O Carroll loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Macon Sackett dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Macon Sackett's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A head kick misses from O Carroll.
Sackett throws a jab but it's blocked by O Carroll.
Sackett 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.
Sackett loads up on a big right hand but O Carroll slips the punch.
O Carroll scores with a kick to the midsection.
O Carroll displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sackett throws out the jab.
O Carroll throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sackett stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sackett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from O Carroll.
Sackett moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Carroll throws a sloppy head kick and Sackett moves out of range easily.
Sackett takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheers as O Carroll lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sackett doesn't seem phased though.
O Carroll looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sackett appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
O Carroll connects with a body shot.
Sackett throws a poor cross that misses
and O Carroll counters with a right hand to the body.
A jab from O Carroll misses.
O Carroll throws a right hand that Sackett ducks under and follows up with a left that Sackett also avoids with ease.
O Carroll fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sackett throws a body shot but no joy.
Sackett misses with a straight left.
Sackett misses the jab.
Sackett misses with a straight right.
Sackett throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
O Carroll let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
O Carroll lands a jab.
Sackett lands a nice leg kick that just misses O Carroll's sensitive parts. #T2#
Sackett on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
O Carroll connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sackett misses with an uppercut.
Sackett throws a push kick but O Carroll slaps the foot to one side.
Domnall O Carroll seems to be getting the better of the standup.
O Carroll throws out a loose jab but Sackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
O Carroll blocks a jab.
Sackett tests O Carroll's chin there with a solid looking shot.
O Carroll takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
O Carroll throws a quick inside leg kick.
O Carroll uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sackett.
Sackett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Sackett misses the target. #T3#
O Carroll misses with a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sackett. O Carroll does a little dance to reset his feet.
And O Carroll responds with a good body kick, but Sackett manages to step out the way in time.
Sackett misses with an uppercut
and O Carroll counters with a lovely straight right hand!
O Carroll cracks Sackett with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sackett throws out a loose jab but O Carroll uses good head movement to avoid it.
O Carroll misses with a hook.
O Carroll moves out of range of the body kick.
Sackett throws a jab when O Carroll was well out of range.
O Carroll flicks out a counter leg kick but Sackett steps away.
O Carroll throws a lazy right hand but Sackett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
O Carroll misses with a looping left.
O Carroll throws a push kick but Sackett slaps the foot to one side.
Sackett misses with an uppercut. O Carroll saw that one coming.
Good standup being displayed there by Sackett as he connects with a hook.#T4#
Nice cross by O Carroll.
O Carroll turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
O Carroll slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sackett lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
O Carroll moves away from the strike by Sackett.
O Carroll with a body punch. A glancing blow.
O Carroll throws a leg kick but Sackett sees it coming and checks it nicely.
O Carroll closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sackett throws an overhand right that lands on O Carroll's shoulder, as O Carroll tries to avoid the shot.
Sackett throws a jab when O Carroll was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from O Carroll misses the target.
O Carroll connects with the punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Domnall O Carroll comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think O Carroll 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: Primal 47
Date: Oct 30, 2016

#R1#
Aquila Corvus looks to score with a jab to the body but Sackett is just out of range.
Aquila Corvus blocks the body kick.
Sackett throws a right and a left that both miss.
Aquila Corvus scores with a nice right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Macon Sackett has been cut.
Sackett throws a push kick but Aquila Corvus slaps the foot to one side.
Sackett throws a solid leg kick but Aquila Corvus takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sackett.
Aquila Corvus misses with a hook. Sackett ducked under it nicely.
Sackett checks a leg kick.
Sackett takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sackett ducks under a wild hook from Aquila Corvus.
Aquila Corvus misses with a wild body shot.
A punch combination from Sackett misses.
Aquila Corvus is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sackett throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Aquila Corvus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Aquila Corvus jabs Sackett to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A good leg kick by Sackett.
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!
Aquila Corvus tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sackett is able to avoid easily.
Aquila Corvus throws a low kick but Sackett avoids it.
Sackett lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aquila Corvus circles away quickly and effectively.
Sackett cracks Aquila Corvus with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1#
Aquila Corvus with a jab.
Sackett tries to score with a low kick but Aquila Corvus moves his leg out of the way.
The fighters circling - Sackett throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sackett misses with a looping left.
Sackett lands a nice leg kick that just misses Aquila Corvus's sensitive parts.
Sackett fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Aquila Corvus misses with a kick to the body.
Aquila Corvus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Aquila Corvus throws the kick towards the body but Sackett avoids it.
Despite the aggression on Sackett's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Aquila Corvus is looking to land body kicks.
Sackett moves out of range of the body kick from Aquila Corvus.
A left lands for Sackett.
Sackett misses with an uppercut.
A counter left hand to the body from Aquila Corvus misses its target.
A slow jab from Aquila Corvus misses its intended target.
Good leg kick by Aquila Corvus there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sackett throws a leg kick but Aquila Corvus sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Aquila Corvus dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sackett. That did some damage!
Sackett looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aquila Corvus throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sackett fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sackett misses with a right hand
and Aquila Corvus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Aquila Corvus misses with an uppercut.
Aquila Corvus tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sackett is able to avoid easily.
Aquila Corvus lands a jab to Sackett's midsection.
Aquila Corvus clobbers Sackett with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sackett has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sackett there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sackett dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Aquila Corvus. That did some damage!
Sackett throws a solid leg kick but Aquila Corvus takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sackett.
Aquila Corvus misses with an uppercut. Sackett saw that one coming.
Aquila Corvus misses with a straight right.
Aquila Corvus misses the shot to the body.
Sackett loads up on a big right hand but Aquila Corvus slips the punch.
Aquila Corvus keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Aquila Corvus appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sackett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aquila Corvus.
Aquila Corvus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Aquila Corvus lands a nice looking body shot. #T3#
Sackett checks the leg kick.
Aquila Corvus keeps Sackett at a distance using the push kick.
Aquila Corvus lands with a cross.
Sackett with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Aquila Corvus jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Aquila Corvus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sackett.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Aquila Corvus.
Sackett throws a leg kick which misses Aquila Corvus's front leg but catches the back leg as Aquila Corvus tries to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Aquila Corvus checks a leg kick.
Sackett misses with a looping left.
Sackett on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Aquila Corvus with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sackett throws a nice outside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Sackett.
Aquila Corvus misses with a body shot.
Sackett throws the left hand but Aquila Corvus avoids the punch easily.
Sackett gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Aquila Corvus.#T4#
Aquila Corvus throws a lazy right hand but Sackett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Sackett instigates a clinch.
Sackett lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Aquila Corvus is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sackett swings wildly with an uppercut but Aquila Corvus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aquila Corvus misses with the head strike.
Aquila Corvus tries to throw a body punch but Sackett avoids it by throwing Aquila Corvus back against the cage.
Aquila Corvus pushes Sackett back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aquila Corvus tries to throw a body punch but Sackett avoids it by throwing Aquila Corvus back against the cage.
Aquila Corvus stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short uppercut from Aquila Corvus.
Aquila Corvus has Sackett pressed against the cage, preventing Sackett from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Aquila Corvus misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sackett can't find room to land a body shot as Aquila Corvus controls the action.
Aquila Corvus keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sackett's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Sackett breaks from the clinch.
Sackett lands a leg kick that knocks Aquila Corvus off balance momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ajax Aquila Corvus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Macon Sackett's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Sackett has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Aquila Corvus is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sackett looks to land a right hand but Aquila Corvus moved out of range.
Aquila Corvus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sackett was well out of range. Poor timing from Aquila Corvus.
Aquila Corvus swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sackett.
Sackett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aquila Corvus.
Aquila Corvus thumps Sackett with a low kick.
Sackett on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nice shot by Sackett.
Sackett swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sackett scores with a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aquila Corvus bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sackett's head.
Jab, jab by Aquila Corvus - just one landing.
Sackett wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sackett moves out of range of the strikes.
Sackett keeps Aquila Corvus at a distance using the push kick.
Aquila Corvus walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sackett.#T1#
Aquila Corvus looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sackett staying out of range there.
Sackett attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sackett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A combination from Aquila Corvus does no damage.
Sackett throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sackett looks for the body kick but Aquila Corvus saw that one coming.
Aquila Corvus connects with a single shot there.#CL#
Aquila Corvus moves into range and clinches up with Sackett.
Aquila Corvus lands a right hand.
Aquila Corvus tries to stall but Sackett uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sackett blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Sackett's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aquila Corvus throws a low kick, looking for Sackett's leg but Sackett calmly moves out of range.
Sackett bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Aquila Corvus scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Aquila Corvus throws a low kick but Sackett moves out of range easily. #T2#
Sackett avoids the body shot from Aquila Corvus.
Sackett was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Aquila Corvus misses with a jab, cross combination.
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!
Sackett tries a head kick but it misses.
Aquila Corvus defending well as Sackett loads up on a big left hand.
Sackett walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sackett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aquila Corvus.
Sackett takes one on the button.
Sackett looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Aquila Corvus scoring well with a low kick there.
Sackett slips under a jab from Aquila Corvus.
Sackett lands with an uppercut that bounces Aquila Corvus off the cage and back into range.
Ajax Aquila Corvus is winning the standup battle so far.
Sackett throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Aquila Corvus holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Aquila Corvus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Aquila Corvus tries a body shot but Sackett blocks it.
Aquila Corvus misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Aquila Corvus fails to land. #T3#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Aquila Corvus misses with a body punch.
Aquila Corvus gets through Sackett's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Aquila Corvus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Aquila Corvus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sackett's elbow.
Aquila Corvus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Aquila Corvus is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Aquila Corvus blocking some punches.
Sackett has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sackett misses with a punch on the inside.
Aquila Corvus swings wildly with an uppercut but Sackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aquila Corvus works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Aquila Corvus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sackett can do to turn this around?
Sackett blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Sackett's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Aquila Corvus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sackett, right into the meat.
Aquila Corvus throws an off balance right hand
and Sackett counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Aquila Corvus thinking.
Sackett scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sackett scores with a shot to the body.
Sackett is looking to score with low kicks.
Good exchange - Sackett coming out on top.
Nice shot by Aquila Corvus.
Sackett moves out of range of the leg kick from Aquila Corvus.
Sackett lands an overhand right.
Aquila Corvus throws a leg kick
and Sackett counters with a straight right hand.
Aquila Corvus looks to throw the jab but Sackett is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aquila Corvus tries to clinch there but Sackett circles away.
Sackett has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Aquila Corvus.
Sackett throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Aquila Corvus stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Aquila Corvus throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ajax Aquila Corvus dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Macon Sackett's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sackett cracks Aquila Corvus with a good jab.
Nice defenses there by Aquila Corvus.
Aquila Corvus loads up on a big right hand but Sackett slips the punch.
Good leg kick by Sackett there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Aquila Corvus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Aquila Corvus.
Sackett lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aquila Corvus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aquila Corvus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Aquila Corvus motions for Sackett to come forward. Aquila Corvus throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aquila Corvus missing with a left hand there. Sackett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sackett uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sackett throws a head kick that half lands.
Sackett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aquila Corvus.
Sackett dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sackett pushes Aquila Corvus away with a front kick.#T1#
Aquila Corvus throws a body punch but Sackett moves out of range.
Aquila Corvus bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sackett's head backwards.
Aquila Corvus throws a chopping leg kick but Sackett manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Aquila Corvus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sackett scores with a leg kick.
Aquila Corvus throws the left hand but Sackett avoids the punch easily.
Aquila Corvus is looking to land body kicks.
Sackett misses with an uppercut.
Sackett is looking to chop away at Aquila Corvus's legs.
Aquila Corvus connects with a single shot there.
Aquila Corvus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sackett jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sackett chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Aquila Corvus can pounce on him.
Aquila Corvus throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sackett takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T2#
Aquila Corvus is looking to clinch.
Aquila Corvus will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sackett misses with a straight right.
Aquila Corvus connects with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left lands for Aquila Corvus.
Sackett lands with a nice body kick.
Aquila Corvus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aquila Corvus moves out of range of the strikes.
Sackett takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sackett slips a jab from Aquila Corvus.
Macon Sackett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aquila Corvus staying out of range there.
Aquila Corvus lands a slapping body shot.
Sackett tries to work over Aquila Corvus's front leg with a kick but Aquila Corvus checks it.
Aquila Corvus is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Aquila Corvus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sackett shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Aquila Corvus eats them both and turns towards Sackett to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Aquila Corvus misses with a low kick. #T3#
Aquila Corvus slips under a jab from Sackett.
Sackett connects with a looping right hand.
Sackett scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sackett shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nice jab there from Aquila Corvus.
Sackett looks to land a body kick but Aquila Corvus moved away.
Sackett looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Aquila Corvus is looking to counter the offense by Sackett and move into the clinch.
Sackett has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Aquila Corvus.
Aquila Corvus lands a lovely overhand right.
Aquila Corvus misses with a right hand
and Sackett counters with a straight right hand.
Sackett looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sackett attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Aquila Corvus lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sackett misses with a head kick.
Sackett takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aquila Corvus scores with a hook to the body. Sackett takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T4#
Aquila Corvus checks a low kick from Sackett.
Sackett misses the jab.
Sackett takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sackett tries to land a leg kick but Aquila Corvus saw it coming and moves away.
Aquila Corvus connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sackett steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Aquila Corvus. That one must have hurt.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sackett. Aquila Corvus shrugs it off though.
Aquila Corvus scores with a hook to the body. Sackett takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Aquila Corvus scores with a kick to the body.
Sackett loads up on a big right hand but Aquila Corvus slips the punch.
Sackett throws a leg kick
and Aquila Corvus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Aquila Corvus lands the left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aquila Corvus is looking to score with low kicks.
Aquila Corvus lands with a cross.
Ajax Aquila Corvus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sackett 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.

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 Ajax Aquila Corvus.
Well Aquila Corvus 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ajax Aquila Corvus!

Event: Primal 44
Date: Sep 30, 2016

#R1#
Hokolazu slips a jab from Sackett.
Hokolazu on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A low kick from Sackett misses
and Hokolazu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sackett misses with the combination.
Hokolazu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sackett throws a leg kick but Hokolazu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sackett rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hokolazu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hokolazu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett throws a lazy right hand but Hokolazu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sackett throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hokolazu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Sackett instigates a clinch.
Hokolazu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sackett.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sackett.
Sackett slowing the pace effectively.
Hokolazu misses with the head strike.
Hokolazu lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Sackett's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Macon Sackett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Sackett pushes Hokolazu up against the cage in a clinch.
Sackett scores with a shoulder strike.
Hokolazu blocks a body shot from Sackett.
Sackett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hokolazu is trying to push Sackett away but Sackett has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short uppercut from Sackett.
Hokolazu tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sackett just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sackett keeps control of Hokolazu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sackett will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hokolazu up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sackett. #T2#
Hokolazu is trying to force a seperation but Sackett has the dominant position.#BC#
Sackett breaks from the clinch.
Sackett throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hokolazu! But no joy.
Hokolazu checks a low kick from Sackett.
Sackett scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sackett fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hokolazu is out of range.
Sackett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hokolazu moves away.
Hokolazu unleashes a big counter combination but Sackett bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hokolazu.
Sackett lands a left hand. #BC2#
Hokolazu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Sackett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Sackett backs off Hokolazu throws a huge counter combo but Sackett manages to avoid it all.
Sackett throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sackett looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sackett.
Hokolazu moves out of range of the body kick from Sackett.
A little jabbing left from Hokolazu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sackett throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hokolazu throws out a counter right but Sackett avoids it with no problem.
Hokolazu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sackett throws a leg kick
and Hokolazu counters with a one-two to the body.
Sackett attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sackett misses with a series of wild punches.
Hokolazu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sackett connects with a leg kick. Hokolazu looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T4#
Hokolazu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sackett finds it's way round the side to connect with Hokolazu's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sackett misses with a shot to the body
and Hokolazu counters with a stiff right hand.
Macon Sackett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hokolazu ducks under a wild hook from Sackett.
Sackett throws a chopping leg kick but Hokolazu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hokolazu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sackett misses with a left hand
letting Hokolazu counter with a right hand.
Sackett lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#ROC#
Hokolazu is rocked!
Sackett tries to bum rush Hokolazu with a series of wild strikes but Hokolazu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hokolazu is still on wobbly legs! Can Sackett finish him?
and Sackett counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Hokolazu! He's just covering up as Sackett starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Macon Sackett!
In defeat, Charley Hokolazu stepped up to the mic, saying 'I think I won't get out of this losing streak. So it's better to retire.. Thanks everyone. MMA is still a great sport!'.

Event: Primal 41
Date: Sep 09, 2016

#R1#
Jaruud smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sackett avoids the head kick by Jaruud.
Jaruud misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sackett.
Sackett quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Jaruud scores with a decent looking hook.
Sackett needs to keep his hands up - Jaruud had a free shot at his head there.
Nice uppercut lands for Jaruud. That snapped Sackett's head back.
Sackett has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sackett there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jaruud scores with a kick to the body.
Jaruud's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jaruud duly obliges. #CUT2#
It looks like Macon Sackett has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A cross from Jaruud lands.
Jaruud looks to land a right hand but Sackett moved out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jaruud, as that shot connected.
Sackett jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sackett takes a kick to the side of the head.#T1#
Sackett throws a wild body kick that Jaruud sees coming a mile off.
Jaruud fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sackett.
Jaruud misses with a kick to the body
and Sackett counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Jaruud works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sackett scores with a leg kick.
Sackett connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sackett scores with the left hand. Jaruud knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT#
It looks like Batuhan Jaruud has been cut.
Jaruud throws a low kick but Sackett moves out of range easily.
Sackett falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jaruud counters with a two punch combo.
Sackett tries to score with a low kick but Jaruud moves his leg out of the way.
Jaruud is looking to slow Sackett down with leg kicks. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jaruud.
Jaruud motions for Sackett to come forward. Jaruud throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jaruud thumps Sackett with a low kick.
Sackett tries to move into range but Jaruud moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sackett moves out of range of the body kick.
Jaruud comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jaruud.
Jaruud throws a body shot but no joy.
Sackett tried to counter with a leg kick but Jaruud avoided it.
Jaruud throws a low kick, looking for Sackett's leg but Sackett calmly moves out of range.
Jaruud swings for the body but Sackett moves out of range.
Sackett looks to throw a body kick
and Jaruud counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sackett thinking.
Sackett lands a head kick. Jaruud smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T3#
Jaruud misses with an uppercut.
Jaruud takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A swing and a miss from Jaruud.
Jaruud thumps Sackett with a low kick.
Sackett tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sackett moves out of range of the strikes.
Sackett throws a poor cross that misses
letting Jaruud counter with a right hand.
Jaruud catches Sackett with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sackett tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sackett tries to work over Jaruud's front leg with a kick but Jaruud checks it.
Jaruud is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sackett had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Jaruud scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sackett lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jaruud circles away quickly and effectively.#T4#
A good leg kick by Jaruud.
Sackett checks a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Sackett blocks the leg kick.
Sackett lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sackett scores with a jab. Jaruud acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sackett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A leg kick checked by Jaruud.
It seemed like Jaruud was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jaruud misses with a straight left.
Jaruud feints and then cracks Sackett's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sackett down.
Sackett looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sackett throws a leg kick but Jaruud moved away.
Jaruud appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jaruud's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sackett under the eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sackett attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Batuhan Jaruud dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Sackett swings widly with a right hand
and Jaruud counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jaruud moves away from the strike by Sackett.
Jaruud staying out of range there.
Jaruud scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sackett in his tracks.
Jaruud connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sackett throws a big shot that misses.
Jaruud throws a head kick that Sackett semi-blocks.
Jaruud has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jaruud tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sackett was well out of range. Poor timing from Jaruud.
Sackett shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jaruud! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Jaruud.
Sackett slips under a jab from Jaruud.
Sackett throws a chopping leg kick but Jaruud manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A jab lands there for Jaruud.#T1#
Jaruud slips under a jab.
Jaruud wants to land a leg kick but Sackett is out of range.
Sackett thinks about countering with a body kick.
Jaruud cracks Sackett with an open hand slap.
Jaruud bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sackett punishes Jaruud's body with a nice straight punch.
Jaruud moves out of range as Sackett strikes.
Jaruud blocks a jab.
Jaruud scores with a hook to the body. Sackett takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jaruud looks to score with a jab to the body but Sackett is just out of range.
Jaruud lands with a right hand.
Jaruud lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
Jaruud catches Sackett with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jaruud steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sackett.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sackett tries to score with a low kick but Jaruud moves his leg out of the way.
Jaruud misses with a body kick.
Jaruud has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Jaruud scores with a nice head shot.
Sackett 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.
Crunch! Jaruud slams his shin into Sackett's torso.
Jaruud connects with a looping right hand.
Sackett throws a leg kick
and Jaruud counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sackett looks to throw the jab but Jaruud is out of range.
Jaruud looks to land a left hand but Sackett moved out of range nicely.
A solid body kick from Jaruud.
Nice body punch from Jaruud.
Sackett looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T3#
Sackett has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jaruud finds it's way round the side to connect with Sackett's head.
Jaruud throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sackett throws a hook to the side of Jaruud's head but Jaruud sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jaruud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sackett.
Sackett misses with a low kick.
Sackett cracks a nice hook into Jaruud's ribs.
Jaruud throws a head kick that misses.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Sackett might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A swing and a miss from Jaruud.
Jaruud throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sackett finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Sackett throws a body shot but no joy.
Jaruud thuds his right hand into Sackett's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T4#
Sackett defending well as Jaruud loads up on a big left hand.
Batuhan Jaruud seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sackett throws a combination that misses
and Jaruud makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sackett takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Decent striking displayed by Jaruud 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!
Jaruud fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jaruud defending well as Sackett loads up on a big left hand.
Sackett ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jaruud.
Jaruud throws a hook but Sackett blocks it.
Jaruud finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
As Jaruud backs away, Sackett returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Sackett is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sackett lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jaruud misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Batuhan Jaruud showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jaruud lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sackett moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nice uppercut there from Jaruud.
Jaruud keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sackett.
Jaruud throws a shot from downtown. Sackett moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Jaruud finds it's way through Sackett's defenses.
Sackett throws a front kick aimed at Jaruud's knee but Jaruud avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaruud lands with a slapping head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Sackett. Those never looked like landing.
Sackett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jaruud.
Jaruud lands a head shot.#T1#
Jaruud tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sackett was well out of range. Poor timing from Jaruud.
Nice shot by Jaruud.
Jaruud sizes up Sackett with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sackett gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Some wild striking there from Sackett.
Sackett misses with a body shot.
Jaruud throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sackett.
Jaruud connects with a solid leg kick.
Sackett lands with a right hand.
Jaruud lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Macon Sackett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Jaruud looks to land a right hand but Sackett moved out of range.
Sackett throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jaruud.
Sackett thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jaruud scores with a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jaruud 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 Sackett has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sackett and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Batuhan Jaruud seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jaruud bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jaruud blocks a head kick by Sackett.
Sackett throws a body shot but no joy.
Sackett throws a poor cross that misses
and Jaruud counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jaruud thumps Sackett with a low kick.
Sackett throws a nice looking combination but Jaruud bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T3#
Sackett is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jaruud connects with a body shot.
Jaruud moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sackett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jaruud was well out of range. Poor timing from Sackett.
Sackett keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jaruud's corner calls for a 1-2. Jaruud obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sackett tries to move into range but Jaruud moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sackett blocks the body kick.
Jaruud connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sackett throws a combination that misses
and Jaruud cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sackett takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jaruud connects with the punch.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sackett takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A low kick from Sackett misses
and Jaruud cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jaruud tests Sackett's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A head kick misses from Jaruud.
Sackett takes one to the chin there.
Jaruud keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sackett.
Jaruud throws out a counter right but Sackett avoids it with no problem.
Sackett throws a leg kick but Jaruud moved away.
Jaruud takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CUT#
That has opened up Batuhan Jaruud's cut even more.
Sackett throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Jaruud takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jaruud lands a nice hook to Sackett's body. Sackett takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Batuhan Jaruud comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jaruud 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Batuhan Jaruud!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 21, 2016

#R1#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sackett, right into the meat. #CL2#
Altare clinches.
Altare lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sackett misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from Altare.
Sackett working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sackett.
Sackett slowing the pace effectively.
A short body shot lands from Altare as the two fighters clinch.
Altare presses Sackett against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sackett lands a hook that snaps the head of Altare backwards.
Altare lands a body shot in the clinch.
Altare lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
Altare tries to throw a body punch but Sackett avoids it by throwing Altare back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Altare creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A hook to the body from Altare.
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Altare blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sackett will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Altare up against the cage.#T1#
Sackett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett blocks an uppercut.
Sackett misses with the head strike.
Sackett wants to stall.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Altare.
Altare lands an uppercut.
Altare blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Altare works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sackett swings wildly with an uppercut but Altare uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sackett throws a punch but it's blocked by Altare.
Sackett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sackett tries to work over Altare's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Altare blocks an uppercut.
Altare has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sackett seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Altare can turn it around.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Altare.#T2#
Altare misses with a hook to the ribs.
Altare misses with a hook from the clinch.
Altare lands a hook to the side of the head.
Altare throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sacketts head.
A short right from Altare.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sackett stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sackett struggles to land a body shot inside as Altare controls his hands.
Sackett throws a punch but it's blocked by Altare.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sackett.
A nice left hand lands by Altare.
Sackett wants to stall.
Altare lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Altare pushes Sackett back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Altare lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sackett lands a left hand that snaps the head of Altare backwards.
Sackett is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Altare is keeping busy.#T3#
Sackett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Altare misses with the head strike.
Sackett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Altare tries to throw a body punch but Sackett avoids it by throwing Altare back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Altare.
Sackett trying to stall but Altare improves his position.
Altare lands a left hand.
Altare lands with a light punch inside.
Sackett has a couple of punches blocked by Altare.
Altare lands a left hand.
Sackett misses with the head strike.
Sackett throws a punch but it's blocked by Altare.
Sackett lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Altare lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Altare.
Good body shot from Altare.
Sackett is breathing heavily.
Altare gets through Sackett's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4#
Altare lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sackett misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Altare - that landed with a thud.
Altare lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Altare scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC2#
Sackett is rocked!
A short left from Altare.
Oh Sackett is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Altare lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
Altare stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Altare throws a big uppercut that drops Sackett! More strikes from Altare and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Sackett lies dazed against the cage as Altare celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Altare!
An out of breath John Altare thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 17, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Sackett tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sackett leaning against his opponent.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Sackett.
Sackett lands with a short shot to the head.
Sackett lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Sackett pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sackett keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It looked like Sackett wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smith takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Smith misses with a takedown
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#
Smith is rocked!#T1#
Smith misses with a takedown attempt
and Sackett counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Macon Sackett!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 13, 2016

#R1#
Sakho slips under a jab.#KD#
Sackett drops Sakho with a right and a left! Sackett comes rushing in but Sakho regains his composure and manages to keep Sackett in guard. #CUT#
It looks like Mamadou Sakho has been cut.
Sackett stays in close to Sakho's body and controls the position.
Sackett chips away with some ground and pound.
Sackett passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sackett takes a little break here. Sakho wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Sakho takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Sackett landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Sackett lands a nice forearm strike.
Sakho being controlled for a moment. #T1#
Sackett scoring with punches and elbows.
Sackett slows the pace down.
Sackett cracks Sakho with a big elbow.
Sackett works to advance to full mount. Sakho defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Sackett is landing with some decent strikes but Sakho is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Sakho keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sackett is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Sakho goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Sackett!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Macon Sackett!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 06, 2016

#R1#
Sackett scores with a shot to the body. #KD#
Sackett cracks Liddell with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Sackett has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Liddell to stand back up!#CUT#
It looks like Chuck Liddell has been cut.
Sackett throws a pinpoint strike between Liddell's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Liddell crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Sackett scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Macon Sackett!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 13, 2016

#R1#
Sackett scores with a leg kick.
Biglz looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Sackett is looking to slow Biglz down with leg kicks.
Biglz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sackett defends well and Biglz ends up having to push Sackett into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sackett throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sackett moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sackett feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Biglzs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sackett feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Biglz collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Macon Sackett!
Eddy Biglz spoke after the fight, saying 'Bad day for this shit('.

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