Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: RH109
Date: Nov 09, 2019

#R1#
Crosby ducks under a wild hook from Jaruud.
Crosby was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Crosby jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice body kick there by Jaruud.
A big left from Crosby misses.
Jaruud throws the kick towards the body but Crosby avoids it.#CL#
Crosby instigates a clinch.
Crosby tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jaruud's elbow.
Crosby working aggressively here.
Crosby struggles to land a body shot inside as Jaruud controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Jaruud - that landed with a thud.
Crosby blocks an elbow strike from Jaruud.
Crosby lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Crosby fails to land.
Crosby blocking some punches.
Crosby lands a body shot in the clinch.
Crosby blocks a body shot from Jaruud.
Jaruud misses with a body punch.
Crosby working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jaruud lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jaruud goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Crosby misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jaruud.
Jaruud is trying to stall.
Crosby working aggressively here.
Jaruud trying to stall but Crosby improves his position.
Crosby lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jaruud lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Crosby or not.
Crosby misses with a body punch.
Crosby swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Crosby.
Jaruud scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jaruud goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crosby lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Crosby lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Crosby.
Jaruud blocks an uppercut.
Jaruud is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Crosby.
Crosby lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crosby swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Crosby misses with a hook from the clinch.
Crosby softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Crosby swings wildly with an uppercut but Jaruud uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crosby misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crosby tries to work over Jaruud's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crosby blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Crosby fails to land.
Crosby lands a nice shot to the body.
Crosby throws a punch but it's blocked by Jaruud.
Crosby can't find room to land a body shot as Jaruud controls the action.
Jaruud misses with a body punch.
Crosby lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jaruud makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Crosby fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crosby lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jaruud backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dany Crosby dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Crosby is looking to clinch but Jaruud is avoiding it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jaruud lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jaruud jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Crosby throwing a counter right hand but Jaruud manages to avoid it.
Jaruud misses with a wild body shot.
Jaruud lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Jaruud misses the target.
Crosby lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Crosby.
Crosby getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jaruud pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Batuhan Jaruud seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danga de danga de dang - Crosby scores with a four punch combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jaruud loads up on a big right hand but Crosby slips the punch.
Crosby looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Crosby scores with a hook to the body. Jaruud takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jaruud throws a jab but it's blocked by Crosby.
Crosby is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dany Crosby is winning the standup battle so far.
Jaruud throws a body punch but Crosby moves out of range.
Crosby bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jaruud's head.
Jaruud uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crosby.
Jaruud lands with a straight right. Crosby didn't see that one coming.
Jaruud takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T1#
Crosby misses with a right hand
and Jaruud connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jaruud takes one to the side of the head.
Crosby lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jaruud's jab looks to have found its range, popping Crosby under the eye.
Crosby moves out of range as Jaruud strikes.
Crosby steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jaruud. That one must have hurt.
Jaruud missing with a left hand there. Crosby was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Crosby lands a glancing blow to the side of Jaruud's head.
Crosby scores with a sloppy right hand. Jaruud should have avoided that one.
A shot to the liver by Crosby. Beautiful body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crosby moves out of range of the body kick from Jaruud.
Crosby is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jaruud can do to turn this around?
Jaruud throws a hook but Crosby blocks it.
Jaruud on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jaruud misses with a kick to the body
enabling Crosby to counter with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Jaruud misses the target.
Crosby is looking to counter punch.
Jaruud dodges the punch combination from Crosby.
Jaruud looks to land a body kick but Crosby moved away.#T2#
Jaruud misses with a straight right.
Crosby moves out of range of the body kick.
Crosby takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Crosby tries to bum rush Jaruud with a series of wild strikes but Jaruud uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jaruud misses with a straight left.
Jaruud misses with the combination.
Crosby keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jaruud.
Jaruud lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jaruud.
Jaruud takes one to the side of the head.
Crosby moves out of range as Jaruud throws a body kick.
Jaruud swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Crosby is looking to counter punch.
Crosby throws a lazy uppercut #CL2#
and Jaruud counters by moving into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crosby dodges an elbow strike from Jaruud.
Crosby working aggressively here.
Crosby misses with a body punch.
Crosby tries to throw a body punch but Jaruud avoids it by throwing Crosby back against the ropes.
Crosby misses with a punch on the inside.
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 Dany Crosby will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Crosby goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Crosby misses with a wild body shot.
Crosby lands with a nice body punch.
Crosby misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jaruud takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Crosby misses with a straight left.
Jaruud lands a jab to Crosby's midsection.
Crosby ducks under a wild hook from Jaruud.
Jaruud is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jaruud takes one to the chin there.
Crosby's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Crosby duly obliges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jaruud goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jaruud misses with a looping right.
Crosby throws the left hand but Jaruud avoids the punch easily.
Jaruud keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crosby.
Crosby connects with a jab.
Nice body kick from Jaruud.
Good standup being displayed there by Jaruud as he connects with a hook.#T1#
Crosby misses with a lunging right hand
and Jaruud counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jaruud uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Crosby.
Jaruud looks to throw the jab but Crosby is out of range.
Crosby slips under a jab from Jaruud.
Crosby lands a right hook to the body.
Jaruud takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Crosby scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jaruud slips a jab and a cross from Crosby.
Crosby misses with a body shot.
Jaruud lands a nice looking body kick.
Jaruud tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Batuhan Jaruud has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jaruud lands an overhand right.
A slow jab from Jaruud misses its intended target.
Crosby ducks under a wild hook from Jaruud.
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 with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Crosby to score with a decent uppercut.
No joy there for Crosby, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T2#
Jaruud slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Crosby moves out of range of the strikes.
Crosby misses with a wild body shot.
Crosby throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jaruud.
Crosby jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Crosby waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jaruud.
Jaruud has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jaruud gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Crosby.
Crosby avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jaruud keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crosby sets himself, and Jaruud steps forward looking for the clinch! Crosby avoids it this time.
Jaruud throws a push kick but Crosby slaps the foot to one side.
Crosby is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jaruud.
Jaruud throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Crosby throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crosby throws the left hand but Jaruud avoids the punch easily.
Crosby digs a good body shot into Jaruud's ribs.
Jaruud misses with a jab, cross combination.
No joy there for Crosby, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Crosby lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dany Crosby showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Crosby 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:28

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

Event: RR #4
Date: Oct 06, 2019

#R1#
Kyaw Thin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jaruud keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kyaw Thin.
Kyaw Thin moves out of range of the body kick from Jaruud.
Kyaw Thin throws a hook but Jaruud blocks it.
Jaruud throwing a counter right hand but Kyaw Thin manages to avoid it.
Kyaw Thin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jaruud throws a right hand that misses
and Kyaw Thin counters with a stiff right hand.
Jaruud lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jaruud tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Jaruud backs off Kyaw Thin throws a huge counter combo but Jaruud manages to avoid it all.
Kyaw Thin takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kyaw Thin tries to close the distance and clinch but Jaruud swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kyaw Thin staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Kyaw Thin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jaruud keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kyaw Thin.
Jaruud throws an off balance right hand
and Kyaw Thin counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jaruud throws a front kick to the face that drops Kyaw Thin face first to the mat! Oh, he's in big trouble! He's stumbling all over the place and has face planted into the ropes, causing the referee to call an end to the fight! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Front Kick). Batuhan Jaruud!
Batuhan Jaruud is the new super heavyweight champion!
Batuhan Jaruud decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Sith Kyaw Thin was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank'.

Event: KT CHAMPIONS
Date: Sep 15, 2019

#R1#
Jako takes one on the button.
Jaruud moves out of range of the strikes.
Jaruud is looking to counter the offense by Jako and move into the clinch.
Jako tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jaruud swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jaruud misses with a straight left.
Jako tries to clinch but Jaruud is having none of it.
Jaruud throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jaruud throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jako throws out a powerful jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Batuhan Jaruud has been cut.
Jako just misses with a punch to the body.
Jako slips under a jab.
Jaruud pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jako throws an off balance right hand
and Jaruud counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jako doesn't manage to clinch there - Jaruud circles away. #KD#
Jaruud throws out a head kick that Jako doesn't see coming - it connects and sends Jako crashing to the mat face first! He's bounced up to his knees and is scrambling to get back to his feet and beat the count. He's up on 5 but still looks a bit groggy; will the referee allow it to continue??? He's taking a good look into Jako's eyes and has decided to let it go on!#ROC#
Jako is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Khru Jako has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jaruud throws a jab but it's blocked by Jako.
Jako is still on wobbly legs! Can Jaruud finish him?
Jaruud connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Jako out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Batuhan Jaruud!
Batuhan Jaruud is the new welterweight champion!
Batuhan Jaruud decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: AKT 9
Date: Aug 30, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Jaruud has Aoki up against the ropes in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Aoki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Aoki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jaruud lands with a left to the head.
Jaruud tries a knee to the head but Aoki blocks it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC#
Aoki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jaruud throws a good cross that connects.
Nice shot lands for Jaruud.
Jaruud is looking to clinch.
Aoki fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jaruud just manages to avoid it.
Jaruud connects with the punch.#KD2#
Jaruud scores a knockdown with a big right hand! Aoki beats the count and gets back to his feet. The referee asks him to walk forwards and it appears he is OK so we'll continue the bout.#ROC2#
Aoki is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jaruud looks to land a right hand but Aoki moved out of range.
Aoki throwing a counter right hand but Jaruud manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Jaruud rushes Aoki and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Aoki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jaruud misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Jaruud fails to land.
Aoki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jaruud misses with some punches.
Aoki working aggressively here.
Aoki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aoki tries to break free but Jaruud pushes him back against the ropes.
Aoki swings wildly with an uppercut but Jaruud uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aoki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aoki working hard to break the clinch.
Jaruud looking to slow down the pace here.
Jaruud struggles to land a body shot inside as Aoki controls his hands.
Jaruud swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jaruud can't find room to land a body shot as Aoki controls the action.
Aoki lands a left hand. #BC#
Aoki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jaruud tries to clinch but Aoki moves out of range.
Jaruud looks to throw the jab but Aoki is out of range. #T2#
Jaruud slips a straight right by Aoki.
Jaruud misses with a double jab
and Aoki counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Batuhan Jaruud has been cut.
Jaruud tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jaruud moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jaruud throws a one two combo.
Aoki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Both fighters circling a little - Jaruud finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jaruud connects with a crisp jab.
Jaruud scores with a nice right hand.
Aoki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jaruud.
Aoki feinted there with a counter leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Aoki gets tackled into the ropes by Jaruud. Jaruud maintains the clinch.
Aoki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jaruud backwards.
Jaruud misses with the head strike.
Jaruud misses with a punch to the body.

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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 8:10
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 8:10
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 8:10

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Batuhan Jaruud!
Our winner, Batuhan Jaruud, 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.
Shiny Aoki was interviewed post fight and said 'ill be around bitch'.

Event: AKT 6
Date: Aug 03, 2019

#R1#
Eikmeyer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jaruud scores with a leg kick.
Eikmeyer with a hook.#CUT#
It looks like Batuhan Jaruud has been cut.
Eikmeyer just misses with a punch to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A left and a right from Eikmeyer both land. Nice combination.
Eikmeyer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Eikmeyer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jaruud finds it's way round the side to connect with Eikmeyer's head.
Jaruud takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Eikmeyer lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jaruud dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eikmeyer throws an overhand right that lands on Jaruud's shoulder, as Jaruud tries to avoid the shot.
Eikmeyer misses with the combination.
Jaruud connects with a right hand. Eikmeyer shakes it off.
Eikmeyer scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Eikmeyer lands a glancing blow to the side of Jaruud's head.
Eikmeyer just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Jaruud forces Eikmeyer back against the ropes and clinches.
Jaruud lands an uppercut.
Jaruud scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Eikmeyer trying to land knees to the body.
Eikmeyer blocks the elbow strike.
Jaruud lands a shoulder strike.
Eikmeyer working aggressively here. #T1#
Eikmeyer takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Jaruud creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jaruud throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Eikmeyer blocks it with crossed arms.
A short right from Eikmeyer.
Jaruud takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Jaruud scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jaruud blocks an elbow strike.
Eikmeyer lands an elbow inside.
Jaruud tries to land a knee to the head but Eikmeyer blocks with his arms.
Eikmeyer has a couple of punches blocked by Jaruud.
Jaruud using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Eikmeyer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Eikmeyer tries to throw a body punch but Jaruud avoids it by throwing Eikmeyer back against the ropes.
Eikmeyer scores with a shoulder strike.
Jaruud blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eikmeyer throws a punch but it's blocked by Jaruud.
Jaruud working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jaruud creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jaruud lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Eikmeyer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Eikmeyer working aggressively here.
Eikmeyer lands a nice knee to the body.
Jaruud using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Eikmeyer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T2#
Jaruud misses with a hook from the clinch.
Eikmeyer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Eikmeyer missing with knees to the body.
Eikmeyer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jaruud pushes Eikmeyer back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jaruud lands with a short shot to the head.
Eikmeyer takes an elbow to the forehead.
Eikmeyer lands a right hand.
Eikmeyer pushes Jaruud back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Eikmeyer creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jaruud blocks the elbow strike.
Jaruud misses with a knee to the head.
Still in the clinch, Eikmeyer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Eikmeyer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Jaruud.
Eikmeyer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Eikmeyer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jaruud lands a shoulder strike.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Jaruud just misses with a elbow thrown towards Eikmeyer's brow.
Jaruud connects with a knee to the head.
Jaruud lands a knee to the head.
Eikmeyer lands a body punch. #T3#
Eikmeyer pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Jaruud tries to land a knee to the head but Eikmeyer blocks with his arms.
Jaruud misses with some punches.
Eikmeyer pushes Jaruud back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Jaruud looks winded!
Eikmeyer struggles to land a body shot inside as Jaruud controls his hands.
Jaruud tries a knee to the head but Eikmeyer blocks it.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Jaruud throws an elbow but misses.
Eikmeyer throws a punch but it's blocked by Jaruud.
Eikmeyer pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Eikmeyer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jaruud throws an elbow but it misses.
Eikmeyer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jaruud backwards. #CUT#
That has opened up Batuhan Jaruud's cut even more.
Jaruud throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jaruud throws a head punch that misses.
Eikmeyer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Eikmeyer.
Jaruud blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Eikmeyer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Eikmeyer working aggressively here.
Jaruud creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Eikmeyer's defenses.
Jaruud blocks an elbow strike from Eikmeyer. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Eikmeyer.
Jaruud scores with a shoulder strike.
Eikmeyer lands with a light punch inside.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Eikmeyer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jaruud backwards.
Jaruud tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jaruud misses with a knee to the head.
Still in the clinch, Eikmeyer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Eikmeyer pushes Jaruud back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jaruud looking to throw knees to the head but Eikmeyer is blocking nicely.
Eikmeyer creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Eikmeyer misses with an elbow over the top.
Jaruud managing to block the knees to the body from Eikmeyer.
A hook to the body from Eikmeyer.
Jaruud lands an elbow inside that Eikmeyer shrugs off.
Jaruud tries to land a knee to the head but Eikmeyer blocks with his arms.
Jaruud blocking some punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jaruud blocks a body shot from Eikmeyer.
Eikmeyer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jaruud backwards.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jaruud obliges.
Jaruud blocking some punches.
Jaruud tries to land a knee to the head but Eikmeyer blocks with his arms.
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 Mario Eikmeyer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Batuhan Jaruud's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Eikmeyer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Jaruud tries to land a knee to the head but Eikmeyer blocks with his arms.
Mario Eikmeyer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Eikmeyer misses with the head strike.
Eikmeyer struggles to land a body shot inside as Jaruud controls his hands.
Jaruud misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Eikmeyer.
Eikmeyer blocks an uppercut.
Eikmeyer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jaruud avoids it.
A short right from Eikmeyer.
Jaruud pushes Eikmeyer back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Eikmeyer has a couple of punches blocked by Jaruud.
Eikmeyer throws an elbow but it misses.
A shot in the inside from Eikmeyer.
Eikmeyer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jaruud connects with a knee to the head.
A short left from Jaruud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot in the inside from Eikmeyer.
Jaruud creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Eikmeyer's defenses.
A knee to the head by Jaruud.
A knee to the head by Jaruud.
A nice right hand lands inside from Eikmeyer.
Jaruud gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T1#
Jaruud scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jaruud lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jaruud prevents a body shot from Eikmeyer.
Eikmeyer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A knee to the head by Jaruud.
Jaruud lands a damaging elbow.
Jaruud lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jaruud looking to throw knees to the head but Eikmeyer is blocking nicely.
Eikmeyer misses with the head strike.
Jaruud lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Eikmeyer backwards.
Eikmeyer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Eikmeyer takes a knee right on the jaw!
Eikmeyer lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eikmeyer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jaruud softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Jaruud scores with a shot to the side of Eikmeyer's head.
Jaruud blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jaruud with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Eikmeyer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jaruud looking to throw knees to the head but Eikmeyer is blocking nicely. #T2#
Jaruud lands with a short shot to the head.
Eikmeyer misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hook to the body lands for Eikmeyer.
Jaruud pushes Eikmeyer back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jaruud tries to work over Eikmeyer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jaruud tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short uppercut from Eikmeyer.
Eikmeyer presses Jaruud against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jaruud is breathing heavily.
Eikmeyer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Eikmeyer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from Eikmeyer.
Eikmeyer misses with an elbow over the top.
Jaruud scores with a nice hook to the head.
Eikmeyer misses with an elbow strike.
Jaruud lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Eikmeyer backwards.
Eikmeyer lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Jaruud.
Eikmeyer can't find room to land a body shot as Jaruud controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Eikmeyer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Eikmeyer blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Jaruud gets through Eikmeyer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jaruud tries a knee to the head but Eikmeyer blocks it.
Jaruud throws a head punch that misses.
Eikmeyer misses with the head strike.
Eikmeyer throws an elbow but it misses.
A nice left hand lands by Jaruud.
Eikmeyer working aggressively here.
Eikmeyer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jaruud throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Eikmeyer blocks it with crossed arms.
Eikmeyer misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Eikmeyer fails to land.
Jaruud blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jaruud lands a hook that snaps the head of Eikmeyer backwards.
Eikmeyer looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jaruud blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Eikmeyer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jaruud lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Eikmeyer.
Jaruud scores with a shoulder strike.
Jaruud blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T4#
Jaruud lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jaruud blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Eikmeyer throws an elbow but it misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jaruud.
Jaruud tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Eikmeyer pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Jaruud lands a left hand that snaps the head of Eikmeyer backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jaruud.
Eikmeyer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Eikmeyer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Jaruud on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Eikmeyer fails to land.
Jaruud works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Eikmeyer throws a punch but it's blocked by Jaruud.
Eikmeyer takes an elbow to the temple.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Eikmeyer blocks an elbow strike from Jaruud.
A short uppercut from Eikmeyer.
Eikmeyer pushes off an throws an elbow but Jaruud leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Jaruud lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Jaruud.
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.
The cut man is working on Batuhan Jaruud's cut.
That's time! Eikmeyer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Jaruud has managed to clinch.
Jaruud blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jaruud lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Eikmeyer misses with the head strike.
Eikmeyer takes a knee to the side of the body.
Jaruud takes an elbow to the temple.
Jaruud lands a right hand.
A shot in the inside from Jaruud.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jaruud.
Jaruud using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Eikmeyer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Eikmeyer misses with a punch on the inside.
Jaruud scores with a knee to the head.
Jaruud misses with a knee strike.
Jaruud lands a nice elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jaruud crunches a lovely knee into Eikmeyer's ribcage.
Eikmeyer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Eikmeyer misses with an elbow over the top.
A short right from Eikmeyer on the inside.
Jaruud blocks an elbow strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Eikmeyer. #T1#
Jaruud lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Eikmeyer backwards.
Jaruud scores with a shot to the side of Eikmeyer's head.
Eikmeyer has a couple of punches blocked by Jaruud.
Still in the clinch, Jaruud scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jaruud lands a right hand that snaps the head of Eikmeyer backwards.
Jaruud comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Eikmeyer throws a head punch that misses.
Jaruud lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Eikmeyer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC2#
Eikmeyer is rocked!
Jaruud lands a damaging elbow.
Oh Eikmeyer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jaruud creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Eikmeyer crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5,6... it doesn't look like he's going to make it! Eikmeyer face plants back to the mat and the referee calls off the fight! Jaruud takes it with a brutal technical knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Batuhan Jaruud!
Our winner, Batuhan Jaruud, 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: GC 302
Date: Jun 29, 2019

#R1#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rienfeldt.
Jaruud throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jaruud misses with a double jab.
Jaruud blocks a jab.
Rienfeldt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jaruud throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rienfeldt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jaruud swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rienfeldt throws a good cross that connects. #CUT2#
It looks like Batuhan Jaruud has been cut.
Jaruud blocks a leg kick.
Rienfeldt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jaruud.
Jaruud scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rienfeldt takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jaruud dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jaruud looks to score with a jab to the body but Rienfeldt is just out of range.
Jaruud closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT#
It looks like Fredrik Rienfeldt has been cut.
Rienfeldt turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jaruud misses with the combination.
Rienfeldt looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Jaruud attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rienfeldt has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jaruud.
Jaruud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rienfeldt.
Batuhan Jaruud seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rienfeldt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rienfeldt misses with a wild body shot.
Jaruud listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jaruud checks a low kick from Rienfeldt.
Rienfeldt throws a body shot but no joy.
Jaruud ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rienfeldt moves away.
Rienfeldt looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A counter left hand to the body from Jaruud misses its target.
Jaruud gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rienfeldt.
Jaruud attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jaruud sizes up Rienfeldt with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rienfeldt motions for Jaruud to come forward. Rienfeldt throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Rienfeldt thuds his shin into the meat of Jaruud's side.
Rienfeldt takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jaruud takes a swing at Rienfeldt's ribcage but misses.
Rienfeldt's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jaruud connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rienfeldt scrambles back to his feet.
Rienfeldt throws a sloppy head kick and Jaruud moves out of range easily.
Nice straight punches there by Rienfeldt. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rienfeldt.
Jaruud sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Rienfeldt throws a leg kick which misses Jaruud's front leg but catches the back leg as Jaruud tries to avoid it.
Rienfeldt scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jaruud tests Rienfeldt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jaruud darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jaruud throws a nice looking combination but Rienfeldt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jaruud moves out of range of the body kick from Rienfeldt.
Rienfeldt looks to land a body kick but Jaruud moved away.
Jaruud takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T3#
Jaruud connects with a single shot there.
Jaruud slips a jab from Rienfeldt.
Rienfeldt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jaruud throws a hook but Rienfeldt blocks it.
Jaruud moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jaruud checks a low kick from Rienfeldt.
Jaruud connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rienfeldt slips under a jab from Jaruud.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rienfeldt.
Rienfeldt scores with a leg kick.
Rienfeldt avoids a punch combination nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jaruud.
Jaruud throws a right and a left that both miss.#T4#
Jaruud stuns Rienfeldt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Rienfeldt. That's going to slow Jaruud down.
Jaruud throws a hook but Rienfeldt blocks it.
Jaruud on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rienfeldt. Rienfeldt obviously looking to wear him down.
Jaruud wants to land a leg kick but Rienfeldt is out of range.
Rienfeldt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rienfeldt. That's going to slow Jaruud down.
Jaruud ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rienfeldt moves away.
Rienfeldt swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jaruud.
Jaruud throws out a loose jab but Rienfeldt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rienfeldt jabs at Jaruud's body.
A good leg kick by Jaruud.
Jaruud throws a series of punches but Rienfeldt moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rienfeldt lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jaruud fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rienfeldt checks it well.
Rienfeldt let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jaruud swings for the body but Rienfeldt moves out of range.
Jaruud tries to move into range but Rienfeldt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Batuhan Jaruud will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Rienfeldt tries to move into range but Jaruud moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Batuhan Jaruud is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rienfeldt slips under a jab from Jaruud.
Jaruud thumps Rienfeldt with a low kick.
Jaruud misses with a combination
and Rienfeldt counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jaruud swings for the body but Rienfeldt moves out of range.
Jaruud looks to land a body kick but Rienfeldt moved away.
Jaruud has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jaruud there as he acknowledges the shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rienfeldt. That's going to slow Jaruud down.
Rienfeldt misses with a low kick.
Decent striking displayed by Jaruud there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rienfeldt moves out of range of the body kick from Jaruud.
A lazy body kick from Jaruud
and Rienfeldt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jaruud buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jaruud swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rienfeldt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jaruud.#T1#
Jaruud lands with an overhand left.
Jaruud misses the jab.
Jaruud chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rienfeldt can pounce on him.
Jaruud throws out a loose jab but Rienfeldt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rienfeldt, right into the meat.
Rienfeldt's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jaruud throws a leg kick but Rienfeldt checks it.
Jaruud's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rienfeldt under the eye.
Jaruud jabs Rienfeldt right on the nose. Rienfeldt blinks but takes it well.
Rienfeldt lands a slapping body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jaruud.
Jaruud misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Rienfeldt to counter with a crisp jab.
Jaruud misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rienfeldt throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jaruud takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jaruud misses with a wild body shot.
Jaruud throws a body punch but Rienfeldt moves out of range. #T2#
Jaruud goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rienfeldt digs a good hook to Jaruud's body.
Rienfeldt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Both fighters circling a little - Rienfeldt finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Rienfeldt throws a leg kick which misses Jaruud's front leg but catches the back leg as Jaruud tries to avoid it.
Jaruud takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jaruud needs to keep his hands up - Rienfeldt had a free shot at his head there.
Jaruud with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rienfeldt to score with a decent uppercut.#ROC2#
Jaruud is rocked!
Rienfeldt lands with a good body shot.
Oh Jaruud is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rienfeldt dips to his left and cracks Jaruud with an uppercut!
Rienfeldt scores with a shot to the body.
Jaruud takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rienfeldt fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Jaruud to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Jaruud looks to clinch but Rienfeldt throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Jaruud taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Fredrik Rienfeldt!

Event: GC 298
Date: Jun 08, 2019

#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ohanian tries a body shot but Jaruud blocks it.
Ohanian creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A shot in the inside from Ohanian.
Our sources have told us that Jaruud has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Jaruud has a couple of punches blocked by Ohanian.
Ohanian has a couple of punches blocked by Jaruud.
Ohanian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Jaruud scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ohanian lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jaruud misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jaruud blocks the elbow strike.
Jaruud blocking some punches.
Jaruud using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ohanian has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jaruud blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Jaruud.
Jaruud is trying to stall.
Jaruud misses with the head strike.
Jaruud holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ohanian misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Ohanian tries to throw a body punch but Jaruud avoids it by throwing Ohanian back against the cage.
Ohanian throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short left from Ohanian.
Jaruud will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ohanian up against the cage.
Jaruud tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Jaruud.
Ohanian lands with a light punch inside.
Jaruud throws a head punch that misses.
Ohanian tries a body shot but Jaruud blocks it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jaruud as Ohanian tries to tie him up.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ohanian just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jaruud's brow.
Ohanian throws a punch but it's blocked by Jaruud.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ohanian.
Ohanian has a couple of punches blocked by Jaruud.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ohanian creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Jaruud taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ohanian tries to throw a body punch but Jaruud avoids it by throwing Ohanian back against the cage.
Jaruud makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Jaruud breaks from the clinch.
Jaruud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ohanian.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ohanian throws the left hand but Jaruud avoids the punch easily.
Jaruud fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ohanian on the side of the head.
Ohanian chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ohanian swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jaruud counters with a thumping low kick.
Jaruud misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jaruud lands the left hand.
Ohanian throws a right and a left that both miss.#T3#
A low kick from Jaruud is predictable there
and Ohanian counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jaruud thinking.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ohanian.
Jaruud connects with a jab.
Jaruud scores with a push kick.
Ohanian turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jaruud blocks a head kick by Ohanian.
Ohanian tries to land a front kick but Jaruud steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A quick step to the side and Jaruud tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jaruud connects with a nice cross there... Ohanian is looking wobbly and Jaruud recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Ohanian to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Jaruud jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Batuhan Jaruud!
An out of breath Batuhan Jaruud thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: GC 293
Date: May 17, 2019

#R1#
Barrientos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jaruud swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barrientos shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jaruud defends it nicely.
Barrientos shoots for a double leg takedown but Jaruud sprawls well. He's pushed Barrientos's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jaruud swings for the body but Barrientos moves out of range.
Jaruud misses with the combination.
Barrientos loads up on a big right hand but Jaruud slips the punch.
Jaruud scores with the left hand. Barrientos knows he should have avoided that one.
Jaruud tries to bum rush Barrientos with a series of wild strikes but Barrientos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barrientos misses with a body punch
and Jaruud counters with a straight right hand.
A big right from Barrientos misses.
Barrientos misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaruud throws a shot to the body.
Jaruud keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barrientos.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jaruud scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jaruud fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jaruud ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Jaruud gets a clinch.
Barrientos tries to pull guard but Jaruud won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafe Barrientos. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Jaruud.
Our sources have told us that Barrientos has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Jaruud has a couple of punches blocked by Barrientos.
Jaruud lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jaruud lands with a light punch inside.
Barrientos wants to break free but Jaruud has control.
Jaruud throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Barrientos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barrientos throws a lazy uppercut
and Jaruud cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Barrientos moves into the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Jaruud.
Barrientos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Barrientos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barrientos misses the shot to the body.
Jaruud 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.#CL#
Barrientos moves into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Jaruud scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jaruud is struggling to control the position.
Jaruud stalling against the cage. #T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jaruud creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Barrientos breaks from the clinch.
Barrientos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barrientos changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Barrientos connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jaruud. Jaruud circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Barrientos takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jaruud.
Jaruud swings for the body but Barrientos moves out of range. #CL2#
Jaruud moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jaruud.
A head punch on the inside from Barrientos fails to land.
Jaruud lands a shoulder strike.
Barrientos misses with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Barrientos's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jaruud pushes Barrientos back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barrientos can't break the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jaruud.
Jaruud lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Barrientos lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jaruud or not.
Barrientos is trying to break the clinch but Jaruud is controlling him.
Barrientos wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jaruud has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Jaruud breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barrientos throws a jab but it's blocked by Jaruud.
Barrientos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jaruud but Jaruud pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jaruud scores with a nice body kick.
Jaruud wants to clinch.
Barrientos throws a hook to the side of Jaruud's head but Jaruud sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jaruud dodges the punch combination from Barrientos.
Jaruud closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Barrientos keeps the fight on the outside.
Barrientos moves in looking to clinch but Jaruud pushes him off.#T4#
Jaruud tries to close the distance and clinch but Barrientos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jaruud circles away from the clinch attempt.
Batuhan Jaruud is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jaruud bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jaruud is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A punch lands to the side of Barrientos 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barrientos swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jaruud makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Barrientos really felt that one!
Barrientos's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jaruud connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Barrientos scrambles back to his feet.
Jaruud throws a series of punches but Barrientos avoids them all with ease.
Barrientos takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Barrientos displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Barrientos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barrientos looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jaruud stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jaruud wants it to stay on the feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jaruud! But no joy.
Barrientos closes the distance and clinches up with Jaruud, looking for a takedown. Barrientos pushes Jaruud against the cage but Jaruud circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jaruud tries to bum rush Barrientos with a series of wild strikes but Barrientos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jaruud slips a jab from Barrientos.
Barrientos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Barrientos clinches up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Batuhan Jaruud dominated that round.
That's time! Barrientos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Jaruud fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Barrientos, pushing him back against the cage.
Jaruud throws a head punch that misses.
Jaruud scores with a shoulder strike.
Barrientos wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jaruud.
Barrientos has a couple of punches blocked by Jaruud.
Jaruud has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Come on Jaruud - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A head punch on the inside from Jaruud fails to land.
Jaruud misses with the head strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jaruud.
Barrientos tries to break the clinch but Jaruud is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Jaruud breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barrientos moves out of range of the strikes.
Jaruud cracks Barrientos with an open hand slap.
Jaruud lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Barrientos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jaruud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barrientos.
It seemed like Jaruud was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Jaruud connects with a body shot.
Barrientos throws a body punch but Jaruud moves out of range.
Jaruud lands a nice hook to Barrientos's body. Barrientos takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Barrientos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Batuhan Jaruud seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jaruud takes one to the side of the head.
Barrientos looks to throw the jab but Jaruud is out of range.
Barrientos shoots in for a double leg but Jaruud sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jaruud lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jaruud steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barrientos.
Some wild striking there from Jaruud.
Rafe Barrientos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jaruud misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barrientos fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
Jaruud closes the distance and clinches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Barrientos jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jaruud walks away with a smile on his face. Barrientos gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafe Barrientos. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Barrientos keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barrientos walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
An inside leg kick lands from Jaruud. #TD#
Barrientos gets the takedown into side control.
Jaruud is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barrientos working the ground and pound.
Jaruud tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jaruud is still trying to improve position.
Jaruud prevents Barrientos from moving into mount.
Jaruud is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Barrientos off and has taken his back!
Barrientos tries to break free.
Jaruud somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back. #T3#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Jaruud thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Barrientos tries to break free.
Jaruud missing with strikes.
Jaruud lands shots from the back.
Jaruud avoiding Barrientos 's attempts to control his hands.
Barrientos avoids the strikes from Jaruud.
Barrientos covering up well and avoiding damage.
Jaruud punches the canvas rather than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jaruud missing with strikes from the back.
Barrientos tries to break free.
Jaruud throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch. #T4#
Barrientos is trying to break free.
Jaruud missing with strikes from the back.
Jaruud throwing damaging strikes from the back! Barrientos could be in trouble here!
Jaruud punishes Barrientos with strikes from the back mount.
Jaruud is riding his opponent, not letting Barrientos buck him off.
Barrientos is trying to break free.
Barrientos is working hard here to advance position.
Jaruud is working the ground and pound. Can Barrientos escape?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barrientos rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Barrientos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jaruud slips a nice elbow through Barrientos's hands, connecting with Barrientos's forehead.
Barrientos keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Jaruud slows the pace down in half guard.
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.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
A cross from Jaruud lands.#CL2#
Jaruud has Barrientos up against the cage in a clinch.
Barrientos wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jaruud keeps control of Barrientos as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jaruud.
Jaruud has Barrientos pushed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barrientos. #BC#
Barrientos breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barrientos tries to clinch but Jaruud is having none of it.
Barrientos misses with a body kick.
Jaruud works over Barrientos's head and body with a nice combination.
Jaruud swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jaruud throws a series of strikes that have Barrientos backpedaling.
Barrientos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jaruud moves away.#T1#
Jaruud scores with a nice right hand.
Jaruud blocks a low kick nicely.
Jaruud throws a body shot but no joy.
Barrientos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jaruud.
Jaruud defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Barrientos.
Jaruud steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barrientos.
Jaruud scores with a three punch combo!
Jaruud looks to score with a jab to the body but Barrientos is just out of range.
Jaruud scores with a decent looking hook.
Barrientos moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jaruud moves in looking to clinch but Barrientos pushes him off.
Barrientos bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jaruud's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jaruud tests Barrientos's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Barrientos looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Barrientos tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jaruud manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barrientos misses the body punch
and Jaruud counters with a straight right hand.
Jaruud cracks Barrientos with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T2##CL2#
Jaruud moves into the clinch.
Jaruud will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Barrientos up against the cage.
Barrientos looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Barrientos throws a punch but it's blocked by Jaruud.
Barrientos is trying to push Jaruud away but Jaruud has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Batuhan Jaruud is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A head punch on the inside from Barrientos fails to land.
Jaruud just leaning against Barrientos, taking a breather.
Jaruud lands with a right to the head.
Jaruud softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Barrientos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jaruud misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Barrientos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jaruud on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jaruud looks to throw the jab but Barrientos is out of range. #T3#
Good shot there by Barrientos.#CL2#
Jaruud clinches with his opponent.
Barrientos working aggressively here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jaruud takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Jaruud blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Jaruud escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD#
Barrientos is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jaruud's half guard.
Barrientos landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Barrientos is thwarting Jaruud's attempts to control the position.
Jaruud wants to improve his position but Barrientos is controlling well. #SUB#
Barrientos is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jaruud sees it coming and defends easily.#T4#
Jaruud is positioning himself well to prevent Barrientos advancing to mount.
Jaruud tries to get to full guard but Barrientos has control of the leg.
Barrientos working Jaruud over with strikes. #SUB#
Barrientos is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Jaruud is defending against the submission attempts here by Barrientos. #SUB#
Barrientos seems to be working for a kimura but Jaruud defends the submission attempt.

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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Batuhan Jaruud!
Batuhan Jaruud decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Rafe Barrientos stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fuck you. Suck this dick!'.

Event: GC 290
Date: Apr 20, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Wilkinson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jaruud, pushing him back against the cage.
Wilkinson pushes off an throws an elbow but Jaruud leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jaruud blocks a body shot from Wilkinson.
Jaruud tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wilkinson avoids it.
Jaruud tries a body shot but Wilkinson blocks it.
Wilkinson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jaruud tries a knee to the head but Wilkinson blocks it.
Wilkinson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jaruud has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jaruud gets through Wilkinson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wilkinson struggles to land a body shot inside as Jaruud controls his hands.
Jaruud prevents a body shot from Wilkinson. #BC#
Jaruud breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jaruud clobbers Wilkinson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT#
It looks like Timothy Wilkinson has been cut.
Jaruud misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL2#
Wilkinson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jaruud, pushing him back against the cage.
Jaruud lands a hook that snaps the head of Wilkinson backwards.
Wilkinson lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jaruud lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Jaruud manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Wilkinson pushes Jaruud up against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Jaruud lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wilkinson backwards.
Wilkinson lands with a short shot to the head.
Jaruud is trying to push Wilkinson away but Wilkinson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Jaruud breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Wilkinson moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Wilkinson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jaruud seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Wilkinson lands a jab to Jaruud's midsection.
Wilkinson fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Wilkinson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Jaruud breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jab by Jaruud.
Wilkinson dips to his left and cracks Jaruud with an uppercut!#CL#
Jaruud clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Wilkinson - that landed with a thud.
Wilkinson throws an elbow but it misses.
Jaruud swings wildly with an uppercut but Wilkinson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Jaruud. #T2#
Wilkinson tries a body shot but Jaruud blocks it.
Wilkinson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jaruud's elbow.
We've been informed that Wilkinson 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.
Jaruud blocks the elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Wilkinson. #CUT2#
It looks like Batuhan Jaruud has been cut.#BC#
Jaruud's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jaruud lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Jaruud's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Wilkinson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jaruud, pushing him back against the cage.
Wilkinson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wilkinson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jaruud swings wildly with an uppercut but Wilkinson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wilkinson tries a body shot but Jaruud blocks it. #T3#
Wilkinson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jaruud.
Jaruud misses with a knee to the head.
Wilkinson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wilkinson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wilkinson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Wilkinson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jaruud misses with the head strike.
Jaruud misses with an elbow strike.
Jaruud avoids a wild elbow strike from Wilkinson.
Wilkinson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wilkinson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jaruud's defenses.
Jaruud wants to break free but Wilkinson has control.
Wilkinson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jaruud lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wilkinson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jaruud misses with a punch on the inside.
Jaruud lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4#
Wilkinson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilkinson keeps control of Jaruud as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wilkinson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wilkinson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jaruud avoids a wild elbow strike from Wilkinson.
Jaruud throws an elbow but it misses.
Jaruud wants to get back to striking at distance but Wilkinson won't allow it. #BC#
Jaruud pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good exchange - Wilkinson coming out on top.#CL2#
Wilkinson closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jaruud.
Jaruud looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wilkinson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jaruud.
Jaruud takes a shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jaruud pushes Wilkinson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wilkinson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wilkinson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Jaruud manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timothy Wilkinson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wilkinson throws an elbow but it misses.
Wilkinson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jaruud can't find room to land a body shot as Wilkinson controls the action.
Wilkinson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Wilkinson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Wilkinson scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Jaruud breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wilkinson connects with a body shot that sends Jaruud's belly button to the back.
Jaruud fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Wilkinson has Jaruud up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilkinson lands an elbow just above Jaruud 's eye.
Wilkinson tries a body shot but Jaruud blocks it.
Jaruud wants to stall.
Jaruud lands a left hand. #T1#
Wilkinson digs a right hand into Jaruud's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jaruud's gas tank.
Jaruud is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jaruud is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jaruud tries to throw a body punch but Wilkinson avoids it by throwing Jaruud back against the cage.
Wilkinson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Wilkinson avoids the elbow strike from Jaruud, against the cage.
Wilkinson misses with the head strike.
Jaruud can't break the clinch.
Wilkinson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Jaruud's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jaruud prevents a body shot from Wilkinson.
Jaruud wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wilkinson has him pressed against the cage.
Jaruud scores with a shot to the side of Wilkinson's head.
Jaruud stalling in the clinch but Wilkinson improves position.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wilkinson throws an elbow but misses. #T2#
Wilkinson misses with a punch to the body.
Jaruud fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Wilkinson on the inside.
Jaruud lands with a light punch inside.
Jaruud tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jaruud blocks an elbow strike.
Jaruud tries a knee to the head but Wilkinson blocks it.
Wilkinson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jaruud gets an overhook and lands an elbow 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!
Wilkinson lands an elbow inside that Jaruud shrugs off.
Jaruud throws a head punch that misses.
Wilkinson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Wilkinson digs a right hand underneath Jaruud's ribcage. Jaruud let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wilkinson throws an elbow but it misses.
Jaruud wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jaruud scores with a shot to the side of Wilkinson's head.
A shot in the inside from Jaruud.
Jaruud with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T3#
Wilkinson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Wilkinson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jaruud with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jaruud misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wilkinson works on Jaruud's body with a couple of short punches.
Jaruud is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wilkinson is keeping busy.
Wilkinson lands an elbow that stopped Jaruud in his tracks for a moment.
Jaruud lands with a right to the head.
Wilkinson misses with the head strike.
Wilkinson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wilkinson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jaruud or not.
Wilkinson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wilkinson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Timothy Wilkinson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nice body punch from Jaruud - that landed with a thud.
Wilkinson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wilkinson lands an elbow that stopped Jaruud in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#
Batuhan Jaruud's cut is getting worse.
Jaruud looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T4#
Jaruud has a couple of punches blocked by Wilkinson.
Jaruud lands a body punch. #BC#
Jaruud pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Wilkinson clinches up with Jaruud and pushes him back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wilkinson throws an elbow but misses.
Jaruud throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wilkinsons head.
Wilkinson misses with the head strike.
Jaruud scores with a shot to the side of Wilkinson's head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Wilkinson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wilkinson prevents Jaruud from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Wilkinson breaks the clinch.
Jaruud just misses with a punch to the body.
Jaruud lands a head shot.#CL2#
Wilkinson rushes Jaruud and presses him up against the cage.
Wilkinson misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Timothy Wilkinson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Jaruud jabs Wilkinson right on the nose. Wilkinson blinks but takes it well.#CL2#
Wilkinson moves into the clinch successfully.
Wilkinson misses with a knee strike. #BC#
Jaruud breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Wilkinson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wilkinson blocks the elbow strike.
Wilkinson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jaruud'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.
Jaruud tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jaruud prevents a body shot from Wilkinson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Jaruud breaks from the clinch.
Timothy Wilkinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilkinson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#CL2#
Wilkinson moves into the clinch.
Jaruud is trying to push Wilkinson away but Wilkinson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short uppercut from Wilkinson.
Jaruud pressing his opponent against the cage. #T1#
Jaruud lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Wilkinson.
Wilkinson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jaruud is looking to break free of the clinch but Wilkinson has double underhooks.
Wilkinson lands a left hand.
Jaruud stalling in the clinch.
Wilkinson tries to land knees in the clinch but Jaruud avoids the damage to the body.
Wilkinson lands a right hand.
Wilkinson working aggressively here.
Wilkinson tries to work over Jaruud's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wilkinson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jaruud lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wilkinson tries to work over Jaruud's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wilkinson blocking some punches.
A short body shot lands from Wilkinson as the two fighters clinch.
Wilkinson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jaruud backwards. #T2#
Jaruud looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jaruud misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wilkinson tries a body shot but Jaruud blocks it. #BC#
Jaruud pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wilkinson moves in looking to clinch but Jaruud pushes him off.
It looked like Jaruud was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Wilkinson checks the leg kick.
Wilkinson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jaruud.
Wilkinson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jaruud.
Wilkinson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Batuhan Jaruud is winning the standup battle so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilkinson tries to close the distance and clinch but Jaruud swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jaruud throws a body shot but no joy.
Wilkinson tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Wilkinson clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Jaruud breaks from the clinch.
Jaruud throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jaruud fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wilkinson.
Jaruud throws a hook but Wilkinson avoids it easily.#T3#
Wilkinson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jaruud swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Wilkinson pushes Jaruud up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Jaruud fails to land.
Wilkinson misses with a punch to the body.
Jaruud blocks the elbow strike.
Batuhan Jaruud has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wilkinson has Jaruud pressed against the cage, preventing Jaruud from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short uppercut from Wilkinson.
Timothy Wilkinson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jaruud wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jaruud struggles to land a body shot inside as Wilkinson controls his hands.
Jaruud working hard to break the clinch.
Jaruud can't break the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wilkinson throws an elbow but misses. #BC#
Jaruud pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Jaruud throws a right hand that Wilkinson ducks under and follows up with a left that Wilkinson also avoids with ease.
Wilkinson lands a nice hook to Jaruud's body. Jaruud takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL2#
Wilkinson moves into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wilkinson as Jaruud tries to tie him up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jaruud has had enough of the clinch but Wilkinson keeps him there for the moment.
Jaruud is trying to break free.
Jaruud wants to break free but Wilkinson has control.
Wilkinson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jaruud throws a head punch that misses.
Jaruud makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jaruud throws a head punch that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Timothy Wilkinson.
I've got Wilkinson 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: GC 284
Date: Mar 23, 2019

#R1#
Harrington takes one to the side of the head.
Jaruud uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Harrington has time to react.
Jaruud throws a leg kick but Harrington checks it.
Padraig Harrington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harrington swats away the attempt to clinch by Jaruud.
Jaruud scores with the left hand. Harrington knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT#
It looks like Padraig Harrington has been cut.
Jaruud throws a solid leg kick but Harrington takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jaruud.
Harrington feints a counter leg kick.
Harrington avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Harrington lands a front kick.
Jaruud seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Jaruud looks to score with a jab to the body but Harrington is just out of range.
Harrington throws a nice outside leg kick.
Harrington attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nice uppercut there from Harrington.#KD#
Jaruud lands a big head kick that sends Harrington tumbling to the mat! Jaruud takes a step backwards and waves Harrington back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Harrington is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harrington tries to land a leg kick but Jaruud saw it coming and moves away.
Harrington is still on wobbly legs! Can Jaruud finish him?
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Jaruud moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Harrington! Jaruud continues to tee off on Harrington, landing with a left and a right! Jaruud connects with a right hand that leaves Harrington sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Jaruud!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Batuhan Jaruud!
A very excited looking Batuhan Jaruud made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: GC 277
Date: Feb 16, 2019

#R1#
Cup darts in trying to clinch
and Jaruud counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cup pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like Jaruud was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jaruud scores with a jab to the body.
Red Cup seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the liver by Jaruud. Beautiful body shot.
Jaruud has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Cup scores with the left hand. Jaruud knows he should have avoided that one.
Cup throws a low kick but Jaruud avoids it.
A jab from Cup misses.
Jaruud misses with a hook. Cup ducked under it nicely.
Cup lands a lovely overhand right.
Cup scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cup fails to land with a series of punches.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cup drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cup misses with a hook.
Jaruud uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cup.
Cup takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cup clobbers Jaruud with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL2#
Jaruud darts in and clinches Cup up against the cage.#T1#
Jaruud is pressed up against the cage. Cup has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jaruud down to the mat. Jaruud avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jaruud cracks Cup with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jaruud connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cup momentarily.
Jaruud bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cup's head.#ROC2#
Cup is rocked!
Cup looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Cup tries to keep at a distance but Jaruud has taken the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jaruud.
Jaruud keeps control of Cup as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cup throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jaruuds head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jaruud.
Cup tries to break free but Jaruud pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cup.
Cup blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jaruud prevents a takedown attempt there. #BC#
Cup breaks from the clinch.
Cup throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jaruud cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cup tries to clinch but Jaruud is having none of it. #T2##CL2#
Jaruud takes the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#TD#
Cup has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jaruud uses from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jaruud wants to pass the guard but Cup is keeping the position.#SUB#
Cup looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jaruud slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jaruud must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jaruud trying to control the position from guard on top but Cup is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB#
Cup working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jaruud doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jaruud manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jaruud engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jaruud accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jaruud is in close to Cup's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jaruud wants to control from the top but Cup keeps moving.
Jaruud slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jaruud is looking to advance position but Cup has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR##T4#
Cup looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cup wants to control the pace but Jaruud is squirming around nicely.
Jaruud is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Jaruud is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cup looking to control but Jaruud is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jaruud is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #SU#
Cup stands up from mount. Strange move.
Cup's corner calls for a 1-2. Cup obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cup will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jaruud feints a counter leg kick.
Cup shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jaruud but Jaruud pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Batuhan Jaruud will probably get the nod.
That's time! Cup's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Cup with a poor takedown
and Jaruud cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jaruud is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jaruud walks into a jab.
Cup works the jab nicely.
Cup takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT#
It looks like Batuhan Jaruud has been cut.
Cup is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jaruud tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cup paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cup throws out a loose jab but Jaruud uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jaruud feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cup's calf.
Cup connects with a looping right hand.
Jaruud moves in looking to clinch but Cup pushes him off.
Jaruud doesn't manage to clinch there - Cup circles away. #KD#
A jab-cross combination lands for Cup and sends Jaruud crashing to the mat! Cup follows him down to the mat - Jaruud regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #ROC#
Jaruud is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cup is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Jaruud is still in real trouble! Can Cup finish him?
Cup takes Jaruud's back.
I really don't envy Jaruud right now.
Jaruud seems to have recovered his senses.
Cup is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jaruud can do to turn this around?#T1#
Jaruud prevents Cup from getting a body triangle.
Jaruud tries to break free.
Jaruud turns into Cup and is now in his guard.
Jaruud trying to control the position from guard on top but Cup is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cup wants to get back to his feet but Jaruud is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jaruud throwing strikes from guard but Cup blocks nicely.
Jaruud looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Jaruud controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jaruud forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Cup looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jaruud with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Cup looking for submissions off his back.
Cup tries to kick Jaruud off but Jaruud keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T3#
Jaruud is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jaruud misses with a head shot. Cup uses the momentum to regain guard.
Jaruud working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jaruud stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cup swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cup can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jaruud controls the pace.
Jaruud's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#CL2#
Jaruud gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cup is looking to break free of the clinch but Jaruud has double underhooks. #TD#
Cup gets control of Jaruud's arms and successfully pulls guard. Cup will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Jaruud is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SU2#
Jaruud gets to his feet. Cup looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Cup misses with an uppercut
and Jaruud counters with an outside leg kick. #CL#
Cup has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jaruud misses with a punch to the body.
Jaruud is trying to stall.
Cup manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cup wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #TD#
Cup wants the takedown. Jaruud is fighting it off but Cup persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Jaruud's guard against the cage.
Cup works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Red Cup dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Batuhan Jaruud's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Jaruud doesn't manage to clinch there - Cup circles away.
Cup throws a big counter combination but Jaruud scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cup closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL#
Cup rushes Jaruud and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cup jumps guard but Jaruud stands there with Cup around his waist. Cup gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cup tries to break the clinch but Jaruud is controlling the position.
Jaruud stalling the fight. #BC2#
Jaruud's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cup shoots in looking for a takedown. Jaruud tries to sprawl out of it but Cup keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jaruud manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cup lands a nice shot that snaps Jaruud's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cup misses with the combination.
Cup lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
A jab from Cup does it's job there.
Cup throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jaruud digs a good body shot into Cup's ribs.
Red Cup is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cup misses with a straight right.
Red Cup is winning the standup battle so far.
Cup connects with a right hand. Jaruud shakes it off.#CL2#
Jaruud has managed to clinch.
Jaruud lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Cup breaks the clinch.
Jaruud takes one to the side of the head.
Cup bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jaruud's head backwards.
Jaruud cracks the inside of Cup's front leg.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cup scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cup. Jaruud does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jaruud is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Cup throws a nice looking combination but Jaruud bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cup swats away the attempt to clinch by Jaruud.#T2#
Cup slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cup circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cup throws a right and a left that Jaruud avoids nicely.
Jaruud swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2#
Jaruud moves into the clinch.
Jaruud lands a left hand.
Jaruud tries to land knees in the clinch but Cup avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
Jaruud breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cup rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jaruud counters with a nice uppercut.
Cup falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jaruud counters with a nice uppercut.
Cup throws a jab but it's blocked by Jaruud.
Cup misses with a few strikes there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Jaruud rushes Cup and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cup tries for a takedown but Jaruud manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Red Cup. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cup tries for a takedown. No joy. #T3#
Jaruud misses with an elbow over the top.
Jaruud is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cup is defending well for now.
Come on Jaruud - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Jaruud misses with some punches.
Cup's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cup's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jaruud gets through Cup's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jaruud lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cup backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC#
Cup manages to break the clinch.
Batuhan Jaruud is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jaruud connects with an inside leg kick.
Jaruud connects with a jab.
Oh Cup is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Donk. Jaruud catches Cup right on the button with a cross.
Jaruud throws a monster overhand right that drops Cup! Jaruud follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Batuhan Jaruud!
A victorious Batuhan Jaruud thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Red Cup stepped up to the mic, saying 'That wasn't fun.'.

Event: NYPF 5
Date: Jan 13, 2019

#R1#
La Croix lands with an uppercut that bounces Jaruud off the ropes and back into range.#CUT2#
It looks like Batuhan Jaruud has been cut.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jaruud prevents a body shot from La Croix.
La Croix misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from La Croix.
La Croix using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Our sources have told us that Jaruud has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Jaruud is breathing heavily.
La Croix misses with a punch to the body.
Jaruud can't find room to land a body shot as La Croix controls the action.
We've been informed that La Croix 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.
Jaruud fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
La Croix tries to work over Jaruud's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jaruud throws a punch but it's blocked by La Croix. #KD2#
The crowd are calling 'kneeees!' as La Croix has the Thai clinch. La Croix obliges, smashing a knee brutally into Jaruud's nose and sending him crashing to the canvas! Will be beat the count?! 3,4,5,6,7,8...9... and he's up on 9! Wow, that was close! The referee takes a long look and is going to allow it to continue!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jaruud walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from La Croix! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nero La Croix! Nero La Croix retains his heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Nero La Croix made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 28, 2018

#R1##CL#
Jaruud closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jaruud lands with a light punch inside.
A nice left hand lands by Jaruud.
Jaruud lands a right hand that snaps the head of Liguy backwards.
Jaruud is leaning against Liguy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jaruud lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jaruud lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Jaruud escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jaruud has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Touch Of Death Combat Academy in the buildup to the fight.#KD#
Jaruud lands a big head kick that sends Liguy tumbling to the mat! Jaruud takes a step backwards and waves Liguy back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#
It looks like Oleg Liguy has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jaruud tries a head kick but it misses.
Liguy misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Jaruud holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jaruud lands a left hand.
Jaruud throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Liguys head. #BC#
Jaruud breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jaruud chopping away at his opponent's legs. #CL#
Jaruud has closed the distance and engaged Liguy in a clinch. #BC#
Jaruud pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Liguy fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
Jaruud closes the distance and clinches.
Jaruud makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jaruud. #T1#
Liguy misses with some punches.
Jaruud working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Jaruud breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jaruud throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Liguy crumples to the floor and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Batuhan Jaruud!
A victorious Batuhan Jaruud thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Openweight KT FINALS
Date: Dec 08, 2018

#R1#
Deal bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jaruud lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jaruud looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jaruud throws a head kick that misses
and Deal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Batuhan Jaruud has been cut.
Deal scores with a sloppy right hand. Jaruud should have avoided that one.
Deal misses with a two punch combination.
Deal takes one to the side of the head.
Deal takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jaruud throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jaruud sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jaruud on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Chris Deal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Deal ducks under a wild hook from Jaruud.
Some wild striking there from Deal.
Deal uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jaruud has time to react.
Deal displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jaruud throws out the jab.
Deal wants to clinch up but Jaruud keeps it at a distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jaruud! But no joy.#CL#
Deal clinches.
Jaruud tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Jaruud breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
A jab from Jaruud misses.
Jaruud throws a looping overhand right but Deal ducks down to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Jaruud there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Deal lands an overhand right.#CL2#
Jaruud rushes Deal and presses him up against the ropes.
Jaruud has a couple of punches blocked by Deal.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jaruud.
Deal lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Deal.
Jaruud takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jaruud lands with a right to the head.
Deal blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Deal tries to circle away but Jaruud has him pinned against the ropes.
Deal wants to get back to striking at distance but Jaruud won't allow it.
Deal lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jaruud backwards.
Jaruud dodges an elbow strike from Deal.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jaruud keeps control of Deal as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Deal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Jaruud breaks the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Deal. #T2#
Deal throws a head kick but Jaruud moves out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Deal.
Jaruud tries to clinch there but Deal circles away.
Deal has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doom's Gym in the buildup to the fight.#CL#
Deal moves into range and clinches up with Jaruud.
Deal blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jaruud.#BC#
Deal breaks the clinch.
Deal misses with a low kick.
Jaruud looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Deal gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jaruud misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Jaruud.
Deal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jaruud lands with a short shot to the head.
Jaruud tries a body shot but Deal blocks it.
Jaruud lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jaruud lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jaruud lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Deal backwards.
Deal tries to break the clinch but Jaruud is controlling the position.
Still in the clinch, Jaruud scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jaruud keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Deal's efforts to push away.#T3##BC#
Deal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jaruud throws a low kick, looking for Deal's leg but Deal calmly moves out of range. #CL#
Deal takes the fight into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jaruud.
A head punch on the inside from Deal fails to land.
Jaruud working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jaruud swings wildly with an uppercut but Deal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Deal looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Deal blocking some punches.
Deal tries to throw a body punch but Jaruud avoids it by throwing Deal back against the ropes.
Deal has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jaruud tries to stall but Deal uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jaruud lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jaruud lands a nice uppercut.
Jaruud throws a punch but it's blocked by Deal.
Jaruud has a couple of punches blocked by Deal. #BC2#
Jaruud breaks from the clinch. #T4#
Jaruud moves out of range of the strikes.
Jaruud gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jaruud ducks right into an uppercut from Deal. #CUT#
That has opened up Batuhan Jaruud's cut even more.
Jaruud moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Deal misses with a double jab
and Jaruud counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Chris Deal has been cut.
Deal throws a front kick that sends Jaruud stumbling back into the ropes.
Deal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Deal scores with a jab to the head.
Deal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Jaruud misses.
Jaruud dodges the punch combination from Deal.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab lands there for Jaruud.
A telegraphed right hand from Deal misses the target.
Jaruud blocks a jab.
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 Chris Deal will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Jaruud clinches with his opponent.
Deal misses with some punches.
Deal wants to get back to striking at distance but Jaruud won't allow it.
A head punch on the inside from Jaruud fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Deal fails to land.
Deal is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Deal lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Deal wants to break the clinch but can't.
Deal scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jaruud prevents Deal from breaking the clinch.
Jaruud working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Deal throws a punch but it's blocked by Jaruud.
Jaruud keeps control of Deal as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Deal tries to break free but Jaruud pushes him back against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deal throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jaruuds head.
Deal has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Deal wants to break free but Jaruud has control.
Deal wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short right from Jaruud on the inside.
Jaruud lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jaruud missing with knees to the body. #T1#
Deal looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A frustrated look appears on Deal's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Deal is trying to break the clinch but Jaruud is controlling him.
Jaruud lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jaruud working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jaruud keeps control of Deal as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Deal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Deal gets through Jaruud's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Deal working aggressively here.
Jaruud softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Deal has had enough of the clinch but Jaruud keeps him there for the moment.
Deal lands with a left to the head.
Jaruud working aggressively here. #BC2#
Jaruud's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jaruud lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Deal fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jaruud is looking to clinch.
Jaruud fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Deal misses with a hook.#T2##CL2#
Jaruud closes the distance and pushes Deal back into the ropes.
Good body shot from Jaruud.
A right hook to the body lands for Jaruud.
Deal has had enough of the clinch but Jaruud keeps him there for the moment.
Deal tries to work over Jaruud's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Deal.
Jaruud has a couple of punches blocked by Deal.
Jaruud tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Deal's elbow.
Deal blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jaruud.
A frustrated look appears on Deal's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jaruud swings wildly with an uppercut but Deal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Deal is trying to force a seperation but Jaruud has the dominant position.
Deal working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jaruud. #BC#
Deal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Deal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jaruud on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Deal. Deal obviously looking to wear him down. #T3#
Jaruud turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL2#
Jaruud pushes Deal up against the ropes in a clinch.
Deal can't break the clinch.
Deal is trying to break the clinch but Jaruud is controlling him.
Deal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jaruud scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Deal breaks from the clinch.
Deal thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Jaruud closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Deal lands a right hand.
Jaruud lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Jaruud on the inside.
Jaruud prevents Deal from breaking the clinch.
Deal is looking to break free of the clinch but Jaruud has double underhooks.
Deal tries a body shot but Jaruud blocks it.
Jaruud lands with a right to the head.
Jaruud misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jaruud has Deal pressed against the ropes, preventing Deal from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Deal blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC#
Deal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jaruud throws a combination. Deal tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT2#
Chris Deal's cut is getting worse.
Jaruud takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jaruud wants to clinch up but Deal keeps it at a distance.
Deal swats away the attempt to clinch by Jaruud.
Deal was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Deal misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jaruud avoids the head kick by Deal.
Deal looks for the body kick but Jaruud saw that one coming.
Deal throws the kick towards the body but Jaruud avoids it.
It seemed like Jaruud was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jaruud scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jaruud moves forwards but Deal connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jaruud has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Deal finds it's way round the side to connect with Jaruud's head.
Deal avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jaruud moves in looking to clinch but Deal pushes him off.#CL#
Deal instigates a clinch.
Deal misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Batuhan Jaruud will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Deal's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jaruud looks to throw the jab but Deal is out of range.
Jaruud throws a hook but Deal avoids it easily.
Jaruud drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Deal throws a one two combo.
Deal tries a head kick but it misses.
Jaruud swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jaruud on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jab from Deal.#CL2#
Jaruud has Deal up against the ropes in a clinch.
Jaruud missing with knees to the body.
A short right from Jaruud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Deal wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Batuhan Jaruud seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jaruud.
Jaruud keeps control of Deal as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jaruud keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Deal's efforts to push away.
Jaruud makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Jaruud lands a hook to the side of the head.
Deal tries to circle away but Jaruud has him pinned against the ropes.
Deal is trying to force a seperation but Jaruud has the dominant position.
Deal lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jaruud backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jaruud.
Deal pushes Jaruud back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Deal is trying to push Jaruud away but Jaruud has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Deal has had enough of the clinch but Jaruud keeps him there for the moment.
Deal tries to break the clinch but Jaruud is controlling the position.
Jaruud lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Jaruud breaks from the clinch.
Deal scores with a leg kick.
Deal misses with a kick to the body.
Deal misses the jab.
Deal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jaruud.
Jaruud avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jaruud avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jaruud tries to clinch up but Deal circles away and keeps his distance.
Deal swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Deal explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#CL2#
Jaruud takes the fight into the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short left from Jaruud.
Jaruud blocking some punches.
Jaruud throws a punch but it's blocked by Deal.
Deal scores with a shot to the side of Jaruud's head.
Jaruud pushes Deal back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jaruud swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Deal throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Deal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A nice combination there by Deal.
Deal ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jaruud scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CL2#
Jaruud moves into range and clinches up with Deal.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jaruud.
Deal pushes Jaruud back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Jaruud lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Jaruud.
Deal working hard to break the clinch.
Deal wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Jaruud breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Deal walks into a jab.
Deal rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jaruud counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jaruud takes one to the side of the head.
Deal throws a body kick that misses.
Deal throws a lazy uppercut
and Jaruud counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Deal throws a head kick that half lands.
Deal throws a sloppy head kick and Jaruud moves out of range easily.
As Deal backs off Jaruud throws a huge counter combo but Deal manages to avoid it all.
Jaruud turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A shot to the body from Deal misses
and Jaruud counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Deal tries to keep at a distance but Jaruud has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jaruud has Deal pressed against the ropes, preventing Deal from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T4#
Deal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Deal tries to land knees in the clinch but Jaruud avoids the damage to the body.
Jaruud scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Deal wants to get back to striking at distance but Jaruud won't allow it. #BC2#
Jaruud breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Deal keeps the fight on the outside.
Deal misses with a straight right.
Deal getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jaruud is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Deal.
Chris Deal is winning the standup battle so far.
Jaruud with a nice cross.
Jaruud fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jaruud pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Jaruud moves into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jaruud keeps control of Deal as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Deal.
Deal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Deal is trying to break the clinch but Jaruud is controlling him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Batuhan Jaruud comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jaruud 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Batuhan Jaruud!
A relieved looking Batuhan Jaruud 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 02, 2018

#R1#
Jaruud swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson.
A quick step to the side and Jaruud tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson looks to clinch
and Jaruud counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jaruud avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Jaruud on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jaruud avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jackson tries to clinch but Jaruud is having none of it.
Jaruud throwing a counter right hand but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Jaruud keeps the fight on the outside.
A quick step to the side and Jaruud tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jaruud counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL2#
Jackson moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Jaruud breaks the clinch. #T1#
Jackson tries to clinch
enabling Jaruud to counter with a crisp jab.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch but Jaruud swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Jackson closes the distance and clinches.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Jaruud escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jaruud circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jaruud avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Jackson clinches up against the cage.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Jaruud blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Jaruud manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Jackson rushes Jaruud and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Jaruud manages to break the clinch.
Jackson tries to clinch but Jaruud moves away
and Jaruud counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson wants to clinch up but Jaruud keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Jackson forces Jaruud back against the cage and clinches.
Jackson misses with some punches. #BC#
Jaruud breaks the clinch.
Jackson tries to clinch
and Jaruud counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jaruud swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson.
Jackson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jaruud manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jaruud is looking to counter punch.
Jackson is looking to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Jaruud on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jackson tries to clinch up but Jaruud circles away and keeps his distance.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T3##CL2#
Jackson clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jackson.#BC#
Jaruud's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Jackson rushes Jaruud and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Jaruud's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jaruud appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Jackson instigates a clinch. #BC#
Jaruud manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Jackson drives through and clinches with Jaruud against the cage.
Jaruud fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land. #BC#
Jaruud's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jackson tries to clinch up
and Jaruud counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Jaruud swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Jaruud circles away.
Jackson looks to clinch
and Jaruud counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jaruud seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jackson looks to clinch
and Jaruud counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jackson's knee momentarily.
Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jaruud swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jackson tries to clinch up
and Jaruud connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Batuhan Jaruud dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL2#
Jackson has Jaruud up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Jaruud's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Batuhan Jaruud is winning the standup battle so far.
Jackson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jaruud counters with a nice uppercut.
Michael Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson closes the distance looking to clinch #KD#
and Jaruud counters with a crisp right hand that drops Jackson! Jaruud lets Jackson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Jackson is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Jackson clinches.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Jaruud. #BC#
Jaruud breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Jackson pushes Jaruud up against the cage in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jaruud. #BC#
Jaruud breaks from the clinch.
Jackson wants to clinch up but Jaruud keeps it at a distance.
As Jackson looks to move away, Jaruud throws a big counter combo but Jackson just gets out of the way.#CL2#
Jackson takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
Jackson misses with the head strike.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
Jackson working aggressively here.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Jaruud breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Jackson moves into range and clinches up with Jaruud.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jaruud. #BC#
Jaruud breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Jackson pushes Jaruud up against the cage in a clinch.
Jaruud lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Jaruud controlling the action here for a moment. #BC#
Jaruud breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jackson wants to clinch.#T2#
Jackson tries to clinch but Jaruud moves out of range.
Jaruud swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson.
Jaruud was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jackson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jaruud counters with a straight right hand.
Jaruud circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Jackson moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jaruud's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jaruud throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Jaruud escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jaruud connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jaruud throwing a counter right hand but Jackson manages to avoid it.#T3#
Jackson is looking to clinch but Jaruud is avoiding it.
Jaruud throwing a counter right hand but Jackson manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Jackson rushes Jaruud and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land. #BC#
Jaruud breaks the clinch.
Jackson moves to clinch but Jaruud breaks away
and Jaruud counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jaruud swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson.
Jaruud swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jaruud is looking to counter punch.
Jackson closes the distance but Jaruud moves to the side
and Jaruud counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T4#
Jackson wants to clinch but Jaruud slips to the side
and Jaruud counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Jackson has Jaruud up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Jaruud escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jackson tries to clinch up.
It looked like Jaruud wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Jackson closes the distance and clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jackson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jaruud blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jackson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jaruud backwards. #BC#
Jaruud manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Jackson pushes Jaruud up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Jaruud escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson tries to clinch up.
It looked like Jaruud was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jaruud throwing a counter right hand but Jackson manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Batuhan Jaruud dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Jackson tries to clinch there but Jaruud circles away.
Jaruud throwing a counter right hand but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Jaruud swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson.
Jaruud swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Jackson instigates a clinch. #BC#
Jaruud breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jaruud swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jackson tries to clinch up but Jaruud circles away and keeps his distance.
It looked like Jaruud wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson tries to clinch but Jaruud moves out of range. #CL2#
Jackson gets a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jackson.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Jaruud breaks the clinch. #T1##CL2#
Jackson moves into the clinch.#BC#
Jaruud escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson tries to clinch but Jaruud moves away
and Jaruud counters with a nice body shot.
Jackson wants to clinch up but Jaruud keeps it at a distance.
Jaruud appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jaruud circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jackson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jaruud manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jaruud swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jackson tries to clinch up
enabling Jaruud to counter with a crisp jab.
Jackson wants to clinch
and Jaruud counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Jackson rushes Jaruud and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land. #BC#
Jaruud manages to break the clinch.
Michael Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##CL2#
Jackson takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Jaruud pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson tries to clinch up.
Jaruud appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch but Jaruud swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Jaruud misses the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson tries to clinch there but Jaruud circles away.
Jaruud circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Jaruud to counter with a crisp jab.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jaruud swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jackson closes the distance but Jaruud moves to the side
and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jaruud is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?#T3#
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jaruud swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jackson wants to clinch up but Jaruud keeps it at a distance.
Jackson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jaruud counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jackson darts in trying to clinch
and Jaruud counters with a stiff right hand.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Jaruud circles away.
Jackson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Jaruud to counter with a crisp jab.
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jackson closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Jaruud counter with a right hand.
Jackson is still on wobbly legs! Can Jaruud finish him?#T4#
Jaruud circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jaruud comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Jackson stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Jaruud is on him like rabid pit bull! Jackson slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Batuhan Jaruud!

Event: MMAHelsinki - 151
Date: Nov 03, 2017

#R1#
Jab, jab by Jaruud - just one landing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jaruud.
Jaruud ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Klimov looks to land a right hand but Jaruud moved out of range.
Klimov slips a jab from Jaruud.
Klimov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jaruud fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Klimov on the side of the head.
Klimov misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Jaruud lands an impressive looking overhand right. Klimov doesn't seem phased though.
Jaruud fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Klimov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Klimov lands a nice looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jaruud walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jaruud takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jaruud steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Klimov.
Jaruud misses with a wild body shot.
Klimov cracks Jaruud with a good jab.
Klimov misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Jaruud throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Klimov misses the jab.
Jab, jab by Klimov - just one landing.
Jaruud throws a right hand that misses
and Klimov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Klimov tries to bum rush Jaruud with a series of wild strikes but Jaruud uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jaruud throws a sloppy body shot
and Klimov counters with a stiff right hand.
Klimov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Good exchange - Jaruud coming out on top.
Klimov misses with a straight right.
A head kick misses from Jaruud.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jaruud, as that shot connected.
Jaruud slips a jab from Klimov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jaruud slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T2#
Klimov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jaruud in his tracks. #CUT2#
It looks like Batuhan Jaruud has been cut.
Jaruud looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jaruud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Klimov.
Jaruud moves away from the strike by Klimov.
Jaruud on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Klimov misses with a right hand
and Jaruud counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Klimov looks to throw the jab but Jaruud is out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jaruud.
Klimov misses with a hook
and Jaruud counters with a straight right hand.
Klimov looks to throw the jab but Jaruud is out of range.
Jaruud's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jaruud duly obliges.
Klimov misses the shot to the body.
Klimov misses with a straight left.
Klimov just misses with a punch to the body.
Klimov looks to land a left hand but Jaruud moved out of range nicely.
Jaruud is looking to counter with a body kick.#T3#
Jaruud looks to land a right hand but Klimov moved out of range.
Klimov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jaruud manages to avoid it.
Klimov throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Klimov. Jaruud does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Jaruud misses the target.
Klimov misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Jaruud misses.
Klimov misses with a hook. Jaruud ducked under it nicely.
Jaruud swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Klimov lands an overhand right.
Jaruud keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Klimov misses with a body shot.
Klimov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jaruud moves away.
Jaruud misses the jab.
Klimov is looking for the big counter here.
Klimov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jaruud digs a good body shot into Klimov's ribs.#T4#
Jaruud keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Klimov.
Jaruud wants to slow Klimov down by chopping away at his legs.
Jaruud moves out of range as Klimov strikes.
Jaruud takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Klimov swats away the attempt to clinch by Jaruud.
Jaruud connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jaruud walks into a straight right hand from Klimov.
Jaruud connects with a leg kick. Klimov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jaruud throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Klimov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jaruud moves out of range of the strikes.
Klimov lands a slapping body shot.
A leg kick checked by Klimov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vova Klimov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Batuhan Jaruud's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Klimov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jaruud sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jaruud throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jaruud ducks under a wild hook from Klimov.
Jaruud is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jaruud looks to score with a jab to the body but Klimov is just out of range.
Vova Klimov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice body kick there by Jaruud.
Klimov loads up on a big right hand but Jaruud slips the punch.
Klimov throws a right hand that misses
and Jaruud connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Klimov tests Jaruud's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jaruud on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klimov looks to land a right hand but Jaruud moved out of range.
Jaruud swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Klimov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jaruud counters with an outside leg kick.
Jaruud scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Klimov slips under a jab.#T1#
Jaruud scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jaruud staying out of range there.
Klimov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Klimov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A clash of legs there as Klimov blocks the low kick.
A slow jab from Klimov misses its intended target.
Klimov misses with a right hand
and Jaruud makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Klimov really felt that one!
Jaruud misses the shot to the body.
Jaruud throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Klimov throws out a counter right but Jaruud avoids it with no problem.
Klimov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Klimov blocks the body kick.
Klimov throws a shot from downtown. Jaruud moves away and avoids it.
Jaruud misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Klimov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Klimov throws a hook but Jaruud blocks it.
Jaruud throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Klimov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jaruud with a jab.
Jaruud scores with a leg kick.
Jaruud scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jaruud throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Jaruud is looking to slow Klimov down with leg kicks.
Nice body kick from Jaruud.
Jaruud moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jab by Klimov.
Jaruud blocks a jab.
Klimov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Klimov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Klimov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jaruud feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T3#
Klimov 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.
Klimov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Klimov misses with a hook. Jaruud ducked under it nicely.
Jaruud thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Klimov if he has to take too many more of those.
Jaruud throws a body punch but Klimov moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jaruud. Klimov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Klimov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Klimov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Klimov scores with a decent looking hook.
Jaruud throws a sloppy head kick and Klimov moves out of range easily.
Jaruud misses with a series of wild punches.
A swing and a miss from Klimov.
Jaruud throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jaruud throws a head kick but Klimov moves out of range. #T4#
Jaruud chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Klimov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Vova Klimov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick from Jaruud misses.
Jaruud throws a wild body kick that Klimov sees coming a mile off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Klimov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jaruud finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Klimov looks to score with a jab to the body but Jaruud is just out of range.
Jaruud walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Klimov misses with an uppercut
and Jaruud counters with an outside leg kick.
Klimov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jaruud ducks under a wild hook from Klimov.
Jaruud misses the shot to the body.
Jaruud swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Klimov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Batuhan Jaruud dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Batuhan Jaruud'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##CL2#
Klimov moves into the clinch.
Klimov blocking some punches.
Jaruud lands with a left to the head.
Jaruud softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jaruud tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Klimov's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Klimov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Klimov.
Klimov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jaruud blocks a body shot from Klimov.
Klimov lands with a short shot to the head.
Jaruud misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klimov swings wildly with an uppercut but Jaruud uses good head movement to avoid it.
Klimov tries to work over Jaruud's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Jaruud scores with a nice short uppercut.
Klimov working aggressively here. #T1#
A right hook to the body lands for Klimov.
Klimov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Klimov lands with a left to the head.
Jaruud lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Klimov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Klimov leaning against his opponent.
Klimov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jaruud backwards.
A short left from Klimov.
Jaruud tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Klimov misses with a punch on the inside.
Klimov has had enough of the clinch but Jaruud keeps him there for the moment.
Jaruud struggles to land a body shot inside as Klimov controls his hands.
Jaruud goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Klimov throws a head punch that misses.
Klimov can't break the clinch. #T2#
Jaruud tries a body shot but Klimov blocks it.
Klimov works on Jaruud's body with a couple of short punches.
Klimov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Klimov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jaruud blocks a body shot from Klimov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jaruud.
Jaruud misses with the head strike.
Jaruud goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jaruud lands a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Klimov throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Klimov.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jaruud.
Klimov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Jaruud.
Klimov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jaruud lands a body punch.
Klimov swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Jaruud blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Klimov tries a body shot but Jaruud blocks it.
Jaruud misses with a hook from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Jaruud.
Jaruud lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Klimov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jaruud looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jaruud keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Klimov.
Klimov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jaruud.
Jaruud misses the shot to the body.
Jaruud throws a wild body kick that Klimov sees coming a mile off.
Nice uppercut lands for Jaruud. That snapped Klimov's head back. #CL#
Jaruud clinches up against the cage.
Jaruud misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Jaruud blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Jaruud.
Jaruud misses with some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Jaruud.
Klimov blocking some punches.
Klimov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Jaruud seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Klimov can turn it around.
Jaruud tries to work over Klimov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right handed body shot lands from Jaruud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jaruud lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Jaruud.
Klimov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jaruud lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Klimov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jaruud has him pressed against the cage.
Jaruud lands a shoulder strike.
Jaruud tries a body shot but Klimov blocks it.
Nice body punch from Klimov.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jaruud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Batuhan Jaruud clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Batuhan Jaruud's cut.
That's time! Jaruud's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Klimov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jaruud cracks Klimov with an open hand slap.
Jaruud bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jaruud gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Klimov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Klimov throws a combination that misses
and Jaruud counters with a straight right hand.
Klimov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Klimov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#CL#
Jaruud gets a clinch.
Klimov blocks a body shot from Jaruud.
Jaruud misses with a hook from the clinch.
Klimov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Klimov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jaruud misses with a hook from the clinch.
Klimov is trying to force a seperation but Jaruud has the dominant position.
Jaruud lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jaruud blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Jaruud prevents Klimov from breaking the clinch.
Jaruud tries to work over Klimov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jaruud misses with a hook from the clinch.
Klimov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jaruud fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Klimov has a couple of punches blocked by Jaruud.
Jaruud throws a head punch that misses.
Jaruud tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Klimov's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Klimov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Klimov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jaruud scores with a shot to the side of Klimov's head.
Klimov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A short right from Klimov on the inside.
Jaruud lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jaruud goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Jaruud blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Klimov.
Jaruud throws a head punch that misses.
Jaruud lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Klimov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jaruud throws a head punch that misses.
Jaruud has a couple of punches blocked by Klimov. #BC2#
Klimov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Klimov looks to score with a jab to the body but Jaruud is just out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Klimov throws a sloppy body shot
and Jaruud counters with a body kick that stops Klimov in his tracks momentarily.
Jaruud is looking to clinch but Klimov is avoiding it.
Jaruud uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Klimov.
A cross from Jaruud lands.
A jab from Klimov misses. #T3#
Klimov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jaruud cracks Klimov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#ROC#
Klimov is rocked!#CL#
Jaruud moves into the clinch successfully.
Klimov is still on wobbly legs! Can Jaruud finish him?
Jaruud throws a punch but it's blocked by Klimov.
Klimov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Klimov seems to have recovered his senses.
Jaruud tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jaruud blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jaruud.
Jaruud tries to work over Klimov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Klimov prevents a body shot from Jaruud.
Jaruud swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Klimov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Klimov has a couple of punches blocked by Jaruud.
Klimov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jaruud lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Klimov.#T4#
Jaruud lands a left hand.
Klimov working aggressively here.
Jaruud tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Klimov misses with some punches.
Klimov lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Jaruud - that landed with a thud.
A head punch on the inside from Klimov fails to land.
Jaruud lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Klimov backwards.
Klimov throws a punch but it's blocked by Jaruud.
Jaruud throws a punch but it's blocked by Klimov.
Jaruud tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jaruud tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Klimov's elbow.
Klimov misses with the head strike.
Jaruud lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jaruud swings wildly with an uppercut but Klimov uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Batuhan Jaruud had his way with Vova Klimov in that round.
The cut man is working on Batuhan Jaruud's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
A cross from Jaruud lands.
Jaruud throws a series of punches but Klimov avoids them all with ease.
Jaruud with a hook.
Klimov misses with a right hand
and Jaruud counters with a good, hard body kick but Klimov shrugs it off.
Jaruud takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jaruud throws out a loose jab but Klimov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Klimov takes a swing at Jaruud's ribcage but misses.
Jaruud scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaruud throws a body kick that misses.
Klimov tries to bum rush Jaruud with a series of wild strikes but Jaruud uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Klimov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nice jab there from Jaruud.
Klimov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jaruud in his tracks. #T1#
Klimov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Klimov scores with a hook.
Klimov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jaruud.
Klimov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Klimov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jaruud throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Klimov slips under a jab.
Jaruud throws out a loose jab but Klimov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Klimov scores with a shot to the body.
Jaruud lands a nice leg kick that just misses Klimov's sensitive parts.
Klimov throws a jab but it's blocked by Jaruud.
Jaruud blocks a jab.#T2#
Jaruud gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Klimov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jaruud counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Klimov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Klimov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jaruud counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jaruud avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jaruud scores with a kick to the body.
Jaruud comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jaruud.
Klimov tests Jaruud's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Klimov looks to land a left hand but Jaruud moved out of range nicely.
Jaruud keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
A big right from Klimov misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Klimov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jaruud is looking to counter punch.
Vova Klimov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Klimov throws a hook but Jaruud avoids it easily.
Klimov misses with a two punch combination.
Jaruud circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jaruud counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A left lands for Jaruud.
Jaruud misses with a straight left.
Klimov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Klimov throws a poor cross that misses
and Jaruud counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jaruud. #T4#
Klimov throws a combination that misses
and Jaruud counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Klimov thinking.
Klimov walks into a stiff left hand from Jaruud.
Jaruud slips a jab from Klimov.
Klimov throws a body punch but Jaruud moves out of range.
Jaruud is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Klimov can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Klimov misses.
Jaruud connects with a leg kick. Klimov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Klimov walks into a left hand.
Klimov misses with a hook to the body
and Jaruud counters with a body kick that stops Klimov in his tracks momentarily.
Klimov is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Jaruud feints and then cracks Klimov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Klimov down.
Jaruud feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Klimov's calf.
Klimov misses with an uppercut.
As Klimov backs away, Jaruud returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nice body kick from Jaruud.
Klimov throws a body punch but Jaruud moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Batuhan Jaruud showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jaruud 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 49:46
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 49:46
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Batuhan Jaruud!
Vova Klimov spoke after the fight, saying 'Fuck you!'.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 144
Date: Sep 23, 2017

#R1#
Nutzzzz misses with a body shot.
Jaruud has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jaruud scores with a jab to the head.
Nutzzzz avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jaruud looks to throw the jab but Nutzzzz is out of range.
Nutzzzz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jaruud misses with a kick to the body.
Jaruud throws a sloppy head kick and Nutzzzz moves out of range easily.
Nutzzzz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jaruud.
Jaruud throws a leg kick which misses Nutzzzz's front leg but catches the back leg as Nutzzzz tries to avoid it.
Jaruud lands a high kick!
Nutzzzz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jaruud swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jaruud misses with an uppercut.
An attempted straight right counter from Nutzzzz misses the target.
Jaruud tries to land a leg kick but Nutzzzz saw it coming and moves away.
Jaruud misses the jab.
Nutzzzz throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab lands there for Nutzzzz.#CUT#
It looks like Batuhan Jaruud has been cut.#T1#
Jaruud lands with a shot to the body.
Good exchange - Jaruud coming out on top.
Nutzzzz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab lands there for Jaruud.
Jaruud takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A jab lands there for Nutzzzz.
Nutzzzz throws a jab but it's blocked by Jaruud.
Jaruud throws a nice looking combination but Nutzzzz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jaruud moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jaruud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nutzzzz.
Nutzzzz closes the distance but Jaruud moves to the side
and Jaruud counters with a straight right hand.
Jaruud takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A cross from Nutzzzz lands.#T2#
Nutzzzz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nutzzzz throws a hook to the side of Jaruud's head but Jaruud sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jaruud ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nutzzzz moves away.#CL2#
Jaruud darts in and clinches Nutzzzz up against the cage.
Nutzzzz swings wildly with an uppercut but Jaruud uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hook to the body lands for Jaruud.
Nutzzzz blocks a body shot from Jaruud.
A head punch on the inside from Nutzzzz fails to land.
Jaruud can't find room to land a body shot as Nutzzzz controls the action.
Nutzzzz misses with some punches.
Jaruud throws a punch but it's blocked by Nutzzzz.
Nutzzzz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Still in the clinch, Nutzzzz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jaruud presses Nutzzzz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jaruud tries to work over Nutzzzz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Jaruud struggles to land a body shot inside as Nutzzzz controls his hands.
I was talking to Nutzzzz's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Jaruud fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jaruud swings wildly with an uppercut but Nutzzzz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jaruud softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Good body shot from Jaruud.
Nutzzzz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jaruud lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nutzzzz prevents a body shot from Jaruud.
Nutzzzz swings wildly with an uppercut but Jaruud uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jaruud tries a body shot but Nutzzzz blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Jaruud.
A head punch on the inside from Jaruud fails to land.
Nutzzzz swings wildly with an uppercut but Jaruud uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nutzzzz lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4#
Nutzzzz lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nutzzzz.
Nutzzzz blocking some punches.
Jaruud blocking some punches.
Nutzzzz throws a punch but it's blocked by Jaruud.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nutzzzz digs a right hand into Jaruud's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jaruud's gas tank.
Jaruud working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nutzzzz.
A left hand lands to the body for Jaruud.
Nutzzzz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jaruud misses with a body punch.
Nutzzzz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nutzzzz blocks a body shot from Jaruud.
Jaruud misses with a punch on the inside.
Jaruud misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jaruud swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nutzzzz misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Batuhan Jaruud dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Batuhan Jaruud's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Nutzzzz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jaruud looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nutzzzz misses with a hook. Jaruud ducked under it nicely.
Nutzzzz throws a jab when Jaruud was well out of range.
Nutzzzz jabs Jaruud to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nutzzzz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jaruud is looking to score with low kicks.
Nutzzzz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nutzzzz misses with a body shot.
Jaruud feints a counter leg kick.
Jaruud lands a lovely overhand right.
Jaruud tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nutzzzz misses with a wild body shot.
Nutzzzz moves out of range as Jaruud strikes.
Jaruud moves out of range of the strikes.
Jaruud appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nutzzzz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T1#
Jaruud misses with a low kick.
Nutzzzz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jaruud lands a glancing blow to the side of Nutzzzz's head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jaruud.
Nutzzzz lands a head shot.
Nutzzzz missing with a left hand there. Jaruud was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jaruud throws a body punch but Nutzzzz moves out of range.
Nutzzzz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jab by Nutzzzz.
Jaruud staying out of range there.
Nutzzzz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jaruud manages to avoid it.
Jaruud looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jaruud fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jaruud throws a jab but it's blocked by Nutzzzz.
A telegraphed right hand from Nutzzzz misses the target. #T2#
Nutzzzz misses with a jab to the body
and Jaruud connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nutzzzz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jaruud.
Nutzzzz misses with a body shot.
Jaruud gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nutzzzz.
Jaruud slips a straight right by Nutzzzz.
Jaruud loads up on a big right hand but Nutzzzz slips the punch.
Batuhan Jaruud seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jaruud lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jaruud dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nutzzzz. That did some damage!
Nutzzzz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jaruud displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nutzzzz throws out the jab.
Nutzzzz punishes Jaruud's body with a nice straight punch.
Nutzzzz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jaruud sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Jaruud misses.
Jaruud misses with a straight right.
Jaruud throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nutzzzz is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T3#
Jaruud looks to land a body kick but Nutzzzz moved away.
An attempted straight right counter from Nutzzzz misses the target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nutzzzz.
Nutzzzz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jaruud throws out a counter right but Nutzzzz avoids it with no problem.
Jaruud feints a jab promting Nutzzzz to slip. Jaruud then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Nutzzzz slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Nutzzzz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jaruud was well out of range. Poor timing from Nutzzzz.
Nutzzzz lands with a shot to the body.
Nutzzzz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jaruud.
Jaruud ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nutzzzz lands a glancing blow to the side of Jaruud's head.
Nutzzzz throws out a loose jab but Jaruud uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jaruud.
Nutzzzz lands a glancing blow to the side of Jaruud's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jaruud swings widly with a right hand
and Nutzzzz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Nutzzzz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nutzzzz lands a glancing blow to the side of Jaruud's head.#ROC#
Jaruud is rocked!
Nutzzzz throws an uppercut from hell that sends Jaruud clean off his feet! He's out cold! Nutzzzz stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Deez Nutzzzz!
Deez Nutzzzz retains his middleweight title!

Event: MMAHelsinki - 138
Date: Aug 16, 2017

#R1#
Jaruud throws a poor cross that misses
and Laureana cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Laureana throws an off balance right hand
and Jaruud counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Laureana works the jab nicely.#CUT#
It looks like Batuhan Jaruud has been cut.
Jaruud throws a leg kick but Laureana moved away.#CL#
Jaruud gets tackled into the cage by Laureana. Laureana maintains the clinch.
Jaruud swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Laureana blocks a body shot from Jaruud.
Laureana misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Laureana fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Jaruud fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Laureana.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jaruud.
Laureana wants to break free but Jaruud has control.
Laureana is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Laureana.
Jaruud lands a left hand that snaps the head of Laureana backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laureana jumps guard but Jaruud turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jaruud working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Laureana has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jaruud is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jaruud lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short left from Jaruud.
A nice left hand lands by Jaruud.
Laureana lands a left hand.
Laureana throws a punch but it's blocked by Jaruud.
Laureana looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francisco Antonio Laureana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laureana misses with some punches.
Laureana misses with some punches.
Laureana lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jaruud backwards.
Jaruud tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Laureana jumps guard but Jaruud stands there with Laureana around his waist. Laureana gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Laureana makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
I was talking to Laureana's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Jaruud blocking some punches.
Jaruud lands with a short shot to the head.
Laureana's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jaruud keeps control of Laureana as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD#
Laureana gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Jaruud regains guard.
Jaruud told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Laureana is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jaruud is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jaruud has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##T2##SUB#
Laureana isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Jaruud stacks Laureana 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 Jaruud!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laureana manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Laureana looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Laureana is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jaruud pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Laureana actively working from the bottom here.
Jaruud keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3#
Laureana tries to roll over but Jaruud keeps him under control.
Jaruud has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jaruud with the ground and pound from mount.
Jaruud tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Laureana wants to hold on but Jaruud pushes him away.
Laureana is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
Jaruud manages to capitalize on a mistake by Laureana to take his back!
Jaruud keeps control of the position easily here as Laureana tries to buck him off.
Laureana trying to control the position but Jaruud manages to sink in the hooks.
Good control from Jaruud.
Jaruud is hanging on to Laureana's back as he tries to escape.
Good control from Jaruud.
Jaruud keeps control of the position as Laureana tries to break free.
Laureana is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Batuhan Jaruud dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Batuhan Jaruud's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Jaruud throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Laureana counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jaruud buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Laureana rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jaruud moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Laureana misses with a jab, cross combination.
Laureana throws a body shot but no joy.
Jaruud cracks the inside of Laureana's front leg.
Jaruud wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaruud defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Laureana.
Francisco Antonio Laureana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laureana bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jaruud's head backwards.
Laureana moves out of range as Jaruud throws a body kick.
Laureana throws a right hand that misses
and Jaruud counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Jaruud misses with an uppercut.
Francisco Antonio Laureana is winning the standup battle so far.
Jaruud throws a poor cross that misses
and Laureana counters with a stiff right hand.
Batuhan Jaruud is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Laureana's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Laureana duly obliges.
Laureana throws an off balance right hand
and Jaruud counters with a leg kick.
Jaruud looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Laureana swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jaruud counters with a nice body kick.
Laureana throws a lazy uppercut
and Jaruud counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jaruud avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Laureana misses the jab.
Laureana misses with a looping right.
Jaruud has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laureana throws a right hand that misses
and Jaruud counters with a nice kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Laureana throws a series of strikes that have Jaruud backpedaling.
Laureana shoots in but no luck this time.
Jaruud is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Laureana is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jaruud lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jaruud goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Laureana 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.
Jaruud misses with a body kick.
Laureana misses with a straight left.
Jaruud throws a half hearted mid kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Laureana as he connects with a hook.#T3#
Jaruud connects with a leg kick. Laureana looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Laureana scores with a hook.
Laureana dives in and grabs Jaruud's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jaruud pushes down on Laureana's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francisco Antonio Laureana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laureana has his takedown stuffed
and Jaruud counters with a low kick, right behind Laureana 's knee.
Jaruud jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CL#
Laureana gets a clinch.
Jaruud lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short left from Jaruud.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jaruud. #TD#
Laureana manages to pull guard. #SUB#
Laureana isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Jaruud stacks Laureana 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 Jaruud!
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 is looking to take a break and control but Laureana is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Laureana is looking to reverse the position.
Jaruud controlling the position.
Laureana tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jaruud is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Laureana is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Batuhan Jaruud will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Batuhan Jaruud'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#
Laureana thows a left - swing and a miss!
Laureana is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jaruud.
Laureana cracks Jaruud with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Laureana waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jaruud.
Jaruud is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jaruud throws a quick inside leg kick.
Laureana throws the left hand but Jaruud avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Jaruud was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Laureana shoots in for a takedown but Jaruud shows good takedown defense.
Jaruud throws a body shot but no joy.
Laureana throwing a counter right hand but Jaruud manages to avoid it.
Jaruud swings for the body but Laureana moves out of range.
Laureana tries to counter with a takedown but Jaruud is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaruud throws a solid leg kick but Laureana takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jaruud.
Laureana throws a series of punches but Jaruud avoids them all with ease.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jaruud! But no joy.
Jaruud lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nice shot by Jaruud.#T1#
Laureana takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CUT2#
It looks like Francisco Antonio Laureana has been cut.
Laureana keeps the fight on the outside.
Laureana thows a left - swing and a miss!
Laureana 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.
Jaruud pivots, looking for a leg kick but Laureana is out of range and Jaruud settles back down.
Laureana throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jaruud's waist but Jaruud gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Laureana off to one side.
Jaruud lands a jab to the nose.
Jaruud stuns Laureana with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jaruud defending well as Laureana loads up on a big left hand.
A punch combination from Laureana misses.
Jaruud bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#TD#
Laureana feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#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!
Laureana trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laureana preventing the sweep.
Jaruud is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Laureana wants to pass the guard but Jaruud is keeping the position.
Jaruud is trying to keep Laureana in close. #SUB#
Laureana has gone for a leg lock! Jaruud slips out almost immediately though and dives into Laureana's guard.#REVB#
Jaruud must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3##SUB#
Laureana looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Laureana looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jaruud passes into side control.
Laureana wants to control but Jaruud postures up.
Jaruud controlling from side mount.
Laureana tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
You can see the frustration on Laureana's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Laureana sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Jaruud moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Laureana.
Laureana looks to move to half guard but instead Jaruud has passed into mount! Damn!
Jaruud sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: MMAHelsinki - 133
Date: Jul 21, 2017

#R1#
Nutzzzz throws the left hand but Jaruud avoids the punch easily.
Nutzzzz seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nutzzzz swings for the body but Jaruud moves out of range.
Jaruud only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jaruud throws a jab but it's blocked by Nutzzzz.
Nutzzzz appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jaruud shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nutzzzz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nutzzzz catches Jaruud with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jaruud throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nutzzzz counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
It looks like Batuhan Jaruud has been cut.
Nutzzzz misses the shot to the body.
Nutzzzz lands with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaruud steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nutzzzz.
Nutzzzz loads up on a big right hand but Jaruud slips the punch.
Jaruud throws out a counter right but Nutzzzz avoids it with no problem.
Nutzzzz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nutzzzz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jaruud.#T1#
Jaruud moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nutzzzz misses with a straight left.
Jaruud throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nutzzzz misses with a body shot.
Nutzzzz throws a hook but Jaruud blocks it.
Nutzzzz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jaruud appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jaruud moves away from the strike by Nutzzzz.
Jaruud misses with a hook
and Nutzzzz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jaruud has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jaruud there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jaruud is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jaruud looks to throw the jab but Nutzzzz is out of range.
Jaruud tries a low kick but Nutzzzz avoids it.
Jaruud swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nutzzzz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nutzzzz is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T2#
Jaruud needs to keep his hands up - Nutzzzz had a free shot at his head there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nutzzzz takes a swing at Jaruud's ribcage but misses.
Jaruud falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nutzzzz counters with a nice body shot.
Nutzzzz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jaruud slips under a jab from Nutzzzz.
Nutzzzz ducks under a wild hook from Jaruud.
Deez Nutzzzz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nutzzzz throws a shot from downtown. Jaruud moves away and avoids it.
Nutzzzz misses with a left hand
and Jaruud finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Nutzzzz lands with a shot to the body. #CL#
Nutzzzz closes the distance and clinches.
Jaruud throws a punch but it's blocked by Nutzzzz. #T3#
Nutzzzz scores with a shot to the side of Jaruud's head.
Jaruud misses with some punches.
Nutzzzz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nutzzzz struggles to land a body shot inside as Jaruud controls his hands.
Nutzzzz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jaruud swings wildly with an uppercut but Nutzzzz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jaruud blocking some punches.
Nutzzzz misses with the head strike.
Nutzzzz blocks an uppercut.
Nutzzzz tries to throw a body punch but Jaruud avoids it by throwing Nutzzzz back against the cage.
Jaruud swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jaruud.
Jaruud swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Nutzzzz fails to land.
Nutzzzz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nutzzzz lands a right hand. #T4#
Nutzzzz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jaruud lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nutzzzz backwards.
Jaruud can't find room to land a body shot as Nutzzzz controls the action.
Nutzzzz lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nutzzzz.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Nutzzzz fails to land.
Nutzzzz lands with a short shot to the head.
Jaruud lands with a light punch inside.
Nutzzzz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nutzzzz scores with a shot to the side of Jaruud's head.
Jaruud lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Jaruud.
A short left from Jaruud.
Jaruud working aggressively here.
Nutzzzz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nutzzzz is trying to break free.
Nutzzzz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jaruuds head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Deez Nutzzzz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Batuhan Jaruud's cut.
That's time! Nutzzzz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Nutzzzz cracks Jaruud with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jaruud moves away from the strike by Nutzzzz.
A jab from Nutzzzz finds it's way through Jaruud's defenses. #CUT#
That has opened up Batuhan Jaruud's cut even more.
Nutzzzz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Jaruud on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jaruud swings for the body but Nutzzzz moves out of range.
Jaruud throws a body kick that misses
and Nutzzzz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jaruud takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#ROC#
Jaruud is rocked!
Nutzzzz misses with a shot to the body
and Nutzzzz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nutzzzz throws a shot from downtown. Jaruud moves away and avoids it.
Nutzzzz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jaruud can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Nutzzzz.
Jaruud is looking to chop away at Nutzzzz's legs.
Nutzzzz is looking to counter punch.
Nutzzzz throws a lazy uppercut
and Jaruud counters with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Nutzzzz misses. #T1#
Nutzzzz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nutzzzz just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Nutzzzz.
Jaruud is looking to clinch.
A quick step to the side and Nutzzzz tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nutzzzz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jaruud lands a jab to the nose.
Nutzzzz just misses with a punch to the body.
Nutzzzz throws a good cross that connects.
Nutzzzz misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Jaruud forces Nutzzzz back against the cage and clinches.
A right hook to the body lands for Nutzzzz. #T2#
Nutzzzz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Nutzzzz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jaruud fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nutzzzz manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nutzzzz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT#
The cut above Batuhan Jaruud's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#CL2#
Jaruud moves into range and clinches up with Nutzzzz.
Nutzzzz is trying to break the clinch but Jaruud has him pressed against the cage.
Nutzzzz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nutzzzz is trying to force a seperation but Jaruud has the dominant position.
Nutzzzz working hard to break the clinch.
Jaruud swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jaruud lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nutzzzz backwards.
Nutzzzz misses with some punches.
Nutzzzz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Deez Nutzzzz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jaruud blocking some punches.
Jaruud lands a nice uppercut.
Nutzzzz is trying to force a seperation but Jaruud has the dominant position.#T3#
Nutzzzz cracks Jaruud with a nice body shot.
Jaruud lands a right hand.
Jaruud blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Jaruud fails to land.
Jaruud goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nutzzzz.
Jaruud lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nutzzzz backwards.
Nutzzzz prevents a body shot from Jaruud.
Jaruud throws a head punch that misses.
Jaruud tries a body shot but Nutzzzz blocks it.
Nutzzzz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nutzzzz prevents a body shot from Jaruud.
Jaruud tries to throw a body punch but Nutzzzz avoids it by throwing Jaruud back against the cage.
Jaruud pushes Nutzzzz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Nutzzzz on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nutzzzz. #T4#
Nutzzzz misses with a punch to the body.
Jaruud swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nutzzzz lands a hook that snaps the head of Jaruud backwards.
Nutzzzz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nutzzzz digs a right hand underneath Jaruud's ribcage. Jaruud let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nutzzzz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nutzzzz.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nutzzzz.
Nutzzzz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jaruud blocking some punches.
A short body shot lands from Nutzzzz as the two fighters clinch.
Nutzzzz tries to work over Jaruud's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nutzzzz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nutzzzz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nutzzzz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jaruud blocks a body shot from Nutzzzz.
Nutzzzz prevents a body shot from Jaruud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Deez Nutzzzz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Batuhan Jaruud's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nutzzzz swings widly with a right hand
and Jaruud makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nutzzzz misses with a straight left.
Nutzzzz throws an off balance right hand
and Jaruud counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nutzzzz tries to clinch up.
A jab from Nutzzzz misses.
Nutzzzz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jaruud cracks a nice hook into Nutzzzz's ribs.
Nutzzzz misses with a lunging right hand
and Jaruud connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nutzzzz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nutzzzz scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nutzzzz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jaruud's head backwards.
Danga de danga de dang - Jaruud scores with a four punch combination!#T1#
Nutzzzz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jaruud throws a fast counter high kick but Nutzzzz manages to duck under it in time.
Some bone on bone action there as Nutzzzz checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nutzzzz looks to score with a jab to the body but Jaruud is just out of range.
Nutzzzz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A punch lands to the side of Jaruud 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jaruud is still on wobbly legs! Can Nutzzzz finish him?
A telegraphed right hand from Nutzzzz misses the target.
Jaruud seems to have recovered his senses.
Nutzzzz thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from Nutzzzz misses the target.
Nutzzzz misses with a lunging right hand
and Jaruud counters with a nice body shot.
Nutzzzz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jaruud moves away from the strike by Nutzzzz.
Batuhan Jaruud has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nice defenses there by Jaruud.
Nutzzzz throws a body shot but no joy.
Jaruud throws a lazy body kick
and Jaruud takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nutzzzz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Nutzzzz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nutzzzz swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jaruud counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jaruud has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jaruud moves away from the strike by Nutzzzz.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jaruud cracks Nutzzzz with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jaruud takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT#
Batuhan Jaruud's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Nutzzzz clobbers Jaruud with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A lazy left from Nutzzzz finds it's target.
Nutzzzz lands with a shot to the body. #T3#
Nutzzzz scores with a shot to the body.
Nutzzzz throws a body shot but no joy.
Nutzzzz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jaruud counters with a left and a right that stings Nutzzzz.
Nutzzzz looks to land a left hand but Jaruud moved out of range nicely.
Jaruud tries a quick counter leg kick but Nutzzzz is wise to it.
Nutzzzz sizes up Jaruud with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A lazy body kick from Jaruud
and Nutzzzz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nutzzzz throws an off balance right hand
letting Jaruud counter with a right hand.
Nutzzzz misses with a looping right.
Deez Nutzzzz is winning the standup battle so far.
Nutzzzz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jaruud swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jaruud swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nutzzzz throws a looping overhand right but Jaruud ducks down to avoid it.
Jaruud throws out a counter right but Nutzzzz avoids it with no problem.
Nutzzzz throws a lazy right hand but Jaruud sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jaruud is trying to counter with his kicks.#T4#
Jaruud pushes Nutzzzz away with a front kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nutzzzz just misses with a punch to the body.
Nutzzzz moves out of range of the body kick.
Nutzzzz scores with a shot to the body.
Nutzzzz misses with an uppercut
and Jaruud counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nutzzzz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nutzzzz throws a lazy right hand but Jaruud sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jaruud has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jaruud there as he acknowledges the shot.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Deez Nutzzzz!

Event: RFC 44:Slaughterday Night Live
Date: May 13, 2017

#R1#
Jaruud looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Supertramp avoids the head kick by Jaruud.
Jaruud lands a nice looking kick to the body. Supertramp takes a step back to recover.
We've been told by Jaruud's head coaches at GWad's Playpen that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Supertramp misses with a takedown attempt
and Jaruud counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Supertramp ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jaruud moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Supertramp. Jaruud does a little dance to reset his feet.
And Jaruud counters with a quick kick to the body but Supertramp blocks it.
Supertramp dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jaruud looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A head kick from Jaruud lands but Supertramp takes it in his stride. #CUT#
It looks like Alexander Supertramp has been cut.
Supertramp lands a body shot.
Supertramp tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jaruud was well out of range. Poor timing from Supertramp.#TD2#
Supertramp shoots in and bounces Jaruud off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Supertramp throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Supertramp trying to control but Jaruud is working from the bottom. #T1#
Supertramp landing some decent shots from guard.
Supertramp wants to pass the guard but Jaruud is keeping the position.
Jaruud avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Supertramp cracks Jaruud with a solid left hand.
Supertramp throws a big elbow that misses.
Supertramp trying to control the position from guard on top but Jaruud is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Supertramp looking to sit in guard and control but Jaruud gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Supertramp working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jaruud doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jaruud manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2##SUB2#
Supertramp looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Jaruud has picked Supertramp up and slammed him! Supertramp can't keep hold of the triangle and Jaruud manages to pass to side control!
Jaruud controls the position from side control.
You can see the frustration on Supertramp's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Supertramp is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Jaruud is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Jaruud takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Supertramp is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jaruud content just to control the position here.
Supertramp is trying to escape the mount.
Jaruud controlling from mount.
Supertramp is trying to escape the mount. #T4#
Supertramp sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Jaruud trying to control the pace.
Supertramp tries to roll over but Jaruud keeps him under control.
Jaruud controlling the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Supertramp manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alexander Supertramp will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alexander Supertramp's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Supertramp shoots in but Jaruud avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jaruud keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Supertramp scores with a jab to the jaw.
Supertramp misses with a takedown attempt
and Jaruud counters with a straight right hand.
Batuhan Jaruud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Supertramp.
Supertramp walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Supertramp fails with the takedown
and Jaruud counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Supertramp rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jaruud counters with a crisp right that sends Supertramp to the canvas! Jaruud follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Batuhan Jaruud!

Event: RFC 39: Grudge Match
Date: Apr 08, 2017

#R1#
Wesson connects with a body shot that sends Jaruud's belly button to the back.
Wesson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wesson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jaruud scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wesson throws a jab but it's blocked by Jaruud.
Jaruud attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Wesson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jaruud misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wesson misses with a looping left.
A big right from Wesson misses.
Wesson throws a lazy right hand but Jaruud sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Jaruud gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Wesson counters with a two punch combo.
Jaruud throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wesson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jaruud swings for the body but Wesson moves out of range.
Wesson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wesson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A combination from Jaruud does no damage.
Wesson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jaruud just manages to avoid it.
Wesson misses with a hook.
Jaruud thuds his shin into the meat of Wesson's side.
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 ducks under a wild hook from Wesson.
Jaruud lands a head kick! #T2#
Wesson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wesson misses with a lunging right hand
and Jaruud counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Jaruud closes the distance and pushes Wesson back into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Jaruud fails to land.
Jaruud softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jaruud goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wesson can't break the clinch.
Wesson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jaruud tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Jaruud.
Jaruud throws a punch but it's blocked by Wesson.
Wesson lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
Wesson is looking to break free of the clinch but Jaruud has double underhooks.
Jaruud lands a body shot.
Jaruud misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jaruud prevents Wesson from breaking the clinch.
Jaruud lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wesson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jaruud cracks Wesson with a nice body shot.
Wesson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A shot in the inside from Jaruud.
Jaruud lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jaruud lands a body punch.
Wesson blocks an uppercut.
Wesson working aggressively here.
Jaruud softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wesson swings wildly with an uppercut but Jaruud uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Jaruud blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jaruud lands with a right to the head.
Jaruud misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jaruud lands a hook that snaps the head of Wesson backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jaruud prevents a body shot from Wesson. #BC#
Wesson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jaruud tries to land a body kick
and Wesson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jaruud pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wesson with a hook.
Wesson moves out of range of the strikes.
Wesson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wesson throws a push kick but Jaruud slaps the foot to one side.
Jaruud swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Batuhan Jaruud dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Wesson works the jab nicely.#CL2#
Jaruud moves into the clinch.
Wesson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jaruud has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jaruud blocking some punches.
Batuhan Jaruud seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wesson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jaruud misses with some punches.
Jaruud has a couple of punches blocked by Wesson.
Jaruud tries to work over Wesson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jaruud lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wesson backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wesson working aggressively here.
Wesson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jaruud misses with a punch to the body.
Jaruud lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wesson backwards.
Jaruud scores with a shot to the side of Wesson's head. #T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jaruud.
Jaruud lands a shoulder strike.
Jaruud tries to work over Wesson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wesson blocking some punches.
Wesson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wesson is looking to break free of the clinch but Jaruud has double underhooks.
Nice body punch from Jaruud - that landed with a thud.
Wesson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jaruud works on Wesson's body with a couple of short punches.
Jaruud makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jaruud.
Wesson has a couple of punches blocked by Jaruud.
Wesson is trying to break the clinch but Jaruud has him pressed against the cage.
Jaruud swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Jaruud misses with a punch to the body.
Jaruud lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wesson backwards.
Jaruud cracks Wesson with a nice body shot.
Jaruud misses with a punch on the inside.
Wesson tries to pull guard but Jaruud forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Wesson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wesson tries to work over Jaruud's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jaruud gets through Wesson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jaruud lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jaruud lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wesson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wesson scores with a hook to the body.
Wesson prevents a body shot from Jaruud.
Jaruud throws a punch but it's blocked by Wesson. #T3#
Jaruud lands a right hand.
Jaruud scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC2#
Wesson is rocked!
Wesson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Oh Wesson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wesson.
Jaruud lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Wesson to his knees! Jaruud keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Batuhan Jaruud!
The defeated Dean Wesson had this to say: 'The better fighter won tonight. Congrats to my opponent. Got to get back to the gym and work my way to avenge this loss.'.

Event: Primal 58 Hardy vs Warror 2
Date: Feb 19, 2017

#R1#
Jaruud moves to clinch but Thomas breaks away
and Thomas counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jaruud has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jaruud avoids the body shot from Thomas.
Jaruud misses with a low kick as Thomas jumps back.
Thomas was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Thomas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Thomas scores with a jab to the jaw.
Thomas is looking to score with low kicks.
Jaruud keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jaruud misses with a low kick.
Thomas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jaruud was well out of range. Poor timing from Thomas.#CL2#
Jaruud moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaruud managing to block the knees to the body from Thomas.
Jaruud fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jaruud tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Thomas breaks the clinch.
Jaruud misses with a lunging right hand
letting Thomas counter with a right hand.
A good leg kick by Jaruud. #T1#
Thomas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jaruud manages to avoid it.
Thomas darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A jab from Thomas misses.
Thomas slips under a jab.
Jaruud fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Thomas throws a body punch but Jaruud moves out of range.
Thomas misses with a head kick.
It seemed like Jaruud was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jaruud tries to clinch but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas is looking to wear down Jaruud with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Thomas swats away the attempt to clinch by Jaruud.
Jaruud ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thomas moves away.
Thomas misses with a low kick.
Thomas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jaruud looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jaruud slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T2#
Thomas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jaruud.
Jaruud digs a good hook to Thomas's body.
Thomas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thomas checks a leg kick.
Thomas looks to score with a jab to the body but Jaruud is just out of range.
Jaruud lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice body kick there by Thomas.
Thomas misses with a body shot.
Thomas defending well as Jaruud loads up on a big left hand.
Thomas misses with a body shot.
Thomas lands a head shot.
Thomas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jaruud.
Thomas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Thomas misses with a lunging right hand
and Jaruud counters with a nice body shot.
Jaruud steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Thomas. That one must have hurt.#T3#
Jaruud misses with a hook.
Jaruud throws a big shot that misses.
A good leg kick by Thomas.
Some bone on bone action there as Jaruud checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Thomas connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jaruud's hands.
Jaruud looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT#
It looks like Batuhan Jaruud has been cut.
Jaruud rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thomas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jaruud connects with a looping right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thomas.
Jaruud attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jaruud throws a hook but Thomas blocks it.
Jaruud takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jaruud is looking to clinch.
Thomas swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Jaruud misses its intended target.
Jaruud throws a shot from downtown. Thomas moves away and avoids it.
Jaruud tries to close the distance and clinch but Thomas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thomas looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Thomas throws an off balance right hand
and Jaruud counters with a nice low kick that buckles Thomas's knee momentarily.
Jaruud dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jaruud takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thomas circles away from the clinch attempt
and Thomas makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jaruud avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thomas lands with an uppercut that bounces Jaruud off the cage and back into range.
Thomas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jaruud moves out of range of the body kick from Thomas.
Thomas wants to clinch up but Jaruud keeps it at a distance.
Jaruud doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Derrick Thomas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Batuhan Jaruud's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Jaruud fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thomas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL#
Thomas moves into the clinch.
Thomas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thomas blocking some punches.
Thomas lands a nice shot to the body.
Jaruud fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thomas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jaruud backwards.
Jaruud scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jaruud lands a hook that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
Jaruud digs a right hand into Thomas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thomas's gas tank.
Jaruud avoiding damage as Thomas throws knees to the body.
Jaruud has a couple of punches blocked by Thomas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas blocks a body shot from Jaruud.
Thomas scores with a knee to the head.
Thomas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thomas stalls.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jaruud works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T1#
Thomas tries a knee to the head but Jaruud blocks it.
Jaruud swings wildly with an uppercut but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Thomas manages to break the clinch.
Jaruud dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jaruud looks for the body kick but Thomas saw that one coming.
Thomas misses with an uppercut. Jaruud saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jaruud! But no joy.
Jaruud cracks the inside of Thomas's front leg.
Jaruud is looking to slow Thomas down with leg kicks.
Jaruud pivots, looking for a leg kick but Thomas is out of range and Jaruud settles back down.
Jaruud lands a front kick.
Jaruud steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thomas.
Jaruud lands with an uppercut that bounces Thomas off the cage and back into range.
Thomas slips a jab from Jaruud.
Thomas slips a jab from Jaruud.
Derrick Thomas is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Jaruud smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Thomas lands a slapping body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jaruud throws an overhand right that lands on Thomas's shoulder, as Thomas tries to avoid the shot.
Thomas is looking to clinch.
Jaruud keeps the fight on the outside.
Jaruud wants to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Thomas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thomas takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jaruud on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thomas. Thomas obviously looking to wear him down.
Jaruud listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Thomas with a jab.#T3#
Jaruud getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Thomas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Thomas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thomas seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Jaruud throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Thomas scores with a nice body kick.
Jaruud throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Thomas on the side of the head.
Thomas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jaruud was well out of range. Poor timing from Thomas.
Thomas cracks Jaruud with an open hand slap.
Jaruud smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Thomas throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jaruud counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jaruud jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thomas cracks Jaruud with an open hand slap.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thomas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thomas misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Thomas cracks Jaruud with an open hand slap.
Thomas throws a quick inside leg kick.
Thomas throws a lazy right hand but Jaruud sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jaruud replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Thomas blocks it well.
Thomas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jaruud.
An inside leg kick lands from Thomas.
Thomas looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Thomas tries to land a leg kick but Jaruud saw it coming and moves away.
Thomas tries to land a front kick but Jaruud steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jaruud flicks out a counter leg kick but Thomas steps away.
A jab from Thomas misses.
Thomas lands a lovely overhand right.
A head kick misses from Thomas.
Jaruud swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jaruud throws a leg kick which misses Thomas's front leg but catches the back leg as Thomas tries to avoid it.
Thomas staying out of range there.
Jab, jab by Jaruud - just one landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Batuhan Jaruud will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Batuhan Jaruud's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Jaruud keeps Thomas at a distance using the push kick.
Thomas avoids a kick to the body.
Thomas takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jaruud throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jaruud checks a leg kick.
Thomas throws a jab when Jaruud was well out of range.
Jaruud lands a nice looking kick to the body. Thomas takes a step back to recover.
Jaruud throws out a powerful jab.
Thomas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jaruud manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaruud waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thomas.
Jaruud slips a straight right by Thomas.
Jaruud wants to clinch up but Thomas keeps it at a distance.
Thomas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Jaruud throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thomas throws a body shot but no joy.
Jaruud swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thomas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thomas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Thomas misses with an uppercut.
Thomas fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jaruud on the side of the head.
Jaruud tries to clinch but Thomas moves out of range.
Jaruud misses with a low kick.
Thomas throws an overhand right that lands on Jaruud's shoulder, as Jaruud tries to avoid the shot.
Jaruud only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jaruud's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jaruud throws a leg kick that misses.
Thomas looks to clinch
and Thomas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jaruud connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The fighters circling - Jaruud throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thomas checks a leg kick.
Thomas tries to counter by clinching up but Jaruud breaks away and moves out of range.#T2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thomas.
Thomas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jaruud.
Thomas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thomas staying out of range there.
Jaruud avoids the body shot from Thomas.
Jaruud replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Thomas blocks it well.
Jaruud digs a good body shot into Thomas's ribs.
Jaruud explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Thomas is looking to clinch.
Jaruud tries to score with a low kick but Thomas moves his leg out of the way.
Jaruud fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jaruud tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thomas throws a lazy body kick
letting Jaruud counter with a right hand.
Jaruud moves out of range of the body kick.
Thomas throws a jab when Jaruud was well out of range.#T3#
Good leg kick by Jaruud there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Thomas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jaruud.
Thomas scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jaruud circles away from the clinch attempt.
Crunch! Thomas slams his shin into Jaruud's torso.
Thomas takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jaruud swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jaruud throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Thomas tries to clinch but Jaruud moves out of range.
Thomas misses with a series of wild punches.
Thomas digs a good hook to Jaruud's body. #T4#
Thomas scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jaruud ducks under a wild hook from Thomas.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jaruud, right into the meat.
Thomas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jaruud jabs at Thomas's body.
A swing and a miss from Thomas.
Thomas misses with an uppercut. Jaruud saw that one coming.
And Jaruud responds with a good body kick, but Thomas manages to step out the way in time.#CL2#
Jaruud moves into the clinch.
Thomas misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Jaruud fails to land.
Thomas connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jaruud's face.
Thomas can't find room to land a body shot as Jaruud controls the action.
Jaruud misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jaruud lands with a left to the head.
Jaruud fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Batuhan Jaruud.
I think Jaruud 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: Primal 57
Date: Jan 25, 2017

#R1#
Jaruud moves out of range of the body kick.
Grossweiner loads up on a big right hand but Jaruud slips the punch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jaruud darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jaruud looks to throw a body kick
and Grossweiner counters with a thumping low kick.
Jaruud on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT#
It looks like Batuhan Jaruud has been cut.
Jaruud throws a sloppy head kick
and Jaruud takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
James B. Grossweiner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grossweiner throws a hook to the side of Jaruud's head but Jaruud sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jaruud slips under a jab from Grossweiner.
Grossweiner misses with a body shot
and Jaruud counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grossweiner throws a sloppy head kick
and Jaruud counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jaruud darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jaruud scores with a head kick.
Jaruud moves out of range as Grossweiner strikes.
Jaruud misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grossweiner throws a head kick that misses.
Jaruud keeps Grossweiner at a distance using the push kick. #T1#
Jaruud avoids the head kick by Grossweiner.
A nice leg kick lands there from Grossweiner.
Jaruud digs a good body shot into Grossweiner's ribs.
Jaruud scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A thudding body kick lands there by Jaruud!
Jaruud connects with a solid leg kick.
A low kick from Grossweiner misses
and Jaruud counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD#
Grossweiner manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jaruud on his heels. He'll look to pass Jaruud's guard now, I'm sure.
Jaruud is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jaruud is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
Grossweiner is looking for a sweep. Jaruud is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Grossweiner manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Grossweiner looking for a guillotine here but Jaruud defends easily.
Jaruud passes Grossweiner's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T3#
Grossweiner wants to improve his position but Jaruud is controlling well. #SUB#
Grossweiner actively working from the bottom here.
Grossweiner tries to get to full guard but Jaruud has control of the leg. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Grossweiner actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Grossweiner is looking to improve his position.
Jaruud seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Grossweiner wants to get back to full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Batuhan Jaruud dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Batuhan Jaruud's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Jaruud connects with the punch.
Nice shot lands for Jaruud.
Jaruud's coach down at GWad's Playpen was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Jaruud's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Jaruud has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Grossweiner throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jaruud counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grossweiner misses with a low kick.
Jaruud goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #KD#
Nice combo by Grossweiner! Oh, that's hurt him - Jaruud falls to the canvas and Grossweiner follows him 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!#SUB#
Grossweiner wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jaruud, who protects the arm well.
Sloppy strikes there by Grossweiner.#SUB#
Grossweiner working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Grossweiner throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Jaruud works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. #T1#
Grossweiner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Grossweiner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Grossweiner connects with a nice short shot to Jaruud's temple.
Grossweiner wants to pass to mount but Jaruud is defending the position.
Grossweiner is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jaruud is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Grossweiner working the head and body with strikes.
Jaruud has hold of Grossweiner's hands but Grossweiner slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T2#
Grossweiner missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Grossweiner throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Grossweiner is working for a kimura here but Jaruud manages to reverse the position and he's now in Grossweiner's guard. #SUB#
Grossweiner looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jaruud passes into side control.
Grossweiner manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Grossweiner has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Jaruud escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Jaruud!
Grossweiner tries to bench press Jaruud off him but Jaruud keeps the position. #T3#
Jaruud is staying tight to Grossweiner's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Grossweiner is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Grossweiner is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jaruud off and has taken his back!#T4#
Jaruud is trying to remain composed but Grossweiner is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.#CUT#
That has opened up Batuhan Jaruud's cut even more.
Jaruud trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Grossweiner is punishing Jaruud with some ground and pound. #CUT#
Batuhan Jaruud's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). James B. Grossweiner!
During a confident post fight interview, James B. Grossweiner thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Primal 53 Xmas Day
Date: Dec 25, 2016

#R1#
Jaruud fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Brah.
Jaruud throws a body kick that misses.
Brah scores with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jaruud. Brah does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jaruud has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jaruud thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Brah if he has to take too many more of those.
Jaruud ducks under a wild hook from Brah.
Jaruud thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Brah if he has to take too many more of those.
Brah throws a lazy right hand but Jaruud sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jaruud looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Brah misses with an uppercut. Jaruud saw that one coming.
Jaruud was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Jaruud throws a jab but it's blocked by Brah.
Jaruud looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brah was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Brah throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jaruud lands with a hook. Brah tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice body kick from Jaruud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jaruud scores with a head kick. Brah tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Brah throws a leg kick but Jaruud sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jaruud appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jaruud moves out of range as Brah strikes.#T1#
Brah ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Brah throws a body punch but Jaruud moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jaruud.
Jaruud misses with a low kick as Brah jumps back.
Brah slips a straight right by Jaruud.
Brah throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brah. Jaruud does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Jaruud misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brah. Jaruud does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jaruud tries to score with a low kick but Brah moves his leg out of the way.
Brah works Jaruud's body with a nice hook.
Jaruud ducks right into an uppercut from Brah.
Brah scores with a jab to the jaw.
Brah misses the jab.
Jaruud swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jaruud throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Brah counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jaruud fakes the leg kick and cracks Brah in the body.
Jaruud lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Brah takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Brah has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Odins Body Workshop in the buildup to the fight.
Jaruud works the jab nicely.
Jaruud thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jaruud throws a leg kick but Brah sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Brah misses with a series of wild punches.
Brah thuds a left hand into Jaruud's body.
Brah throws a jab when Jaruud was well out of range.
Brah connects with a crisp jab.
Brah moves out of range of the body kick.
Brah fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jaruud looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The fighters circling - Jaruud throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Jaruud throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jaruud takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jaruud walks into a straight right hand from Brah.
Brah throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jaruud on the side of the head.
Jaruud scores with a nice right hand.
A lazy body kick from Jaruud
enabling Brah to counter with a crisp jab.
Jaruud blocks a jab.
Jaruud feints a counter leg kick.
Jaruud misses with a body kick.
Good work by Brah as he checks the leg kick.
Jaruud throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brah sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Brah misses its intended target.
Brah moves out of range of the strikes.
Jaruud takes a swing at Brah's ribcage but misses.
Brah takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jaruud takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brah throws out a loose jab but Jaruud uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brah throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jaruud sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jaruud.
Brah connects with a looping right hand.
Jaruud swings for the body but Brah moves out of range.
Brah throws a shot from downtown. Jaruud moves away and avoids it.
Jaruud connects with a solid leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Brah misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jaruud! But no joy.
Good work by Jaruud as he checks the leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Jaruud on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brah looks to land a left hand but Jaruud moved out of range nicely.
Jaruud looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jaruud jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Edgy Brah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jaruud swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Brah blocks a low kick nicely.
Jaruud lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A slow jab from Brah misses its intended target.
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 Edgy Brah 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#
Brah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jaruud.
Jaruud throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jaruud throws a looping overhand right but Brah ducks down to avoid it.
Brah misses with a looping right.
Jaruud misses the jab.
Brah is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Edgy Brah is winning the standup battle so far.
Brah misses with a left hand
and Jaruud counters with a nice uppercut.
Jaruud throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jaruud throws a leg kick but Brah moved away.
Brah displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jaruud throws out the jab.
Brah connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jaruud blocks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brah uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jaruud has time to react.
Jaruud sizes up Brah with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jaruud avoids the body shot from Brah.
Jaruud feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Brah's calf.
Brah tests Jaruud's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Brah looks to land a right hand but Jaruud moved out of range.
Brah misses with a body punch
letting Jaruud counter with a right hand.
Jaruud scores with a leg kick.
Jaruud uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brah.
Jaruud uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brah.
A nice leg kick lands there from Brah.
Brah just misses with a punch to the body.
Brah takes a swing at Jaruud's ribcage but misses.
Jaruud avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brah scores with a sloppy right hand. Jaruud should have avoided that one.
Jaruud keeps Brah at a distance using the push kick.
Brah wants to land a leg kick but Jaruud is out of range.
Brah drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Brah staying out of range there.
Jaruud throws a leg kick but Brah sees it coming and moves out of range. #T2#
Jaruud tries to bum rush Brah with a series of wild strikes but Brah uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jaruud lands a nice leg kick that just misses Brah's sensitive parts.
Brah misses with a hook.
Good exchange - Jaruud coming out on top.
Jaruud on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Brah connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A jab from Brah misses.
Brah with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Brah uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jaruud.
Jaruud slips under a jab.
Jaruud throws out a counter right but Brah avoids it with no problem.
Brah misses with a right hand
and Jaruud connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jaruud slips under a jab.
Brah throws a body punch but Jaruud moves out of range.
Brah loads up on a big right hand but Jaruud slips the punch.#T3#
Brah 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.
Brah lands with an overhand left.
Jaruud throws a body shot but no joy.
Jaruud throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jaruud takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brah on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Jaruud throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jaruud throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Brah tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jaruud lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Brah checks a leg kick.
Brah catches Jaruud with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Brah is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jaruud steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brah.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jaruud.
Jaruud checks the leg kick.#T4#
Brah chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jaruud can pounce on him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brah throws a shot from downtown. Jaruud moves away and avoids it.
Brah lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jaruud will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brah tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jaruud is able to avoid easily.
Jaruud appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Brah takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jaruud throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brah misses with a hook.
Jaruud lands a nice leg kick that just misses Brah's sensitive parts.
Brah takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Brah throws a big shot that misses.
Jaruud moves out of range as Brah strikes.
Jaruud throws the left hand but Brah avoids the punch easily.
Jaruud avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Batuhan Jaruud will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Brah's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Brah avoids the head kick by Jaruud.
Jaruud plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jaruud slips a straight right by Brah.
Brah throws a looping overhand right but Jaruud ducks down to avoid it.
Brah throws a right hand that misses
and Jaruud counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Brah misses with a leg kick.
Nice cross by Jaruud.
Brah swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brah throws a right and a left that Jaruud avoids nicely.
Brah throws a leg kick
and Jaruud counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jaruud has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brah fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jaruud is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Brah misses the target.
Jaruud slips a jab from Brah.
Brah jabs Jaruud to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Brah misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Brah works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jaruud connects with a leg kick. Brah looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jaruud gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Brah misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice cross by Brah.
Jaruud throws a jab when Brah was well out of range.
Jaruud throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jaruud takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jaruud tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brah misses with a hook.
Brah throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jaruud sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brah blocks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Brah on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
A punch combination from Jaruud misses.
Jaruud showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brah.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jaruud throws a chopping leg kick but Brah manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Brah misses with a right hand
and Jaruud counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Brah misses the target.
Jaruud tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jaruud throws the kick towards the body but Brah avoids it.
Brah works the jab nicely.
Brah will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Jaruud ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brah moves away.
Brah walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Brah takes a swing at Jaruud's ribcage but misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brah.
Jaruud misses with a right hand
and Brah makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T3#
Jaruud wants to slow Brah down by chopping away at his legs.
Brah swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jaruud connects with an inside leg kick.
Jaruud misses with a body kick.
It looked like Brah was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jaruud.
Brah looks to land a left hand but Jaruud moved out of range nicely.
Brah misses with an uppercut.
Brah doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Brah scores with a shot to the body.
Brah fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Jaruud.
Jaruud tries to move into range but Brah moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Jaruud. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jaruud.
Brah bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brah throws a shot from downtown. Jaruud moves away and avoids it.
Jaruud throws out a counter right but Brah avoids it with no problem.
Brah throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Jaruud counter with a right hand. #T4#
Brah misses with a hook
and Jaruud counters with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jaruud scores with a leg kick.
Jaruud attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jaruud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brah.
Brah takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jaruud fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brah manages to avoid it.
Jaruud scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brah swings widly with a right hand
and Jaruud counters with a nice leg kick.
Jaruud dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jaruud cracks the inside of Brah's front leg.
Brah digs a good hook to Jaruud's body.
A jab from Jaruud misses.
Brah scores with a jab to the body.
Jaruud takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Batuhan Jaruud.
I think Jaruud 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:29

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

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

#R1#
Jaruud checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jaruud throws a counter combo.
Jaruud ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aquila Corvus moves away.
Jaruud throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Aquila Corvus goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jaruud looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Aquila Corvus misses with a hook. Jaruud ducked under it nicely.
Aquila Corvus has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Aquila Corvus there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jaruud lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Batuhan Jaruud seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jaruud moves away from the strike by Aquila Corvus.
Aquila Corvus ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Aquila Corvus throws a body punch but Jaruud moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaruud stuns Aquila Corvus with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jaruud checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jaruud slips under a jab from Aquila Corvus.
Jaruud misses with a hook. Aquila Corvus ducked under it nicely.
Aquila Corvus fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jaruud is out of range.
Jaruud looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Jaruud tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jaruud throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aquila Corvus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aquila Corvus feints a jab promting Jaruud to slip. Aquila Corvus then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jaruud slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Batuhan Jaruud has been cut.
Jaruud attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Aquila Corvus stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jaruud.
Aquila Corvus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jaruud throws out the jab.
Jaruud throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jaruud throws an overhand right that lands on Aquila Corvus's shoulder, as Aquila Corvus tries to avoid the shot.
Aquila Corvus misses with the combination.
Aquila Corvus throws the kick towards the body but Jaruud avoids it.
Jaruud scores with a leg kick.
Jaruud throws a body kick that misses
letting Aquila Corvus counter with a right hand. #T2#
Aquila Corvus tries to land a front kick but Jaruud steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jaruud turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jaruud with a hook.
Jaruud lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jaruud throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Aquila Corvus looks to throw a body kick
and Jaruud counters with a nice uppercut.
Aquila Corvus takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Aquila Corvus lunges at Jaruud with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jaruud's hand.
Aquila Corvus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jaruud.
Jaruud takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jaruud connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Aquila Corvus moves out of range of the body kick from Jaruud.
Jaruud misses with a lunging right hand
and Aquila Corvus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
An inside leg kick from Aquila Corvus misses.
Aquila Corvus throws a combination. Jaruud tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jaruud tests Aquila Corvus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Aquila Corvus swings for the body but Jaruud moves out of range.
Good shot there by Jaruud.
Jaruud ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aquila Corvus moves away.
Aquila Corvus misses with a lunging right hand
and Jaruud counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jaruud plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Aquila Corvus lands with a cross.
Aquila Corvus throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jaruud counters with a nice low kick that buckles Aquila Corvus's knee momentarily.
Jaruud has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aquila Corvus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aquila Corvus throws a chopping leg kick but Jaruud manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jaruud throws a sloppy head kick and Aquila Corvus moves out of range easily. #T4#
Aquila Corvus throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jaruud connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jaruud misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aquila Corvus.
A low kick from Aquila Corvus misses
and Jaruud counters with a nice leg kick.
Jaruud throws a leg kick but Aquila Corvus checks it.
Aquila Corvus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jaruud thinks about the counter body kick.
Aquila Corvus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Jaruud counter with a right hand.
Jaruud keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jaruud gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Aquila Corvus.#CUT#
That has opened up Batuhan Jaruud's cut even more.
A solid leg kick lands there for Aquila Corvus.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aquila Corvus takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jaruud misses with a left hand
and Aquila Corvus counters with a head kick. That will keep Jaruud thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Jaruud uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jaruud keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Batuhan Jaruud will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Batuhan Jaruud's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Aquila Corvus walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Aquila Corvus digs a good hook to Jaruud's body.
Aquila Corvus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jaruud was well out of range. Poor timing from Aquila Corvus.
Jaruud misses with an attempted mid kick.
Aquila Corvus misses with a jab to the body
enabling Jaruud to counter with a crisp jab.
Jaruud smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Aquila Corvus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jaruud looks to throw the jab but Aquila Corvus is out of range.
Aquila Corvus looks to land a left hand but Jaruud moved out of range nicely.
Aquila Corvus throws a jab when Jaruud was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaruud needs to keep his hands up - Aquila Corvus had a free shot at his head there.
Aquila Corvus looks to land a combination. Jaruud sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Aquila Corvus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jaruud.
Aquila Corvus appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jaruud misses with the body kick
and Aquila Corvus counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
A head kick from Jaruud lands but Aquila Corvus takes it in his stride.
Jaruud moves out of range of the strikes.
Aquila Corvus takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A nice leg kick lands there from Aquila Corvus.
Aquila Corvus slips under a jab from Jaruud.
An attempted straight right counter from Aquila Corvus misses the target.
Aquila Corvus moves out of range as Jaruud strikes.
Jaruud tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Aquila Corvus throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Aquila Corvus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jaruud.
Aquila Corvus looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Both fighters circling a little - Aquila Corvus finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A slow jab from Aquila Corvus misses its intended target.
A countering left hand to the body from Jaruud misses.
Aquila Corvus 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.
Aquila Corvus misses with a left hand
and Jaruud cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Aquila Corvus misses with a looping right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jaruud throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jaruud throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Aquila Corvus tried to score with a low kick but Jaruud checks it.
A little jabbing left from Jaruud on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jaruud swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aquila Corvus is looking for a counter combo.
Jaruud misses with a wild body shot.
A good leg kick by Jaruud.
A shot to the body from Jaruud misses
and Aquila Corvus counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jaruud keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aquila Corvus.
Aquila Corvus moves out of range of the strikes.
Aquila Corvus just misses with a punch to the body.
Jaruud misses with a looping right.
Aquila Corvus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Aquila Corvus takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T3#
Jaruud cracks Aquila Corvus with an open hand slap.
The fighters circling - Jaruud throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Batuhan Jaruud seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Aquila Corvus takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jaruud connects with an inside leg kick.
Aquila Corvus misses with a looping right.
Both fighters circling a little - Jaruud finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jaruud fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jaruud checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jaruud tries a head kick but it misses.
Aquila Corvus thows a leg kick but Jaruud checks it
and Jaruud counters with a straight right hand.
Jaruud scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jaruud throws a looping overhand right but Aquila Corvus ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Jaruud throws a jab but it's blocked by Aquila Corvus.
Aquila Corvus motions for Jaruud to come forward. Aquila Corvus throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jaruud takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aquila Corvus avoids the head kick by Jaruud.
Aquila Corvus feints and then cracks Jaruud's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jaruud down.
Aquila Corvus finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Aquila Corvus is looking to chop away at Jaruud's legs.
Aquila Corvus has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jaruud.
Jaruud connects with a looping right hand.
Aquila Corvus takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jaruud comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jaruud on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Aquila Corvus. Aquila Corvus obviously looking to wear him down.
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.
The cut man is working on Batuhan Jaruud's cut.
That's time! Aquila Corvus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Aquila Corvus drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Aquila Corvus is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Both fighters circling a little - Jaruud finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Jaruud misses the target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jaruud checks a leg kick.
Aquila Corvus misses with a hook
and Jaruud connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Aquila Corvus 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 Jaruud has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jaruud and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jaruud lands a nice looking kick to the body. Aquila Corvus takes a step back to recover.
Jaruud looks to land a combination. Aquila Corvus sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aquila Corvus lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Aquila Corvus.
Aquila Corvus connects with a crisp jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jaruud looks to throw a body kick
and Aquila Corvus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jaruud cracks the inside of Aquila Corvus's front leg. #T1#
Jaruud pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jaruud slips under a jab.
Aquila Corvus throws a low kick, looking for Jaruud's leg but Jaruud calmly moves out of range.
Jaruud loads up on a big right hand but Aquila Corvus slips the punch.
Jaruud steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aquila Corvus.
Aquila Corvus throws a leg kick
and Jaruud counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jaruud loads up on a big right hand but Aquila Corvus slips the punch.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Aquila Corvus might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jaruud. That's going to slow Aquila Corvus down.
Aquila Corvus slips a straight right by Jaruud.
Aquila Corvus stuns Jaruud with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That kick from Jaruud tenderised Aquila Corvus's leg. Aquila Corvus is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jaruud has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aquila Corvus wants to land a leg kick but Jaruud is out of range.
Ajax Aquila Corvus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Jaruud throws a body kick that misses
and Aquila Corvus counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jaruud takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Aquila Corvus throws the kick towards the body but Jaruud avoids it.
Jaruud scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jaruud lands with an uppercut that bounces Aquila Corvus off the cage and back into range.
Jaruud throws a right hand that misses
and Aquila Corvus counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice body kick there by Aquila Corvus.
Aquila Corvus throws a lazy uppercut
and Jaruud connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jaruud scores with a shot to the body.
Aquila Corvus looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Aquila Corvus scores with a nice body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Aquila Corvus.
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. #T3#
Aquila Corvus slips under a jab from Jaruud.
Jaruud looks to land a body kick but Aquila Corvus moved away.
Aquila Corvus looks to land a combination but Jaruud avoids it well.
Jaruud lunges at Aquila Corvus with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Aquila Corvus's hand.
Aquila Corvus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jaruud manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aquila Corvus. Jaruud does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jaruud appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Aquila Corvus throws a half hearted mid kick.
Aquila Corvus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aquila Corvus misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Aquila Corvus throws a solid leg kick but Jaruud takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Aquila Corvus.
Jaruud throws a leg kick which misses Aquila Corvus's front leg but catches the back leg as Aquila Corvus tries to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Aquila Corvus.#T4#
Aquila Corvus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jaruud misses with a lunging right hand
and Aquila Corvus counters with a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jaruud fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Aquila Corvus has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A solid body kick from Jaruud.
Aquila Corvus throws a lazy uppercut
and Jaruud counters with a nice uppercut.
Aquila Corvus throws the left hand but Jaruud avoids the punch easily.
A nice side step and Jaruud releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jaruud throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Aquila Corvus on the side of the head.
Aquila Corvus looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jaruud only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Aquila Corvus misses with a wild combination.
Jaruud throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Aquila Corvus on the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Batuhan Jaruud.
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 John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Primal 49 Plisskin vs Nelson
Date: Nov 19, 2016

#R1#
Rydeland digs a good hook to Jaruud's body.
Jaruud misses with a low kick.
Jaruud throws out a loose jab but Rydeland uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rydeland rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jaruud counters with an outside leg kick.
Rydeland misses with a body shot.
Jaruud throws a body shot but no joy.
Jaruud takes one on the button.
Jaruud takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rydeland looks to score with a jab to the body but Jaruud is just out of range.
Jaruud looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jaruud 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 decent looking body kick lands there for Jaruud.
Rydeland paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jaruud takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jaruud takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T1#
The crowd cheers as Rydeland lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jaruud doesn't seem phased though.
Jaruud cracks Rydeland with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jaruud needs to keep his hands up - Rydeland had a free shot at his head there.
Rydeland looks to land a left hand but Jaruud moved out of range nicely.
Rydeland misses with a straight left.
Rydeland misses with a few strikes there.
Jaruud appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jaruud lands with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like John Rydeland has been cut.
Jaruud pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jaruud looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rydeland jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
No joy there for Jaruud, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rydeland swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jaruud throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jaruud bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Rydeland misses with a hook to the body
and Jaruud finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Rydeland throws a shot from downtown. Jaruud moves away and avoids it.
No joy there for Rydeland, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rydeland changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rydeland lands a glancing blow to the side of Jaruud's head.
Jaruud ducks under a wild hook from Rydeland.
Jaruud throws a chopping leg kick but Rydeland manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rydeland swings for the body but Jaruud moves out of range.
Jaruud looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jaruud misses with the body kick
and Rydeland counters with a stiff right hand.
Rydeland misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rydeland takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rydeland throws out a powerful jab.
John Rydeland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jaruud on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T3#
Jaruud avoids the body shot from Rydeland.
Rydeland looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jaruud misses with a body kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Rydeland misses its target.
The crowd cheers as Rydeland lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jaruud doesn't seem phased though.
Rydeland throws a hook to the side of Jaruud's head but Jaruud sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jaruud feints a counter leg kick.
Rydeland misses with a body punch
and Jaruud makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jaruud avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jaruud looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rydeland is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jaruud.
Rydeland fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rydeland rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jaruud moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jaruud chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rydeland throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jaruud. #T4#
Jaruud fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rydeland lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jaruud circles away quickly and effectively.
Jaruud uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rydeland.
Rydeland checks the leg kick.
Rydeland tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jaruud manages to circle out of the way.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rydeland fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rydeland with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rydeland bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jaruud's head backwards.
Rydeland throws a right hand that misses
and Jaruud counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rydeland will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rydeland dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Rydeland dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Rydeland's cut.
That's time! Rydeland's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Rydeland misses with a looping left.
Rydeland scores with a body shot.
Jaruud uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rydeland.
Jaruud feints a counter leg kick.
Rydeland scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Jaruud might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Rydeland has got the better of the exchanges.
Jaruud moves out of range as Rydeland strikes.
Jaruud doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rydeland misses the jab.
Jaruud is trying to counter with his kicks.
Nice defenses there by Rydeland.
Rydeland fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jaruud looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rydeland tries to bum rush Jaruud with a series of wild strikes but Jaruud uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rydeland is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A combination from Rydeland does no damage.
A little jabbing left from Jaruud on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jaruud swings widly with a right hand #CL#
and Rydeland moves into the clinch.#T1#
Jaruud scores with a shoulder strike.
Jaruud tries a body shot but Rydeland blocks it.
Rydeland misses with the head strike.
Rydeland is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jaruud is defending well for now.
Jaruud tries to throw a body punch but Rydeland avoids it by throwing Jaruud back against the cage.
Rydeland doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rydeland blocks a body shot from Jaruud.
Jaruud tries a body shot but Rydeland blocks it.
Rydeland is looking to control Jaruud's arms but Jaruud gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rydeland has his back to the cage.
Jaruud lands a nice uppercut.
Jaruud blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A right hook to the body lands for Rydeland.
Rydeland taking a breather.
Rydeland is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jaruud can do to turn this around?
Rydeland lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rydeland misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rydeland. #T2#
Rydeland misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jaruud misses with a body punch.
Jaruud tries to throw a body punch but Rydeland avoids it by throwing Jaruud back against the cage.
Rydeland missing with knees to the body.
Rydeland tries to land knees in the clinch but Jaruud avoids the damage to the body.
Rydeland blocks a body shot from Jaruud.
Jaruud swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rydeland tries to land knees in the clinch but Jaruud avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Rydeland breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jaruud digs a good hook to Rydeland's body.
John Rydeland is winning the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jaruud lands a jab to the head.
Jaruud throws a push kick but Rydeland slaps the foot to one side.
Rydeland gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jaruud.#ROC2#
Rydeland is rocked!
Jaruud moves forwards but Rydeland connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T3#
Rydeland throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jaruud appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jaruud thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rydeland throws a hook but Jaruud blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jaruud! But no joy.
Jaruud throws a poor cross that misses
and Rydeland counters with a straight right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Rydeland misses the target.
Rydeland throws a lazy uppercut
and Jaruud counters with a low kick, right behind Rydeland 's knee.
Rydeland swings for the body but Jaruud moves out of range.
Rydeland moves out of range of the body kick from Jaruud.
Jaruud misses with a body kick.
Rydeland slips under a jab from Jaruud.
Jaruud looks for the body kick but Rydeland saw that one coming.
Jaruud throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rydeland counters with a nice body shot. #T4#
Jaruud defending well as Rydeland loads up on a big left hand.
Jaruud thinks about the counter body kick.
Rydeland moves out of range of the body kick from Jaruud.
Rydeland throws a right and a left that Jaruud avoids nicely.
Nice shot by Jaruud.
Rydeland slips a straight right by Jaruud.
Jaruud with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rydeland avoids the head kick by Jaruud.
Rydeland misses the shot to the body.
Rydeland misses with a series of wild punches.
Jaruud misses with a body punch
and Rydeland counters with a nice uppercut.
Rydeland swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jaruud looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Rydeland dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Rydeland's cut.
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#
Rydeland rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jaruud counters with a nice uppercut.
Rydeland misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jaruud.
Jaruud wants to clinch.
Rydeland looks to score with a jab to the body but Jaruud is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Jaruud on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rydeland throws a shot to the body.
Rydeland tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jaruud was well out of range. Poor timing from Rydeland.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rydeland looks to land a left hand but Jaruud moved out of range nicely.
The crowd cheers as Jaruud lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rydeland doesn't seem phased though.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rydeland has a couple of punches blocked by Jaruud. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Rydeland fails to land.
Rydeland lands with a short punch from the clinch.
John Rydeland has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rydeland misses with a body punch.
Jaruud on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rydeland misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jaruud.
Jaruud scores with a shoulder strike.
Rydeland wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rydeland misses with a punch to the body.
Jaruud lands with a right to the head.
Rydeland misses with the head strike. #BC#
Rydeland breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jaruud throws a big shot that misses.
Jaruud defending well as Rydeland loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Jaruud on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rydeland lands a jab to the head.
Batuhan Jaruud has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Rydeland swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jaruud looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rydeland throws a big shot that misses.
Rydeland throws a shot from downtown. Jaruud moves away and avoids it.
Jaruud swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rydeland scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rydeland just misses with a punch to the body.
Rydeland lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rydeland looks to score with a jab to the body but Jaruud is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jaruud. Rydeland does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Jaruud.
Rydeland blocks a head kick by Jaruud.
Rydeland swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rydeland misses with a looping right.#T3#
Nice jab there from Jaruud.
Jaruud slips under a jab.
Jaruud looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rydeland throws an overhand right that lands on Jaruud's shoulder, as Jaruud tries to avoid the shot.
Nice uppercut there from Rydeland.
Jaruud throws a jab when Rydeland was well out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jaruud. That's going to slow Rydeland down.
Rydeland swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jaruud.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jaruud darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT2#
John Rydeland's cut is getting worse.
Jaruud throws a body punch but Rydeland moves out of range. #KD2#
Jaruud cracks Rydeland with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Rydeland looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Jaruud finish him?
Oh Rydeland is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rydeland throws a hook but Jaruud blocks it.
Jaruud throws out a counter right but Rydeland avoids it with no problem.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jaruud. #T4#
Jaruud dodges the punch combination from Rydeland.
Jaruud feints a counter leg kick.
Rydeland throws a body shot but no joy.
Rydeland misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jaruud.
Rydeland seems to have got his legs back now.
Rydeland is aggressively charging in as Jaruud backs up avoiding any damage. Jaruud tosses out a jab and Rydeland runs right into it face first! Rydeland is out cold! Jaruud dropped down on all fours and is barking in Rydeland's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Batuhan Jaruud!

Event: Primal 45 Sirven v Plisskin
Date: Oct 14, 2016

#R1#
Jaruud connects with a jab.
O Carroll looks to throw the jab but Jaruud is out of range.
Jaruud 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.
Jaruud with a jab.
A low kick from O Carroll misses
and Jaruud cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jaruud jabbing away but nothing is landing.
O Carroll throwing a counter right hand but Jaruud manages to avoid it.
Jaruud misses with an attempted mid kick.
O Carroll jabs Jaruud to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jaruud.
Jaruud walks forward, straight into a front kick from O Carroll.
Jaruud slips a straight right by O Carroll.
O Carroll 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.
Jaruud connects with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O Carroll misses with a looping right.
Nice defenses there by Jaruud.
Jaruud feints a counter leg kick.
Jaruud fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T1#
A cross from Jaruud lands.
O Carroll misses with a right hand
and Jaruud counters with a stiff right hand.
O Carroll uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jaruud.
Jaruud's jab looks to have found its range, popping O Carroll under the eye.
O Carroll looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
O Carroll throws a right hand that misses
and Jaruud makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
O Carroll uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jaruud has time to react.
Jaruud throws a hook but O Carroll avoids it easily.
O Carroll is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jaruud throws a looping overhand right but O Carroll ducks down to avoid it.
O Carroll misses with a hook
and Jaruud counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jaruud is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! O Carroll had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Jaruud scores with a nice strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O Carroll throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #T2#
O Carroll misses with a hook.
O Carroll cracks a nice hook into Jaruud's ribs.
A big left from O Carroll misses.
Jaruud avoids the body shot from O Carroll.
Jaruud is clearly trying to counter these attacks from O Carroll with a body shot.
Jaruud pushes O Carroll away with a front kick.
Jaruud throws a shot from downtown. O Carroll moves away and avoids it.
O Carroll ducks right into an uppercut from Jaruud.
O Carroll lands with a nice combination. Jaruud backs away looking to recover.#CUT#
It looks like Batuhan Jaruud has been cut.
Jaruud misses with an uppercut. O Carroll saw that one coming.
O Carroll sizes up Jaruud with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jaruud moves out of range of the body kick from O Carroll.
Jaruud scores with a shot to the body. #T3#
Jaruud paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
O Carroll misses with an uppercut
and Jaruud counters with a good low kick that O Carroll was not able to check.
O Carroll misses with a wild body shot.
Jaruud looks like he wants to counter punch here.
O Carroll wants to clinch.
A nice side step and Jaruud releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A left lands for Jaruud.
Jaruud throws an off balance right hand
enabling O Carroll to counter with a crisp jab.
O Carroll listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jaruud misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from O Carroll. #T4#
O Carroll misses with a jab, cross combination.
O Carroll swings for the body but Jaruud moves out of range.
O Carroll thumps Jaruud with a low kick.
O Carroll lands a right hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
O Carroll throws a wild body kick that Jaruud sees coming a mile off.
O Carroll throws an overhand right that lands on Jaruud's shoulder, as Jaruud tries to avoid the shot.
Jaruud avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
O Carroll takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
O Carroll throws a leg kick
and Jaruud counters with a nice uppercut.
Jaruud scores with a kick to the midsection.
Jaruud throws a leg kick but O Carroll sees it coming and moves out of range.
It looked like O Carroll wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jaruud takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Batuhan Jaruud will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Batuhan Jaruud's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A big right from O Carroll misses.
Jaruud steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Jaruud throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A low kick from Jaruud misses
letting O Carroll counter with a right hand.
Jaruud with a jab.
Batuhan Jaruud seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jaruud throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck O Carroll on the side of the head.
Jaruud stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#ROC2#
O Carroll is rocked!
Jaruud drops O Carroll with a straight right hand, right on the button! Jaruud follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Batuhan Jaruud!

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: Primal 38
Date: Aug 13, 2016

#R1#
Rydeland walks into a left hand.
John Rydeland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jaruud lands a front kick.
Rydeland sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jaruud.
Rydeland is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jaruud.
Rydeland takes a swing at Jaruud's ribcage but misses.
Jaruud thumps Rydeland with a low kick.
Rydeland misses with a hook. Jaruud ducked under it nicely.
Jaruud ducks under a wild hook from Rydeland.
Jaruud flicks out a counter leg kick but Rydeland steps away.
Sloppy strikes from Rydeland. Those never looked like landing.
Jaruud avoids the body shot from Rydeland.
Jaruud looks to throw the jab but Rydeland is out of range.
Jaruud tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rydeland was well out of range. Poor timing from Jaruud.
A cross from Rydeland lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jaruud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rydeland.
Rydeland throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jaruud counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Rydeland missing with a left hand there. Jaruud was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Rydeland does it's job there.#T1#
Jaruud lunges at Rydeland with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rydeland's hand. #CUT2#
It looks like John Rydeland has been cut.
Jaruud dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rydeland. That did some damage!
Rydeland with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jaruud lands with a right hand.
Jaruud defending well as Rydeland loads up on a big left hand.
Jaruud scores with a nice body kick.
Rydeland tries to clinch but Jaruud moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Rydeland blocks the leg kick.
Rydeland throws a body shot but no joy.
Jaruud throws a leg kick
and Rydeland counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jaruud thinking.
Jaruud circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rydeland takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jaruud checks a leg kick.
Jaruud let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rydeland misses with a looping right.
Rydeland connects with a body shot that sends Jaruud's belly button to the back.#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!
Rydeland tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jaruud throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Rydeland looks to throw the jab but Jaruud is out of range.
Rydeland with a nice cross.
Rydeland connects with a body shot that sends Jaruud's belly button to the back.
A jab from Rydeland misses.
Jaruud takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rydeland digs a good hook to Jaruud's body.
Rydeland swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rydeland moves out of range as Jaruud throws a body kick.
Jaruud throws a low kick but Rydeland avoids it.
Rydeland swings for the body but Jaruud moves out of range.
Jaruud throws a big counter head kick but Rydeland avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Rydeland darts in and clinches Jaruud up against the cage.
Rydeland lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rydeland.
Rydeland misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Jaruud blocks a body shot from Rydeland.
Rydeland will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Jaruud tries to throw a body punch but Rydeland avoids it by throwing Jaruud back against the cage. #BC2#
Jaruud breaks from the clinch.
Rydeland fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rydeland misses with an uppercut. Jaruud saw that one coming.
Jaruud replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Rydeland blocks it well.
Jaruud throws a leg kick but Rydeland sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jaruud throws the kick towards the body but Rydeland avoids it.
Jaruud throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rydeland swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jaruud lands a body shot.
Rydeland is looking to wear down Jaruud with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rydeland with a nice cross.
Jaruud closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rydeland moves in looking to clinch but Jaruud pushes him off.
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 Rydeland has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rydeland and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rydeland throws a big counter combination but Jaruud scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jaruud throws a leg kick that misses.
Jab from Rydeland.
Rydeland connects with a single shot there.#T4#
Jaruud throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rydeland scores with a jab to the head.
Jaruud throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rydeland sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rydeland misses the jab.
Jaruud moves forwards but Rydeland connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rydeland blocks a jab.
Rydeland fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rydeland is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jaruud pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jaruud keeps the fight on the outside.
Jaruud moves away from the strike by Rydeland.
Rydeland throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jaruud counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jaruud.
Jaruud lands with a straight right. Rydeland didn't see that one coming.
Jaruud is looking to land body kicks.
Some wild striking there from Rydeland.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that John Rydeland will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Rydeland's cut.
That's time! Rydeland's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Rydeland moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rydeland throws a shot from downtown. Jaruud moves away and avoids it.
Jaruud throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rydeland seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rydeland connects with a single shot there.
Rydeland tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jaruud was well out of range. Poor timing from Rydeland.
John Rydeland is winning the standup battle so far.
Jaruud misses with a right hand
and Rydeland counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rydeland throws a right hand that misses
and Jaruud counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rydeland misses the shot to the body.
Rydeland checks a leg kick.
Rydeland takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaruud throws a head kick but Rydeland moves out of range.
Rydeland scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sloppy strikes from Rydeland. Those never looked like landing.
Rydeland is looking to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rydeland just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Jaruud connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice defenses there by Jaruud.
Jaruud feints a counter leg kick.
A lazy left from Jaruud finds it's target.
Jaruud uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rydeland.
Rydeland will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rydeland takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rydeland takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jaruud takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rydeland stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jaruud avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rydeland thuds his right hand into Jaruud's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rydeland lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jaruud lands with a thumping leg kick. #T2#
Rydeland moves away from the strike by Jaruud.
Jaruud looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rydeland jabs at Jaruud's body.
Rydeland blocks a low kick nicely.
Rydeland walks into a straight right hand from Jaruud.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rydeland. Jaruud does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jaruud follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Jaruud swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nice uppercut there from Rydeland.
Jaruud tries to land a front kick but Rydeland steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rydeland lands a jab to Jaruud's midsection.
Rydeland uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jaruud.
Rydeland swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jaruud connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rydeland momentarily.
Rydeland lands with a hook. Jaruud tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rydeland misses the shot to the body.
Rydeland gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jaruud.#T3#
Jaruud throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rydeland throws a body shot but no joy.
Rydeland lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jaruud circles away quickly and effectively.
Jaruud throws a lazy head kick
letting Rydeland counter with a right hand.
Rydeland pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jaruud ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jaruud misses with a low kick.
Jaruud looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL#
Rydeland closes the distance and clinches.
Jaruud lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Rydeland has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.#BC2#
Jaruud manages to break the clinch.
Jaruud misses with a looping right.
Jaruud loads up on a big right hand but Rydeland slips the punch.
Rydeland jabs at Jaruud's body.#T4#
Jaruud moves out of range as Rydeland strikes.
Rydeland moves away from the strike by Jaruud.
An attempted straight right counter from Rydeland misses the target.
Rydeland throws a body shot but no joy.
Jaruud throws a good cross that connects.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rydeland checks the leg kick.
Rydeland throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jaruud is trying to counter with his kicks.
Rydeland misses with a hook. Jaruud ducked under it nicely.
Jaruud fakes the leg kick and cracks Rydeland in the body.
A cross from Jaruud lands.
Rydeland blocks the body kick.
Jaruud thuds a left hand into Rydeland's body.
Rydeland tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rydeland ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jaruud slips under a jab.
Rydeland jabs at Jaruud's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that John Rydeland will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Rydeland's cut.
That's time! Rydeland's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rydeland scores with a nice right hand.
Jaruud connects with a solid leg kick.
Rydeland takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jaruud thuds a left hand into Rydeland's body.
Rydeland throws a hook but Jaruud blocks it.
Rydeland moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jaruud darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
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.
A telegraphed right hand from Jaruud misses the target.
Rydeland tries to close the distance and clinch but Jaruud swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rydeland lunges at Jaruud with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jaruud's hand.
A good leg kick by Jaruud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rydeland swings for the body but Jaruud moves out of range.
Donk. Jaruud catches Rydeland right on the button with a cross.
Rydeland throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jaruud on the side of the head. #T1#
Jaruud ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jaruud replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Rydeland blocks it well.
An inside leg kick from Rydeland misses.
Jaruud looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jaruud has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jaruud uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rydeland has time to react.
Jaruud looks for the body kick but Rydeland saw that one coming.
Jaruud looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jaruud looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rydeland throws a right and a left that Jaruud avoids nicely.
Rydeland takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
An inside leg kick from Jaruud misses.
Rydeland stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jaruud.
Jaruud scores with a nice strike.
Rydeland paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rydeland throws a combination that misses
and Rydeland takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Batuhan Jaruud has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Jaruud closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jaruud throws a shot to the body.
Jaruud walks into a straight right hand from Rydeland.
Jaruud takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rydeland avoids a kick to the body.
Jaruud avoids the body shot from Rydeland.
Rydeland throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jaruud counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rydeland tries to close the distance and clinch but Jaruud swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rydeland throws a body punch but Jaruud moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jaruud.
Jaruud looks to land a body kick but Rydeland moved away.
Rydeland throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jaruud throws the kick towards the body but Rydeland avoids it.
Rydeland throws a series of strikes that have Jaruud backpedaling.
Jaruud has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T3#
Jaruud is looking to land body kicks.
A punch lands to the side of Rydeland 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL#
Rydeland closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short right from Jaruud. #ROC2#
Rydeland is rocked!
Jaruud swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rydeland - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jaruud prevents a body shot from Rydeland.
Rydeland misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rydeland lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jaruud backwards.
Jaruud misses with the head strike.
Jaruud tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rydeland's elbow.
Rydeland tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jaruud's elbow.
Jaruud pushes Rydeland back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Jaruud.
Rydeland's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
Rydeland goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jaruud lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rydeland is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jaruud tries to throw a body punch but Rydeland avoids it by throwing Jaruud back against the cage.
Jaruud lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rydeland misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jaruud lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jaruud lands a body shot.
Rydeland is leaning against Jaruud and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rydeland blocks an uppercut.
Rydeland blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jaruud.
Jaruud fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jaruud.
Jaruud lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rydeland swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rydeland blocks a body shot from Jaruud.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: Primal 32
Date: Jul 08, 2016

#R1#
Darnell looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Darnell avoids the body shot from Jaruud.
Darnell looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Darnell swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jaruud counters with a slapping leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Darnell!
Jaruud keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Darnell connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jaruud momentarily.
Jaruud looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jaruud blocks the body kick.
Nice defenses there by Darnell.
Jaruud showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Darnell.
Jaruud misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darnell lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Darnell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jaruud moves away.
Darnell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jaruud moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Daryl Darnell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Darnell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Darnell scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Darnell throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T1#
Darnell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Darnell turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Darnell fails to land with a series of punches.
Darnell fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jaruud has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Darnell misses the shot to the body.
Darnell swings for the body but Jaruud moves out of range.
Jaruud looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Darnell looks to land a combination. Jaruud sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Darnell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jaruud.
Jaruud looks for the body kick but Darnell saw that one coming.
It seemed like Darnell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Darnell moves out of range of the strikes.
Jaruud throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Darnell counter with a right hand.
Jaruud throws out a loose jab but Darnell uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like Darnell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Darnell is looking to slow Jaruud down with leg kicks.
Jaruud finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Darnell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
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!
Darnell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Darnell throws an overhand right that lands on Jaruud's shoulder, as Jaruud tries to avoid the shot.
Jaruud walks into a stiff left hand from Darnell.
Darnell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Darnell throws a right hand that Jaruud ducks under and follows up with a left that Jaruud also avoids with ease.
Darnell misses with an uppercut. Jaruud saw that one coming.
Darnell slips under a jab.
Darnell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Darnell lands a nice shot to the body.
Darnell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jaruud moves away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jaruud. That's going to slow Darnell down.
Darnell moves out of range as Jaruud strikes.
Jaruud looks to score with a jab to the body but Darnell is just out of range.
A slow jab from Darnell misses its intended target.
Darnell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jaruud moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jaruud misses with a body kick. #T3#
Jaruud slips a jab and a cross from Darnell.
Jaruud misses with a body kick.
Darnell paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jaruud misses with a straight right.
Darnell connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jaruud momentarily.
Darnell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jaruud.
Darnell misses with a body punch
and Jaruud counters with a straight right hand.
Jaruud displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Darnell throws out the jab.
Darnell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Darnell scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jaruud in his tracks.
A big left from Darnell misses.
Darnell throws the left hand but Jaruud avoids the punch easily.
Jaruud is looking to counter punch.
Jaruud on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Jaruud.
Jaruud keeps Darnell at a distance using the push kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Darnell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T4#
Darnell keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Darnell is looking to score with low kicks.
A counter left hand to the body from Jaruud misses its target.
Jaruud swings for the body but Darnell moves out of range.
Darnell fails to land with a series of punches.
Jaruud swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jaruud keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Darnell crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jaruud - the referee stops the clock and Darnell gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jaruud. Darnell manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Darnell takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Darnell misses with a double jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jaruud checks a leg kick.
Jaruud moves out of range of the strikes.
A slow jab from Darnell misses its intended target.
Darnell scores with the left hand. Jaruud knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Darnell misses with a wild combination.
Darnell misses with a jab to the body
and Jaruud finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daryl Darnell dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Darnell lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jaruud's sensitive parts.
Jaruud slips under a jab.
Jaruud jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Jaruud slips a jab and a cross from Darnell.
Jaruud tries to land a body kick
and Darnell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Darnell connects with a right hand. Jaruud shakes it off.
Darnell looks to land a left hand but Jaruud moved out of range nicely.
Jaruud comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Jaruud might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Jaruud displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Darnell throws out the jab.
Daryl Darnell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jaruud.
Darnell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It appears Jaruud was looking to counter with a kick there.
A slapping body kick lands there for Jaruud.
Jaruud throws a body shot but no joy.
Jaruud fakes the leg kick and cracks Darnell in the body.
Jaruud throws a low kick, looking for Darnell's leg but Darnell calmly moves out of range.
Jaruud throws a chopping leg kick but Darnell manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Darnell moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Darnell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Darnell falls off balance throwing a combination
and Darnell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Darnell ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Darnell, as that shot connected.
Darnell swinging wildly here.
Jaruud checks a low kick from Darnell.
Darnell throws a chopping leg kick but Jaruud manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jaruud is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Darnell.
Darnell lands a slapping body shot.
Darnell moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jaruud pushes Darnell away with a front kick.
Darnell scores with a sloppy right hand. Jaruud should have avoided that one.
Jaruud throws a push kick but Darnell slaps the foot to one side.
Daryl Darnell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Jaruud misses with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Darnell.
Jaruud scores with a head kick. Darnell tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT#
It looks like Daryl Darnell has been cut.
Darnell throws a right hand that Jaruud ducks under and follows up with a left that Jaruud also avoids with ease.
Jaruud throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Darnell throws an overhand right that lands on Jaruud's shoulder, as Jaruud tries to avoid the shot.
Darnell misses the jab.
Darnell lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Darnell looks to throw the jab but Jaruud is out of range.
Jaruud throws a front kick that sends Darnell stumbling back into the cage.
Jaruud avoids a punch combination nicely.
It appears Jaruud was looking to counter with a kick there.
Jaruud takes a swing at Darnell's ribcage but misses.
Darnell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jaruud throws a nice outside leg kick.
Darnell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T3#
Jaruud throws a body kick that misses.
Jaruud avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jaruud fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Darnell blocks a low kick nicely.
Darnell throws a counter combo.
No joy there for Darnell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Darnell throws a nice looking combination but Jaruud bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Darnell misses with a low kick as Jaruud jumps back.
Darnell uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jaruud has time to react.
Darnell tests Jaruud's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Darnell throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Jaruud to counter with a crisp jab.
Jaruud checks the leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jaruud. Darnell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Darnell has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Jaruud.#T4#
A punch lands to the side of Jaruud 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jaruud slips under a jab from Darnell.
Jaruud 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.
Darnell misses with a few strikes 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!
Darnell throws a hook but Jaruud avoids it easily.
Darnell throws a series of punches but Jaruud avoids them all with ease.
It looked like Jaruud wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jaruud throws the left hand but Darnell avoids the punch easily.
Darnell throws a lazy right hand but Jaruud sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jaruud slips under a jab.
Jaruud has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jaruud there as he acknowledges the shot.
Darnell scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Darnell shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Darnell misses with the body kick
and Darnell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #KD#
Jaruud lands a big head kick that sends Darnell tumbling to the mat! Jaruud takes a step backwards and waves Darnell back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Darnell is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jaruud dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Darnell is still on wobbly legs! Can Jaruud finish him?
Darnell throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jaruud counters with a crisp right that sends Darnell to the canvas! Jaruud follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Batuhan Jaruud!

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