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Event: PFC 117 Nordskov vs Tanaka     
Date:   Jul 20, 2019
#R1#
House misses with a body shot.
House throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Li ducks down and throws a hook to the body but House moves away.
Li dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Li blocks the body kick.
Li throws a counter high kick but House was just alert enough to avoid it.
Li just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Li throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Li throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A clash of legs there as Li blocks the low kick.
Li swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Maxwell House seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
House slips under a jab from Li.
House is trying to counter with his kicks.
Li slips a jab from House.#T1#
House dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Li. That did some damage!
House takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A jab from Li misses.
Li lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Li pulls out of a head kick attempt.
House keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Li.
It seemed like House was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab from Li misses.
Crunch! House slams his shin into Li's torso.
House misses with a head kick.
Li has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fight Factory in the buildup to the fight.
House misses with a kick to the body
and Li counters with a right hand to the body. #T2#
Li lands a jab.
Li missing with a left hand there. House was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Li uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from House.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good work by House as he checks the leg kick.
House fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Li manages to avoid it.
Li fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Li throws a head kick that misses.
House throws a jab when Li was well out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. House darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
House throws a leg kick that is checked
and Li counters with a nice body shot. #T3#
Li moves out of range of the body kick.
House throws a poor cross that misses
letting Li counter with a right hand.
House takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Li misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from House.
Li misses with an uppercut. House saw that one coming.
It seemed like House was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Li shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
House misses with the combination.
Li lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T4#
House throws a half hearted mid kick.
Li does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A swing and a miss from House.
House uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Li.
House throws an off balance right hand
and Li cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
House tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Li was well out of range. Poor timing from House.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Li tries a head kick but it misses.
House lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Li takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Li scores with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yonglong Li dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
House throws a leg kick which misses Li's front leg but catches the back leg as Li tries to avoid it.
Li lands a nice looking body shot.
House chopping away at his opponent's legs.
House misses with a low kick.
House lands a nice looking body shot.
A jab from Li does it's job there.
Li lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but House might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Li has got the better of the exchanges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Li is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Li doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
House scores with a kick to the body. #T1#
House throws a leg kick
and Li counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
House throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Li stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
House throws a jab when Li was well out of range.
Li swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
House misses with a body shot.
Li swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and House counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
It looks like Yonglong Li has been cut.
House ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Li cracks a nice hook into House's ribs.
Li slips under a jab.
Li throws an uppercut from half a mile away. House sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
House throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A low kick from House misses
and Li counters with a lovely straight right hand!
House throws the kick towards the body but Li avoids it.
Li looks to throw the jab but House is out of range.
House swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
House throws a jab when Li was well out of range.
It looked like Li wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Li swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Li is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by House.
House tries a quick counter leg kick but Li is wise to it.
House swings for the body but Li moves out of range.
Good shot there by Li.#T3#
A big left from Li misses.
House with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Li throws a jab when House was well out of range.
House defending well as Li loads up on a big left hand.
House connects with a high kick.
Li connects with a leg kick. House looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Li takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Li closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A head kick by Li misses
letting House counter with a right hand. #ROC2#
Li is rocked!
Li misses with an uppercut
and House counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Li thinking. #T4#
Li throws an overhand right that lands on House's shoulder, as House tries to avoid the shot.
House replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Li blocks it well.
House misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
House misses with a hook.
House looking to land some kicks to the body here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by House.
Oh Li is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
House throws the left hand but Li avoids the punch easily.
Li seems to have got his legs back now.
Li misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from House.
Li takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maxwell House showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Yonglong Li's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
The fighters circling - Li throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Li wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Li works House's body with a nice hook.
Li scores with a body shot.
Li lands a nice leg kick that just misses House's sensitive parts.
House misses with the body kick
and Li connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
House keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
House misses with a low kick as Li jumps back.
Li misses with a lunging right hand
and House counters with a two punch combo.
House slips under a jab from Li.
House appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1#
House lands a jab to the head.
Li lands with a good body shot.
House chopping away at his opponent's legs.
House swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
House pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
House chopping away at his opponent's legs.
House with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
House throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A lazy body kick from House
and Li counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Nice defenses there by House.
House is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Li with a body shot.
House's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Li connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! House scrambles back to his feet.
Yonglong Li is winning the standup battle so far.
House misses with a left hand
and House takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#
House is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Li checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
House is still on wobbly legs! Can Li finish him?
House takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Li avoids the head kick by House.
House seems to have recovered his senses.
House throws a hook but Li blocks it.
Li was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
House throws a body kick that misses
and Li counters with a big right hand! Oh House is in trouble here! Li follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yonglong Li!
Yonglong Li decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: PFC 73 Andreev vs Karimov     
Date:   Nov 10, 2018
#R1#
Reich throws a shot from downtown. House moves away and avoids it.
Reich lands a nice shot that snaps House's head back. #CL#
Reich instigates a clinch.
Reich misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from House.
House fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reich lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Reich fails to land. #BC2#
House breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reich ducks under a wild hook from House.
An attempted straight right counter from Reich misses the target.
Reich sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
House misses with a lunging right hand
and Reich counters with a stiff right hand.
House wants to land a leg kick but Reich is out of range.
Reich appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL#
Reich rushes House and presses him up against the cage.#T1#
Reich lands with a short shot to the head.
Reich prevents House from breaking the clinch.
A short left from Reich.
House blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
House throws a punch but it's blocked by Reich.
Reich throws a head punch that misses.
Reich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
House lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
House escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reich throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Reich looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Reich throws a half hearted mid kick.
An inside leg kick from House misses.
Reich slips under a jab.
House misses with a leg kick. #T2#
House throws an off balance right hand
and Reich counters with an inside leg kick. #CL#
Reich moves into the clinch.
Reich tries a body shot but House blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Reich.
Reich misses with a body punch.
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!
House lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from House fails to land.
Reich lands a right hand.
House prevents a body shot from Reich.
House blocks an uppercut.
Reich misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A body shot lands from House. #BC2#
House manages to break the clinch.
House takes a swing at Reich's ribcage but misses.
House throws an off balance right hand
and Reich counters with a thumping low kick.
Reich throws a right hand that misses
and House counters with a nice leg kick. #T3#
House misses with a hook. Reich ducked under it nicely.
Reich avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
An attempted straight right counter from Reich misses the target.
Reich takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Reich lands with a right hand.
House throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Reich.
House is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Reich works House's body with a nice hook.
House throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Crunch! Reich slams his shin into House's torso.
House throws the kick towards the body but Reich avoids it.
Reich lands a head kick. House smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T4#
Reich misses the shot to the body.
Reich scoring well with a low kick there.
Reich throws a body shot but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reich lands with a hook. House tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Reich wants to slow House down by chopping away at his legs.
House feints and then cracks Reich's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Reich down.
Reich blocks a low kick nicely.
House fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Reich is out of range.
House moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Reich clinches up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jarred Reich dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
House throws a right hand that misses
and Reich counters with an outside leg kick.
House throws a sloppy head kick
and Reich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reich blocks a jab.
Reich appears to be looking for a big counter.
Reich throws out a loose jab but House uses good head movement to avoid it.
House thows a left - swing and a miss!
House thows a body kick. Reich tries to catch it but that hurt him.
House keeps the fight on the outside.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from House, right into the meat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reich slips under a jab from House.
Reich throws a right and a left that both miss.
Reich slips a straight right by House.#T1#
House rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD#
and Reich counters with a crisp one two that drops House! Reich thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves House to his feet! House is in big trouble!#ROC#
House is rocked!
House chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Reich can pounce on him.
House is still on wobbly legs! Can Reich finish him?
Reich lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
House misses with a right hand
and Reich counters with a left to the body.
House walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Reich fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops House to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! House looks to clinch but Reich throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! House taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jarred Reich!
A victorious Jarred Reich thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: PFC 68 Karimov vs Pate     
Date:   Oct 13, 2018
#R1#
Li lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Li misses with a right hand
and House counters with an inside leg kick.
Li takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Li misses with an uppercut.
House throws a push kick but Li slaps the foot to one side.
Li bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of House's head.
House misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheers as Li lands an impressive looking overhand right. House doesn't seem phased though.
No joy there for Li, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Li takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Li waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract House.
It seemed like House was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Li tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Li moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Li swings widly with a right hand #KD2#
and House counters with a nice right hand that sends Li toppling to the canvas! Li scrambles and gets back to his feet - can House finish him?!#ROC2#
Li is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Yonglong Li has been cut.
House misses with a straight right.
Oh Li is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Li gets cracked with a nice right hand there by House.
Li defending well as House loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Li with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Li lands a nice shot that snaps House's head back.
Li seems to have got his legs back now.
House fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
House takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
House closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
House throws a body kick that misses.
House avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Li scores with a leg kick.
Li is looking to slow House down with leg kicks.
Li looks to land a body kick but House moved away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Li. That's going to slow House down.
House takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Li slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
House is looking to chop away at Li's legs.
Li is looking for a counter combo.
Li misses with a combination
and House counters with a nice body kick. #T2#
House misses with a wild body shot.
Li misses with a body shot.
Li moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromHouse.
House misses with a body kick.
Li connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Li lands a high kick!
Li with a nice cross.
Li throws an off balance right hand
and House connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
House thumps Li with a low kick.
House gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Li.
Li tries a low kick but House avoids it.
House throws a hook to the side of Li's head but Li sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Li moves out of range of the body kick.
Li rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but House moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
House appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Li scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. House doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
Li with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A head kick misses from Li.
House uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Yonglong Li seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Li throws a right hand that misses
and House counters with a stiff right hand.
House wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Li steps to the side to avoid the strikes from House.
A big left from Li misses.
Li misses with a body shot.
Li does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jab from House.
Some bone on bone action there as House checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Li takes one to the side of the head.
House takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Li throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
House throws out a leg kick but Li moves out of range and House only half commits.
Li appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Li lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
House uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Li.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Li, right into the meat.
Li scores with a jab to the body.
Li throws a hook but House avoids it easily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Li. House shrugs it off though.
Li throws a lazy uppercut
and House counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
House is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Li.
Li lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
House throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
House throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
House throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Li scores with a jab to the head.
Li is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Li jabbing away but nothing is landing.
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 Yonglong Li will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yonglong Li's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Li takes a swing at House's ribcage but misses.
Li swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Li stuns House with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
House moves out of range as Li throws a body kick.
Li keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from House misses.
House throws a push kick but Li slaps the foot to one side.
A counter left hand to the body from Li misses its target.
Li catches House with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
House scores with a nice strike.
House misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
House ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Li swings for the body but House moves out of range.
Li jabs at House's body.
Li lands a right hook to the body.
Li avoids the head kick by House. #T1#
House takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
House smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Li, as that shot connected.
House lands a nice looking kick to the body. Li takes a step back to recover.
Li throws a right hand that misses
enabling House to counter with a crisp jab.
Li scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Li misses with a shot to the body
and House counters with a low kick, right behind Li 's knee.
House walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A telegraphed right hand from Li misses the target.
Li fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Li misses with a body punch
and House cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice uppercut there from House.
House takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Li throws a jab when House was well out of range.
House let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
House connects with a jab.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from House misses the target.
Li cracks a nice hook into House's ribs.
Nice defenses there by Li.
Li throwing a counter right hand but House manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Li. House does a little dance to reset his feet.
House misses with a looping right.
House moves out of range as Li throws a body kick.
Li misses with a right hand
and House counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
House fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Li to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Li looks to clinch but House throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Li taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Maxwell House!
Our winner, Maxwell House, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: PFC 64 Beezow vs Clifton     
Date:   Sep 22, 2018
#R1#
Hunt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
House tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Hunt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with House, pushing him back against the cage.
Hunt lands a hook that snaps the head of House backwards.
Hunt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that House has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hunt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from House.
House stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hunt misses with some punches.
Hunt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hunt throws a punch but it's blocked by House.
Hunt struggles to land a body shot inside as House controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hunt.
Hunt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
House blocking some punches.
House wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hunt has him pressed against the cage.
House blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hunt scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
House lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
House misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Hunt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hunt lands a left hand.
House misses with some punches.
House swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
House escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
House throws a leg kick but Hunt sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hunt lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hunt misses with a wild body shot.
Hunt lands a high kick!
A jab from Hunt misses.
Hunt throws out a powerful jab.
House misses the jab.
House avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hunt misses with a low kick.
Hunt walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Hunt moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by House.
Hunt lands an uppercut.
House blocking some punches.
Hunt blocks an uppercut.
Hunt misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Hunt. #BC2#
House manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Hunt gets in close and instigates a clinch.
House has a couple of punches blocked by Hunt.
A nice left hand lands by House.
House looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
House prevents a body shot from Hunt.
Hunt swings wildly with an uppercut but House uses good head movement to avoid it.
House misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hunt misses with some punches.
House wants to break the clinch but can't. #T3#
Hunt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hunt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hunt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hunt.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hunt.
A right hand to the body from Hunt. #BC2#
House escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hunt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
House misses with a straight left.
House uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
House slips under a jab from Hunt.
Hunt slips under a jab.
Good shot there by House.
House keeps Hunt at a distance using the push kick.
Hunt lands with an uppercut that bounces House off the cage and back into range.#T4#
House takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
House misses with a low kick as Hunt jumps back.
House uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunt.
House ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hunt moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from House misses the target.
Hunt clobbers House with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hunt is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hunt closes the distance but House moves to the side
and House counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hunt drops his hands momentarily and House takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hunt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hunt throws out a powerful jab.
House swings for the body but Hunt moves out of range.
House needs to keep his hands up - Hunt had a free shot at his head there.
Pave Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Hunt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with House, pushing him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pave Hunt dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
House throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hunt scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Donk. House catches Hunt right on the button with a cross.
House looks to land a left hand but Hunt moved out of range nicely.
Hunt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt House.
The fighters circling - Hunt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hunt moves out of range as House throws a body kick.
Hunt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
House misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hunt.
House pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hunt wants to clinch up but House keeps it at a distance.
House is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hunt with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from House.
Hunt misses with a looping left.#CL#
Hunt moves into the clinch.
House misses with a body punch. #T1#
A short left from Hunt.
Hunt throws a head punch that misses.
Hunt throws a head punch that misses.
House misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hunt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
House tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by House.
Hunt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hunt lands with a light punch inside.
Hunt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
House misses with some punches.
House blocks an uppercut.
House blocks a punch to the side of the head.
House blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hunt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that House can do to turn this around?
Hunt blocks an uppercut.
House blocks an uppercut.
Hunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
House tries to work over Hunt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hunt misses with a punch on the inside.
House fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
House blocking some punches.
Hunt throws a punch but it's blocked by House.
Hunt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with House's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
House breaks from the clinch.
Hunt takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
House misses with a low kick.
House throws the kick towards the body but Hunt avoids it.
House misses with a head kick.
Hunt fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fighters circling - House throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hunt seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hunt throws a series of punches but House avoids them all with ease.
House is looking for the big counter here.
Good standup being displayed there by Hunt as he connects with a hook.#T3#
House uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hunt.
Hunt takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
House with a jab.
House dodges the punch combination from Hunt.
House slips a jab from Hunt.
Hunt is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
House uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hunt.
House tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunt was well out of range. Poor timing from House.
House uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
House looks to land a body kick but Hunt moved away.
Hunt is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from House.
Hunt has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from House finds it's way round the side to connect with Hunt's head.
House fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hunt manages to avoid it.#T4#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by House.
House darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt is looking to slow House down with leg kicks.
Nice shot lands for Hunt.
Hunt throws a body punch but House moves out of range.
Hunt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hunt misses with a combination
and House counters with a straight right hand.
Hunt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from House.
Hunt tries to close the distance and clinch but House swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hunt gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
House fails to land with a series of punches.
Hunt misses with a left hand
and House counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Maxwell House will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hunt tries to clinch but House is having none of it.
Hunt throws a hook but House avoids it easily.
Hunt steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from House. That one must have hurt.
House lands a jab.
House lands with an overhand left.
House scores with a jab. Hunt acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
House bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
House lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
House motions for Hunt to come forward. House throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hunt throws out a loose jab but House uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt looking to land some kicks to the body here.
House moves out of range of the strikes.
House lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hunt's sensitive parts. #T1#
Hunt throws a hook but House avoids it easily.
House just misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt misses with a lunging right hand
and House connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hunt looks to land a left hand but House moved out of range nicely.
A good leg kick by House.
House circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hunt moves away from the strike by House.
Hunt wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hunt thows a left - swing and a miss!
House cracks Hunt with an open hand slap.
House tests Hunt's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC2#
Hunt is rocked!
House throws a quick head kick that knocks Hunt silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! House is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Maxwell House!
Our winner, Maxwell House, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: PFC 58 Karimov vs Browne*     
Date:   Aug 18, 2018
#R1#
Reich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reich misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
House stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Reich.
Reich connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between House's hands.
A slow jab from House misses its intended target.
House misses with the combination.
Reich cracks House with an open hand slap.
Good shot there by Reich.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reich throws a body punch but House moves out of range.
Reich misses with a kick to the body
enabling House to counter with a crisp jab.
We've been told by House's head coaches at Super Awesome Ninja McDojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
House misses with a wild body shot.
Reich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract House.
Reich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by House. #T1#
The fighters circling - House throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
House tries to bum rush Reich with a series of wild strikes but Reich uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
House throws a body kick that misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Reich finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
House lands the left hand.
Reich swings for the body but House moves out of range.
Reich connects with the punch.
House scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
House takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Reich scores with a hook to the body. House takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
House turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice defenses there by Reich.
House throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Reich counters with a takedown into side control. #T2#
Reich in side control, throwing shots but House defends.
Reich misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
House is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
House is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Reich missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
House wants to get back to full guard.
Reich wants to control but House is keeping him busy.
Reich looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Reich throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Reich with the ground and pound but House uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Reich slips nicely into half guard.
House wants to improve his position but Reich is controlling well. #T3#
Reich trying to control the action but House is working from the bottom.
Reich throwing shots but House is blocking nicely.
Reich sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. House defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
House blocking the ground and pound attempt from Reich.
Reich is looking to take a break and control but House is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Reich prevents House from improving his position.
Reich is looking to stall here but House recovers full guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
House has control of Reich's left arm, preventing Reich from doing any damage.
Reich is looking to work some ground and pound but House has wrist control.
Reich trying to control but House is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
House jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts House, as that shot connected. #TD2#
Reich shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Reich showed some decent athleticism there.
Reich is keen to just control but House is a slippery customer.
House has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Reich is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jarred Reich dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Reich misses with an uppercut. House saw that one coming.
Reich misses with a low kick as House jumps back.
Reich fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
House avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reich wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by House.
House stuffs the takedown.
House is looking to counter the offense by Reich and move into the clinch.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from House - that will leave a mark!
Reich fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reich drops his hands momentarily and House takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Reich scoring well with a low kick there.
House looks to land a left hand but Reich moved out of range nicely.
Reich walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jarred Reich seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
House takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Reich throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL#
House rushes Reich and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Reich gets through House's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Reich throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Reich.
Reich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Reich has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Reich misses with the head strike.
Reich blocks an uppercut.
Reich throws a punch but it's blocked by House.
Reich lands a hook that snaps the head of House backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Reich fails to land.
House lands with a short head shot on the inside.
House blocking some punches. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for House.
Reich wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but House has him pressed against the cage.
House lands a body shot.
A head punch on the inside from House fails to land.
House throws a head punch that misses.
Reich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice left hand lands by Reich.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reich.
House swings away with an uppercut that misses.
House takes a shot to the head.
Reich has a couple of punches blocked by House.
Reich can't find room to land a body shot as House controls the action.
House blocks an uppercut.
Reich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with House's elbow. #T3#
Reich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jarred Reich seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Reich lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Reich struggles to land a body shot inside as House controls his hands.
Reich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reich.
House blocks an uppercut.
House lands a right hand.
House blocks a punch to the side of the head.
House working aggressively here.
House prevents a body shot from Reich.
A shot in the inside from Reich.
House throws a head punch that misses.
Reich scores with a shot to the side of House's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reich.
Reich working aggressively here. #T4#
Reich misses with the head strike.
Reich scores with a hook to the body.#BC2#
Reich breaks the clinch.
House avoids the body shot from Reich.
Reich has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Reich lands a high kick!
Maxwell House is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reich moves away from the strike by House.
House motions for Reich to come forward. House throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Reich slips a jab from House.
Reich walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Reich bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of House's head.
Reich throws a hook to the side of House's head but House sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reich with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
House blocks the body kick.
As Reich backs away, House returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jarred Reich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
House misses with an uppercut.
Reich is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Reich gets off balance looking for a body kick
and House counters with a body kick.
House checks a leg kick nicely.
It looked like House wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Reich works the jab nicely.
Reich scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. House doesn't seem bothered though.
House misses with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Reich.
House throws a lazy right hand but Reich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reich only half commits to the counter leg kick.
House misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reich throws a leg kick which misses House's front leg but catches the back leg as House tries to avoid it.
Reich lets loose with a powerful body kick. House will feel that in the morning.
Crunch! Reich slams his shin into House's torso.
House takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Reich lands an overhand right.
Reich shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts House as he jumps to the side.
House with a nice cross.
Reich misses with a straight right.
House wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Reich throws a jab when House was well out of range.
Reich connects with the punch.
House wants to clinch up but Reich keeps it at a distance.
House looks to land a left hand but Reich moved out of range nicely.
Reich tries to land a front kick but House steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
House throwing a counter right hand but Reich manages to avoid it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Reich.
Maxwell House has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Reich slips a jab from House.
Nice shot lands for Reich.
Reich slips under a jab from House.
Reich just misses with a punch to the body.
And House counters with a quick kick to the body but Reich blocks it.
Reich throws a hook but House avoids it easily.
House is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Reich misses with a straight right.
House wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Reich will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
House moves out of range of the body kick.
House throws a body shot but no joy.
Reich misses with a head kick.
Reich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
House fires out a quick counter leg kick but Reich just manages to avoid it.#T3#
House tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reich was well out of range. Poor timing from House.
Reich ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Reich works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
House lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
House misses with a wild body shot.
Reich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Reich.
House takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
House bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
House uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reich.
Reich cracks House with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Reich chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A jab from Reich misses. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
House explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Reich lands with an uppercut that bounces House off the cage and back into range.
Reich looks to throw the jab but House is out of range.
Reich looks to score with a jab to the body but House is just out of range.
House throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT#
It looks like Jarred Reich has been cut.#KD#
House lands a big right hand that sends Reich crashing to the mat! House stays standing though and waves Reich back to his feet!#ROC#
Reich is rocked!
Reich scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Reich is still on wobbly legs! Can House finish him?
House takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
House scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
House stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Reich.
Reich seems to have recovered his senses.
House throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Reich takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Reich getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jarred Reich comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Reich 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jarred Reich!

Jarred Reich decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: PFC 52 Asskicken vs Blade     
Date:   Jul 20, 2018
#R1#
Donk. Van Veen catches House right on the button with a cross.
House throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
House doesn't manage to clinch there - Van Veen circles away.
Van Veen thows a body kick. House tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Van Veen lands a body shot.
House throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Van Veen misses with a kick to the body.
A quick step to the side and House tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Veen throws a shot to the body.
We've been told by House's head coaches at Super Awesome Ninja McDojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
House works the jab nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as House checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Van Veen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
House fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Veen manages to avoid it.
Van Veen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Van Veen lands a right hook to the body.
House lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
House throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Veen sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Van Veen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Van Veen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as House throws out the jab.
House tries to move into range but Van Veen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A slapping body kick lands there for House.
House slips a straight right by Van Veen.#CL#
House clinches.
House prevents a body shot from Van Veen.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Van Veen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
House throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Veen.
Van Veen misses with a punch to the body.
House fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Veen blocks a body shot from House.
House tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Veen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with House's elbow.
Van Veen tries a body shot but House blocks it. #T2#
Van Veen blocks an uppercut.
Van Veen blocking some punches.
Van Veen tries to work over House's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Veen misses with a hook from the clinch.
House gets through Van Veen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A hook to the body from House.
Van Veen misses with some punches.
House working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Van Veen swings wildly with an uppercut but House uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Veen misses with a hook to the ribs.
House prevents a body shot from Van Veen.
Van Veen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Van Veen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Veen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from House.
Van Veen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with House's elbow. #T3#
Van Veen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Van Veen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Veen misses with a body punch.
House swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Veen uses good head movement to avoid it.
House throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Van Veens head.
House tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
House working aggressively here.
House has a couple of punches blocked by Van Veen.
Van Veen throws a head punch that misses.
House misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Veen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
House blocks an uppercut.
House blocking some punches.
Van Veen tries to work over House's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Veen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with House's elbow. #BC#
House pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Van Veen takes the fight into the clinch. #T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Van Veen.
House swings away with an uppercut that misses.
House misses with some punches.
House lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Van Veen throws a head punch that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
House pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Van Veen tries to clinch but House moves away
and House counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
House tries to clinch but fails miserably
and House takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Van Veen rushes House and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Van Veen misses with a punch to the body.
House tries a body shot but Van Veen blocks it. #BC2#
Van Veen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Van Veen misses with a looping right.
A solid leg kick lands there for Van Veen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ludo Van Veen will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
House throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Veen looks to score with a jab to the body but House is just out of range.
Van Veen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Veen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Van Veen blocks a head kick by House.
House walks into a left hand.
Van Veen tries to clinch up.
Van Veen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Van Veen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And Van Veen responds with a good body kick, but House manages to step out the way in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
House throws an off balance right hand
and Van Veen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Van Veen has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Van Veen in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
House darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jab, jab by Van Veen - just one landing.
Van Veen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Van Veen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
House is looking to counter the offense by Van Veen and move into the clinch.#T1#
House fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Veen manages to avoid it.
House fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
House tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Veen was well out of range. Poor timing from House.
House steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Veen.
House misses with a lunging right hand
and Van Veen counters with an outside leg kick.
A lazy body kick from House
and Van Veen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Van Veen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A head kick misses from Van Veen.
Van Veen staying out of range there.
Van Veen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
House rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and House takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Van Veen misses with a wild body shot.
Van Veen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and House counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Van Veen is looking to clinch but House is avoiding it. #T2#
Van Veen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from House.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Van Veen! But no joy.
House uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Veen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
House throws an off balance right hand
and Van Veen counters with a right hand to the body.
Van Veen takes a swing at House's ribcage but misses.
House takes a swing at Van Veen's ribcage but misses.
House throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Veen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Van Veen throws a jab when House was well out of range.
Van Veen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
House misses with a hook.
Van Veen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
House misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Veen throws a jab when House was well out of range.
Van Veen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T3#
Van Veen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
House went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A head kick misses from House.
Van Veen replies with a solid counter kick to the body but House blocks it well.
Van Veen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
House is looking for a counter combo.
House lands with a cross.
Van Veen scores with a head kick.
Van Veen thows a left - swing and a miss!
House throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Veen lands with a shot to the body.
House tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Veen was well out of range. Poor timing from House.
House moves out of range of the body kick.
Van Veen throws a chopping leg kick but House manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
As Van Veen backs away, House returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
House swings for the body but Van Veen moves out of range.
House has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Van Veen.#T4#
Van Veen misses with an uppercut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from House.
Van Veen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Veen thows a left - swing and a miss!
A counter left hand to the body from House misses its target.
Van Veen lands with a straight right. House didn't see that one coming.
A jab from House misses. #CL#
House pushes Van Veen up against the cage in a clinch.
Van Veen lands with a left to the head.
Van Veen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Veen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Veen scores with a shot to the side of House's head.
House throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Veen.
Van Veen misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ludo Van Veen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Van Veen connects with a right hand. House shakes it off.
A jab from Van Veen misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by House.
House misses with a head kick.
House moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Van Veen misses with a body kick.
House needs to keep his hands up - Van Veen had a free shot at his head there.
Van Veen scores with a sloppy right hand. House should have avoided that one.
Van Veen throws a low kick but House avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Veen misses with a straight right.
House moves out of range of the body kick.
House pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Van Veen! But no joy.
Van Veen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T1#
House tries to land a front kick but Van Veen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Van Veen scores with a jab to the jaw.
House moves into range and connects with a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by House.
Van Veen pivots, looking for a leg kick but House is out of range and Van Veen settles back down.
Van Veen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
House lands with a shot to the body.
Van Veen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by House.
House lands a lovely overhand right.
House tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Van Veen pushes House up against the cage in a clinch.
House struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Veen controls his hands.
Maxwell House has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Van Veen fails to land.
Van Veen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with House's elbow. #BC2#
Van Veen 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.
House fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Van Veen checks it well.
Van Veen feints and then cracks House's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow House down.
House walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
House scores with a body shot.
Van Veen misses with a body punch
and House counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Van Veen thinking.
Van Veen digs a good body shot into House's ribs.
Van Veen misses with a left hand
and House counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Van Veen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Van Veen avoids the head kick by House.
Van Veen dips to his left and cracks House with an uppercut!#T3#
House throws a solid leg kick but Van Veen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at House.
Van Veen misses with a body punch
and House counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#KD#
House cracks Van Veen with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. House has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Van Veen to stand back up!#ROC#
Van Veen is rocked!
Van Veen circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by House. Van Veen falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for House!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Maxwell House!
Our winner, Maxwell House, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: PFC 47 Penn vs Jorma     
Date:   Jun 22, 2018
#R1#
Darren throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A left lands for Darren.
House tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
House lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A good leg kick by Darren.
House lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
House misses with a left hand
and Darren makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Darren moves away from the strike by House.
House tries to clinch but Darren moves away
and Darren counters with a leg kick.
House looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Darren misses with an uppercut.
Darren throws a jab when House was well out of range.
Darren connects with a solid leg kick.
Darren takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T1#
House lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
House plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
House tries to land a body kick
and Darren counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Darren, right into the meat.
House jabs Darren right on the nose. Darren blinks but takes it well.
House throws a leg kick
and Darren cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A clash of legs there as House blocks the low kick.
Darren moves out of range as House strikes.
House throws a wild body kick that Darren sees coming a mile off.
Nice body kick from House.
House misses with a jab to the body
letting Darren counter with a right hand. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Darren blocks a head kick by House.
Darren walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Darren throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL2#
Darren rushes House and presses him up against the cage.
Darren lands an elbow inside that House shrugs off.
House blocks an elbow strike from Darren.
Darren creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through House's defenses.
Darren lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt House or not.
Nice elbow from Darren.
Darren pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Darren throws an elbow but it's blocked.
House doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
House fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
House tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Darren misses with a body punch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Darren just misses with a elbow thrown towards House's brow. #T3#
Darren misses with a body punch.
House swings wildly with an uppercut but Darren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Darren lands a right hand.
House dodges an elbow strike from Darren.
Darren tries to throw a body punch but House avoids it by throwing Darren back against the cage.
House has a couple of punches blocked by Darren.
House tries to work over Darren's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
House blocks the elbow strike.
House dodges an elbow strike from Darren.
House lands a body punch.
Darren tried to land a shot to the body but connects with House's elbow.
Darren lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
House scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Darren lands with a short shot to the head.
Darren throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
House blocks an uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Darren. #T4#
House avoids the elbow strike from Darren, against the cage.
Darren lands a damaging elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by House.
House working aggressively here.
Darren lands a right hand that snaps the head of House backwards.
House lands with a short shot to the head.
House misses with the head strike.
Darren tries a body shot but House blocks it.
Darren throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Darren gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
House swings wildly with an uppercut but Darren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Darren throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Darren.
Darren blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Darren's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by House.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Darren dominated that round.
That's time! House's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Darren fails in his attempt to clinch.
House fires out a quick counter leg kick but Darren just manages to avoid it.#CL#
House gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Darren lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Darren tries to work over House's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
House throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Darrens head.
A frustrated look appears on Darren's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Darren lands a body punch in the clinch.
Good body shot from Darren.
James Darren seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nice body punch from Darren.
House working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from House fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darren tries to throw a body punch but House avoids it by throwing Darren back against the cage.
Darren tried to land a shot to the body but connects with House's elbow.
Darren throws an elbow that misses.
Darren lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Darren scores with a hook to the body.
Darren throws an elbow but it misses. #T1#
Darren is leaning against House and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Darren throws an elbow but misses.
House prevents a body shot from Darren.
Darren throws an elbow but it misses.
Darren misses with a punch to the body.
Darren tries to throw a body punch but House avoids it by throwing Darren back against the cage.
Darren has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Darren can't find room to land a body shot as House controls the action.
Darren looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Darren throws a punch but it's blocked by House.
House misses with some punches.
House pushes Darren back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
House has a couple of punches blocked by Darren.
Darren throws a head punch that misses.
House throws a punch but it's blocked by Darren.
House working aggressively here. #BC2#
Darren escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Darren ducks under a wild hook from House.#T2#
Darren misses with a kick to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from House misses the target.
House throws a low kick but Darren avoids it.
A shot to the body from House misses
enabling Darren to counter with a crisp jab.
House throws a jab when Darren was well out of range.
Darren was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
House checks a low kick from Darren.
Maxwell House seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
House wants to clinch.
House buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
House fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T3#
House moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Darren takes one on the button.
House takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
House misses with a hook to the body
and Darren counters with a nice leg kick.
Darren scores with a nice strike.
Darren has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Good leg kick by House there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Darren blocks a leg kick.
Darren looks like he wants to counter punch here.
House scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Darren doesn't seem bothered though.
Darren scores with a head kick. House tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A slow jab from House misses its intended target.
House misses with a hook to the body
and Darren counters with a stiff right hand. #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!
House misses with a hook to the body
and Darren counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
House avoids the body shot from Darren.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from House.
House swings widly with a right hand
and House takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
House moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
House misses with a hook to the body
and Darren counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps House thinking. #KD2#
Darren lands a big uppercut and House crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but House looks OK. Darren waves House back to his feet!#ROC2#
House is rocked!
House throws a combination that misses
and Darren counters with a right hand from hell and House is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Darren!
During a confident post fight interview, James Darren thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: PFC 43 Breaking Point*     
Date:   Jun 02, 2018
#R1#
Stone wants to clinch up but House keeps it at a distance.
Stone chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stone walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
House 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.
House swings for the body but Stone moves out of range.
Stone connects with a solid leg kick.
Stone takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Donk. House catches Stone right on the button with a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stone. House does a little dance to reset his feet.
House swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
House walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Stone swings widly with a right hand
letting House counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
House throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stone throws a leg kick
and House counters with a stiff right hand.
Stone looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T1#
Nice uppercut there from Stone.
House fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stone looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
House throws a push kick but Stone slaps the foot to one side.
Maxwell House seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stone attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Stone avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
House tests Stone's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big left from House misses.
House backing away here, and Stone unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Stone throws a poor cross that misses
and House counters with a straight right hand.
House fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
House with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
House is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
House fails to land with a series of punches.
Stone misses with a lunging right hand
and House counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stone avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T2#
House thuds his right hand into Stone's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
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!
Stone slips under a jab from House.
Stone fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
House moves out of range of the body kick.
Stone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as House throws out the jab.
House thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stone is trying to counter with his kicks.
Stone throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It looks like House has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Stone misses with a two punch combination.
A head kick misses from Stone.
Stone misses with the body kick
and House counters with a three punch combo that has Stone backing up. Stone nods at House to acknowledge the strikes.
Stone shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A jab from House misses.
House ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stone moves away.#T3#
House lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stone.
House is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
House throws a poor cross that misses
and Stone counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stone lands with a cross.
House misses with a hook. Stone ducked under it nicely.
House looks to score with a jab to the body but Stone is just out of range.
House throws an overhand right that lands on Stone's shoulder, as Stone tries to avoid the shot.
House lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
House has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from House there as he acknowledges the shot.
Stone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from House.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stone! But no joy.
House swings widly with a right hand
and Stone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
House misses with the body kick
and Stone counters with a slapping leg kick.
House looks to score with a jab to the body but Stone is just out of range.#T4#
House swings widly with a right hand
and Stone makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Donk. Stone catches House right on the button with a cross.
House misses with a right hand
and Stone counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stone throws a jab when House was well out of range.
House rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stone moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stone scores with a jab to the body.
House fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
House misses with a hook
and Stone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stone circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stone slips a jab from House.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
House rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stone moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
House loads up on a big right hand but Stone slips the punch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as House checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Maxwell House will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
House displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stone throws out the jab.
House misses with a low kick as Stone jumps back.
House misses the jab.
House pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stone moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from House.
Stone avoids the body shot from House.
The fighters circling - House throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A kick lands to the mid section there for House.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
House throws the left hand but Stone avoids the punch easily.
House bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stone's hands are dropping dangerously low here and House connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stone scrambles back to his feet.
Stone has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from House.#T1#
House throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Stone counters with a nice leg kick.
House is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Stone slips a straight right by House.
House throws a nice outside leg kick.
House waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stone.
House swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Stone turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Stone will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
House quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
House throws a push kick but Stone slaps the foot to one side.
House on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stone scores with a nice head shot.
House misses with the body kick
and Stone counters with a stiff right hand.
Stone slips under a jab.
Stone has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
House checks a low kick from Stone.#T2#
Stone feints and then cracks House's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow House down.
Stone throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from House on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
House throws a head kick but Stone moves out of range. #KD2#
Stone lands a big uppercut and House crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but House looks OK. Stone waves House back to his feet!#ROC2#
House is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Maxwell House has been cut.
Jack Stone seems to be getting the better of the standup.
House throws an off balance right hand
and Stone counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks House out cold! What a finish! Stone is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Stone!
Jack Stone thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: PFC 38 House vs Li     
Date:   May 05, 2018
#R1#
House misses the shot to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that House has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A left and a right from Li both land. Nice combination.
Li keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from House.
House throws a right hand that misses
and Li counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Li 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.
Li lands a leg kick that knocks House off balance momentarily.
House scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Li misses with an uppercut.
House moves out of range of the strikes.
Li misses with a looping right.
House tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Li was well out of range. Poor timing from House.
It looked like Li was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Li will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Li connects with a good right hand that stumbles House. House circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Li takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Li ducks down and throws a hook to the body but House moves away.
House raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
House moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
House is looking to chop away at Li's legs.
Li misses with a wild combination.
House throws a wild body kick that Li sees coming a mile off.
House turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Li misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from House.
House throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick from Li lands but House takes it in his stride.
House on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Li lands with a hook. House tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Li looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A chopping leg kick lands by House.
House ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
House has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Li.
A nice inside leg kick there by House. That's going to slow Li down. #T2#
Li throws a body punch but House moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Li.
Li feints and then cracks House's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow House down.
House throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Li.#CUT2#
It looks like Yonglong Li has been cut.
Jab from Li.
House throws a looping overhand right but Li ducks down to avoid it.
House throws a body shot but no joy.
House loads up on a big right hand but Li slips the punch.
Li scores with a hook to the body. House takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
House uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Li.
House counters with a body kick.
House jabbing away but nothing is landing.
House fails with an attempt to clinch.
House has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Li.
Li swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
House takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
House scores with a body shot.
Li dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
House rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Li moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Li throws a big shot that misses.
House throws a front kick aimed at Li's knee but Li avoids it well.
House throws a nice inside leg kick.
House throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Li throws a right hand that misses #CL2#
and House moves into the clinch.
Li tried to land a shot to the body but connects with House's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Li.
House lands a right hand that snaps the head of Li backwards.
House tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
House takes a shot to the head. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Li scores with a hook to the body.
House misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from House.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Li.
House throws a head punch that misses.
Li stalling in the clinch.
House throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lis head.
House tries to throw a body punch but Li avoids it by throwing House back against the cage.
Li fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Li tries to work over House's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Li.
Li misses with a punch on the inside.
Li trying to land knees to the body.
Li lands a right hand that snaps the head of House backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Li creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
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 Yonglong Li will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yonglong Li's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
House throws a nice inside leg kick.
Li throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Li takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Li tried to score with a low kick but House checks it.
House now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Li takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #ROC2#
Li is rocked!
Li buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Li ducks under a wild hook from House.
A swing and a miss from Li.
House throws a leg kick but Li sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Li connects with a crisp jab. #CL2#
House gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
House is trying to break free.
Li trying to land knees to the body.
Li can't find room to land a body shot as House controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from House fails to land.
Maxwell House seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Li swings wildly with an uppercut but House uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Li crunches a lovely knee into House's ribcage.
House misses with the head strike.
House tries to throw a body punch but Li avoids it by throwing House back against the cage.
Li misses with a punch on the inside.
Li tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Li lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
House pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Li lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but House circles away quickly and effectively.
It seemed like House was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Li, right into the meat.
That kick from Li tenderised House's leg. House is trying to keep his angry face on.
Li tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
House's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
House lands a high kick!
Li takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Li was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
An inside leg kick lands from House.
Li moves out of range of the strikes.
House staying out of range there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
House connects with a leg kick. Li looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
House jabbing away but nothing is landing.
House takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
House throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice leg kick lands there from House.
A looping hook to the body misses from Li. House does a little dance to reset his feet.
House lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Li throws a solid leg kick but House takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Li.
Li ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Li steps to the side to avoid the strikes from House.
Li throwing a counter right hand but House manages to avoid it.
Li lands with a right hand. #T3#
Nice body punch from Li.
House connects with a body shot.
House swings widly with a right hand
and Li cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Li gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Li wants to slow House down by chopping away at his legs.
House takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
House tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Li manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from House.
A low kick from House is predictable there
and Li connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Li throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Li slips under a jab from House.
House misses with a hook. Li ducked under it nicely.
Li tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but House was well out of range. Poor timing from Li.
A jab from Li does it's job there.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
House works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Li.
Li appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
House misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Li finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Li ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Li throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Li connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between House's hands.
Li dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on House. That did some damage!
Li ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Li swats away the attempt to clinch by House.
House lands a lovely overhand right.
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 Yonglong Li will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yonglong Li's cut.
That's time! Li's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
House looks to land a right hand but Li moved out of range.
Li lands a leg kick that knocks House off balance momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Li.
Li uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before House has time to react.
House throws a leg kick but Li moved away.
Li was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
House lands an overhand right.
House tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Li was well out of range. Poor timing from House.
House looks to throw the jab but Li is out of range.
House throws a head kick but Li moves out of range.
House dodges the punch combination from Li.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but House was well out of range. Poor timing from Li.
House is looking to slow Li down with leg kicks.
A clash of legs there as House blocks the low kick.#T1#
House throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Li swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Li thows a left - swing and a miss!
Li lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Li just misses with a punch to the body.
House is looking to land body kicks.
Li avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Li misses its target.
House throws a head kick but Li moves out of range.
Li connects with a solid leg kick.
Li throws an ugly left hook that misses
and House cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Li slips under a jab.
Jab, jab by House - just one landing.
House cracks Li with an open hand slap.
Oh Li is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Li feints and then cracks House's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow House down. #T2#
House scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Li misses with a straight right.
Li seems to have got his legs back now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
House jabs Li right on the nose. Li blinks but takes it well.
Nice body punch from House.
House takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Good work by House as he checks the leg kick.
House now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
House throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A jab from Li misses.
House misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Li.
Li lands a nice leg kick that just misses House's sensitive parts.
House throws a hook to the side of Li's head but Li sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
House throws a body shot but no joy.
House fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Li manages to avoid it.#T3#
House slips under a jab from Li.
Li chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Li swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
House misses with an uppercut. Li saw that one coming.
Li scores with a jab.
House on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A jab from Li misses.
Li throws the kick towards the body but House avoids it.
House slips under a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Li.
Li steps to the side to avoid the strikes from House.
Li half committed to a counter leg kick.
Li motions for House to come forward. Li throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
House tries to counter by closing the distance.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Li checks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Li on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Yonglong Li is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
House plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Li connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed House momentarily.
Li keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as House checks a leg kick.
Li lands a nice looking body shot.
House connects with a leg kick. Li looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nice straight punches there by Li. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Li.
House throws a nice inside leg kick.
House keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
House throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
House waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Li.
A jab from House misses.
House tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Maxwell House just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Yonglong Li's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
House pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab from House misses.
House ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Li moves away.
Li slips a jab from House.
Li appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
House misses with a hook. Li ducked under it nicely.
Li lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
House throws a lazy right hand but Li sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Li uses good head movement to avoid the hook from House.
Li misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
House swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Li appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
House misses the jab.
Li throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
House throws a looping overhand right but Li ducks down to avoid it.
House doesn't manage to clinch there - Li circles away. #T1#
Li misses with a lunging right hand
and House counters with a stiff right hand.
House scores with a sloppy right hand. Li should have avoided that one.
No joy there for House, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That kick from Li tenderised House's leg. House is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jab by House.
House tries to clinch but Li moves away
and Li counters with a good, hard body kick but House shrugs it off.
Li slips a straight right by House.
House takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Li connects with a body shot that sends House's belly button to the back.
A nice combination there by Li.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
House takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #ROC#
House is rocked!
House chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Li can pounce on him.
House is still on wobbly legs! Can Li finish him?
House ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Li moves away.#T2#
Li scores with a leg kick.
Li circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops House to the canvas! House doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Li keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yonglong Li!
Yonglong Li is the new welterweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Yonglong Li thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: PFC 32 Stone vs House     
Date:   Apr 13, 2018
#R1#
House closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Stone misses with a wild combination.
House avoids a kick to the body.
House misses with a lunging right hand
and Stone counters with a nice uppercut.
House digs a good body shot into Stone's ribs.
House throws a leg kick
and Stone counters with a nice low kick that buckles House's knee momentarily.
Stone wants to slow House down by chopping away at his legs.
House was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nice defenses there by House.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone throws a nice looking combination but House bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A countering left hand to the body from House misses.
Stone ducks right into an uppercut from House.
A jab from House finds it's way through Stone's defenses. #T1#
House throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Stone counters with a leg kick.
The fighters circling - House throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Stone was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from House.
Nice cross by House.
Stone throws out a loose jab but House uses good head movement to avoid it.
House misses with a two punch combination.
House smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Stone slips under a jab from House.
Stone seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
House bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stone's head backwards.
House misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stone misses with a head kick.
House waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stone.
An attempted straight right counter from Stone misses the target.
Stone looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
House throws a front kick that sends Stone stumbling back into the cage.
House throws a right hand that misses
and Stone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot to the body from House misses
and Stone makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
House keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
House throws a leg kick
and Stone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stone misses with a hook. House ducked under it nicely.
House looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Stone slips under a jab from House.
House misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Stone misses the target.
House misses the body punch
and Stone counters with a stiff right hand.
House throws a half hearted mid kick.#T3#
Stone checks a low kick from House.
House with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A good leg kick by Stone.
House works Stone's body with a nice hook.
Stone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
House paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Good standup being displayed there by House as he connects with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from House. Those never looked like landing.
Stone clobbers House with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
House lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Stone slips under a jab.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
House misses with an uppercut
and Stone counters with a stiff right hand.
House tries to score with a low kick but Stone moves his leg out of the way.
Stone throwing a counter right hand but House manages to avoid it.
Stone moves out of range as House strikes.
House connects with a right hand. Stone shakes it off.
House misses the jab.
Stone misses with a looping right.
House tries to land a body kick
and Stone makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Stone on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Stone swings for the body but House moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from House misses the target.
A quick step to the side and Stone tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Maxwell House will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
House motions for Stone to come forward. House throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Stone on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stone with a jab.
House misses with a hook
and Stone counters with a thumping low kick.
Stone uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
House scores with a head kick. #CL#
Stone closes the distance and clinches.
Stone has a couple of punches blocked by House.
Stone lands a right hand that snaps the head of House backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Stone fails to land.
House misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Stone on the inside.
House can't find room to land a body shot as Stone controls the action.
House swings wildly with an uppercut but Stone uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from House.
Stone tries to throw a body punch but House avoids it by throwing Stone back against the cage.
House tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stone tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stone is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Stone misses with the head strike.
Stone misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stone misses with a punch on the inside.
House misses with a punch on the inside.
House has a couple of punches blocked by Stone.
House tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stone lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from House - that landed with a thud.
Stone misses with the head strike. #T2#
Stone misses with a body punch.
Stone misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stone keeps the fight in the clinch, despite House's efforts to push away.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stone creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stone blocks a punch to the side of the head.
House misses with a punch on the inside.
House misses with some punches.
House working hard to break the clinch.
House swings wildly with an uppercut but Stone uses good head movement to avoid it.
House tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
House pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from House misses its intended target. #T3#
House ducks under a wild hook from Stone.
Stone misses with a hook
and House counters with a nice body shot.
House swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stone misses with a looping left.
House is looking to land body kicks.
Stone feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Jab by House.
House throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stone.
Nice shot lands for House.
House looks to land a right hand but Stone moved out of range.
Stone was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
House connects with a right hand. Stone shakes it off.#T4#
House misses with a left hand
and Stone counters with a body kick that stops House in his tracks momentarily.
House bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stone's head backwards.
House feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stones jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
House connects with a body shot that sends Stone's belly button to the back.
House looks to land a left hand but Stone moved out of range nicely.
House throws a poor cross that misses
and Stone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
House misses with a body kick.
A big left from Stone misses.
House uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stone.
Stone staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Maxwell House will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
House lands a body shot.
Stone needs to keep his hands up - House had a free shot at his head there.
House throws a poor cross that misses
and Stone counters with a stiff right hand.
House slips under a jab from Stone.
House tries to counter with a clinch but Stone shakes him off and moves away.
House scores with the left hand. Stone knows he should have avoided that one.
House scores with a push kick.
House thows a body kick. Stone tries to catch it but that hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
House keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
House ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stone avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
House throws a shot to the body.
House throws a predictable looking body shot
and Stone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stone tried to score with a low kick but House checks it.
House uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stone.
Stone avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
House scores with a nice right hand.
Crunch! Stone slams his shin into House's torso.
House throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stone stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T2#
Stone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
House lands a nice shot that snaps Stone's head back.
Maxwell House seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
House scores with a nice head shot.
House misses with a looping right.
Stone throws a push kick but House slaps the foot to one side.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
House throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
House swings widly with a right hand
and Stone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
House misses with a lunging right hand
and House takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
House connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Stone looks to land a body kick but House moved away.#T3#
A jab from House misses.
Stone looks to throw the jab but House is out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from House, right into the meat.
Stone getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stone lands a head kick!
House lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
House falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Stone throws a jab but it's blocked by House.
House jabs Stone right on the nose. Stone blinks but takes it well.
Stone avoids the body shot from House.
An attempted straight right counter from Stone misses the target.
Maxwell House seems to be getting the better of the standup.
House feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stones jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Stone throws out a loose jab but House uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
House misses with an uppercut
and Stone counters with a straight right hand.
Stone smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Stone tries to clinch up.
House swings for the body but Stone moves out of range.
House lands an overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maxwell House really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
House misses the jab.
Stone looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
House uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stone.
House misses with an uppercut
and House takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#
House is rocked!
House tries to clinch but Stone is having none of it.
House is still on wobbly legs! Can Stone finish him?
Stone lands a leg kick that knocks House off balance momentarily.
House seems to have recovered his senses.
Stone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from House.
A quick step to the side and Stone tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stone misses with a left hand
and House counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
House fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stone looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Stone blocks a jab.
House scores with a body shot.
House throws a body punch but Stone moves out of range. #T1#
A slow jab from House misses its intended target.
House ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
House moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
House pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A low kick from House is predictable there
and Stone counters with a nice uppercut.
Stone misses with a body kick.
House misses with a hook to the body
and Stone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
House lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stone looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
House now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T2#
Stone scores with the left hand. House knows he should have avoided that one.
Stone lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
House is looking to clinch.
Stone takes a body punch but keeps moving.
House throws a leg kick that is checked
and Stone counters with a nice low kick that buckles House's knee momentarily.
Stone moves out of range of the body kick from House.
House throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
House throws a right hand that misses
and Stone counters with a body kick.
House swings for the body but Stone moves out of range. #T3#
House tries to clinch up.
Stone scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
House chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A low kick from House misses
and Stone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
House throws a sloppy head kick and Stone moves out of range easily.
House throws a shot to the body. #CL2#
House clinches up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from House fails to land.
House misses with a punch on the inside.
Stone misses with some punches. #T4#
House misses with some punches.
House throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by House.
Jack Stone has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stone lands a left hand that snaps the head of House backwards.
Stone struggles to land a body shot inside as House controls his hands.
Stone lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
House misses with a short punch on the inside.
House lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stone backwards.
House swings wildly with an uppercut but Stone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stone misses with a punch on the inside.
House blocks a body shot from Stone.
Stone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Maxwell House will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Stone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
House throws a low kick but Stone moves out of range easily.
Stone dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on House. That did some damage!
House throws a head kick but Stone moves out of range.
House misses with a leg kick
and Stone counters with a slapping leg kick.
Stone misses with a straight left.
House throws a sloppy head kick and Stone moves out of range easily. #CL2#
House gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
House misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stone.
Stone blocks an uppercut.
Stone blocks a body shot from House. #T1#
House has a couple of punches blocked by Stone.
House wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stone has him pressed against the cage.
Stone tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stone working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stone blocking some punches.
House tries to circle away but Stone has him pinned against the cage.
Stone lands with a right to the head.
Stone lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stone pushes House back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stone.
House's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
House blocks an uppercut.
Stone tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jack Stone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Stone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stone lands on the inside with an uppercut.
House misses with the head strike.
Stone blocks a punch to the side of the head.
House lands a right hand.
House struggles to land a body shot inside as Stone controls his hands.
House tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
House fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
House has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nice body punch from Stone - that landed with a thud.
Stone throws a head punch that misses.
Stone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stone scores with a shot to the side of House's head. #T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stone creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stone misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stone misses with some punches.
Stone tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
House throws a punch but it's blocked by Stone.
Stone lands with a short punch from the clinch.
House is trying to break free.
House is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stone lands with a light punch inside.
House scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from House.
House lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stone lands a hook that snaps the head of House backwards.
Stone lands a body shot in the clinch. #T4#
Stone blocks an uppercut.
A short left from House.
Stone lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head 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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for House.
Stone throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Houses head.
Stone misses with a short punch on the inside.
House throws a punch but it's blocked by Stone.
Maxwell House is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
House blocking some punches.
Stone blocking some punches.
Stone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stone misses with a punch to the body.
House blocking some punches.
Stone misses with a punch to the body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 46:49
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 47:49
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maxwell House!

Maxwell House is the new welterweight champion!
A relieved looking Maxwell House thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: PFC 27 Tepes vs House     
Date:   Mar 23, 2018
#R1#
Tepes throws a poor cross that misses #CL2#
and House counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Tepes tries a body shot but House blocks it.
Tepes misses with some punches. #BC#
Tepes breaks from the clinch.
Tepes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
House throws a leg kick which misses Tepes's front leg but catches the back leg as Tepes tries to avoid it.
House moves away from the strike by Tepes.
House bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tepes scores with a nice strike.
Tepes connects with a solid leg kick.
Crunch! House slams his shin into Tepes's torso.
Tepes slips a straight right by House.
Tepes steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from House. That one must have hurt.
Tepes misses with a right hand
and House counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tepes throws a series of punches but House avoids them all with ease.
Tepes lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
A good leg kick by House.
Tepes throws a right hand that House ducks under and follows up with a left that House also avoids with ease.
Tepes moves out of range as House strikes.
Nice body kick from Tepes.
House bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tepes's head.
Tepes ducks under a wild hook from House.
Tepes circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Tepes counter with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tepes. House does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Tepes backs off House throws a huge counter combo but Tepes manages to avoid it all.
House throws a lazy body kick
and Tepes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
House ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tepes moves away.
Tepes slips a jab and a cross from House.
House dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
House rushes Tepes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for House.
Tepes cracks House with a nice body shot.
Tepes throws a head punch that misses.
Tepes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tepes misses with a hook to the ribs.
House working aggressively here.
Tepes throws a head punch that misses.
Tepes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tepes has a couple of punches blocked by House.
House struggles to land a body shot inside as Tepes controls his hands.
Tepes can't find room to land a body shot as House controls the action.
House blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by House.
House throws a head punch that misses.
Tepes misses with some punches. #T3#
Tepes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
I was talking to Tepes's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tepes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from House as the two fighters clinch.
Tepes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Tepes.
House tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tepes lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from House fails to land.
Tepes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tepes.
Tepes gets through House's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
House tries to throw a body punch but Tepes avoids it by throwing House back against the cage.
Tepes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Tepes fails to land.
Tepes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with House's elbow. #T4#
House swings wildly with an uppercut but Tepes uses good head movement to avoid it.
House lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tepes lands a nice uppercut.
Tepes misses with a hook from the clinch.
House scores with a shoulder strike.
Tepes working aggressively here. #BC#
Tepes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
House has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tepes finds it's way round the side to connect with House's head.
Bruno Tepes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tepes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
House moves out of range of the body kick.
House slips under a jab from Tepes.
House misses with a body shot.
House misses with a body shot.
Tepes throws a leg kick which misses House's front leg but catches the back leg as House tries to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno Tepes 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#
House slips under a jab from Tepes.
House throws a sloppy body shot
and Tepes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
House connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tepes momentarily.
Tepes throws a chopping leg kick but House manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
House throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tepes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tepes lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tepes connects with a right hand. House shakes it off.
Tepes misses with a body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
House connects with a high kick.
Tepes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by House.
Tepes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from House.
House thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tepes if he has to take too many more of those.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
House throws out a loose jab but Tepes uses good head movement to avoid it.
House checks a low kick from Tepes.
House tries to counter by closing the distance.
Tepes scores with a jab.#T1#
House showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tepes.
House wants to counter the offense by Tepes and move into the clinch position.
House throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tepes.
Tepes half committed to a counter leg kick.
Tepes looks to land a left hand but House moved out of range nicely.
Tepes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but House manages to avoid it.
House misses with a body kick.
House throws a body punch but Tepes moves out of range.
Tepes feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tepes jabs at House's body.
Tepes connects with an inside leg kick.
Tepes bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
House throws a hook but Tepes blocks it.
Tepes stuns House with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tepes throws a series of strikes that have House backpedaling.
Tepes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tepes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A countering left hand to the body from House misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from House. Tepes shrugs it off though.
Tepes keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
House takes one on the button.
House is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
House slips under a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from House! But no joy.
No joy there for Tepes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tepes swings widly with a right hand
letting House counter with a right hand.
Bruno Tepes is winning the standup battle so far.
A left lands for House.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tepes scores with a shot to the body.
Tepes throws a lazy head kick
letting House counter with a right hand.
House takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tepes on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #T3#
House scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tepes throws a leg kick
enabling House to counter with a crisp jab.
Tepes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
House looks to land a right hand but Tepes moved out of range.
Tepes throws a body shot but no joy.
House tries to close the distance and clinch but Tepes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tepes is looking to counter with a body kick.
Tepes misses with a wild body shot.
House looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tepes misses with a head kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for House.
House is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tepes misses with a jab, cross combination.
House looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
A big left from Tepes misses.
House rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tepes counters with a big head kick but House shrugs it off.
House catches Tepes with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tepes lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tepes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on House. That did some damage!
House moves out of range as Tepes throws a body kick.
Tepes gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
House thuds a left hand into Tepes's body.
House throws a head kick that misses
and Tepes counters with a leg kick.
Tepes looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
House moves out of range of the strikes.
Tepes will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
House takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
House lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
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 Bruno Tepes will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
House waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tepes.
Tepes feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Houses jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
House swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Tepes to counter with a crisp jab.
Tepes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice defenses there by House.
House bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tepes's head backwards.
Nice uppercut there from Tepes.
Tepes connects with a solid leg kick.
Tepes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. House sees it coming and avoids it easily.
House lands a jab to Tepes's midsection.
A jab from Tepes misses.
Tepes scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No joy there for House, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tepes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
Tepes feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to House's calf.
House throws a hook to the side of Tepes's head but Tepes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
House throws a looping overhand right but Tepes ducks down to avoid it.
House takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Tepes lands with a nice body punch.
A low kick from Tepes is predictable there
and House counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tepes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting House counter with a right hand.
Tepes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A low kick from Tepes misses
enabling House to counter with a crisp jab.
Tepes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
House connects with a right hand. Tepes shakes it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
House keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tepes tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tepes darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Maxwell House has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
House throws a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tepes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
House shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tepes slips a jab from House.
House lands with a slapping head kick. #ROC2#
Tepes is rocked!
House looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
House throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tepes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tepes slips a jab from House.
House pounces like a tiger and cracks Tepes with a vicious hook! Tepes is down but not out! House follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Maxwell House!
A very excited looking Maxwell House 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: PFC 22 Tepes vs Stone     
Date:   Mar 03, 2018
#R1#
Van Veen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL#
Van Veen forces House back against the cage and clinches.
House blocks a body shot from Van Veen.
Van Veen working aggressively here.
Van Veen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Veen misses with a body punch.
A short left from House. #BC2#
House breaks the clinch.
Good exchange - Van Veen coming out on top.
House moves away from the strike by Van Veen.
House now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Van Veen throws a jab but it's blocked by House.
Van Veen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Van Veen seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Van Veen misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
House swings for the body but Van Veen moves out of range.
House's jab looks to have found its range, popping Van Veen under the eye.
Nice jab there from Van Veen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
House takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
House ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ludo Van Veen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Veen takes one to the chin there.#T1#
Van Veen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Van Veen throws a low kick but House avoids it.
House avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
House lands a leg kick that knocks Van Veen off balance momentarily.
Van Veen throws a predictable looking body shot
and House counters with a good low kick that Van Veen was not able to check.
House moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Van Veen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as House throws out the jab.
Van Veen connects with a nice looking jab.
House takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Van Veen misses with a hook. House ducked under it nicely.
House loads up on a big right hand but Van Veen slips the punch.
House misses with a body shot.
Van Veen tries to clinch up but House circles away and keeps his distance.
House cracks Van Veen with a good jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
House takes one to the side of the head.
House has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from House there as he acknowledges the shot.
Van Veen throws a jab when House was well out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from House! But no joy.#T2#
Van Veen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
House is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Veen.
House avoids the body shot from Van Veen.
Van Veen ducks under a wild hook from House.
House just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Veen throws a shot to the body.
House misses with an attempted mid kick.
Van Veen is looking to counter punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Van Veen.
Van Veen moves in looking to clinch but House pushes him off.
Van Veen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from House.
Van Veen is looking to score with low kicks.
House tries to counter by closing the distance.
House walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Van Veen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Van Veen throws a push kick but House slaps the foot to one side.
Van Veen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
House 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. #T3#
Van Veen scores with a hook to the body. House takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
House's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Van Veen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! House scrambles back to his feet.#CL#
Van Veen closes the distance and pushes House back into the cage.
Van Veen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Veen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with House's elbow.
Van Veen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Veen tries a body shot but House blocks it.
House goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
House swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Veen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Veen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
House fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Veen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Veen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Van Veen fails to land.
Van Veen misses with a punch to the body.
House misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
House blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from House.
House scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC2#
Van Veen is rocked!
Van Veen scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
House prevents a body shot from Van Veen.
Van Veen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Veen tries to work over House's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
House swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Veen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Veen can't find room to land a body shot as House controls the action.
Van Veen tries to throw a body punch but House avoids it by throwing Van Veen back against the cage.
Van Veen lands with a short shot to the head.
House wants to break free but Van Veen has control.
House working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for House.
Van Veen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with House's elbow.
A short right from House.
House throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ludo Van Veen will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Van Veen lands a jab to House's midsection.
Van Veen connects with a jab.
Ludo Van Veen is winning the standup battle so far.
Van Veen throws the left hand but House avoids the punch easily.
Van Veen lands a glancing blow to the side of House's head.
Van Veen misses the shot to the body.
House cracks a nice hook into Van Veen's ribs.
Nice straight punches there by Van Veen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Van Veen.
House throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Van Veen.
House tries to clinch but Van Veen is having none of it.
It looked like Van Veen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Decent striking displayed by Van Veen there.
Van Veen ducks under a wild hook from House.
A telegraphed right hand from House misses the target.
Nice uppercut lands for Van Veen. That snapped House's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
House rushes Van Veen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Van Veen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Van Veen.
Van Veen throws a punch but it's blocked by House. #T1#
Van Veen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Veen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
House misses with some punches.
Van Veen blocks an uppercut.
Van Veen tries a body shot but House blocks it.
Van Veen misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Veen.
House misses with a hook from the clinch.
House misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from House on the inside.
House working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Van Veen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
House misses with a short punch on the inside.
House prevents a body shot from Van Veen.
House scores with an uppercut up the middle.
House lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Van Veen swings wildly with an uppercut but House uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Van Veen digs a right hand into House's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on House's gas tank.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice left hand lands by Van Veen.
A body shot lands from Van Veen.
Van Veen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Veen misses with a hook to the ribs.
House blocks a body shot from Van Veen.
Van Veen blocking some punches. #BC2#
House breaks from the clinch.
House swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Van Veen counters with a straight right hand.
House throws a series of punches but Van Veen avoids them all with ease.
Van Veen 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.
House moves out of range of the body kick from Van Veen.
House misses with a jab to the body
and Van Veen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Van Veen connects with a body shot.
The crowd cheers as Van Veen lands an impressive looking overhand right. House doesn't seem phased though.
Van Veen scores with a decent looking hook.#T3#
House steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Veen.
Van Veen connects with a body shot that sends House's belly button to the back.
House swinging wildly here.
Van Veen throws an off balance right hand
letting House counter with a right hand.
House is looking to score with low kicks.
A decent looking cross lands there for Van Veen.
Van Veen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
House scores with a jab to the jaw.
Oh Van Veen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Van Veen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #KD2#
House lands a big right hand that sends Van Veen crashing to the mat! House stays standing though and waves Van Veen back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Veen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from House.
Van Veen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
House walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
House is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Veen.
Van Veen loads up on a big right hand but House slips the punch.
Van Veen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T4#
House misses with a kick to the body.
Van Veen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Van Veen lands a jab to the nose.
Good shot there by Van Veen.
Van Veen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from House.
House is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Van Veen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
House wants to clinch up but Van Veen keeps it at a distance.
House throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Van Veen's jaw, knocking him onto his back! House dives in looking to finish as Van Veen flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block House's strikes! House is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Van Veen's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Van Veen was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maxwell House!
Our winner, Maxwell House, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: PFC 15 Paxman vs Mostert     
Date:   Feb 03, 2018
#R1#
House misses with a looping right.
Nice straight punches there by Budimon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Budimon.
Budimon closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
House feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Budimon's calf.
Budimon looks to score with a jab to the body but House is just out of range.#KD#
Budimon lands a big head kick that sends House tumbling to the mat! Budimon takes a step backwards and waves House back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#
It looks like Maxwell House has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Budimon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Budimon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
House lands a body shot.
Budimon throws a lazy uppercut
and House counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Budimon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. House sees it coming and avoids it easily.
House was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A big right from Budimon misses.
Budimon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by House.
We've been told by Budimon's head coaches at Hunter MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice body punch from House.
House takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Budimon paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Budimon throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A head kick misses from House.
House thuds his shin into the meat of Budimon's side.
Budimon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Budimon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Budimon throws a lazy right hand but House sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
House scores with a shot to the body.
Budimon throws out a loose jab but House uses good head movement to avoid it.
Budimon jabs House right on the nose. House blinks but takes it well.
Budimon swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting House counter with a right hand.
Budimon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt House.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Budimon takes a swing at House's ribcage but misses.
Budimon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
House lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Budimon steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from House. That one must have hurt.#T2#
Budimon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. House looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Budimon misses with a shot to the body
and House counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#
Budimon is rocked!
Budimon on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Oh Budimon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
House slips under a jab.
Budimon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
House pounces like a tiger and cracks Budimon with a vicious hook! Budimon is down but not out! House follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Maxwell House!
A victorious Maxwell House thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: PFC 6 Tournament Semi Finals     
Date:   Jan 03, 2018
#R1#
House misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Mfer has taken the fight to the clinch.
House lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mfer backwards.
House swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from House fails to land.
Mfer scores with a nice hook to the head.
House swings wildly with an uppercut but Mfer uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from House.
House lands a shot to the body.
Mfer has a couple of punches blocked by House.
House misses with some punches.
Mfer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
House lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mfer.
Mfer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mfer pushes House back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mfer misses with a body punch. #T1#
Mfer leaning against his opponent.
Mfer has a couple of punches blocked by House.
Mfer misses with some punches.
Mfer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
House lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Mfer.
Mfer has a couple of punches blocked by House.
House misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Mfer.
House has a couple of punches blocked by Mfer.
Mfer scores with a shot to the side of House's head.
A head punch on the inside from House fails to land.
Mfer misses with a body punch.
Mfer misses with a short punch on the inside.
House lands with a left to the head.
Mfer struggles to land a body shot inside as House controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from House.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mfer swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Mfer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
House blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mfer is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mfer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mfer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mfer misses with a body punch.
House blocking some punches.
House working aggressively here.
House throws a punch but it's blocked by Mfer.
A short body shot lands from Mfer as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from House fails to land.
Mfer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
House misses with a hook from the clinch.
House blocks an uppercut.
Mfer scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
A body shot lands from Mfer.
House misses with a hook from the clinch.
House has a couple of punches blocked by Mfer.
House blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Mfer fails to land.
House lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for House.
Mfer tries to throw a body punch but House avoids it by throwing Mfer back against the cage.
House fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
House blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
House has a couple of punches blocked by Mfer.
House lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mfer backwards.
House's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
House blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Mfer.
Mfer lands a body shot.
House misses with the head strike. #T4#
Mfer working aggressively here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mfer takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mfer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mfer misses with a hook from 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!
Mfer working aggressively here.
Mfer scores with a nice hook to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mfer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of House backwards.
Mfer misses with the head strike.
Mfer can't find room to land a body shot as House controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Mfer.
Mfer is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
House blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mfer misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jones Mfer dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Mfer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mfer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with House's elbow.
Mfer lands a nice uppercut.
House blocks an uppercut.
Mfer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mfer misses with the head strike.
House throws a head punch that misses.
House throws a head punch that misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short uppercut from House.
Mfer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mfer.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mfer.
Jones Mfer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mfer misses with a hook from the clinch.
House misses with the head strike.
Mfer throws a head punch that misses.
House blocking some punches. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by House.
House blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mfer misses with the head strike.
Mfer looking to slow down the pace here.
Mfer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mfer stalling.
Mfer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that House can do to turn this around?
Nice body punch from Mfer - that landed with a thud.
Mfer lands with a short shot to the head.
House blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mfer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mfer is trying to maintain a safe position but House gets an underhook and turns Mfer into the cage.
Mfer misses with a hook from the clinch.
House blocks a body shot from Mfer.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mfer.
Mfer is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mfer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
House working aggressively here.
Mfer swings wildly with an uppercut but House uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mfer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of House backwards.
House misses with some punches.
House scores with an uppercut up the middle.
House swings away with an uppercut that misses.
House can't find room to land a body shot as Mfer controls the action.
Mfer stalls.
Mfer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
House blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mfer prevents a body shot from House.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mfer.
House scores with a shoulder strike.
Mfer blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
House lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mfer backwards.
Mfer lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by House.
Mfer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mfer blocking some punches. #BC2#
House breaks from the clinch.
Mfer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mfer tries to move into range but House moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mfer.
Mfer tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mfer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mfer misses with a looping left.
Jones Mfer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mfer throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
House misses with a hook.
House misses the body punch
and House takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
House lands a nice hook to Mfer's body. Mfer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T4#
House throws a good cross that connects.
Mfer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
House takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
House jabbing away but nothing is landing.
House throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mfer throws a shot from downtown. House moves away and avoids it.
Mfer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like House was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mfer lands a nice shot to the body.
Mfer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt House.
House connects with a looping right hand.
Mfer defending well as House loads up on a big left hand.
Mfer seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
House connects with a body shot.
Mfer misses with a kick to the body.
House scores with a sloppy right hand. Mfer should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jones Mfer will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Mfer misses with an attempted mid kick.
House takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mfer bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of House's head.
Mfer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mfer moves out of range as House strikes.
House throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mfer counters with a nice body shot.
House avoids the body shot from Mfer.
House moves out of range as Mfer strikes.
House throws the left hand but Mfer avoids the punch easily.
House jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mfer slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer avoids the body shot from House.
Mfer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
House throws a low kick, looking for Mfer's leg but Mfer calmly moves out of range.
Mfer looks for the body kick but House saw that one coming.
Mfer backing away here, and House unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mfer, right into the meat. #T1#
House takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mfer 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.
Mfer scores with a punch to the head.
Mfer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mfer scores with a nice strike.
Mfer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but House circles away quickly and effectively.
House follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Mfer blocks a leg kick.
House throws a hook but Mfer avoids it easily.
House misses with a body shot.
Nice cross by House.
House lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mfer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from House.
House is looking to land body kicks.
House throws a body punch but Mfer moves out of range.
Maxwell House has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones Mfer is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Mfer pushes House away with a front kick.
Mfer is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mfer cracks House with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
House misses with a hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mfer. That's going to slow House down. #CL#
Mfer has House up against the cage in a clinch.
Mfer blocking some punches.
House working aggressively here.
Mfer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mfer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
House blocks a body shot from Mfer.
Mfer presses House against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mfer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mfer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down House.
Mfer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mfer avoiding damage. #T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mfer.
House lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mfer backwards.
Mfer misses with a short punch on the inside.
House swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mfer pushes House back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mfer'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.
House misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mfer scores with a hook to the body.
Mfer misses with a hook to the ribs.
House throws a head punch that misses.
Mfer lands an uppercut.
Mfer tries to throw a body punch but House avoids it by throwing Mfer back against the cage.
Mfer looking to stall. #T4#
Mfer tries to stall but House uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
House misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mfer avoiding damage.
House working aggressively here.
Mfer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Mfer.
A nice left hand lands by House.
Mfer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mfer.
Mfer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
House misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mfer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
House misses with the head strike.
Mfer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
House swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mfer blocking some punches.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jones Mfer!

 

Event: PFC 2- Benign Beginnings     
Date:   Dec 09, 2017
#R1#
Kruglov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
House tries to land a front kick but Kruglov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kruglov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
House looking to land some kicks to the body here.
House pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kruglov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by House.
Kruglov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
House takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
House cracks Kruglov with an open hand slap.
A head kick by House misses #CL#
and Kruglov counters by moving into the clinch.
Kruglov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kruglov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
House throws a punch but it's blocked by Kruglov.
Kruglov misses with a punch on the inside.
Kruglov misses with a knee strike.
A short left from House.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kruglov.
A head punch on the inside from House fails to land. #T1#
Kruglov lands a right hand that snaps the head of House backwards.
Kruglov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for House.
House tries to work over Kruglov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kruglov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
House working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
House is trying to force a seperation but Kruglov has the dominant position.
House is trying to break the clinch but Kruglov is controlling him.
House lands a body shot.
Kruglov misses with a punch on the inside.
House misses with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for House.
House blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kruglov lands a right hand.
A short uppercut from Kruglov. #T2#
Kruglov blocks an uppercut.
Kruglov throws a head punch that misses.
House working aggressively here.
Kruglov lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kruglov tries a knee to the head but House blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Kruglov.
House throws a head punch that misses.
House tries to throw a body punch but Kruglov avoids it by throwing House back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Kruglov.
Kruglov throws a head punch that misses.
Kruglov working aggressively here.
House blocks an uppercut.
Kruglov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kruglov misses with a punch on the inside.
House fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kruglov. #BC2#
House's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
House lands a body shot.
House defending well as Kruglov loads up on a big left hand.
Kruglov throws a big shot that misses.
A little jabbing left from House on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
House bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kruglov's head.
House throws a poor cross that misses
and Kruglov counters with a nice body shot.
Kruglov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kruglov needs to keep his hands up - House had a free shot at his head there.
Good standup being displayed there by House as he connects with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Kruglov misses the target.
Kruglov connects with a looping right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
House connects with a crisp jab.
House misses with a left hand
and Kruglov counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice body punch from House. #T4#
House slips a straight right by Kruglov.
Kruglov tries to land a body kick
and House counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kruglov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as House throws out the jab.
Kruglov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from House.
House swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kruglov tries to clinch there but House circles away.
Kruglov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kruglov throws a sloppy head kick and House moves out of range easily.
Anton Kruglov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Kruglov moves into the clinch.
Kruglov has a couple of punches blocked by House.
Kruglov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kruglov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kruglov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kruglov has a couple of punches blocked by House.
House tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Anton Kruglov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Kruglov blocks a head kick by House.
Kruglov is looking to counter punch.
Kruglov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before House can pounce on him.
House lands a jab to Kruglov's midsection.
Kruglov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kruglov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jab by House.
House throws an overhand right that lands on Kruglov's shoulder, as Kruglov tries to avoid the shot.
House waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kruglov.
Kruglov throws a sloppy head kick and House moves out of range easily.
House with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kruglov to score with a decent uppercut.
House wants to slow Kruglov down by chopping away at his legs.
House scores with a nice head shot.
House throws a hook but Kruglov avoids it easily.
Kruglov throws a shot from downtown. House moves away and avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD2#
House drops Kruglov with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Kruglov looks back up at him and smiles so House waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#
Kruglov is rocked!#T1#
Kruglov thows a left - swing and a miss!
House is looking for the big counter here.
Oh Kruglov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kruglov misses with a hook. House ducked under it nicely.
House has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kruglov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by House.
Kruglov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
House explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
House cracks Kruglov with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Maxwell House!
After winning the bout, Maxwell House thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: Pulse 99     
Date:   Nov 18, 2017
#R1#
House lands with a right hand.
House looks to score with a jab to the body but Kruglov is just out of range.
House has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tōshi in the buildup to the fight.
House throws a big shot that misses.
Kruglov tries to clinch but House moves out of range.
House throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
House throws a front kick aimed at Kruglov's knee but Kruglov avoids it well.
Kruglov tries a quick counter leg kick but House is wise to it.
House staying out of range there.
A counter left hand to the body from House misses its target.
Kruglov 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.
House tests Kruglov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
House chopping away at his opponent's legs.
House defending well as Kruglov loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruglov cracks a nice hook into House's ribs.
The crowd cheers as House lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kruglov doesn't seem phased though.
Kruglov throws out a powerful jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kruglov avoids the body shot from House.
Kruglov misses with a looping left.#T1#
Kruglov misses with a hook. House ducked under it nicely.
Nice cross by Kruglov.
Kruglov throws out a loose jab but House uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Kruglov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kruglov misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Kruglov.
Kruglov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kruglov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kruglov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kruglov lands a left hand.
House misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kruglov.
Kruglov working aggressively here.
House blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for House. #T2#
Kruglov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kruglov tries to land knees in the clinch but House avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
House takes a knee right on the jaw!
House fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kruglov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kruglov stalling the fight.
Kruglov swings wildly with an uppercut but House uses good head movement to avoid it.
House misses with some punches.
House scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kruglov lands a shoulder strike.
Kruglov misses with a hook from the clinch.
House blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kruglov leaning against his opponent.
House blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
House scores with a shoulder strike.
House misses with some punches.
House has a couple of punches blocked by Kruglov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kruglov.
Kruglov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kruglov trying to land knees to the body.
Kruglov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kruglov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from House fails to land.
Kruglov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
House gets through Kruglov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A knee to the head by Kruglov.
House lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kruglov backwards.
Kruglov blocks an uppercut.
Kruglov lands a right hand. #BC#
House breaks from the clinch. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kruglov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kruglov misses with a right hand
and House counters with a series of strikes. Kruglov will be more careful next time no doubt.
House clobbers Kruglov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #ROC#
Kruglov is rocked!
House slips under a jab from Kruglov.
Kruglov is still on wobbly legs! Can House finish him?
A swing and a miss from House.
Nice defenses there by House.
Kruglov seems to have recovered his senses.
Kruglov scores with a jab. House acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
House misses with a telegraphed body shot #CL2#
and Kruglov counters by clinching up.
House lands a hook that snaps the head of Kruglov backwards.
Kruglov misses with a punch on the inside.
Kruglov working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kruglov.
House is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
House lands a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
House breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Anton Kruglov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
House defending well as Kruglov loads up on a big left hand.
That kick from House tenderised Kruglov's leg. Kruglov is trying to keep his angry face on.
House misses with a hook. Kruglov ducked under it nicely.
House avoids the head kick by Kruglov.
Kruglov jabs House to the body, keeping him at a distance.
House throws a head kick that misses.
Anton Kruglov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
House displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kruglov throws out the jab.
Kruglov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
House lands a jab to Kruglov's midsection.
Kruglov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
House listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
House avoids the head kick by Kruglov.
House throws a nice inside leg kick.
House throws a hook to the side of Kruglov's head but Kruglov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
House wants to land a leg kick but Kruglov is out of range. #T1#
A thudding body kick lands there by House!
House bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kruglov's head.
Kruglov wants to clinch up but House keeps it at a distance.
Kruglov moves out of range as House throws a body kick.
A low kick from House misses
and Kruglov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
House throws a leg kick but Kruglov checks it.
Kruglov throws out a counter right but House avoids it with no problem.
House throws a big shot that misses.
Kruglov misses with a hook. House ducked under it nicely.
Kruglov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
House throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL2#
Kruglov clinches up with House and pushes him back against the cage.
Kruglov lands a left hand.
Kruglov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kruglov lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
House makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
House misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for House.
Kruglov lands with a short shot to the head.
Kruglov misses with the head strike.
Kruglov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Houses head.
A shot in the inside from Kruglov.
A short right hand to the side of the head by House.
Kruglov misses with a punch on the inside.
House lands with a short shot to the head.
Kruglov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
House swings wildly with an uppercut but Kruglov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruglov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kruglov tries to work over House's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3##BC#
House breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kruglov is looking to clinch but House is avoiding it.
House moves out of range of the strikes.
Kruglov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before House has time to react.
A punch lands to the side of House 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kruglov throws a head kick but House moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and House tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kruglov tries a head kick but it misses.
Kruglov throws a head kick that misses.
House has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kruglov finds it's way round the side to connect with House's head.
House blocks a jab.
House cracks Kruglov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Kruglov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kruglov moves away from the strike by House.
Kruglov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
House dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kruglov. That did some damage!#T4#
House swats away the attempt to clinch by Kruglov.
Maxwell House is winning the standup battle so far.
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 big left from Kruglov misses.
Kruglov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
House misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kruglov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kruglov thuds a left hand into House's body.
A jab lands there for Kruglov.
House has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from House there as he acknowledges the shot.
House throws a leg kick but Kruglov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
House misses with a wild body shot.
House looks to throw the jab but Kruglov is out of range.
Kruglov 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.
House throws a jab when Kruglov was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Anton Kruglov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Kruglov clinches with his opponent.
Kruglov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kruglov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kruglov tries a knee to the head but House blocks it.
House swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, House scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kruglov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kruglov tries to land a knee to the head but House blocks with his arms.
Kruglov stalling in the clinch.
Kruglov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and House avoids it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
House misses with the head strike.
Anton Kruglov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
House blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kruglov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kruglov throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Kruglov throws a head punch that misses.
Kruglov throws an elbow but it misses.
Kruglov misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, House scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kruglov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kruglov blocking some punches.
House blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from House.
A head punch on the inside from House fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Kruglov fails to land.
A left hand lands to the body for House.
House pushes Kruglov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
House digs a right hand into Kruglov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kruglov's gas tank.
House throws a punch but it's blocked by Kruglov.
Maxwell House has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
House fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
House swings away with an uppercut that misses.
House lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by House.
Kruglov blocking some punches.
House blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kruglov misses with a hook from the clinch.
House misses with a short punch on the inside.
House misses with a hook from the clinch.
House throws a head punch that misses.
Kruglov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
House prevents a body shot from Kruglov.
Kruglov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
House blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kruglov blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Kruglov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
House throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kruglovs head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for House.
House tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kruglov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kruglov has a couple of punches blocked by House.
Kruglov looking to throw knees to the head but House is blocking nicely.
House lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kruglov.
Kruglov avoiding damage.
Kruglov misses with a hook from the clinch.
House lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kruglov lands a left hand.
House tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
House blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by House.
House working aggressively here.
House throws a head punch that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
House scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kruglov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite House's efforts to push away.
Kruglov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
House misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kruglov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
House being controlled against the cage.#BC#
House pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
House misses with a straight right.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Maxwell House.
I think Kruglov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

 

Event: Pulse 95 - Santos vs Mostert     
Date:   Oct 21, 2017
#R1#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kazi. Tzovalzeck shrugs it off though.
Kazi lands a leg kick that knocks Tzovalzeck off balance momentarily.
Kazi throws a head kick that half lands.
Kazi misses with a two punch combination.
Kazi lands with a straight right. Tzovalzeck didn't see that one coming.
Kazi lands a jab.#ROC2#
Tzovalzeck is rocked!
Kazi knocks out Tzovalzeck with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Kazi before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Kazi picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kami Kazi!
A relieved looking Kami Kazi 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: Aspire 69: Frankels v Castillo     
Date:   Aug 27, 2017
#R1#
Saarelainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kazi.
Saarelainen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Saarelainen misses with a body shot.
Kazi feints a counter leg kick.
Saarelainen walks into a stiff left hand from Kazi.
Saarelainen misses the shot to the body.
Kazi is looking to score with low kicks.
Kazi tries to move into range but Saarelainen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Saarelainen thuds his right hand into Kazi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kazi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Saarelainen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Seppo's Massage Temple in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazi throws a wild body kick that Saarelainen sees coming a mile off.
Kazi avoids the body shot from Saarelainen.
Saarelainen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Saarelainen lands with a cross.
We've been informed that Kazi 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.#T1#
Kazi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Saarelainen 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.#TD#
Saarelainen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kazi wants to stand up but Saarelainen is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saarelainen is looking to work some ground and pound but Kazi has wrist control.
Saarelainen prevents Kazi from getting back to his feet.
Saarelainen wants to control from the top but Kazi keeps moving.
Saarelainen won't allow Kazi to get back to his feet. #T2#
Saarelainen tries to free his leg and advance position but Kazi is retaining full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Saarelainen is looking to advance position but Kazi has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB##SU2#
Kazi stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Saarelainen takes a swing at Kazi's ribcage but misses.
Saarelainen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kazi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kazi misses the jab.
Saarelainen feinted with a counter takedown.
Saarelainen sizes up Kazi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
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!
Saarelainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saarelainen scores with a one two! Kazi had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Saarelainen connects with a nice looking jab. #T3#
Saarelainen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kazi.
Kami Kazi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kazi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#ROC#
Kazi is rocked!
Saarelainen cracks Kazi with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Kazi falls to his knees and Saarelainen doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ahti Saarelainen!

 

Event: Aspire 62: Gracie vs Warror     
Date:   Jul 23, 2017
#R1#
Van Veen avoids the head kick by Kazi.
Van Veen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Van Veen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kazi manages to avoid it.
Nice body kick from Van Veen.
Kazi slips under a jab.
Van Veen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kazi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kazi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Veen.
Kazi looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
A jab from Van Veen does it's job there.
Kazi slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Veen misses the shot to the body.
Kazi throws a quick counter kick to the body but Van Veen avoids it.
Van Veen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kazi manages to avoid it.
Van Veen misses with a hook to the body
and Kazi counters with a leg kick. #CL2#
Van Veen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1##BC#
Kazi breaks from the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kazi. Van Veen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Veen misses with a wild body shot.
Kazi checks a leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Van Veen. Beautiful body shot.
Van Veen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kazi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Van Veen throws a leg kick which misses Kazi's front leg but catches the back leg as Kazi tries to avoid it.
Van Veen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Van Veen throws a hook to the side of Kazi's head but Kazi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van Veen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Van Veen swats away the attempt to clinch by Kazi.
Kazi tries to land a front kick but Van Veen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kazi throws a head kick but Van Veen moves out of range. #T2#
Kazi slips a straight right by Van Veen.
Kazi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Van Veen misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Van Veen clinches up with Kazi and pushes him back against the cage.
Kazi working aggressively here.
Kazi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Van Veen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
I was talking to Kazi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Van Veen misses with a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Veen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kazi's elbow.
Van Veen can't find room to land a body shot as Kazi controls the action.
Kazi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Van Veen backwards.
Van Veen misses with a punch to the body.
Van Veen tries to work over Kazi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Veen struggles to land a body shot inside as Kazi controls his hands.
Kazi swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Veen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kazi.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Van Veen.
Van Veen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Veen lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Kazi misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Veen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kazi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kazi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Veen has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kazi seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Van Veen can turn it around.
Van Veen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Kazi.
Van Veen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Veen goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Kazi manages to break the clinch.
Van Veen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kazi. Kazi obviously looking to wear him down.
Van Veen misses with a wild body shot.
Kazi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van Veen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kazi moves away.
Kazi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Van Veen. That did some damage!
Kazi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Van Veen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Van Veen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Kazi slips a straight right by Van Veen.
Kazi jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Van Veen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kazi rather than just go for the knockout.
Van Veen swings for the body but Kazi moves out of range.
Van Veen misses with a straight right.
Kazi looks to land a body kick but Van Veen moved away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Veen throws a jab when Kazi was well out of range.
Van Veen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kazi defending well as Van Veen loads up on a big left hand.
Van Veen swings for the body but Kazi moves out of range.
Van Veen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Van Veen lands with an overhand left.
Kazi misses with a body shot.
Kazi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A shot to the body from Van Veen misses
and Kazi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ludo Van Veen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Nice body punch from Van Veen.
Van Veen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Van Veen lands with a cross.
Van Veen just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Veen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kazi swings for the body but Van Veen moves out of range.
Kazi blocks the body kick.
Kazi walks into a stiff left hand from Van Veen.
Van Veen moves out of range as Kazi throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Veen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kazi.
The fight stays on the outside here - Van Veen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A counter left hand to the body from Kazi misses its target.
Kazi tries to move into range but Van Veen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ludo Van Veen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
A bone on bone clash there as Kazi blocks the leg kick.
Van Veen looks to land a right hand but Kazi moved out of range.
Kazi quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Van Veen throws a lazy uppercut
and Kazi counters with a nice body shot.
Van Veen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kazi avoids the body shot from Van Veen.
Van Veen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Van Veen is looking to land body kicks.
Kazi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Van Veen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Van Veen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Van Veen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kazi in his tracks.
Van Veen misses the jab.
Kazi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kazi takes one on the button.#T2#
Good work by Van Veen as he checks the leg kick.
Kazi lands with a hook. Van Veen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kazi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Veen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Van Veen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kazi.
Van Veen digs a good body shot into Kazi's ribs.
Van Veen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kazi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kazi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kazi crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Van Veen - the referee stops the clock and Kazi gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Van Veen. Kazi manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kazi misses with a leg kick.
Van Veen throws a good cross that connects.
Kazi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Veen. #T3#
Van Veen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Van Veen swings for the body but Kazi moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Van Veen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Van Veen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Van Veen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kazi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kazi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Van Veen to score with a decent uppercut.
Kazi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Van Veen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kazi misses with a wild body shot.
Van Veen throws a body shot but no joy.
Kazi is looking to counter punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Veen. Kazi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kazi moves away from the strike by Van Veen.
Kazi explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kazi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T4#
Van Veen misses the shot to the body.
Kazi blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Van Veen.
Kazi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Van Veen swings for the body but Kazi moves out of range.
Ludo Van Veen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kazi takes one to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Veen checks a leg kick.
Kazi ducks under a wild hook from Van Veen.
Kazi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Van Veen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kazi was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Veen.
Kazi throws a counter high kick but Van Veen was just alert enough to avoid it.
Van Veen just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Veen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ludo Van Veen 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! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Van Veen looks to score with a jab to the body but Kazi is just out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Van Veen moves out of range of the body kick.
Kazi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kazi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Veen throws out the jab.
Van Veen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Van Veen misses with a body shot.
Kazi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kazi moves out of range as Van Veen strikes.
Kazi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Van Veen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kazi manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Veen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A lazy body kick from Van Veen
and Kazi counters with a leg kick.
Van Veen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kazi steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Van Veen. That one must have hurt.#T1#
Van Veen just misses with a punch to the body.
Kazi feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kazi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Veen was well out of range. Poor timing from Kazi.
Kazi throws a body punch but Van Veen moves out of range.
Van Veen scores with a decent looking hook.
Van Veen throws a body kick that misses.
Van Veen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kazi.
Kazi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Van Veen counters with a right hand to the body.
A big right from Van Veen misses.
Kazi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kazi moves away from the strike by Van Veen.
Kazi half committed to a counter leg kick.
Van Veen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Van Veen pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Van Veen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Veen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kazi's head backwards.
Kazi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Van Veen tries to clinch up.
Van Veen takes a swing at Kazi's ribcage but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Veen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kazi.
Kazi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kazi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kazi staying out of range there.
Kazi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Van Veen just manages to avoid it.
Van Veen connects with a body shot that sends Kazi's belly button to the back.
Van Veen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kazi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Van Veen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T3#
Kazi throws a leg kick but Van Veen checks it.
Van Veen throws an overhand right that lands on Kazi's shoulder, as Kazi tries to avoid the shot.
Van Veen takes a swing at Kazi's ribcage but misses.
Van Veen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kazi takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Van Veen looks to score with a jab to the body but Kazi is just out of range.
Kazi jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Kazi slips under a jab from Van Veen.
Kazi throws a head kick that misses.
Van Veen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kazi throws a nice head kick!
Kazi moves out of range of the strikes.
Kazi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Van Veen looks to land a right hand but Kazi moved out of range.
Kami Kazi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Kazi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kazi misses with a wild body shot.
Van Veen misses with an uppercut. Kazi saw that one coming.
Kazi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Van Veen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kazi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kazi throws a push kick but Van Veen slaps the foot to one side.
Kazi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Van Veen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kazi at a distance.
Van Veen throws a head kick that half lands.
Kazi feints and then cracks Van Veen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Van Veen down.
Kazi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Van Veen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Donk. Van Veen catches Kazi right on the button with a cross.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ludo Van Veen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Van Veen 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ludo Van Veen!

Ludo Van Veen really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Reaper Combatwear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 

Event: D51 Nystrom v Militech     
Date:   May 27, 2017
#R1#
A shot to the body from Kazi misses
and Kazi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Toole Jr wants to clinch up but Kazi keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Toole Jr darts in and clinches Kazi up against the cage.
Kazi throws a head punch that misses.
Toole Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kazi blocks an uppercut.
Toole Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Toole Jr.
A short body shot lands from Kazi as the two fighters clinch.
Kazi lands a body shot.
Toole Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kazi lands a nice uppercut.
Toole Jr gets through Kazi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kazi.
Kazi scores with a shot to the side of Toole Jr's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Kazi.
Kazi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Toole Jr misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Toole Jr.
Toole Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Kazi. #T1#
A nice left hand lands by Toole Jr.
Toole Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Kazi backwards.
Kazi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kazi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
I was talking to Kazi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kazi.
Toole Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
Toole Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Toole Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kazi lands a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Kazi. #ROC#
Toole Jr is rocked!
Toole Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Kazi controls the action. #BC#
Kazi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Toole Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kazi lands a nice looking body kick.
A good leg kick by Kazi.
Kazi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Toole Jr moves away.
Kazi circles away from the clinch attempt. #T2#
Kazi looks to land a body kick but Toole Jr moved away.
Toole Jr moves to clinch but Kazi breaks away
and Kazi counters with a nice body kick.
Kazi misses with a body shot
and Toole Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Toole Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kazi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Toole Jr to score with a decent uppercut.
Kazi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Toole Jr manages to avoid it.
Toole Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Toole Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kazi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kazi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Toole Jr at a distance. #T3#
Kazi misses with a jab to the body
and Toole Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Toole Jr looks to land a left hand but Kazi moved out of range nicely.
Good work by Toole Jr as he checks the leg kick.
As Kazi backs off Toole Jr throws a huge counter combo but Kazi manages to avoid it all.
Toole Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Kazi circles away.
Toole Jr misses with an uppercut. Kazi saw that one coming.
Kazi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Toole Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kazi.#T4#
Kazi feints and then cracks Toole Jr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Toole Jr down.
Kazi gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Toole Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kazi throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Toole Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kazi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Toole Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Toole Jr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kazi looks to throw a body kick
and Toole Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Toole Jr has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Toole Jr lands with an uppercut that bounces Kazi off the cage and back into range.
Toole Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Kazi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As Toole Jr backs away, Kazi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Toole Jr blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kami Kazi will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Kazi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kazi misses the shot to the body.
Kazi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Toole Jr might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Toole Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kazi.
Kazi misses with a hook to the body
and Kazi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Toole Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Kazi.
Toole Jr checks the leg kick.
Toole Jr let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Toole Jr tries to clinch up but Kazi circles away and keeps his distance.
Kazi 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.
Kazi scores with a kick to the midsection.#T1#
Kazi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL2#
Toole Jr darts in and clinches Kazi up against the cage.
Kazi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Toole Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Kazi backwards.
Toole Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kami Kazi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kazi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Toole Jr blocking some punches.
Kazi digs a right hand into Toole Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Toole Jr's gas tank.
Toole Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kazi lands a nice uppercut.
Kazi lands with a right to the head.
Toole Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Kazi.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kazi.
Kazi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Toole Jr can do to turn this around?
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kazi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Toole Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kazi misses with some punches.
Toole Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Kazi. #T2#
Kazi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Toole Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kazis head.
Toole Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kazi swings wildly with an uppercut but Toole Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Toole Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Kazi.
Toole Jr has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kazi seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Toole Jr can turn it around.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kazi.
Toole Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Toole Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Toole Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Kazi.
Kazi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Toole Jr backwards.
Toole Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Kazi finish him?
Toole Jr misses with a body punch.
Kazi dips a shoulder and cracks Toole Jr with a mighty uppercut! Toole Jr falls back against the cage and Kazi unloads with a barrage of strikes! Toole Jr is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Kazi screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kami Kazi!
A victorious Kami Kazi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: D48 Barrientos v Lopez     
Date:   May 06, 2017
#R1#
Kazi misses with a low kick.
Kazi throws a solid leg kick but Bud takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kazi.#CL#
Kazi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kazi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bud works on Kazi's body with a couple of short punches.
Kazi lands an uppercut.
Kazi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bud backwards.
Kazi misses with a punch to the body.
Bud tries to break the clinch but Kazi is controlling the position.
Bud's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bud is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kazi misses with the head strike.
Bud lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kazi backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Kazi.
Kazi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kazi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kazi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kazi has a couple of punches blocked by Bud.
Kazi struggles to land a body shot inside as Bud controls his hands.
Bud tries to break free but Kazi pushes him back against the cage.
Kazi prevents Bud from breaking the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Kazi. #BC#
Kazi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kazi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Russian Bears Training Center in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Bud connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bud throws the kick towards the body but Kazi avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Kazi.
Kazi throws a front kick aimed at Bud's knee but Bud avoids it well.
Kazi tries a head kick but it misses.
Bud on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kazi throws the kick towards the body but Bud avoids it.
Bud misses with a straight right.
Kazi moves out of range of the strikes.
Bud looks to score with a jab to the body but Kazi is just out of range.
Kazi has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bud.
Kazi tries to land a front kick but Bud steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kazi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bud.
Bud looks for the body kick but Kazi saw that one coming.
Bud throws a hook but Kazi blocks it.
Jab by Bud.#T2#
Kazi looks to throw the jab but Bud is out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kazi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bud is looking to land body kicks.
Bud blocks a head kick by Kazi.
Bud swings for the body but Kazi moves out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kazi.
Nice straight punches there by Kazi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kazi.
Kazi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kazi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bud scores with a shot to the body.
Good work by Kazi as he checks the leg kick.
Kazi is looking to counter with head kicks.
Bud uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kazi.
Bud throws out a counter right but Kazi avoids it with no problem.
Bud takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bud takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bud throws a body punch but Kazi moves out of range. #T3#
Bud walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kazi.
The fighters circling - Bud throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bud throws a lazy right hand but Kazi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kazi misses with a kick to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kazi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kazi misses with a kick to the body.
Kazi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bud checks a low kick from Kazi.
Kazi throws a looping overhand right but Bud ducks down to avoid it.
A slow jab from Bud misses its intended target.
Bud throws a wild body kick that Kazi sees coming a mile off.
Bud scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kazi in his tracks.
Bud tries a low kick but Kazi avoids it.
Kazi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kazi takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T4#
Good leg kick by Kazi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kazi throws a head kick that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kazi blocks the body kick.
Bud blocks a head kick by Kazi.
Kazi tries to land a body kick
and Bud counters with a nice kick to the body.
Bud misses the shot to the body.
Kazi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kazi looks to throw the jab but Bud is out of range.
Bud moves out of range of the body kick.
Kazi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bud is able to avoid easily.
Kazi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bud's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bud thuds a left hand into Kazi's body.
Bud on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bud looks to land a right hand but Kazi moved out of range.
Kazi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kami Kazi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Kazi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kazi needs to keep his hands up - Bud had a free shot at his head there.
Nice straight punches there by Kazi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kazi.
Good leg kick by Bud there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice defenses there by Bud.
Bud steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Kazi misses with a head kick.
Kazi scores with a head kick. Bud tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Bud avoids the head kick by Kazi.
Bud fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kazi manages to avoid it.
Kazi misses with a head kick.
Bud loads up on a big right hand but Kazi slips the punch.
Bud throws a leg kick
and Kazi makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Bud really felt that one!
Kazi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kazi there as he acknowledges the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kazi connects with a single shot there.
Kazi throws a body kick that misses.
Bud lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T1#
Kazi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kazi throws a sloppy head kick and Bud moves out of range easily.
Bud misses with an uppercut. Kazi saw that one coming.
Bud misses with a looping right.
Kazi moves forwards but Bud connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kazi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bud is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kazi.
Bud thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kazi if he has to take too many more of those.
Bud throws a wild body kick that Kazi sees coming a mile off.
Kazi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kazi throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Bud counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kazi blocks the body kick.
Kazi scores with a head kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Bud. That snapped Kazi's head back. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kazi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A solid body kick from Bud.
Kazi throws a head kick but Bud moves out of range.
Kazi moves out of range of the body kick.
Kami Kazi is winning the standup battle so far.
Bud throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kazi!
Bud works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Bud.
Bud looks to land a right hand but Kazi moved out of range.
Kazi throws the left hand but Bud avoids the punch easily.
Bud scores with the left hand. Kazi knows he should have avoided that one.
Kazi moves out of range of the body kick.
Bud throws a looping overhand right but Kazi ducks down to avoid it.
Bud tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bud throws a hook but Kazi blocks it.#T3#
Kazi throws the kick towards the body but Bud avoids it.
Bud displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kazi throws out the jab.
Bud throws a hook but Kazi avoids it easily.
Kazi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bud misses with an uppercut. Kazi saw that one coming.
Bud misses with an attempted mid kick.
A big left from Bud misses.
Kazi throws a body kick that misses.
Bud misses with a kick to the body
and Kazi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kazi is looking to chop away at Bud's legs.
Bud connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bud moves out of range of the strikes.
Kazi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kazi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bud let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T4#
Kazi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bud.
Kazi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bud goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kazi 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.
Kazi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kazi slips a jab from Bud.
Bud moves out of range as Kazi throws a body kick.
Kazi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kazi throws a head kick that half lands.
Bud misses with a kick to the body.
Kazi is looking to counter with a body kick.
Kazi lands a leg kick that knocks Bud off balance momentarily.
Kazi is looking to chop away at Bud's legs.
Bud on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bud scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bud throws the kick towards the body but Kazi avoids it.
Kazi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kona Bud will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bud feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kazi's calf.
Kazi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kazi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bud.
Kazi is looking to counter the offense by Bud and move into the clinch.
Bud bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kazi's head.
Nice uppercut there from Kazi.
Kazi tries to clinch
and Bud counters with a body kick.
Kazi wants to slow Bud down by chopping away at his legs.
Bud missing with a left hand there. Kazi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bud looks to score with a jab to the body but Kazi is just out of range.
Kazi looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Kazi walks into a straight right hand from Bud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazi throws a head kick that misses
and Bud counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bud takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kazi throws a lazy head kick
and Bud counters with a nice kick to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bud takes a swing at Kazi's ribcage but misses.
Bud delivers a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
A big left from Bud misses.
Bud lands with a nice body kick.
Bud blocks the body kick.
Bud scores with a nice right hand.
Kazi throws a leg kick but Bud sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bud swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bud steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kazi. That one must have hurt.
Bud moves out of range of the body kick from Kazi.
Kazi cracks the inside of Bud's front leg.
Kazi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bud lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bud jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kazi takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kazi tries to land a front kick but Bud steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kazi scores with a spinning back kick!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bud misses with a looping left.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bud.
Bud's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kazi under the eye.
Kazi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bud.
Kazi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kazi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bud looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A shot to the liver by Bud. Beautiful body shot.
Kazi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A nice side step and Bud releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kazi moves out of range as Bud strikes.
Kazi misses with a head kick.
Bud scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bud feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kazi's calf.
Bud with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T3#
Bud dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kazi throws an overhand right that lands on Bud's shoulder, as Bud tries to avoid the shot.
Kazi throws a body kick that misses.
Bud lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice uppercut lands for Bud. That snapped Kazi's head back.
Kazi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bud scores with a nice body kick.
Bud throws a body kick that misses.
A big left from Bud misses.
Bud looks to land a left hand but Kazi moved out of range nicely.
Kazi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bud scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bud checks a leg kick nicely.
Bud lands a leg kick that knocks Kazi off balance momentarily.#T4#
Kazi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bud throws out a counter right but Kazi avoids it with no problem.
Kazi thows a body kick. Bud tries to catch it but that hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bud moves out of range of the body kick from Kazi.
Bud has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kazi.
Kazi throws a leg kick but Bud sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kazi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kazi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kazi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bud sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kazi feints and then cracks Bud's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bud down.
Bud's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kazi moves out of range of the body kick.
Bud lands with a nice body punch.
Kazi throws a lazy head kick
and Bud counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters circling - Bud throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bud shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kona Bud comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bud 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Kona Bud!
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Kona Bud!
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Kona Bud!

Kona Bud wins by unanimous decision!

Kona Bud managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, MayheM sportswear, into his post fight interview.

 

Event: CCR 77     
Date:   Apr 07, 2017
#R1##TD2#
Smiff gets a takedown into half guard.
Smiff moves into full mount! Kazi won't be happy about that!
Kazi is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Smiff landing strikes from the mount.
Smiff lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Kazi's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Smiff looking to control but Kazi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
BOOM! Smiff connects with a massive shot to the dome!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smiff landing strikes from the mount.
Kazi is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet. #T1#
Smiff looking to finish Kazi with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kazi!
Kazi trying desperately to get to his feet.
Smiff tries to control but Kazi wriggling away.
Kazi wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Smiff looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smiff working the ground and pound effectively.
Smiff scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kazi?
Smiff lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Kazi is really trying hard to get back to his feet. #T2##SUB2#
Smiff working for a submission but Kazi is keeping him at bay.
Smiff can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kazi is looking to escape.
Smiff lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smiff won't let Kazi get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Smiff cracks Kazi with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Kazi taking shots to the head.
Kazi is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Smiff with the ground and pound from mount.
Kazi is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
A nice elbow there by Smiff.
Kazi is trying to stand.#T3#
Smiff lands a couple of good shots and Kazi has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#SUB2#
Smiff is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Kazi has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Kazi wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Kazi is looking to escape but he's done so without protecting himself and Smiff manages to counter with a nice rear naked choke! Kazi is in trouble and he's forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Quinoa Smiff!
Quinoa Smiff spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

Event: CCR 75     
Date:   Mar 24, 2017
#R1#
Kazi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kazi lands with a straight right. Akagi didn't see that one coming.
Akagi moves out of range as Kazi strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Akagi.
Kazi takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Akagi lands a jab to the head.
Kazi misses with a body kick.
Akagi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kazi's head backwards.
A big right from Akagi misses.
Akagi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Akagi throws a jab but it's blocked by Kazi.
Akagi moves in looking to clinch but Kazi pushes him off.
Akagi throws a series of punches but Kazi avoids them all with ease.
Akagi throws a nice looking combination but Kazi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akagi blocks the body kick.
Kazi's corner calls for a 1-2. Kazi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Yasuhiro Akagi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akagi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Akagi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kazi.
That kick from Akagi tenderised Kazi's leg. Kazi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Akagi throws a low kick, looking for Kazi's leg but Kazi calmly moves out of range.
Akagi throws a lazy right hand but Kazi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Akagi scores with a hook.
Kazi tries a head kick but it misses.
Akagi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kazi moves away.
Akagi throws an overhand right that lands on Kazi's shoulder, as Kazi tries to avoid the shot.
Kazi takes a swing at Akagi's ribcage but misses.
Akagi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL#
Akagi moves into the clinch.
Kazi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kazi.
Akagi blocks a body shot from Kazi. #T2#
Nice body punch from Akagi.
Akagi struggles to land a body shot inside as Kazi controls his hands.
Kazi misses with a punch on the inside.
Kazi misses with the head strike.
A frustrated look appears on Kazi's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Akagi breaks from the clinch.
Akagi takes a swing at Kazi's ribcage but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kazi looks to score with a jab to the body but Akagi is just out of range.
Kazi misses with a head kick.
Kazi misses with a low kick.
Akagi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Akagi moves out of range of the body kick.
Kazi misses with a kick to the body.
Kazi throws an off balance right hand
and Akagi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kazi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL#
Akagi closes the distance and clinches.
Kazi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3##BC#
Akagi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Akagi throws a solid leg kick but Kazi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Akagi.
Kazi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Akagi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kazi.
Kazi keeps Akagi at a distance using the push kick.
Akagi misses with a low kick as Kazi jumps back.
Kazi moves forwards but Akagi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A head kick misses from Kazi.
Akagi throws a big counter combination but Kazi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Akagi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kazi only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Akagi throws the left hand but Kazi avoids the punch easily.
Akagi throws a leg kick
and Kazi counters with a low kick, right behind Akagi 's knee. #CL#
Akagi moves into range and clinches up with Kazi.
Kazi tries to work over Akagi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Kazi tries to work over Akagi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akagi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akagi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Akagi blocks an uppercut.
Akagi lands a hook that snaps the head of Kazi backwards.
Akagi gets through Kazi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Akagi.
Kazi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Akagi's elbow.
Kazi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kazi lands a left hand.
Akagi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kazi has a couple of punches blocked by Akagi.
Akagi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kazi backwards.
Akagi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kazi lands a shoulder strike.
Kazi takes a shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akagi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Akagi lands a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Kazi.
A head punch on the inside from Kazi fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yasuhiro Akagi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Akagi thuds a left hand into Kazi's body.
Akagi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Akagi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Akagi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kazi is looking to land body kicks.
A little feinted left hand from Akagi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Akagi thumps Kazi with a low kick.
Akagi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kazi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kazi misses with a hook. Akagi ducked under it nicely.
Akagi fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazi gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Akagi counters with a shoot takedown. Kazi fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB#
Akagi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Akagi wants to pass the guard but Kazi is keeping the position.
Kazi is looking to stand up but Akagi isn't so interested in that idea. #T1##ES2#
Kazi has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Akagi off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Akagi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kazi moves away.
Akagi throws a series of punches but Kazi avoids them all with ease.
Kazi follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Kazi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kazi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Good exchange - Akagi coming out on top.
Akagi misses with a hook. Kazi ducked under it nicely.
Akagi lands a nice hook to Kazi's body. Kazi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kazi throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Akagi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Akagi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kazi can do to turn this around?
Kazi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
An attempted straight right counter from Akagi misses the target.#T2#
Kazi tries a head kick but it misses.
Akagi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Akagi. Kazi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akagi connects with a right hand. Kazi shakes it off.
Akagi blocks a leg kick.#CL#
Akagi clinches up against the cage.
Kazi has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Akagi seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kazi can turn it around.
Kazi misses with the head strike.
Akagi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kazi backwards.
Kazi misses with the head strike.
Akagi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kazi backwards.
Akagi tries to work over Kazi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Akagi scores with a shot to the side of Kazi's head.
Kazi is trying to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akagi.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akagi. #T3#
Kazi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Akagi lands on the inside with an uppercut. #TD#
Akagi jumps into guard, dragging Kazi to the mat. #SUB#
Akagi has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Kazi should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Akagi has tightened it up now! Kazi should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Yasuhiro Akagi!
Yasuhiro Akagi retains his welterweight title!
Yasuhiro Akagi managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Hellbent , into his post fight interview.

 

Event: CCR 73     
Date:   Mar 10, 2017
#R1#
Kazi throws a front kick that sends Smiff stumbling back into the cage.
Kazi throws a shot from downtown. Smiff moves away and avoids it.
Smiff tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Smiff ducks under a wild hook from Kazi.
Kazi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Smiff checks it well.
Smiff wants to counter the offense by Kazi and move into the clinch position.
Smiff dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smiff shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice body kick from Kazi.
Smiff throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smiff throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kazi.
Smiff throws a series of punches but Kazi avoids them all with ease.
Kazi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smiff circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smiff is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kazi with a body shot.
Smiff avoids the head kick by Kazi.
Smiff tries to clinch but Kazi moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Kazi.
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!
Kazi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kazi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Smiff's calf.#T1#
Kazi throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Smiff decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kazi's guard.
Kazi wants to stand up but Smiff is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smiff accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smiff stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kazi swivels though and keeps the full guard. #ES#
Kazi has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Smiff has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Kazi lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smiff.
A short uppercut from Kazi.
Kazi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smiff stalls. #BC2#
Smiff breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smiff darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smiff walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kami Kazi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kazi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T2#
Smiff lands a two punch combo.
Kazi cracks the inside of Smiff's front leg.
Smiff takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Smiff shoots in for a takedown but Kazi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Smiff blocks a low kick nicely.
Kazi throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Smiff counters with a takedown into side control.
Kazi bucks up and tries to throw Smiff off but instead Smiff has got his back!
Kazi trying to get back to his feet but Smiff is in full control for now. #ES#
Kazi manages to stand up with Smiff still on his back. Eventually Smiff drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kazi.
Smiff on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kazi. Kazi obviously looking to wear him down.
Smiff misses with a low kick as Kazi jumps back.
Smiff wants to clinch up but Kazi keeps it at a distance.#T3#
Kazi gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Smiff counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kazi pushes Smiff off looking to stand but Smiff dives back in and keeps control. #ES#
Kazi manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Smiff keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Kazi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smiff taking a breather. #TD2#
Smiff has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kazi uses from the top position.
Kazi trying to stand up but can't free himself from Smiff's guard.#SU#
Kazi stands up and waves to Smiff to follow him.
Kazi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kazi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kazi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Smiff scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kami Kazi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smiff swings for the body but Kazi moves out of range.
Kazi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kazi doesn't manage to clinch there - Smiff circles away.
Smiff throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kazi's waist but Kazi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smiff off to one side.
Kami Kazi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quinoa Smiff.#T4##TD2#
Smiff scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kazi is pushing Smiff's head away, looking to escape. Smiff manages to hold on to the position though.
Smiff wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kazi keeps working.
Kazi is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Smiff is controlling him well.
Smiff tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Smiff creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Kazi is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Smiff has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Smiff wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kazi keeps working.
Kazi wants to get back to his feet.
Smiff lands a few punches from side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kazi tries to escape but Smiff is in control.
Smiff creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Smiff working the ground and pound.
Kazi wants to get back to his feet.#ES#
Kazi throws Smiff to one side and escapes!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kami Kazi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Danga de danga de dang - Smiff scores with a four punch combination!
Kazi checks a leg kick nicely.
Kazi is looking to land body kicks.
Smiff tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kazi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kazi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Smiff's calf.#TD2#
Smiff fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kazi sprawls well initially but Smiff persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES#
Kazi kicks off Smiff and gets to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smiff throws a shot to the body.
Smiff stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kazi.
Kazi misses with a looping left.
Kazi lands a high kick!
Smiff throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kazi feints and then cracks Smiff's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smiff down.
Kazi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smiff takes a head kick and keeps coming. #T1#
Kazi misses with a straight left.
As Kazi backs off Smiff throws a huge counter combo but Kazi manages to avoid it all.
Smiff blocks the body kick.
Smiff drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kazi defends it well.
Smiff shoots for a takedown but Kazi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kazi looking to land some kicks to the body here. #KD#
Kazi lands a big head kick that sends Smiff tumbling to the mat! Kazi takes a step backwards and waves Smiff back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Smiff is rocked!
Kazi fakes the leg kick and cracks Smiff in the body.
Kazi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smiff can do to turn this around?
Kazi is looking to slow Smiff down with leg kicks.
Kazi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smiff tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A chopping leg kick lands by Kazi.
Quinoa Smiff is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kazi thows a leg kick but Smiff checks it #TD2#
and Smiff counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kazi is looking to stand up but Smiff isn't so interested in that idea. #T2#
Kazi is looking to stand back up but Smiff counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Kazi.
Smiff passes to full mount!
Kazi wants to get back to his feet. #ES#
Kazi somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
No luck for Smiff with that takedown attempt.
Smiff takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kazi thuds his shin into the meat of Smiff's side.
Smiff moves in looking to clinch but Kazi pushes him off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smiff. Kazi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kazi tries a low kick but Smiff avoids it.
Kazi throws a half hearted mid kick.#T3##TD2#
Smiff looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES#
Kazi is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Smiff presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kazi. #BC2#
Smiff breaks from the clinch.
Kazi misses with a head kick.
Kazi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Smiff scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kazi lands with a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice cross by Kazi.
Kazi misses with a body kick.
Despite the aggression on Smiff's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Smiff fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kami Kazi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quinoa Smiff.
Kazi moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #T4#
Kazi cracks Smiff with a right hand to the side of the head.
Smiff tries to move into range but Kazi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kazi thows a body kick. Smiff tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Smiff is breathing heavily.
Kazi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Smiff will feel that in the morning.
That kick from Kazi tenderised Smiff's leg. Smiff is trying to keep his angry face on.
Smiff's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kazi lands a head kick!
Kazi scores with a head kick. Smiff tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kazi cracks the inside of Smiff's front leg.
Kazi lands with a right hand.
Smiff is still on wobbly legs! Can Kazi finish him?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kazi connects with a looping right hand.
Kazi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Smiff dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kami Kazi is winning the standup battle so far.
Kazi misses with a head kick.
Smiff is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kazi with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kami Kazi dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Smiff closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kazi circles away.
Smiff seems to have recovered his senses.
Kazi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Smiff displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kazi throws out the jab.
Kazi throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
It looks like Kazi has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Smiff takes a swing at Kazi's ribcage but misses.
Kazi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kazi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kazi wants it to stay on the feet.
Smiff blocks a leg kick.
Smiff moves out of range of the body kick from Kazi.
Smiff avoids the head kick by Kazi.
And Smiff tries to counter it with a takedown but Kazi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smiff.
Smiff lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Smiff blocks a head kick by Kazi.
Kazi scores with a kick to the midsection.
Smiff takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smiff has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kazi.
Smiff throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kazi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters circling a little - Kazi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kazi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Smiff moves out of range of the body kick.
It seemed like Smiff was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kazi bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kazi tried to score with a low kick but Smiff checks it.
Kazi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kazi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Smiff doesn't manage to clinch there - Kazi circles away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kazi.
Quinoa Smiff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smiff has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kazi.#T2#
Kazi misses with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kazi throws a head kick but Smiff moves out of range.
Kazi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Smiff throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smiff moves out of range as Kazi throws a body kick.
Smiff misses with a combination
and Kazi counters with a right hand to the body.
Kazi cracks Smiff with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Smiff changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kazi tries to avoid it but Smiff manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kazi to the ground. Kazi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kami Kazi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quinoa Smiff.
Kazi keeps Smiff at a distance using the push kick.
You can see that Smiff has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Smiff takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kazi misses with a head kick.
Smiff is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kazi throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Smiff counters with a takedown into side control. #ES#
Kazi explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #T3#
Kazi lands a head kick. Smiff smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kazi misses with a low kick as Smiff jumps back.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kazi!
Smiff avoids the head kick by Kazi.
Nice jab there from Kazi.
Smiff swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smiff is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kazi rather than just go for the knockout.
Nice defenses there by Smiff.
Kazi throws a nice inside leg kick.
A jab from Kazi finds it's way through Smiff's defenses.
A lazy body kick from Kazi
and Smiff counters with a one-two to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kazi connects with an inside leg kick.
Kazi lunges at Smiff with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Smiff's hand. #T4#
Smiff lands with a hook. Kazi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Smiff looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kazi scoring well with a low kick there.
Smiff takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Smiff circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smiff moves away from the strike by Kazi.
Smiff moves out of range of the body kick from Kazi.
Kazi pushes Smiff away with a front kick.
Kazi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smiff is defended easily by Kazi.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kami Kazi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kazi 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kami Kazi!

After winning the bout, Kami Kazi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: CCR 70     
Date:   Feb 17, 2017
#R1#
Schuurman is looking to clinch but Kazi is avoiding it.
Schuurman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#CL#
Kazi gets tackled into the cage by Schuurman. Schuurman maintains the clinch.
Kazi managing to block the knees to the body from Schuurman.
Schuurman lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Schuurman tries to land a knee to the head but Kazi blocks with his arms.
Kazi takes a knee to the side of the body. #BC2#
Kazi manages to break the clinch.
Schuurman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kazi circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Schuurman pushes Kazi up against the cage in a clinch.
Schuurman scores with a knee to the head.
Schuurman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #BC2#
Kazi breaks the clinch.
Schuurman tries to clinch but Kazi is having none of it. #CL#
Schuurman darts in and clinches Kazi up against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Schuurman looking to throw knees to the head but Kazi is blocking nicely. #T1##BC2#
Kazi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Schuurman tries to clinch but Kazi is having none of it.
Schuurman blocks a head kick by Kazi.
Kazi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Schuurman in his tracks.
Schuurman moves in looking to clinch but Kazi pushes him off.#CL#
Schuurman rushes Kazi and presses him up against the cage.
Schuurman tries a knee to the head but Kazi blocks it.
Schuurman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kazi.
Schuurman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kazi blocks it with crossed arms.
Schuurman tries a knee to the head but Kazi blocks it.
Kazi has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Schuurman seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kazi can turn it around.
Schuurman looking to throw knees to the head but Kazi is blocking nicely.
Schuurman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kazi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Schuurman misses with a knee strike.
Schuurman tries to land a knee to the head but Kazi blocks with his arms.
Kazi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Schuurman missing with knees to the body. #T2##BC2#
Kazi breaks from the clinch.
Kazi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Frank Schuurman has been cut.
Kazi circles away from the clinch attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kazi misses with a hook. Schuurman ducked under it nicely.
Kazi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Schuurman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kazi.
Schuurman tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kazi counters with a body kick that stops Schuurman in his tracks momentarily.
Kazi throws a head kick but Schuurman moves out of range.
Kazi throws a wild body kick that Schuurman sees coming a mile off.
Schuurman moves out of range of the strikes.
Schuurman tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kazi counters with a good low kick that Schuurman was not able to check.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kazi.
Schuurman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Schuurman rushes Kazi and presses him up against the cage.#T3#
A knee to the head by Schuurman.
Schuurman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Schuurman with an attempt at a knee that misses. #BC2#
Kazi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Schuurman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kazi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Schuurman if he has to take too many more of those.
Kazi throws a head kick that misses.
Kazi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kazi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Schuurman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Schuurman tries to clinch there but Kazi circles away.
Schuurman fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Schuurman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Schuurman looking to throw knees to the head but Kazi is blocking nicely.
Schuurman tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #BC2#
Kazi breaks from the clinch. #T4##CL#
Schuurman closes the distance and pushes Kazi back into the cage.
Schuurman misses with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schuurman trying to land knees to the body.
Kazi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Schuurman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Schuurman looking to throw knees to the head but Kazi is blocking nicely.
Schuurman tries to land a knee to the head but Kazi blocks with his arms.
Kazi avoiding damage as Schuurman throws knees to the body. #BC2#
Kazi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Schuurman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kazi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Schuurman moves away from the strike by Kazi.
Kazi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kazi throws a head kick that misses.
Kazi swats away the attempt to clinch by Schuurman.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kazi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Frank Schuurman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Frank Schuurman's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Schuurman is looking to clinch but Kazi is avoiding it.
Schuurman is looking to clinch but Kazi is avoiding it.
Kazi throws a head kick that misses.
Kazi scores with a push kick.
Kazi looks for the body kick but Schuurman saw that one coming. #CL#
Schuurman rushes Kazi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Kazi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Schuurman wants to clinch.
Kazi misses with a low kick.
Kazi misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schuurman tries to clinch up but Kazi circles away and keeps his distance.
Kazi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kami Kazi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A clash of legs there as Schuurman blocks the low kick.
Schuurman tries to close the distance and clinch but Kazi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Schuurman avoids a kick to the body.
Schuurman tries to clinch
and Kazi counters with a nice body kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Kazi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T1#
Kazi throws the kick towards the body but Schuurman avoids it.
Schuurman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kazi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Schuurman doesn't manage to clinch there - Kazi circles away.
Kazi throws a leg kick but Schuurman moved away.
Schuurman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kazi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Frank Schuurman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kazi tries to work over Schuurman's front leg with a kick but Schuurman checks it.
Schuurman tries to clinch up but Kazi circles away and keeps his distance.
Kazi throws a head kick that misses.
Schuurman moves in looking to clinch but Kazi pushes him off.
Kazi connects with a leg kick. Schuurman looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kazi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Schuurman tries to clinch up.
Kazi tries a head kick but it misses.
Schuurman tries to clinch there but Kazi circles away.
Kazi thinks about the counter body kick.
Kazi lands with a slapping head kick.
Schuurman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Schuurman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kazi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kazi shapes to counter with a head kick.
Kazi throws a hook but Schuurman avoids it easily.#T2#
Schuurman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kazi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Schuurman is looking to clinch but Kazi is avoiding it.
Schuurman blocks a head kick by Kazi.
Schuurman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kazi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Schuurman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kazi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Schuurman tries to clinch there but Kazi circles away.
Kazi misses with a kick to the body.
Kazi is looking to slow Schuurman down with leg kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schuurman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kazi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kazi throws a leg kick but Schuurman moved away.
Schuurman tries to counter by clinching up but Kazi breaks away and moves out of range.
Schuurman moves in looking to clinch but Kazi pushes him off.
Schuurman tries to close the distance and clinch but Kazi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Schuurman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Schuurman is looking to clinch.
Kazi throws a fast counter high kick but Schuurman manages to duck under it in time.
Kazi misses with a hook.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kazi in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Kazi scores with a jab. Schuurman acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Schuurman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Schuurman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kazi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kazi throws out a loose jab but Schuurman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schuurman tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kazi manages to circle out of the way.
Kazi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kazi tries a head kick but it misses.
Schuurman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Schuurman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Schuurman looking to throw knees to the head but Kazi is blocking nicely.
Schuurman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Schuurman misses with a knee strike. #BC2#
Kazi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Schuurman tries to clinch there but Kazi circles away.
A nice side step and Kazi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T4#
Kazi throws a head kick but Schuurman moves out of range.
Kazi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kazi keeps the fight on the outside.
Kazi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kazi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Schuurman. That did some damage!
Kazi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kazi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kazi tries to work over Schuurman's front leg with a kick but Schuurman checks it.
Kazi connects with the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schuurman tries to clinch up.
Kazi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kazi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Schuurman tries to clinch but Kazi moves out of range.
Schuurman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kazi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Schuurman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kazi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kazi scores with a push kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kazi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kami Kazi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Frank Schuurman's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Schuurman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kazi lands a lovely overhand right.
Schuurman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kazi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Some bone on bone action there as Schuurman checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Schuurman tries to clinch up but Kazi circles away and keeps his distance.
Kazi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
An inside leg kick lands from Kazi.
Schuurman is looking to clinch but Kazi is avoiding it.
Kazi looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#CL#
Schuurman has managed to clinch.
Schuurman tries to land a knee to the head but Kazi blocks with his arms. #BC2#
Kazi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Schuurman wants to clinch
and Kazi counters with a good, hard body kick but Schuurman shrugs it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazi scores with a leg kick.
Kazi scores with a body shot. #CL#
Schuurman closes the distance and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kazi is trying to break the clinch but Schuurman is controlling him.#T1#
Schuurman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kazi blocks it with crossed arms.
Schuurman misses with a knee to the head.
Schuurman putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kazi in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kazi working hard to break the clinch.
Schuurman looking to throw knees to the head but Kazi is blocking nicely.
Schuurman landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Schuurman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Schuurman misses with a knee strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Schuurman tries to land a knee to the head but Kazi blocks with his arms.
Schuurman tries a knee to the head but Kazi blocks it.
Schuurman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Schuurman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Schuurman tries to land knees in the clinch but Kazi avoids the damage to the body. #T2##BC2#
Kazi manages to break the clinch.
Schuurman sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
An inside leg kick lands from Kazi.
Schuurman blocks the body kick.
Schuurman tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kazi manages to circle out of the way.
Kazi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Schuurman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kazi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Schuurman will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kazi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Schuurman is looking to clinch but Kazi is avoiding it.
Kazi throws a lazy right hand but Schuurman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Schuurman is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kazi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kazi throws a head kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Schuurman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Schuurman moves out of range of the body kick.
Schuurman wants to clinch but Kazi slips to the side
and Kazi counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Schuurman is looking to clinch.
Kazi circles away from the clinch attempt. #T3#
Schuurman is looking to clinch but Kazi is avoiding it.
Kazi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Schuurman is able to avoid easily.
Schuurman wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kazi swats away the attempt to clinch by Schuurman.
Schuurman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kazi misses with an uppercut. Schuurman saw that one coming.
Kazi throws a head kick but Schuurman moves out of range.
Schuurman doesn't manage to clinch there - Kazi circles away.
Kazi looks to land a combination but Schuurman avoids it well.
Schuurman tries to counter by clinching up but Kazi breaks away and moves out of range.
Schuurman moves in looking to clinch but Kazi pushes him off.
Kazi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Schuurman.
Kazi throws a shot from downtown. Schuurman moves away and avoids it.
Kazi tries to land a front kick but Schuurman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Schuurman is looking to counter the offense by Kazi and move into the clinch.
Schuurman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kazi replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Schuurman blocks it well.
Schuurman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Schuurman doesn't manage to clinch there - Kazi circles away.
Kazi tries a quick counter leg kick but Schuurman is wise to it.
Kazi connects with an inside leg kick.
Kazi keeps the fight on the outside.
Kazi steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Schuurman wants to clinch up but Kazi keeps it at a distance.
Kazi throws a wild body kick that Schuurman sees coming a mile off.
Schuurman takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Jab, jab by Kazi - just one landing.
Schuurman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kazi throws out the jab.
Schuurman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kazi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kazi raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Schuurman wants to clinch but Kazi slips to the side
and Kazi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schuurman is looking to clinch.
Schuurman moves in looking to clinch but Kazi pushes him off.
Schuurman doesn't manage to clinch there - Kazi circles away.
Schuurman tries to clinch up.
Kazi throws a leg kick which misses Schuurman's front leg but catches the back leg as Schuurman tries to avoid it.
Kazi throws a leg kick which misses Schuurman's front leg but catches the back leg as Schuurman tries to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kami Kazi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kazi 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kami Kazi!

An out of breath Kami Kazi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: CCR 67     
Date:   Jan 27, 2017
#R1#
Kazi throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kazi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kazi scores with a push kick.
Kazi scores with a leg kick.
Kazi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kazi.
Kazi scores with a head kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Locke checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Locke scores with a jab.#CL2#
Locke gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kazi has had enough of the clinch but Locke keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Kazi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kazi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kazi, as that shot connected.
Good leg kick by Kazi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kazi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Locke moves out of range of the leg kick from Kazi.
Kazi scoring well with a low kick there. #T1#
A big right from Kazi misses.
Locke misses the body punch
and Kazi counters with a good, hard body kick but Locke shrugs it off.
Kazi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kazi tries a head kick but it misses.
Kazi sets himself, and Locke steps forward looking for the clinch! Kazi avoids it this time.
Locke swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Locke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kazi throws a right hand that misses
enabling Locke to counter with a crisp jab.
Kazi throws a push kick but Locke slaps the foot to one side.
Locke only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Locke is looking to clinch.
A head kick misses from Kazi. #CL2#
Locke clinches with his opponent.
Locke tries a body shot but Kazi blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Locke.
Locke makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Locke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Locke working aggressively here. #T2#
Kazi is trying to break the clinch but Locke has him pressed against the cage.
Locke makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Locke lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Locke lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kazi backwards.
Locke misses with the head strike.
A frustrated look appears on Kazi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Locke swings wildly with an uppercut but Kazi uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Kazi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kazi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kazi scores with a kick to the body.
Kazi lands a jab to the nose.
Kazi scores with a head kick.
Locke tries to clinch but Kazi is having none of it. #T3##CL2#
Locke clinches up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Locke.
Locke lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kazi.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Locke.
Locke misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kazi is trying to break the clinch but Locke is controlling him.
Locke keeps control of Kazi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kazi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Locke lands with a right to the head.
Kazi tries to break the clinch but Locke is controlling the position.
A right hand to the body from Locke.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC#
Kazi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T4#
Kazi is looking to land body kicks.
Kazi looks to land a body kick but Locke moved away.
Locke looks to land a combination but Kazi avoids it well.
Locke fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kazi lands a head kick. Locke smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kazi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Locke tries to close the distance and clinch but Kazi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kami Kazi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kazi, right into the meat.
Kazi slips under a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kazi.
Locke fails in his attempt to clinch.
Locke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kazi tries to land a front kick but Locke steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kami Kazi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Locke changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Locke closes the distance and clinches.
Kazi working hard to break the clinch.
Locke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Locke slowing the pace effectively.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Locke.
Locke throws a head punch that misses.
Locke working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Locke lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Locke misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Locke pushes Kazi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Locke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Locke fails to land.
Nice body punch from Locke. #T1##BC#
Kazi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Crunch! Kazi slams his shin into Locke's torso.
Kazi throws a sloppy head kick and Locke moves out of range easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kazi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kazi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Locke will feel that in the morning.
Kami Kazi is winning the standup battle so far.
Kazi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kazi throws a low kick but Locke moves out of range easily.
Locke misses with a hook. Kazi ducked under it nicely.
Kazi throws a body punch but Locke moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Locke. Beautiful body shot.
The fighters circling - Kazi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Locke comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Locke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kazi moves away.
Kazi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Locke wants to counter with a clinch but Kazi pushes him away.#T2#
Locke checks a leg kick.
A head kick from Kazi lands but Locke takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kazi tries a head kick but it misses.
Locke avoids the head kick by Kazi.
Locke scores with a shot to the body.
Locke lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kazi moves out of range of the strikes.
Kazi is looking to counter with head kicks.
Kazi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kazi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Locke moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kazi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kazi throws a leg kick which misses Locke's front leg but catches the back leg as Locke tries to avoid it.
Kazi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Locke fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kazi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T3#
Locke blocks a leg kick.
Locke tries to counter by closing the distance.
Locke wants to clinch.
Kazi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Locke chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kazi can pounce on him.
Locke throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kazi tries to land a leg kick but Locke saw it coming and moves away.
Kazi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kazi slips a jab from Locke.
Kazi is looking to counter with head kicks.
Locke fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kazi throws a lazy right hand but Locke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Locke lands a leg kick that knocks Kazi off balance momentarily.
Kazi throws a front kick aimed at Locke's knee but Locke avoids it well.
Kazi throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
Kazi throws the kick towards the body but Locke avoids it.
Kazi scoring well with a low kick there.
Locke throws a body punch but Kazi moves out of range.
Kazi tried to counter with a leg kick but Locke avoided it.
Kazi needs to keep his hands up - Locke had a free shot at his head there.
Locke tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Locke's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kazi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Locke scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kazi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Locke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Kazi misses the target.
Kazi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kazi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kazi is looking to score with low kicks.
Locke takes a jab right on the kisser.
Locke's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kazi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Locke is out of range and Kazi settles back down.
Locke blocks a head kick by Kazi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Kami Kazi will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
A swing and a miss from Kazi.
Kazi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Locke has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kazi.
Kazi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kazi lands a jab to the head.
Locke is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kazi rather than just go for the knockout.
Locke avoids the head kick by Kazi.
Kazi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Locke swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kazi.
Locke is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Locke scores with a jab.
Locke slips under a jab from Kazi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazi throws a chopping leg kick but Locke manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kazi throws a sloppy head kick
and Locke counters with a nice uppercut.
Kazi moves out of range of the body kick.
Locke sizes up Kazi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Locke takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
Locke lands a right hand.
Locke pushes Kazi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Locke throws a punch but it's blocked by Kazi.
Locke keeps control of Kazi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Locke.
Locke working aggressively here. #BC#
Kazi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kazi throws a wild body kick that Locke sees coming a mile off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Locke looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kazi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Locke manages to avoid it.
Locke connects with a crisp jab.
Kazi throws a hook but Locke avoids it easily.#T2#
Locke throws a body punch but Kazi moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Kazi misses the target.
Kazi keeps the fight on the outside.
Locke misses with a wild body shot.
Kazi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kazi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kazi is looking to land body kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kazi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kazi misses with an attempted mid kick.
A nice side step and Locke releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kazi tries to land a front kick but Locke steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Locke on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kazi takes a swing at Locke's ribcage but misses.
Locke doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kazi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Locke takes a swing at Kazi's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Locke moves out of range as Kazi throws a body kick.
Kazi throws a head kick that misses
and Locke counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Locke rushes Kazi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Locke stalling.
Locke lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kazi.
Locke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stalling in the clinch from Locke.
Locke prevents Kazi from breaking the clinch.
Locke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Locke throws a head punch that misses.
Locke lands a left hand.
Locke misses with a body punch.
Kazi blocks a body shot from Locke. #T4#
Locke slows down the pace here.
Locke misses with a punch on the inside.
Locke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Locke misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Locke lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kazi backwards.
Locke misses with a body punch.
Locke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Locke lands with a left to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Locke.
John Locke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Locke lands a body shot in the clinch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kami Kazi!

Kami Kazi thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: CCR 65 LHW GP CHAMPIONSHIP     
Date:   Jan 13, 2017
#R1#
Batts throws a right and a left that Kazi avoids nicely.
A head kick misses from Kazi.
Batts displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kazi throws out the jab.
Kazi lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kazi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kazi seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kazi scoring well with a low kick there.
Kazi connects with a solid leg kick.
Kazi walks into a jab.
Peter Batts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Kazi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Batts scores with a nice strike.
Kazi misses with a body kick.
Batts shoots in but no luck this time.
Kazi throws a head kick but Batts moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Batts lands a nice hook to Kazi's body. Kazi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Batts moves out of range of the body kick from Kazi.
Batts throws out a counter right but Kazi avoids it with no problem.
Kazi moves out of range of the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Kazi misses the target.
Kazi takes one to the side of the head.
Batts misses with a wild combination.
Batts looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Batts thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Kazi tries a head kick but it misses.
Kazi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Batts.
Kazi throws a quick counter kick to the body but Batts avoids it.
Batts connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Batts blocks a head kick by Kazi.
Kazi lands a nice hook to Batts's body. Batts takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Batts keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kazi.
Batts throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Batts's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kazi under the eye.
Batts takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Batts avoids a kick to the body.
Kazi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Horrible takedown attempt by Batts or perhaps it was just good defense by Kazi, which made it look bad.
Kazi is looking to counter punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kazi.
Batts's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kazi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Batts scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD#
Kazi lands a big head kick that sends Batts tumbling to the mat! Kazi takes a step backwards and waves Batts back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#
It looks like Peter Batts has been cut.
Batts lands a really nice looking cross but Kazi seems unphased.
Kazi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T2#
Kazi misses with a low kick.
Kazi throws a leg kick but Batts checks it.
Batts lands a jab to the nose.
Kazi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Batts throws out the jab.
Kazi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Some bone on bone action there as Batts checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kazi lands a jab to Batts's midsection.
Batts is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Batts lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kazi backs up against the cage.
Kazi scores with a head kick. Batts tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kami Kazi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kazi thuds his shin into the meat of Batts's side.
Good work by Batts as he checks the leg kick.
Kazi throws a quick inside leg kick. #TD2#
Batts gets the takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Batts is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kazi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Batts tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T3##SUB2#
Batts is trying to get an arm triangle but Kazi is defending well.
Batts tries to advance to mount but Kazi denies him. #ES#
Kazi sneaks out the side door and pushes Batts away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Batts avoids the head kick by Kazi.
A telegraphed right hand from Batts misses the target.
Batts throws a sloppy head kick and Kazi moves out of range easily.
Kazi pushes Batts away with a front kick.
A swing and a miss from Batts.
Kazi looks to throw the jab but Batts is out of range.
Batts misses with a hook. Kazi ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Batts moves out of range of the body kick.
Batts scores with a jab to the head.
Kazi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kazi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Batts is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kazi throws a head kick that misses.
Batts is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kazi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Batts avoids the head kick by Kazi.
Batts might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kazi throws a leg kick but Batts sees it coming and moves out of range. #TD2#
Batts manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kazi on his heels. He'll look to pass Kazi's guard now, I'm sure.#ES#
Kazi has his feet on Batts's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Kazi throws a head kick but Batts moves out of range.
Kazi throws a sloppy head kick and Batts moves out of range easily.
Kazi connects with a high kick.
Batts feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kazi's calf.
Batts takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kazi lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nice sprawl there from Kazi as Batts shoots in.
Kami Kazi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Batts.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kazi takes one on the button.
Kazi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Batts has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kami Kazi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Peter Batts's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Kazi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Batts throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kazi defending well as Batts loads up on a big left hand.
Batts scores with a head kick. Kazi tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kazi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Batts blocks a head kick by Kazi.
Kazi throws a head kick that misses.
Kami Kazi is winning the standup battle so far.
Kazi checks a leg kick nicely.
Kazi is looking to counter punch.
Batts misses with a low kick.
Kazi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Batts throws a jab but it's blocked by Kazi.
Kazi tries a head kick but it misses.
Kazi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Batts can do to turn this around?
Batts cracks Kazi with a good jab.
Kazi thumps Batts with a low kick.
Batts misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kazi tries a head kick but it misses.
Batts swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kazi slips under a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kazi scores with the left hand. Batts knows he should have avoided that one.
Batts connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kazi. Kazi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1#
Kazi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Batts throws out the jab.
Batts chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kazi can pounce on him.
Kazi swats away the attempt to clinch by Batts.
Batts checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice defenses there by Batts.
Kazi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kazi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A clash of legs there as Batts blocks the low kick.
Batts misses with a low kick as Kazi jumps back.
Batts misses with a straight left.
Batts scores with a decent looking hook.
Kazi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice shot lands for Batts.
Batts throws a looping overhand right but Kazi ducks down to avoid it.
Batts throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Batts goes for a double leg but Kazi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kazi continues to drive forward.
Batts scores with a decent looking hook.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kazi misses with a body kick.
Batts lands with a straight right. Kazi didn't see that one coming.
Kazi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kazi throws a jab when Batts was well out of range.
Batts throws out a counter right but Kazi avoids it with no problem.
Kazi misses with a body kick.
Kazi lunges at Batts with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Batts's hand. #CL2#
Batts fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kazi, pushing him back against the cage.
Kazi blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kazi.
A head punch on the inside from Batts fails to land.
Kazi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kazi prevents the takedown attempt.
Kami Kazi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Batts.
Batts misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kazi.
Batts has a couple of punches blocked by Kazi. #T3#
Batts misses with a punch on the inside.
Batts misses with the head strike.
A body shot lands from Batts.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Batts.
Batts fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Kazi breaks the clinch.
Kazi misses with a head kick.
Nice straight punches there by Batts. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Batts.
Batts's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kazi.
Batts fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kazi missing with a left hand there. Batts was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Danga de danga de dang - Batts scores with a four punch combination!
Batts throws a hook but Kazi blocks it.
Batts tries to close the distance and clinch but Kazi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T4#
Kazi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Batts.
Batts ducks under a wild hook from Kazi.
Kazi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Batts's hands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Batts tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kazi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Batts somewhat.
Batts lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A looping hook to the body misses from Batts. Kazi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Batts throws a sloppy head kick and Kazi moves out of range easily.
Kazi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Batts lunges at Kazi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kazi's hand.
Batts takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kazi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Batts.
Batts tests Kazi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kazi slips under a jab from Batts.
Kazi ducks under a wild hook from Batts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Batts showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Peter Batts's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Batts moves out of range of the body kick.
Kazi sets himself, and Batts steps forward looking for the clinch! Kazi avoids it this time.
Batts throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Batts throws a jab when Kazi was well out of range.
A slow jab from Batts misses its intended target.
It appears Kazi was looking to counter with a kick there.
Batts tries to clinch but Kazi is having none of it.
Kazi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Batts's head.
Batts fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kazi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Batts takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Batts takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Batts let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A swing and a miss from Batts.
Batts moves forwards but Kazi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Batts misses with a takedown attempt - Kazi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
It appears Kazi was looking to counter with a kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazi moves out of range as Batts strikes.
Batts takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Batts shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kazi as he jumps to the side.
Batts has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kazi.
Batts takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kazi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #ROC#
Batts is rocked!#T1#
Kazi misses with a leg kick
and Batts counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kazi throws a head kick but Batts moves out of range.
Kazi tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters circling - Batts throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Batts throws a hook but Kazi avoids it easily.
Batts scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Batts misses with a right hand
and Kazi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Batts is still on wobbly legs! Can Kazi finish him?
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kazi - that will leave a mark!
Kazi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Batts's sensitive parts.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kazi.
Kazi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Batts tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kazi defends well and Batts ends up having to push Kazi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Batts seems to have recovered his senses.
Kami Kazi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Batts.
Batts throws an overhand right that lands on Kazi's shoulder, as Kazi tries to avoid the shot.
Batts checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jab from Kazi.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Batts checks a leg kick.
Batts tries to counter with a clinch but Kazi shakes him off and moves away.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kazi throws out a leg kick but Batts moves out of range and Kazi only half commits.
Kazi pushes Batts away with a front kick.
Kazi throws a head kick that misses.
Kazi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Batts throws a right hand that Kazi ducks under and follows up with a left that Kazi also avoids with ease.#TD2#
Batts gets a takedown into half guard.
Kazi is trying to stand.
Kazi wants to stand back up but Batts manages to pass into side control.
Kazi is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Batts working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kazi pushes Batts away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Batts gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T3##ES#
Kazi throws Batts to one side and escapes!
Kazi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Batts scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL2#
Batts forces Kazi back against the cage and clinches.
Batts swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Batts misses with the head strike.
Batts throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Kazi manages to break the clinch.
Batts changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kazi tries to avoid it but Batts manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kazi to the ground. Kazi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Batts blocks a low kick nicely.
Batts misses with a hook.
And Kazi counters with a quick kick to the body but Batts blocks it.
A good leg kick by Kazi. #T4#
Batts tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kazi swivels and escapes.
Kazi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Batts.
Donk. Batts catches Kazi right on the button with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kazi ducks under a wild hook from Batts.
Kazi misses with a low kick.
Kazi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kazi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kazi needs to keep his hands up - Batts had a free shot at his head there.
Batts lands a jab to the head.
The fighters circling - Batts throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Batts with a nice cross.
Batts has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kazi.
Kazi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Batts.
Kazi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Batts checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kazi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kazi throws a leg kick that misses.
Kazi moves out of range as Batts strikes.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Batts crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kazi - the referee stops the clock and Batts gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kazi. Batts manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kami Kazi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kazi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kami Kazi!

Kami Kazi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: CCR 62     
Date:   Dec 23, 2016
#R1#
Kazi tries to land a front kick but Locke steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Locke stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kazi.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kazi, right into the meat.
Locke tests Kazi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kazi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kazi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Locke takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Locke smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kazi avoids the body shot from Locke.
Kazi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kazi throws a hook to the side of Locke's head but Locke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Locke moves out of range of the body kick.
Kazi misses with a kick to the body
and Locke counters with a series of strikes. Kazi will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kazi throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Locke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kazi misses with a head kick.
Kazi moves out of range of the body kick.#T1#
Kazi misses with a wild body shot.
Locke misses with a jab, cross combination.
A head kick misses from Kazi.
Locke flicks out a counter leg kick but Kazi steps away.
Kazi throws the left hand but Locke avoids the punch easily.
Locke scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kazi in his tracks.
Kazi misses with a low kick.
Locke lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kazi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Locke thuds a left hand into Kazi's body.#CL2#
Locke clinches up against the cage.
Locke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Locke tries to work over Kazi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Locke keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kazi's efforts to push away.
Locke misses with the head strike. #T2#
Kazi blocking some punches.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Locke makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kazi prevents a body shot from Locke.
Locke prevents Kazi from breaking the clinch.
Locke lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Locke breaks the clinch.
Locke walks into a left hand.
Kazi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kazi looks to throw a body kick
letting Locke counter with a right hand.
Locke misses with an uppercut.
Kazi moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kazi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Locke.
Locke misses with a low kick as Kazi jumps back.
Kazi lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Locke attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Locke moves in looking to clinch but Kazi pushes him off.
Kazi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Locke if he has to take too many more of those.
Locke on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kami Kazi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kazi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice shot lands for Kazi.
Kazi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Locke.
Locke throws a right hand that misses
and Kazi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Locke misses with a wild body shot.
Locke throws a body shot but no joy.
Locke defending well as Kazi loads up on a big left hand.
A head kick misses from Kazi.
Locke moves out of range as Kazi throws a body kick. #CL2#
Locke clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Kazi breaks from the clinch. #T4#
Kazi tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice side step and Locke releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A jab from Kazi does it's job there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kazi misses with a right hand
and Locke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Locke avoids the head kick by Kazi.
Locke lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Locke blocks a head kick by Kazi.
Kazi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Locke.
Kazi moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A lazy left from Kazi finds it's target.
Kazi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kazi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Locke.
Kazi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Locke will feel that in the morning.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Locke takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Locke has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kazi.
A nice inside leg kick there by Locke. That's going to slow Kazi down.
Kazi tries a head kick but it misses.
Locke is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kazi with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kami Kazi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Kazi throws an overhand right that lands on Locke's shoulder, as Locke tries to avoid the shot.
Locke takes a kick to the side of the head.#CL2#
Locke pushes Kazi up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kazi. #BC#
Kazi manages to break the clinch.
Locke closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Locke moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kazi.
Kazi throws a lazy right hand but Locke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Locke avoids a kick to the body.
Locke lands with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kazi throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and Locke holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Locke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kazi blocks an uppercut. #T1#
A short right from Locke.
Locke misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kazi prevents a body shot from Locke.
Locke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Locke misses with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Locke.
Locke misses with a hook from the clinch.
Locke misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Kazi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Locke lands a nice shot to the body.
Kazi wants to slow Locke down by chopping away at his legs.
A head kick by Kazi misses
and Locke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kazi throws a solid leg kick but Locke takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kazi.
Locke thinks about the counter body kick.
Kazi throws the left hand but Locke avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Kazi misses the jab.
Kazi misses with a kick to the body.
Kazi throws a hook but Locke avoids it easily.
Kazi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Locke throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kazi misses with a low kick.
Locke looks to land a combination but Kazi avoids it well.
Kazi thinks about countering with a head kick.
Kazi takes a swing at Locke's ribcage but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kazi throws a lazy head kick
and Locke counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kazi throws a sloppy head kick and Locke moves out of range easily.
Locke moves out of range of the body kick.
Kazi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Locke moves out of range of the body kick from Kazi.
Locke is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Locke misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Locke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Locke just misses with a punch to the body.
Kazi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Locke.
Kazi throws a big counter combination but Locke scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Locke blocks a head kick by Kazi.
Kazi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kazi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Locke checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kazi lunges at Locke with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Locke's hand.
Kazi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Locke avoids the body shot from Kazi.
Kazi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kazi throws a head kick but Locke moves out of range.
Kazi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Locke avoids a kick to the body.
Locke doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kazi throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
Kazi throws the kick towards the body but Locke avoids it.
Kazi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kami Kazi is winning the standup battle so far.
Locke misses with a series of wild punches.
Locke swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kazi.
Locke ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL2#
Locke closes the distance and clinches.
Locke keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kazi's efforts to push away.
Locke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Locke makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kazi is looking to break free of the clinch but Locke has double underhooks.
Kazi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

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

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

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

 

Event: CCR 59     
Date:   Dec 02, 2016
#R1#
Kazi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kazi misses with a combination
and Akagi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kazi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Akagi throws a wild body kick that Kazi sees coming a mile off.
Akagi avoids the head kick by Kazi.
Akagi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Akagi pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kazi back to the cage. Akagi follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kazi throws a sloppy head kick and Akagi moves out of range easily.
Kazi throws a hook to the side of Akagi's head but Akagi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kazi throws a jab but it's blocked by Akagi.
Kazi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kazi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Akagi.#KD#
Akagi cracks Kazi with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kazi looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Akagi finish him? #ROC#
Kazi is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akagi misses with an uppercut. Kazi saw that one coming.
Kazi misses with a body kick. #T1##CL#
Akagi darts in and clinches Kazi up against the cage.
Akagi digs a right hand underneath Kazi's ribcage. Kazi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kazi blocks a body shot from Akagi.
Akagi misses with a body punch.
Akagi keeps control of Kazi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Akagi lands a right hand.
Akagi tries to work over Kazi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Akagi tries a body shot but Kazi blocks it.
Akagi misses with a body punch.
Akagi stalling against the cage.
Akagi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kazi or not. #T2#
Akagi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Akagi can't find room to land a body shot as Kazi controls the action.
Kazi blocks an uppercut.
Akagi gets through Kazi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kazi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Akagi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Akagi misses with a low kick.
Akagi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akagi throws a jab when Kazi was well out of range.
Kazi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Akagi is looking to land body kicks.
Akagi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kazi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T3#
Kazi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Akagi.
Kazi is trying to counter with his kicks.
Kazi throws a push kick but Akagi slaps the foot to one side.
Akagi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Akagi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kazi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Akagi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Akagi with a nice cross.
Kazi throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Akagi counters with a nice kick to the body.
Akagi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Akagi checks a low kick from Kazi.
Akagi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kazi misses with a low kick.
Kazi looks for the body kick but Akagi saw that one coming.
Kazi misses with a body kick.
Kazi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
A slow jab from Kazi misses its intended target.
Akagi throws a body shot but no joy.
Akagi throws a series of punches but Kazi avoids them all with ease.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kazi.
Kazi needs to keep his hands up - Akagi had a free shot at his head there.
Akagi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Good work by Kazi as he checks the leg kick.
Kazi throws a fast counter high kick but Akagi manages to duck under it in time.
Akagi misses with a hook.
Kazi walks into a straight right hand from Akagi.
Kazi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kazi throws a body kick that misses #KD#
and Akagi counters with a crisp right hand that drops Kazi! Akagi lets Kazi back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Kazi is still on wobbly legs! Can Akagi finish him?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akagi cracks Kazi with a hook to the temple - Kazi is on wobbly legs here! Akagi swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Kazi falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Akagi wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Yasuhiro Akagi!
Yasuhiro Akagi is the new welterweight champion!
Yasuhiro Akagi decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: CCR 53     
Date:   Oct 21, 2016
#R1#
Kazi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kazi throws a lazy body kick
and Silva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kazi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Silva throws a front kick that sends Kazi stumbling back into the cage.
Kazi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silva takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kazi ducks under a wild hook from Silva.
Kazi lands with a slapping head kick.
Silva takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Silva scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kazi moves out of range of the body kick from Silva.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kazi moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Silva slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1#
Kazi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Silva.
Silva shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Kazi is just out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Silva crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kazi - the referee stops the clock and Silva gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kazi. Silva manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kazi throws a body kick that misses
and Kazi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've been hearing reports that Silva has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kazi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kazi takes a swing at Silva's ribcage but misses.
Kazi throws a head kick that misses
and Silva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kazi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silva jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Kazi throws a lazy head kick
enabling Silva to counter with a crisp jab.
Kazi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kazi throws a sloppy head kick and Silva moves out of range easily.
It looked like Silva wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kami Kazi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kazi catches Silva with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#ROC2#
Silva is rocked!
Silva is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Kazi Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Silva is out cold, face down on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kami Kazi!
Kami Kazi is the new welterweight champion!
An out of breath Kami Kazi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Jose Silva stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sorry for the lost tonite guys but his girlfriend just gave me the best blowjob ever backstage before the fight tonite that bitch is a freak so I guess I just didn't have any energy tonite she sucked it all out I'll get him back in the rematch.'.

 

Event: CCR 50     
Date:   Sep 30, 2016
#R1#
Kriel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kazi counters with an outside leg kick.
Kriel throws a solid leg kick but Kazi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kriel.
Kazi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kazi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kriel is out of range.
Kazi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kriel ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kazi throws a sloppy head kick and Kriel moves out of range easily.
Kriel checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kriel lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kazi throws a sloppy head kick and Kriel moves out of range easily.
Kazi misses with a straight left.
Kazi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kriel throws a lazy uppercut
and Kazi counters with a good, hard body kick but Kriel shrugs it off.
Jan Kriel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kriel bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kazi's head backwards.
A lazy left from Kriel finds it's target.
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!
Kriel turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kazi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kazi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kriel. #T1#
Kriel fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kazi on the side of the head.
Kazi walks into a stiff left hand from Kriel.
A low kick from Kriel is predictable there
and Kazi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Jan Kriel has been cut.
Kriel throws out a loose jab but Kazi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kazi misses the shot to the body.
A left lands for Kriel.
Kriel scoring well with a low kick there.
Kriel throws a lazy right hand but Kazi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Kriel backs away, Kazi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
The crowd cheers as Kriel lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kazi doesn't seem phased though.
Kriel uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kriel lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kazi throws a chopping leg kick but Kriel manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kriel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kriel throws the left hand but Kazi avoids the punch easily.
Kriel lands with an uppercut that bounces Kazi off the cage and back into range.
Kriel throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #T2#
Kazi misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kriel! But no joy.
Kriel moves out of range of the body kick from Kazi.
A nice side step and Kriel releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kriel lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kazi missing with a left hand there. Kriel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A countering left hand to the body from Kriel misses.
Kriel misses with a straight left.
Kriel misses with a shot to the body
and Kazi counters with a good, hard body kick but Kriel shrugs it off.
Kazi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kriel lands a two punch combo.
Kriel misses with a kick to the body.
As Kriel backs away, Kazi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kriel misses with a straight left. #KD#
Kazi lands a big head kick that sends Kriel tumbling to the mat! Kazi takes a step backwards and waves Kriel back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Kriel is rocked!
Kazi ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Kriel's jaw. Kriel's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Kazi does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kami Kazi!
An out of breath Kami Kazi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: CCR 47     
Date:   Sep 09, 2016
#R1#
Kazi feints a jab promting Silva to slip. Kazi then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Silva slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Silva digs a good body shot into Kazi's ribs.
Kazi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Silva circles away quickly and effectively.
Silva is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Silva misses with a combination
letting Kazi counter with a right hand.
Silva misses with a body shot.
It looked like Kazi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Silva lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Anderson Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Silva misses its intended target.
Kazi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Silva 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.
Kazi throws a chopping leg kick but Silva manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kazi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Silva throws a lazy uppercut
and Kazi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Silva's knee momentarily.
Silva moves away from the strike by Kazi.
Silva tries to clinch
and Kazi counters with a leg kick. #T1#
Silva misses with a jab, cross combination.
Silva walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kazi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kazi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A lazy left from Silva finds it's target.
Silva moves forwards but Kazi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Silva throws a shot to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Silva!
Kazi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Good shot there by Silva.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kazi moves away.
Kazi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T2##CL2#
Silva clinches with his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Silva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Kazi manages to break the clinch.
Kazi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away.
Kazi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Silva lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Silva wants to clinch but Kazi slips to the side
and Kazi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#
Silva is rocked!
Silva lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Silva.
Silva is still on wobbly legs! Can Kazi finish him?
Silva swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kazi counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Silva out cold! What a finish! Kazi is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kami Kazi!
A very excited looking Kami Kazi 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: CCR 45     
Date:   Aug 26, 2016
#R1#
Cruz throws an overhand right that lands on Kazi's shoulder, as Kazi tries to avoid the shot.
Kazi throws out a counter right but Cruz avoids it with no problem.
Kazi misses with a hook. Cruz ducked under it nicely.
Kazi motions for Cruz to come forward. Kazi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cruz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cruz throws a jab but it's blocked by Kazi.
Cruz misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Kazi to counter with a crisp jab.
Kazi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cruz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz throws an off balance right hand
and Kazi counters with a nice body kick.
Cruz throws a poor cross that misses #KD2#
and Kazi counters with a nice right hand that sends Cruz toppling to the canvas! Cruz scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kazi finish him?!#ROC2#
Cruz is rocked!
Cruz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cruz ducks into an uppercut from Kazi and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kami Kazi!
Kami Kazi thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Rafael Cruz spoke after the fight, saying 'Congratulations to him; he fought a great fight; I have to go back to drawing board'.

 

Event: CCR 41     
Date:   Jul 29, 2016
#R1##CL#
Saturskis clinches up against the cage.
Saturskis looking to throw knees to the head but Kazi is blocking nicely.
Kazi is trying to break the clinch but Saturskis is controlling him.
Saturskis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Saturskis is working for takedown but Kazi is calmly controlling the position for now.
Saturskis using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kazi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Saturskis prevents Kazi from breaking the clinch.
Saturskis is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kazi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Saturskis misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Kazi is fighting off a takedown attempt but Saturskis is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kazi to the mat. Kazi regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#ES2#
Kazi uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Saturskis really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Saturskis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kazi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Saturskis.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jakob Saturskis. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Kazi misses with a series of wild punches. #CL#
Saturskis rushes Kazi and presses him up against the cage.
Kazi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kazi prevents the takedown attempt.
Saturskis goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kazi prevents it.
Saturskis lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Saturskis lands a nice knee to the body. #BC2#
Kazi breaks from the clinch.
Saturskis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kazi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Saturskis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kazi as he avoids it easily. #CL#
Saturskis closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Saturskis gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kazi felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Saturskis is looking for a kimura but Kazi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Saturskis to get the leverage.
Kazi looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kazi is looking to get back to is feet but Saturskis passes into side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kazi can do anything to dispel that myth.#ES2#
Kazi bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Saturskis is looking to clinch but Kazi is avoiding it. #CL#
Saturskis has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kazi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Saturskis crunches a lovely knee into Kazi's ribcage.
Kazi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T3#
Saturskis drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Saturskis is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kazi is trying to break the clinch but Saturskis has him pressed against the cage.
Kazi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Saturskis has him pressed against the cage.
Saturskis missing with knees to the body. #TD#
Saturskis has picked Kazi up - he's going for a ride! Saturskis dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#ES2#
Kazi kicks off Saturskis and gets to his feet.
Saturskis tries to clinch but Kazi is having none of it.
Kazi flicks out a counter leg kick but Saturskis steps away.#TD#
Saturskis shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kazi is trying to defend but Saturskis finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kazi wants to get back to his feet.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#ES2#
Kazi manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Saturskis keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Saturskis is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kazi is defending well.
A short right from Saturskis on the inside.
Kazi stops a takedown attempt from Saturskis.
Saturskis drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kazi pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL#
Saturskis moves into the clinch.
Kazi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Saturskis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kami Kazi will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Saturskis takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kazi keeps the fight on the outside.
Kazi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Saturskis closes the distance but Kazi moves to the side
enabling Kazi to counter with a crisp jab.
Saturskis tries to clinch but Kazi is having none of it.
Saturskis wants to clinch
and Kazi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kazi keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saturskis walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Saturskis has his takedown stuffed#KD2#
and Kazi counters with a nice right hand that sends Saturskis toppling to the canvas! Saturskis scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kazi finish him?!#ROC2#
Saturskis is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Kazi has cracked Saturskis with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Kazi lands another huge swinging hook and Saturskis tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Saturskis, before Kazi can land any more shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kami Kazi!
During a confident post fight interview, Kami Kazi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: CCR 38     
Date:   Jul 08, 2016
#R1#
Perez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kazi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Perez's head.
Perez 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.
Kazi scores with a sloppy right hand. Perez should have avoided that one. #TD2#
Perez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Perez trying to pass the guard but Kazi defending well. #SUB2#
Perez is working for a kimura but Kazi is defending it quite comfortably. #ES#
Kazi kicks off Perez and gets to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kazi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Perez. That did some damage!
Perez shoots for a takedown but Kazi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kazi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Perez just manages to avoid it.
Perez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T1#
Perez moves out of range of the body kick from Kazi.
Kazi is looking to slow Perez down with leg kicks.
Perez tries for a takedown but Kazi circles away easily
and Kazi counters with a stiff right hand.
Kazi scoring well with a low kick there.
Perez tries for a takedown but Kazi circles away easily
and Kazi counters with a straight right hand.
Kami Kazi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benny Perez.
Perez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kazi counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Kazi dips to his left and cracks Perez with an uppercut!#ROC#
Perez is rocked!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kazi.
Perez wants to counter with a clinch but Kazi pushes him away.
Perez dives in for a single leg takedown but Kazi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kazi circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Perez drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Kazi follows Perez to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kami Kazi!
Kami Kazi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: CCR 35     
Date:   Jun 18, 2016
#R1#
Schuurman wants to clinch up but Kazi keeps it at a distance.
Schuurman avoids the head kick by Kazi. #CL2#
Schuurman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Schuurman misses with a knee strike.
Kazi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Schuurman connects with a knee to the head.
Kazi is trying to force a seperation but Schuurman has the dominant position.
Schuurman misses with a knee to the head.
Schuurman tries a knee to the head but Kazi blocks it.
Kazi managing to block the knees to the body from Schuurman.
Schuurman looking to throw knees to the head but Kazi is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schuurman misses with a knee to the head.
Schuurman putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kazi in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Schuurman misses with a knee strike.
Schuurman unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kazi lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Schuurman tries to land knees in the clinch but Kazi avoids the damage to the body.
Kazi 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.#T1#
Schuurman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Schuurman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Schuurman misses with a knee to the head.
Schuurman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kazi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Schuurman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Schuurman tries to land a knee to the head but Kazi blocks with his arms.
Kazi is trying to break the clinch but Schuurman has him pressed against the cage.
Schuurman tries a knee to the head but Kazi blocks it.
Schuurman scores with a knee to the head.
Kazi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Schuurman's coach down at Animal House was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Schuurman's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Schuurman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Schuurman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kazi takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kazi managing to block the knees to the body from Schuurman.
Schuurman tries to land a knee to the head but Kazi blocks with his arms. #T2#
Schuurman looking to throw knees to the head but Kazi is blocking nicely.
Schuurman with a knee to the head.
Schuurman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Schuurman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kazi is defending well for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schuurman looking to throw knees to the head but Kazi is blocking nicely.
Kazi is trying to break free.
Knees to the body from Schuurman.
Schuurman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kazi.
Kazi tries to break free but Schuurman pushes him back against the cage.
Schuurman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kazi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Schuurman has him pressed against the cage.
Schuurman tries to land a knee to the head but Kazi blocks with his arms.
Schuurman misses with a knee strike.
Schuurman tries to land a knee to the head but Kazi blocks with his arms. #T3#
Schuurman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Schuurman tries a knee to the head but Kazi blocks it.
Schuurman misses with a knee to the head.
Schuurman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kazi blocks it with crossed arms.
Schuurman looks winded!
Kazi can't break the clinch.
Schuurman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Schuurman looking to throw knees to the head but Kazi is blocking nicely.
Kazi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kazi has had enough of the clinch but Schuurman keeps him there for the moment.
Schuurman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Schuurman misses with a knee strike.
Schuurman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kazi can't break the clinch.
Kazi can't break the clinch.
Schuurman with a knee to the head. #T4#
Schuurman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kazi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Schuurman missing with knees to the body.
Schuurman tries to land a knee to the head but Kazi blocks with his arms.
Schuurman connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kazi's face.
Schuurman misses with a knee to the head.
Schuurman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Schuurman misses with a knee strike. #BC#
Kazi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kazi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kazi scores with a spinning back kick!
Kazi keeps the fight on the outside.
Schuurman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kazi swats away the attempt to clinch by Schuurman.
Kazi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Schuurman dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Schuurman takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CL2#
Schuurman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kazi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kazi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Schuurman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kazi blocks it with crossed arms.
Schuurman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kazi avoids it.
Schuurman looking to throw knees to the head but Kazi is blocking nicely.
Kazi tries to break the clinch but Schuurman is controlling the position.
Schuurman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kazi tries to break free but Schuurman pushes him back against the cage.
Schuurman landing knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schuurman looking to throw knees to the head but Kazi is blocking nicely.
Schuurman looking to throw knees to the head but Kazi is blocking nicely.
Schuurman trying to land knees to the body.
Kazi 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.
Kazi is trying to break free.
Schuurman tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T1#
Schuurman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Schuurman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kazi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Schuurman is breathing heavily.#BC#
Kazi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Schuurman wants to clinch up but Kazi keeps it at a distance.
Kazi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kazi wants to land a leg kick but Schuurman is out of range.
Kazi throws a leg kick that misses.
Schuurman checks a low kick from Kazi.
Kazi misses with a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Kazi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Schuurman tries to close the distance and clinch but Kazi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Schuurman tries to close the distance and clinch but Kazi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Schuurman tries to clinch there but Kazi circles away.
Schuurman moves to clinch but Kazi breaks away
and Kazi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kazi swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2##CL2#
Schuurman moves into the clinch.
Schuurman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Schuurman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kazi avoids it.
Schuurman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Schuurman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Schuurman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Schuurman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kazi is looking to break free of the clinch but Schuurman has double underhooks.
Schuurman has Kazi pressed against the cage, preventing Kazi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Schuurman tries a knee to the head but Kazi blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schuurman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kazi blocks it with crossed arms.
Schuurman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kazi.
Schuurman missing with knees to the body.
Schuurman misses with a knee to the head.
Schuurman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T3#
Schuurman lands a knee to the body.
Schuurman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Schuurman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC#
Kazi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Schuurman avoids the head kick by Kazi.
Schuurman is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kazi 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 Schuurman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Schuurman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Schuurman is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kazi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Schuurman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kazi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Schuurman darts in and clinches Kazi up against the cage.
Frank Schuurman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kazi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Schuurman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kazi avoids it.
Schuurman crunches a lovely knee into Kazi's ribcage.
Schuurman looking to throw knees to the head but Kazi is blocking nicely.
Schuurman looking to throw knees to the head but Kazi is blocking nicely.
Schuurman prevents Kazi from breaking the clinch.
Schuurman misses with a knee to the head. #T4#
Kazi is trying to break the clinch but Schuurman is controlling him.
Schuurman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #BC#
Kazi manages to break the clinch.
Kazi misses with a low kick. #CL2#
Schuurman forces Kazi back against the cage and clinches.
Schuurman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kazi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kazi is trying to break the clinch but Schuurman is controlling him.
Schuurman tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #BC#
Kazi breaks from the clinch.
Kazi throws a front kick aimed at Schuurman's knee but Schuurman avoids it well.
Kazi lands a head kick. Schuurman smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CL2#
Schuurman moves into the clinch.
Kazi working hard to break the clinch.
Schuurman misses with a knee to the head.
Schuurman unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kazi lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Schuurman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kazi misses with an uppercut.
Kazi tries to score with a low kick but Schuurman moves his leg out of the way.
Kazi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Schuurman's sensitive parts.
Kazi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Schuurman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A low kick from Kazi misses #CL2#
and Schuurman counters by moving into the clinch.
Schuurman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Schuurman missing with knees to the body.
Kazi wants to break free but Schuurman has control.
Schuurman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kazi blocks it with crossed arms.
A knee to the head by Schuurman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schuurman misses with a knee strike.
Schuurman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Schuurman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kazi's efforts to push away.
Schuurman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Schuurman throws a knee to the head but misses. #T1#
Schuurman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Schuurman misses with a knee strike.
Schuurman keeps control of Kazi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Schuurman misses with a knee strike.
Knees to the body from Schuurman.
Schuurman tries to land a knee to the head but Kazi blocks with his arms.
Kazi is trying to break the clinch but Schuurman has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Kazi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Schuurman clinches up with Kazi and pushes him back against the cage.
Schuurman trying to land knees to the body.
Schuurman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kazi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Schuurman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kazi blocks it with crossed arms. #T2#
Kazi is trying to force a seperation but Schuurman has the dominant position.
Schuurman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kazi blocks it with crossed arms.
Schuurman misses with a knee strike.
Schuurman tries to land a knee to the head but Kazi blocks with his arms.
Kazi wants to get back to striking at distance but Schuurman won't allow it.
Kazi working hard to break the clinch.
Schuurman keeps control of Kazi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Schuurman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kazi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Schuurman tries a knee to the head but Kazi blocks it.
Schuurman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Schuurman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Schuurman tries to land a knee to the head but Kazi blocks with his arms.
Frank Schuurman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kazi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T3#
Schuurman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Schuurman misses with a knee strike.
Kazi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Schuurman has him pressed against the cage.
Kazi is trying to force a seperation but Schuurman has the dominant position.
Kazi wants to get back to striking at distance but Schuurman won't allow it.
Schuurman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kazi wants to get back to striking at distance but Schuurman won't allow it.
Schuurman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kazi blocks it with crossed arms.
Kazi has had enough of the clinch but Schuurman keeps him there for the moment.
Kazi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Schuurman looking to throw knees to the head but Kazi is blocking nicely.
Kami Kazi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Schuurman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kazi is looking to break free of the clinch but Schuurman has double underhooks.
Schuurman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Schuurman keeps control of Kazi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Schuurman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kazi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Schuurman lands a knee to the head.
Kazi takes a knee right on the jaw!
Schuurman throws a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kazi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Schuurman missing with knees to the body.
Schuurman misses with a knee strike.
Kazi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Schuurman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Schuurman!

Frank Schuurman was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: CCR 29     
Date:   May 20, 2016
#R1#
Reynolds blocks a head kick by Kazi.
Kazi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reynolds.
Kazi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Reynolds.
Kami Kazi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reynolds gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Reynolds looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Reynolds moves into the clinch successfully.
Reynolds throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kazi blocks it with crossed arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reynolds tries a knee to the head but Kazi blocks it.
Reynolds blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Reynolds missing with knees to the body.
Reynolds's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T1#
Kazi tries to pull guard but Reynolds won't allow it.
Reynolds has Kazi pressed against the cage.
Reynolds tries to pull guard but Kazi holds him up against the cage and eventually Reynolds drops back down to his feet.
Kami Kazi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Reynolds.
Kazi managing to block the knees to the body from Reynolds.
Kazi has had enough of the clinch but Reynolds keeps him there for the moment.
Reynolds with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Reynolds has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kazi seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Reynolds can turn it around.
Reynolds keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kazi's efforts to push away.
Reynolds landing knees to the body. #T2#
Reynolds tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kazi avoids it.
Kazi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Reynolds fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kazi lands with a nice body kick.
Kazi lands with an uppercut that bounces Reynolds off the cage and back into range.
Kazi digs a good hook to Reynolds's body.
Kazi connects with a solid leg kick.
Reynolds looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kazi jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Kazi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Reynolds wants to counter the offense by Kazi and move into the clinch position.
Kazi connects with an inside leg kick.
Reynolds lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T3#
Kazi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reynolds throws a head kick but Kazi moves out of range.
Reynolds misses with a jab, cross combination.
Reynolds steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kazi. That one must have hurt.
Reynolds looks winded!
Kazi connects with a leg kick. Reynolds looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Reynolds on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kazi keeps the fight on the outside.
Kazi is looking to slow Reynolds down with leg kicks.
Reynolds tries to move into range but Kazi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kazi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kazi scores with a leg kick.
Kazi misses with a wild combination.
Reynolds wants to counter with a clinch but Kazi pushes him away.
Reynolds misses with a two punch combination. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reynolds takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Reynolds takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #ROC#
Reynolds is rocked!
Reynolds takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Reynolds gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Kazi gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kami Kazi!
A relieved looking Kami Kazi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Josh Reynolds had this to say: 'we got tiny lilasagne'.

 

Event: CCR 24     
Date:   Apr 22, 2016
#R1#
Kazi scores with a jab. Gracie acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Royce Gracie has been cut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kazi.
Kazi scoring well with a low kick there.
Kazi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gracie's sensitive parts.
Gracie with a poor takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kazi counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Gracie is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Gracie is breathing heavily.#KD2#
Kazi lands a big head kick that sends Gracie tumbling to the mat! Kazi takes a step backwards and waves Gracie back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie looks up at the clock. Bad move! Kazi lands a right hand from hell, dropping Gracie. Kazi pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kami Kazi!

 


 


 

 
 
 
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