Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: H32
Date: Dec 10, 2023

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Adesanya looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A nice side step and Petrov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Adesanya tries to close the distance and clinch up but Petrov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Petrov misses with a straight left.
Adesanya seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Petrov moves out of range of the body kick from Adesanya.
Adesanya moves out of range of the strikes.
Adesanya is looking to land body kicks.#KD#
Adesanya scores with a jab and follows up with an uppercut that drops Petrov to his knees! He bounces straight back to his feet but is forced to take the mandatory standing 8 count before he's allowed to continue. We're back under way and the fighters meet in the middle of the canvas to re-engage.#ROC#Petrov is rocked!
Petrov swings widly with a right hand
and Adesanya counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Petrov falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Carlton Adesanya!

Event: H29
Date: Nov 26, 2023

#R1#
Hazuki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petrov.#CL2#
Hazuki instigates a clinch.
Petrov tries to throw a body punch but Hazuki avoids it by throwing Petrov back against the ropes.
Hazuki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Petrov.
Petrov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Petrov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Petrov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Petrov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hazuki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hazuki lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Hazuki.
Nice body punch from Hazuki.
Hazuki cracks Petrov with a nice body shot.
Petrov is breathing heavily.
Hazuki lands a body punch.
Hazuki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Petrov backwards.
Petrov has a couple of punches blocked by Hazuki.
Hazuki utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hazuki lands a nice uppercut.
Petrov misses with some punches.
Hazuki lands a nice uppercut.
Hazuki throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T1#
Hazuki working Petrov over with knees to the body.
Hazuki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hazuki lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hazuki throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hazuki throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short body shot lands from Hazuki as the two fighters clinch.
A short body shot lands from Hazuki as the two fighters clinch.
Hazuki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hazuki lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hazuki with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #ROC2#Petrov is rocked!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hazuki.
Oh Petrov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hazuki scores a nice knee 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!
Nice body punch from Hazuki - that landed with a thud.
Petrov seems to have got his legs back now.
A right hand to the body from Hazuki.
Petrov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hazuki is working Petrov over against the ropes.
Hazuki landing knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Hazuki.
Hazuki prevents a body shot from Petrov.
A right hand to the body from Hazuki.
Hazuki is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T2#
Nice body punch from Hazuki - that landed with a thud.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hazuki.
A hook to the body from Hazuki.
A knee to the head by Hazuki.
Hazuki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hazuki working Petrov over with knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Hazuki.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hazuki.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hazuki.
Hazuki cracks Petrov with a big uppercut, right up the middle and Petrov goes down! Oh, he's hurt! He's bigtime hurt! The referee is giving him a chance to get back to his feet - 4,5,6,7, no, he's called it off! Petrov wasn't going to make it and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Ryo Hazuki!

Event: H25
Date: Nov 11, 2023

#R1#
Rram throws a push kick but Petrov slaps the foot to one side.
Petrov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A punch lands to the side of Petrov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Petrov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rram throws a jab but it's blocked by Petrov.
Petrov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rram lands with an uppercut that bounces Petrov off the ropes and back into range.
Rram throws a right and a left that Petrov avoids nicely.
Petrov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rram shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Petrov eats them both and turns towards Rram to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Rram throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Petrov on the side of the head. #ROC#Petrov is rocked!
Petrov fails to land with a series of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rram's head.
Rram displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petrov throws out the jab.
A thudding body kick lands there by Rram!
Rram takes one to the side of the head.
Rram lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A combination from Rram does no damage.
Petrov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rram just misses with a punch to the body.
Petrov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Rram lands a jab-cross combination.
Petrov is still on wobbly legs! Can Rram finish him?
Rram looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rram rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Petrov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rram scores with a jab to the head.
Petrov fails to land with a series of punches.
Petrov throws the left hand but Rram avoids the punch easily.
Rram throws a nice outside leg kick.
Petrov seems to have recovered his senses.
Rram defending well as Petrov loads up on a big left hand.
Petrov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rram throws a one two combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rram with a nice cross.
Rram ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Rram cracks Petrov with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Petrov is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Petrov is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Petrov could not beat the count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Yajson Rram!
Yajson Rram thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: H20
Date: Oct 15, 2023

#R1#
Petrov missing with a left hand there. Whok was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slow jab from Petrov misses its intended target.
Piger Whok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Whok uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Petrov.
Whok seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Petrov misses with a few strikes there.
As Petrov looks to move away, Whok throws a big counter combo but Petrov just gets out of the way.
Some wild striking there from Petrov.
Whok looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Whok pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Petrov looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Whok throws a left and a right that both miss
and Petrov counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Whok has taken the fight to the clinch.
Whok pushes off an throws an elbow but Petrov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Nice elbow from Whok.
Petrov swings wildly with an uppercut but Whok uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petrov blocks the elbow strike.
Petrov tries to throw a body punch but Whok avoids it by throwing Petrov back against the ropes.
Whok scores with a knee 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!
Whok lands an elbow inside that Petrov shrugs off.
Petrov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Whok backwards.
A short left from Whok. #ROC#Petrov is rocked!
Petrov misses with a punch on the inside.
Petrov is still on wobbly legs! Can Whok finish him?
Whok lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Whok creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice elbow from Whok.
Whok lands an elbow just above Petrov 's eye.
Petrov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Petrov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Petrov lands with a left to the head.
Petrov tries to work over Whok's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Petrov throws a punch but it's blocked by Whok.
Whok lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Whok lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Petrov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Whok.
Still in the clinch, Whok scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Whok blocks a body shot from Petrov.
Whok working Petrov over with knees to the body.
Whok lands an elbow inside that Petrov shrugs off.
Petrov can't find room to land a body shot as Whok controls the action.
Whok creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Petrov crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5,6... it doesn't look like he's going to make it! Petrov face plants back to the mat and the referee calls off the fight! Whok takes it with a brutal technical knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Piger Whok!
Piger Whok 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: H19
Date: Oct 08, 2023

#R1#
Knightley with the inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Knightley.
Nice body kick there by Knightley.
A punch combination from Petrov misses.
Knightley sizes up Petrov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Petrov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knightley.
Petrov slips a jab from Knightley.
It seemed like Petrov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Knightley defending well as Petrov loads up on a big left hand.
Good leg kick by Knightley.
Petrov misses with a right hand
letting Knightley counter with a right hand.
Petrov moves out of range of the strikes.
Knightley misses with an uppercut
and Petrov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Petrov throws a right and a left that both miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petrov walks into a jab.
Petrov misses with a hook.
Knightley misses with a wild combination.
Knightley feints and then cracks Petrov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Petrov down. #T1#
The fighters circling - Petrov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Knightley scores with a leg kick.
Petrov throws the left hand but Knightley avoids the punch easily.
Petrov misses with an uppercut
and Knightley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Petrov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Knightley looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Petrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Petrov throws a combination that misses
and Knightley counters with a leg kick.
Knightley misses with a jab to the body
and Petrov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Petrov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Petrov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Petrov misses with a looping left.
Petrov ducks under a wild hook from Knightley.
A little jabbing left from Petrov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Knightley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petrov.
Knightley fires out a quick counter leg kick but Petrov just manages to avoid it.
A jab from Petrov misses.
Petrov throws a lazy right hand but Knightley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knightley tried to counter with a leg kick but Petrov avoided it.#T2#
Petrov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petrov misses with an uppercut. Knightley saw that one coming.
Good work by Petrov as he checks the leg kick.
A big left from Petrov misses.
Petrov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knightley.
Petrov throws the left hand but Knightley avoids the punch easily.
A swing and a miss from Petrov.
Petrov 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.
Knightley tries to land a leg kick but Petrov saw it coming and moves away.
Petrov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Knightley moves out of range of the strikes.
Petrov misses with a right hand
and Knightley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Knightley has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Petrov moves forwards but Knightley connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knightley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Petrov.
A slapping leg kick lands for Knightley.
A good leg kick by Knightley.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Garon Knightley dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Knightley fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Petrov checks it well.
Petrov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Knightley looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Knightley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Petrov can do to turn this around?
Knightley tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Petrov is able to avoid easily.
Petrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knightley is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A jab from Petrov misses.
Knightley throws a low kick but Petrov moves out of range easily.
Petrov throws an overhand right that lands on Knightley's shoulder, as Knightley tries to avoid the shot.
Knightley half committed to a counter leg kick.
Knightley fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Petrov takes one on the button.
Knightley tries to land a leg kick but Petrov saw it coming and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knightley lands a nice hook to Petrov's body. Petrov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Knightley feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Petrovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Knightley fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Petrov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Petrov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Petrov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knightley.
Knightley slips under a jab.#T1#
Petrov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Knightley can pounce on him.
Petrov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Petrov throws the left hand but Knightley avoids the punch easily.
Petrov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Some wild striking there from Petrov.
Petrov blocks a low kick nicely.
Knightley misses with a low kick as Petrov jumps back.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Knightley.
Petrov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Knightley.
Petrov jabs Knightley right on the nose. Knightley blinks but takes it well.
Knightley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knightley getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Knightley throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Petrov checks a low kick from Knightley.
Petrov checks a leg kick nicely.#T2#
Knightley misses with an attempted mid kick.
Petrov throws a big shot that misses.
Good work by Petrov as he checks the leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knightley punishes Petrov's body with a nice straight punch.
Knightley is looking to score with low kicks.
Petrov scores with a jab to the head.
Knightley lands a nice shot to the body.
Petrov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Knightley. That one must have hurt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Knightley.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Petrov! But no joy.
Petrov misses with a hook
and Knightley finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Garon Knightley is winning the standup battle so far.
Petrov throws out a loose jab but Knightley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knightley feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Knightley avoids the body shot from Petrov.
Knightley feints a jab promting Petrov to slip. Knightley then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Petrov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#ROC#Petrov is rocked!
Knightley lands with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Garon Knightley dominated that second round.
That's time! Knightley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Knightley lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Aaron Petrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knightley scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Petrov doesn't seem bothered though.
Knightley throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Petrov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Petrov swings widly with a right hand
and Knightley counters with a slapping leg kick.
Petrov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Knightley swinging wildly here.
Petrov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Petrov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Petrov is still on wobbly legs! Can Knightley finish him?
Knightley thuds his right hand into Petrov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The fighters circle momentarily. Knightley darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Knightley tries a low kick but Petrov avoids it.
Knightley scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Petrov blocks the body kick.
Petrov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Knightley counters with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Petrov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Knightley slips under a jab from Petrov.
Petrov slips a jab and a cross from Knightley.
A big left from Petrov misses.
Knightley is looking to counter punch.
A jab from Petrov misses.
Petrov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Knightley counters with a stiff right hand.
Petrov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Knightley counters with a thumping low kick.
A good leg kick by Knightley.
An inside leg kick from Petrov misses.
Petrov 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.
Knightley throws a shot to the body.
Knightley slips under a jab.
Knightley tries to land a front kick but Petrov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Petrov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Petrov walks into a stiff left hand from Knightley.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knightley throws a nice inside leg kick. #T2#
Knightley changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Knightley lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Knightley attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Knightley feints and then cracks Petrov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Petrov down.
An inside leg kick lands from Knightley.
Knightley works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Knightley steps in and throws a big head kick that drops Petrov to the mat! Petrov looks in trouble, can he beat the count? Knightley is bouncing in a neutral corner joining in with the referee '4,5,6' they both chant. 7,8,9... he's not going to make it! 10! He's out! Knightley jumps onto the ropes and takes in the acclaim from the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Garon Knightley!
A relieved looking Garon Knightley 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: H16
Date: Sep 24, 2023

#R1#
Robbins misses with a head kick.
Petrov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A low kick from Robbins is predictable there
and Petrov counters with a nice uppercut.
Petrov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL2#
Robbins pushes Petrov up against the ropes in a clinch.
Petrov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Robbins tries to throw a body punch but Petrov avoids it by throwing Robbins back against the ropes.
Robbins blocking some punches.
Robbins can't find room to land a body shot as Petrov controls the action.
Robbins lands a hook that snaps the head of Petrov backwards.
Robbins scores with a nice hook to the head.
Petrov scores with a shoulder strike.
Petrov lands an uppercut.
Robbins lands a hook that snaps the head of Petrov backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Robbins lands with a right to the head. #ROC2#Petrov is rocked!
Petrov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oh Petrov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Robbins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Robbins blocks a body shot from Petrov.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Robbins.
Robbins lands a damaging elbow.
Robbins blocking some punches.
Petrov struggles to land a body shot inside as Robbins controls his hands.
We've been informed that Robbins 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.
Petrov misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Robbins works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Robbins misses with a punch to the body.
Robbins lands with a right to the head.
Petrov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Robbins lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Robbins cracks Petrov with a big uppercut, right up the middle and Petrov goes down! Oh, he's hurt! He's bigtime hurt! The referee is giving him a chance to get back to his feet - 4,5,6,7, no, he's called it off! Petrov wasn't going to make it and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Marty Robbins!
In his post fight interview, Marty Robbins gave a big smile as he said 'Well y'all this one was it. This cowboy ain't as sharp as he used ta be. Time to hit that ol' dusty trail. Thanks to all my fans & followers for a great career! #PaSays forever!'.

Event: WVT 157: Thibodeaux Jr v Steve
Date: Sep 15, 2023

#R1#
Petrov throws a lazy right hand but Thai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Petrov backing away here, and Thai unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Petrov throws an overhand right that lands on Thai's shoulder, as Thai tries to avoid the shot.
Thai tries to counter by closing the distance.
Petrov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thai tries to counter by closing the distance.
Thai on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've been informed that Thai 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.#CL2#
Thai instigates a clinch.
Thai struggles to land a body shot inside as Petrov controls his hands.
Petrov is trying to pull guard but Thai has him pressed against the ropes.
Petrov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Thai is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Thai landing some nice looking knees to the body. #BC2#
Thai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thai slips a jab from Petrov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov swings widly with a right hand #CL2#
and Thai counters by moving into the clinch.
Petrov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Petrov is breathing heavily.
Petrov is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Thai gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaron Petrov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thai missing with knees to the body.
Thai scores a nice knee to the body. #T1#
Thai is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Petrov avoiding damage as Thai throws knees to the body.
Thai working Petrov over with knees to the body.
Thai lands an elbow just above Petrov 's eye.
Thai lands a body shot.
Petrov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thai lands an elbow just above Petrov 's eye.
Thai lands an elbow inside that Petrov shrugs off.
Thai using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Thai tries to land knees in the clinch but Petrov avoids the damage to the body.
Thai is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Petrov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Petrov managing to block the knees to the body from Thai.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Still in the clinch, Thai scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thai lands a nice knee to the body.
Thai putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Petrov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Petrov managing to block the knees to the body from Thai.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Thai obliges.
Thai is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T2#
Thai scores a nice knee to the body.
Thai lands a knee to the body.
Thai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Petrov.
Thai gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Thai trying to land knees to the body.
Petrov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thai gets underhooks to prevent Petrov's takedown attempt.
Thai scores a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Thai obliges.
Thai landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Thai lands an elbow inside that Petrov shrugs off.
Petrov managing to block the knees to the body from Thai.
Petrov is trying to pull guard but Thai has him pressed against the ropes.
Thai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Petrov.
Petrov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Thai is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Thai scores a nice knee to the body. #T3#
Petrov managing to block the knees to the body from Thai.
Thai lands a nice knee to the body.
Thai trying to land knees to the body.
Thai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Petrov.
Thai creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Petrov's defenses.
Thai missing with knees to the body.
Thai tries to land knees in the clinch but Petrov avoids the damage to the body.
Thai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Petrov is defending well for now.
Petrov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Thai pulls his leg out and moves away.
Petrov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Petrov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thai circles away quickly and effectively.
Petrov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Petrov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thai wants to counter the offense by Petrov and move into the clinch position.
Thai scores with a punch to the head.#T4#
An inside leg kick lands from Thai.
Thai fails in his attempt to clinch.
Petrov misses with a hook
and Thai counters with a right hand to the body.
Thai shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Petrov eats them both and turns towards Thai to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thai scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Thai punishes Petrov's body with a nice straight punch.
Petrov misses with an uppercut. Thai saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petrov takes a jab right on the kisser. #ROC2#Petrov is rocked!
Thai lands a right hook to the body.
Oh Petrov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Petrov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Thai connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Petrov scrambles back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Long Thai dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Thai doesn't manage to clinch there - Petrov circles away.
Petrov looks to throw the jab but Thai is out of range.
Thai tries to counter with a clinch but Petrov shakes him off and moves away.
Thai throws a quick inside leg kick.
Petrov misses with a hook.
Petrov seems to have got his legs back now.
Petrov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thai counters with a leg kick.
That kick from Petrov tenderised Thai's leg. Thai is trying to keep his angry face on.
Thai takes a jab right on the kisser.
Aaron Petrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrov throws a body punch but Thai moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thai fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Petrov 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.
Thai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petrov.
Thai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
Petrov is looking to score with low kicks.
Thai moves in looking to clinch but Petrov pushes him off.
Thai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Petrov.
Thai takes one to the chin there.
Thai is looking to slow Petrov down with leg kicks.
Decent striking displayed by Petrov there.
Thai punishes Petrov's body with a nice straight punch.
Thai throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
It looked like Petrov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Petrov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Petrov misses with a head kick. #T2#
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thai moves away.
Petrov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thai.
Thai tries to counter with a clinch but Petrov shakes him off and moves away.
Crunch! Petrov slams his shin into Thai's torso.
Petrov misses with a lunging right hand
and Thai counters with a stiff right hand.
Thai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Thai moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thai throws a nice inside leg kick.
Thai tries to clinch but Petrov is having none of it.
Thai slips under a jab from Petrov.
Thai steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Petrov.
Thai slips a straight right by Petrov.
Thai steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Petrov.#T3#
Thai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Petrov throws a body punch but Thai moves out of range.
Thai scores with a leg kick.
Petrov looks for the body kick but Thai saw that one coming.
Petrov looks to land a combination but Thai avoids it well.
Petrov 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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Good leg kick by Petrov.
Thai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Petrov.
Thai wants to counter with a clinch but Petrov pushes him away.
Petrov throws a leg kick but Thai sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Thai tries to counter by closing the distance.
Thai wants to clinch.#T4#
Thai scores with a decent looking hook.
Thai misses with a low kick.
Thai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petrov throws out the jab.
Petrov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Petrov misses the jab.
Thai steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Petrov.
Thai scores with a punch to the head.
Petrov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It seemed like Thai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Good leg kick by Thai.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Aaron Petrov will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Petrov misses with a looping right.
Petrov sets himself, and Thai steps forward looking for the clinch! Petrov avoids it this time.
Thai slips under a jab.
Thai scores with a shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Thai 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 Petrov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Petrov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Petrov throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Thai moves into the clinch.
Thai lands a hook that snaps the head of Petrov backwards.
Thai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Petrov avoids it.
Petrov looking for a takedown.
Petrov managing to block the knees to the body from Thai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thai landing knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thai prevents the takedown attempt. #BC2#
Thai breaks the clinch.
Petrov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Petrov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
Thai works the jab nicely.
A big right from Petrov misses.
Thai wants to counter with a clinch but Petrov pushes him away.
Thai tries to clinch up.
Petrov tried to counter with a leg kick but Thai avoided it.
Thai digs a good hook to Petrov's body.
Thai lands a glancing blow to the side of Petrov's head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Thai.
Petrov cracks Thai with an open hand slap.
Petrov misses the jab.
Thai is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Thai fakes the leg kick and cracks Petrov in the body.
Petrov lands a nice hook to Thai's body. Thai takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T2#
Thai lands a jab-cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Thai changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Thai scores with a one two! Petrov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Petrov scoring well with a low kick there.
Petrov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thai digs a good body shot into Petrov's ribs.
Petrov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thai moves away from the strike by Petrov. #T3#
Petrov throws a looping overhand right but Thai ducks down to avoid it.
Petrov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Thai avoids the body shot from Petrov.
Petrov sets himself, and Thai steps forward looking for the clinch! Petrov avoids it this time.
Thai is looking to clinch.
Long Thai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Petrov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Thai.
Thai showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Petrov.
Thai wants to counter with a clinch but Petrov pushes him away.
Petrov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T4#
Petrov misses with a looping right.
Thai moves into range and connects with a jab.
The fighters circling - Petrov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Petrov misses with an uppercut
and Thai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Petrov thuds a left hand into Thai's body.
Thai drops Petrov with a naaaaasty hook - Petrov is in real trouble here! Thai dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Long Thai!

Event: WVT 148: Mathieu v Hightower
Date: Aug 25, 2023

#R1#
Bonanza walks forward, straight into a front kick from Petrov.
Petrov connects with a crisp jab.
Petrov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Petrov throws a leg kick which misses Bonanza's front leg but catches the back leg as Bonanza tries to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Petrov.
Petrov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Petrov looks to score with a jab to the body but Bonanza is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Bonanza on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Petrov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bonanza's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Petrov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bonanza scrambles back to his feet.
Petrov throws a looping overhand right but Bonanza ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bonanza! But no joy.
Bonanza stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Petrov.
Petrov lands a head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petrov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
Petrov misses with a hook. Bonanza ducked under it nicely.
Petrov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Petrov jabs Bonanza right on the nose. Bonanza blinks but takes it well.
Nice shot by Petrov.
Petrov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bonanza on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Petrov lands with a good body shot.
Petrov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Petrov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Petrov sizes up Bonanza with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice defenses there by Bonanza.
It seemed like Bonanza was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Petrov delivers a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petrov misses with a hook. Bonanza ducked under it nicely.
A jab lands there for Petrov.
Petrov connects with a body shot.
Petrov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Petrov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Petrov with a hook.
Petrov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Petrov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Petrov lunges at Bonanza with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bonanza's hand. #T3#
Petrov throws a lazy right hand but Bonanza sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice side step and Bonanza releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nice body punch from Petrov.
Petrov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Petrov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Petrov scores with a nice head shot.
Petrov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A swing and a miss from Petrov.
Bonanza takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Petrov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T4#
Petrov throws a lazy uppercut
and Bonanza counters with a nice body kick.
Bonanza ducks right into an uppercut from Petrov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrov looks to score with a jab to the body but Bonanza is just out of range.
Petrov scores with a nice body kick.
Bonanza moves out of range as Petrov strikes.
A little jabbing left from Bonanza on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Petrov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bonanza back to the cage. Petrov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Bonanza takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bonanza uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Petrov.
A big left from Petrov misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Petrov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Petrov feints and then cracks Bonanza's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bonanza down.
Bonanza has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Petrov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bonanza's head.
Petrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Petrov misses with a double jab
and Bonanza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Petrov misses with a looping right.
Bonanza looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov scores with a sloppy right hand. Bonanza should have avoided that one.
Petrov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Petrov lands a body shot. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Petrov.
Petrov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bonanza.
Aaron Petrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrov lands a lovely overhand right.
Aaron Petrov is winning the standup battle so far.
Danga de danga de dang - Petrov scores with a four punch combination!
Petrov throws a poor cross that misses
and Petrov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#Petrov is rocked!
Petrov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bonanza counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Oh Petrov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Petrov misses the shot to the body.
Bonanza throws a fast counter high kick but Petrov manages to duck under it in time.
Petrov seems to have got his legs back now.
Bonanza moves away from the strike by Petrov.
Bonanza looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Petrov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Petrov wants to land a leg kick but Bonanza is out of range. #T2#
Petrov throws a looping overhand right but Bonanza ducks down to avoid it.
Petrov throws the left hand but Bonanza avoids the punch easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bonanza takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Petrov tests Bonanza's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Petrov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Petrov misses with a hook.
As Petrov backs off Bonanza throws a huge counter combo but Petrov manages to avoid it all.
A punch lands to the side of Bonanza 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Petrov takes a swing at Bonanza's ribcage but misses.
Bonanza throws out a counter right but Petrov avoids it with no problem.
Nice uppercut lands for Petrov. That snapped Bonanza's head back. #T3#
Petrov misses with a leg kick.
As Petrov backs off Bonanza throws a huge counter combo but Petrov manages to avoid it all.
Petrov tests Bonanza's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Petrov throws a leg kick
and Bonanza counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Bonanza might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Petrov has got the better of the exchanges.
Petrov throws a hook but Bonanza avoids it easily.
Bonanza drops his hands momentarily and Petrov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bonanza walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Petrov throws out a loose jab but Bonanza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bonanza swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bonanza staying out of range there.
Bonanza looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Petrov clobbers Bonanza with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T4#
The fighters circling - Petrov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bonanza on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Petrov clobbers Bonanza with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Petrov scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petrov scores with a nice strike.
Petrov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bonanza takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Petrov scores with a jab. Bonanza acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Petrov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Petrov dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Petrov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Petrov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A bone on bone clash there as Bonanza blocks the leg kick.
Petrov misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Bonanza on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Bonanza 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.
Petrov swinging wildly here.
Bonanza walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Petrov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bonanza can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Petrov misses its intended target.
Petrov connects with a crisp jab. #T1#
Petrov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Despite the aggression on Bonanza's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bonanza has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Petrov misses with a body shot.
Bonanza looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice uppercut there from Petrov.
Petrov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bonanza counters with a body kick.
Petrov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Petrov misses with an uppercut. Bonanza saw that one coming.
Bonanza blocks a jab.
Bonanza looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Petrov misses with a looping right.
Petrov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Benson Bonanza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Petrov throws a right hand that misses
and Bonanza counters with a nice uppercut.
Petrov misses with a left hand
and Bonanza counters with a nice uppercut.
Petrov throws a shot from downtown. Bonanza moves away and avoids it.
Bonanza looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Petrov lands with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bonanza moves forwards but Petrov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Petrov lands a leg kick that knocks Bonanza off balance momentarily.
The fighters circling - Petrov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bonanza throws out a counter right but Petrov avoids it with no problem.
Petrov misses with a straight right.
Petrov lands with a straight right. Bonanza didn't see that one coming.
Petrov misses with a left hand
and Bonanza counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T3#
Bonanza steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petrov.
Bonanza swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Petrov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Petrov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Decent striking displayed by Petrov there.
Bonanza's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Petrov misses with an uppercut. Bonanza saw that one coming.
Petrov lands with a right hand.
Petrov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Petrov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Petrov lands a head shot.#T4#
A low kick from Petrov is predictable there
enabling Bonanza to counter with a crisp jab.
Petrov misses with a few strikes there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bonanza takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petrov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bonanza counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Benson Bonanza!
A relieved looking Benson Bonanza 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: WVT 135: Machado v Mahogany
Date: Jul 28, 2023

#R1#
Petrov tries to land a leg kick but Ryokale saw it coming and moves away.
Petrov tries a low kick but Ryokale avoids it.
Ryokale was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ryokale chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Petrov can pounce on him.
Ryokale takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ryokale moves out of range of the strikes.
We've been hearing reports that Ryokale has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Petrov misses with a straight right.
Ryokale moves out of range as Petrov strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Ryokale misses the target.
Petrov throws a hook to the side of Ryokale's head but Ryokale sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ryokale half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Ryokale there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Ryokale rushes Petrov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Petrov has clasped his hands together around Ryokale's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ryokale striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Ryokale is looking for a sweep.
Ryokale is trying to control Petrov's posture but Petrov avoids it. #T1#
Ryokale is looking to reverse the position.
Petrov tries to get to his feet but Ryokale is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Petrov in his guard. #SUB#
Ryokale has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Petrov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ryokale has a closed guard, preventing Petrov from standing up. #SUB#
Petrov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ryokale has control of Petrov's left arm, preventing Petrov from doing any damage.
Ryokale might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2##SUB#
Ryokale looking for a guillotine here but Petrov defends easily.
Petrov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ryokale is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Ryokale escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Petrov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Petrov wants to stand but Ryokale has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T3#
Ryokale is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Petrov tries to stand but Ryokale is controlling from the bottom.
Ryokale looking to control. #SUB#
Ryokale looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Petrov passes into side control.
Ryokale struggling a bit here.
Petrov wants to stand but Ryokale has his arm trapped. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SU2#
Petrov stands up.
Aaron Petrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrov misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Ryokale counters with a shoot takedown. Petrov fights it but they end up in guard.
Ryokale stands up over Petrov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Petrov keeping moving, preventing Ryokale from controlling successfully.
Ryokale won't allow Petrov to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ryokale is pushing down on Petrov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Petrov is fighting to maintain full guard but Ryokale has managed to sneak the leg through.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ryokale connects with a nice short shot to Petrov's temple.
Ryokale wants to take a breather but Petrov is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ruddo Ryokale will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Ryokale slips a jab from Petrov.
Petrov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A head kick misses from Ryokale.
Petrov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A head kick misses from Ryokale.
Ryokale defending well as Petrov loads up on a big left hand.
Petrov scores with the left hand. Ryokale knows he should have avoided that one.
Petrov is looking to chop away at Ryokale's legs.
Petrov just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRyokale.
Petrov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Ryokale counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Petrov wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ryokale landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ryokale connects with a nice short shot to Petrov's temple. #ES2#
Petrov has one foot on Ryokale's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T1#
Petrov misses with a looping right.
Ryokale was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ryokale displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petrov throws out the jab.
Petrov throws a jab when Ryokale was well out of range.
Ryokale seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Petrov throws a poor cross that misses
and Ryokale counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Petrov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ryokale throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Petrov misses with a left hand #TD#
and Ryokale counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ryokale landing some decent shots from guard.
Ryokale stops Petrov from standing up.
Ryokale stands up over Petrov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T2#
Ryokale advances to half guard.
Petrov looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Petrov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ryokale drops an elbow to the side of Petrov's head.
Petrov is trying to stand back up but Ryokale is controlling him
Petrov is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Ryokale controlling the action here.
Ryokale looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Petrov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ryokale prevents Petrov from standing back up.
Ryokale is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ryokale lands a nice short elbow.
Petrov tries to kick Ryokale off but Ryokale keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ryokale is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ryokale is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Petrov can do to turn this around?
Ryokale winds up and cracks Petrov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Petrov taking some punishment here, with Ryokale in his half guard.
Petrov wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Ryokale is working for a submission of some sort.
Ryokale stops Petrov from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Ryokale is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Petrov is just riding it out for now. Ryokale eventually gives up the hold. #T4#
Petrov taking some punishment here, with Ryokale in his half guard.
Ryokale drops an elbow to the side of Petrov's head.
Petrov tries to kick Ryokale off but Ryokale keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ground and pound from Ryokale. #SUB#
Ryokale is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Petrov sees it coming and defends easily.
Ryokale seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Petrov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ryokale working over Petrov with some ground and pound. Petrov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Petrov tries to kick Ryokale off but Ryokale keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ryokale slips a nice elbow through Petrov's hands, connecting with Petrov's forehead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ruddo Ryokale dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Petrov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ryokale is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Petrov.
Petrov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ryokale manages to avoid it.
Ryokale scores with a three punch combo! #ROC#Petrov is rocked!
Petrov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Petrov is still on wobbly legs! Can Ryokale finish him?
Petrov throws a lazy uppercut
and Ryokale counters with a huge left! Petrov is in big trouble! He's backing up but Ryokale isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Petrov from any more damage. A dominating finish by Ryokale!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ruddo Ryokale!

Event: WVT 128: Sector v Custer
Date: Jul 14, 2023

#R1#
Petrov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Petrov jabs Thayer right on the nose. Thayer blinks but takes it well.
Petrov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thayer is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice defenses there by Thayer.
Thayer tries to counter by closing the distance.
Thayer blocks a low kick nicely.
Thayer throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A good leg kick by Petrov.
Petrov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Petrov looks to score with a jab to the body but Thayer is just out of range.
Thayer moves out of range of the strikes.
Thayer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Aaron Petrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thayer staying out of range there.
Petrov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#CL2#
Thayer closes the distance and pushes Petrov back into the cage.#TD#
Petrov successfully pulls guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thayer controlling from the top position. #T1##SUB2#
Thayer has gone for a leg lock! Petrov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Thayer's guard.#REVR#
Petrov is looking to stand up but Thayer won't let him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Thayer working for a triangle but Petrov defends it easily.
Thayer looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Petrov is looking to stand up but Thayer won't let him.
Thayer controlling the position.
Petrov is looking to stand up but Thayer won't let him.
Thayer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Petrov postures up.
Petrov wants to get up but he can't break Thayer's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Thayer striking off his back but it's not causing Petrov any problems.
Petrov wants to stand but Thayer has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Petrov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Thayer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Aaron Petrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thad Thayer.#T3#
Petrov blocks a head kick by Thayer.
Petrov tries to work over Thayer's front leg with a kick but Thayer checks it.
Thayer drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Petrov defends it well.
Thayer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Thayer defending well as Petrov loads up on a big left hand.
Petrov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thayer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Petrov.
Petrov tests Thayer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thayer shoots in but no luck this time.
A slow jab from Petrov misses its intended target.
Petrov misses with the combination.
Petrov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Thayer moves out of range as Petrov strikes.
Thayer shapes to counter with a head kick.#T4#
Petrov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Petrov misses with a looping right.
Thayer moves out of range of the strikes.
Thayer tries to clinch there but Petrov circles away.
Petrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thayer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Petrov throws out a loose jab but Thayer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thayer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Thayer fails with the takedown.
Petrov fails to land with a series of punches.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thayer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petrov throws out the jab.
Thayer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Petrov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Petrov tries to score with a low kick but Thayer moves his leg out of the way.
Thayer tries to clinch up.
Thayer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice cross by Petrov.
Thayer shoots in looking for a takedown but Petrov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Thayer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Thayer closes the distance and clinches up with Petrov, looking for a takedown. Thayer pushes Petrov against the cage but Petrov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Aaron Petrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thad Thayer.
Thayer checks a leg kick.
And Thayer responds with a good body kick, but Petrov manages to step out the way in time.
Thayer tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thayer fails to land the takedown.
Petrov throws a big counter combination but Thayer scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Petrov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Thayer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T1#
Thayer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Petrov.
Thayer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Petrov circles away.
Petrov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thayer shoots in but Petrov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Petrov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thayer.
Petrov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Aaron Petrov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Petrov tests Thayer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice shot by Petrov.
Nice body punch from Petrov.
Thayer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Petrov is looking to slow Thayer down with leg kicks.
Petrov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thayer's head.
Petrov throws a body punch but Thayer moves out of range. #T2#
Thayer drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Thayer throws a series of punches but Petrov moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Thayer fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Petrov sprawls well initially but Thayer persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Thayer prevents Petrov from standing back up.
Petrov is staying active underneath Thayer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Thayer prevents Petrov from standing back up.
Thayer throwing shots but Petrov is blocking nicely.
Petrov wants to get back to his feet.
Petrov is staying active underneath Thayer, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Petrov wants to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Petrov dodges the punch combination from Thayer.
Petrov throws a poor cross that misses
and Thayer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Petrov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Aaron Petrov is winning the standup battle so far.
Petrov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Thayer.
We've been informed that Thayer has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Petrov throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Thayer counters with a nice double leg into side control. Petrov won't be happy with that.
Petrov pushes Thayer away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Thayer gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Thayer tries to score with some ground and pound. Petrov controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Thayer controlling the position from side mount.
Thad Thayer has got the better of the ground game so far.
An elbow from Thayer crashes against the mat.
Petrov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thayer can do to turn this around?#T4#
Petrov is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Thayer is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Petrov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Petrov is pushing Thayer's head away, looking to escape. Thayer manages to hold on to the position though.
Thayer has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Thayer throwing strikes here but Petrov is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrov tries to buck Thayer off but Thayer takes his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petrov is trying to get back to his feet but Thayer has full control of the position and if anything, Petrov has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Petrov dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Thayer moves in looking to clinch but Petrov pushes him off.#TD2#
Thayer scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Petrov is looking to escape.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Thayer prevents Petrov from standing back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Thayer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Petrov keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice cross by Petrov.#T1#
Petrov throws a shot from downtown. Thayer moves away and avoids it.
Thayer moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice sprawl there from Petrov as Thayer shoots in.
Thayer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Petrov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Petrov loads up on a big right hand but Thayer slips the punch.
Petrov clobbers Thayer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A bone on bone clash there as Thayer blocks the leg kick.
Thayer is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Petrov clobbers Thayer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice defenses there by Thayer.
Thayer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Petrov throws a jab but it's blocked by Thayer.
Petrov leaves Thayer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Aaron Petrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thad Thayer.#T2#
Thayer ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.#CL2#
Thayer clinches with his opponent.
Thayer drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #TD#
Petrov pulls guard.
Petrov wants to stand and escape but Thayer is having none of it. #T3#
Thayer is looking to work some ground and pound but Petrov has wrist control.
Thayer won't allow Petrov to get back to his feet. #SU2#
Thayer decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thayer.
Petrov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thayer.
Thayer feints the counter takedown.
A bone on bone clash there as Thayer blocks the leg kick.
Thayer dives in for a single leg takedown but Petrov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
No joy there for Thayer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fighters circling - Petrov throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Thayer tries to clinch but Petrov is having none of it. #CL2#
Thayer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Thayer has hold of one of Petrov's legs. Petrov is fighting the takedown attempt but Thayer gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Petrov is looking to stand back up but Thayer counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Petrov.
Thayer prevents Petrov from standing back up.
Thayer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Petrov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Petrov looks like he's trying to stand up.

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 Aaron Petrov.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Petrov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: WVT 118: Takahashi v Corassa 2
Date: Jun 16, 2023

#R1#
Petrov lands a glancing blow to the side of Thayer's head.
Petrov throws a lazy right hand but Thayer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Petrov misses.
Thayer lands a high kick!
Thayer doesn't manage to clinch there - Petrov circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Petrov misses the target.
A left lands for Thayer.
Petrov lands with a hook. Thayer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Thayer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petrov throws out the jab. #TD2#
Petrov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Thayer to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Thayer trying to control but Petrov is working from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thayer wants to pass the guard but Petrov is keeping the position.
Petrov wants to stand and escape but Thayer is having none of it. #T1#
Thayer advances to half guard.
Petrov tries to kick Thayer off but Thayer keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Petrov pushes Thayer off but Thayer dives into side control. #SUB2#
Thayer has hold of Petrov's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Petrov tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Thayer cranks the arm and Petrov screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Petrov, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Thad Thayer!

Event: WVT 110: Ihantala v Mathieu
Date: Jun 02, 2023

#R1#
Petrov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nouveau.#TD#
Nouveau closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Nouveau cracks Petrov with a big elbow.
Petrov tries to improve position but can't.
Nouveau tries to advance to mount but can't.
Petrov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nouveau wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Nouveau wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Petrov, who protects the arm well.
Petrov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nouveau wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov keeps trying to improve his position.
Nouveau scores with a couple of short elbows.#T1#
Petrov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nouveau landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Petrov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Petrov taking some punishment here, with Nouveau in his half guard.
Nouveau missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Petrov looking for submissions off his back.
Ground and pound from Nouveau.
Nouveau winds up and cracks Petrov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nouveau has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2##SUB2#
Petrov actively working from the bottom here.
Nice strikes from Nouveau there. #ROC#Petrov is rocked!
Ground and pound from Nouveau.
Petrov is still in real trouble! Can Nouveau finish him?#SUB#
Petrov makes his way to full guard, as Nouveau worked for a kimura. #SUB#
Nouveau has gone for a leg lock! Petrov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Nouveau's guard.#REVB#
Nouveau is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Petrov seems to have recovered his senses.
Petrov looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Petrov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Nouveau dives on top into guard.#REVR##T3##SUB2#
Petrov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nouveau advances position into side control!
Petrov on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Petrov is looking for a sweep.
Petrov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Nouveau keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Petrov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nouveau pulls his head out easily.
Nouveau is keen to just control but Petrov is a slippery customer.#T4##SUB2#
Petrov looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Petrov looking for submissions off his back.
Petrov looks winded!#SUB#
Nouveau is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Nouveau is looking for a kimura but Petrov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nouveau to get the leverage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nouveau is trying to control the action in half guard but Petrov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nouveau takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nouveau looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Petrov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Theodore Nouveau dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Petrov shoots for a double leg takedown but Nouveau sprawls well. He's pushed Petrov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Theodore Nouveau is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nouveau 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.
Nouveau will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Petrov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#TD2#
Nouveau gets caught flat footed, as Petrov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Nouveau is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Petrov can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Petrov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Nouveau looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Nouveau looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Nouveau! #REVR##SU#
Nouveau stands up and beckons Petrov to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov lands a leg kick that knocks Nouveau off balance momentarily.#CL#
Nouveau closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nouveau lands a shoulder strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nouveau scores with a knee to the head. #T1#
Petrov wants to take the fight to the mat but Nouveau manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nouveau looking to throw knees to the head but Petrov is blocking nicely.
Petrov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nouveau just stands there and leans against the cage.
Theodore Nouveau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Petrov.#TD#
Nouveau successfully pulls guard.
Petrov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nouveau swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Petrov trying to move into half guard but instead Nouveau has managed to sweep!#REVR##SUB2#
Petrov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nouveau doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nouveau manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nouveau content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nouveau engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nouveau is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T2##SUB2#
Petrov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nouveau is aware though and is defending well.
Petrov keeping moving, preventing Nouveau from controlling successfully.
Nouveau is in close to Petrov's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Petrov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Petrov is breathing heavily.
Nouveau is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nouveau lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nouveau slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Petrov is not content to let Nouveau control the position. #T3#
Petrov is working to avoid the ground and pound but Nouveau connects with a decent elbow.
Nouveau grinds an elbow into Petrov's temple.
Petrov tries to buck Nouveau off but Nouveau is having none of it.#SUB#
Nouveau is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Petrov is trying to escape and Nouveau transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Petrov is forced to tap! Nice work there by Nouveau! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Theodore Nouveau!
Theodore Nouveau took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Im coming for you, girls'.

Event: WVT 98: Torvik v Motts
Date: May 05, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Petrov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Route tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Petrov's elbow.
Route lands a right hand.
Route working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Route working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC#Petrov is rocked!
Route fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Petrov is still on wobbly legs! Can Route finish him?
Route lands a body punch.
Petrov seems to have recovered his senses.#TD2#
Petrov drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB2#
Petrov is looking to cinch up a triangle. Route throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Petrov's body to avoid the submission. Petrov has instead reached around Route's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Petrov arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Aaron Petrov!
A very excited looking Aaron Petrov 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: WVT 86: Surianglek v Marko
Date: Mar 31, 2023

#R1#
Petrov throws a lazy right hand but Thai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Petrov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A head kick misses from Thai.
Petrov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Petrov's corner calls for a 1-2. Petrov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Thai moves in looking to clinch but Petrov pushes him off.
Petrov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Thai misses the shot to the body.
Thai darts in trying to clinch
and Petrov counters with a left to the body.
Thai has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crapollas Gym in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thai dodges the punch combination from Petrov.
Petrov walks into a jab.#T1#
Petrov throws a looping overhand right but Thai ducks down to avoid it.
Thai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Petrov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Petrov thows a leg kick but Thai checks it
and Thai counters with a stiff right hand.
Petrov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Thai moves away from the strike by Petrov.
Thai is looking to counter the offense by Petrov and move into the clinch.
Petrov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL#
and Thai counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Petrov tries to break free but Thai pushes him back against the cage.
Thai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Petrov is defending well for now.
Petrov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Petrov working hard to break the clinch.
Petrov avoiding damage as Thai throws knees to the body.
Thai lands an elbow just above Petrov 's eye. #BC2#
Petrov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Petrov throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and Thai counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Thai. #BC2#
Petrov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thai takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Petrov throws a leg kick which misses Thai's front leg but catches the back leg as Thai tries to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thai checks a low kick from Petrov.
Petrov misses with an uppercut.
Petrov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Petrov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Petrov counters with a nice uppercut.
Petrov throws a looping overhand right but Thai ducks down to avoid it.
Thai tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Petrov manages to circle out of the way.
Petrov checks the leg kick nicely there. #T3#
Thai tests Petrov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Petrov throws a lazy right hand but Thai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thai looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Petrov loads up on a big right hand but Thai slips the punch.
Thai blocks a jab.
Nice cross by Petrov.
Petrov with a jab.
Petrov lunges at Thai with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Thai's hand.
Thai defending well as Petrov loads up on a big left hand.
Thai fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thai slips a straight right by Petrov.
Thai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Petrov.#T4#
Petrov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Thai under the eye.
Petrov throws a nice looking combination but Thai bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrov throws a nice looking combination but Thai bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thai uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Petrov has time to react.
Thai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A big right from Petrov misses.
Petrov misses with a straight right.
Petrov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Petrov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Thai eats them both and turns towards Petrov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Petrov misses with a double jab
and Thai counters with a nice low kick that buckles Petrov's knee momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Petrov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Petrov throws a hook to the side of Thai's head but Thai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Petrov throws a shot from downtown. Thai moves away and avoids it.
Petrov throws a hook to the side of Thai's head but Thai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Petrov misses with a hook. Thai ducked under it nicely.
Thai wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Aaron Petrov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Petrov misses the jab.
Thai tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Petrov manages to circle out of the way.
Petrov throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and Thai counters by moving into the clinch.
Petrov tries to break free but Thai pushes him back against the cage.
Petrov is trying to force a seperation but Thai has the dominant position.
Thai lands an elbow inside.
Petrov wants to break free but Thai has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Petrov is defending well for now.
Petrov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Petrov is trying to break the clinch but Thai is controlling him.
Thai unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Thai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Petrov is defending well for now.
Thai misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Petrov is trying to break the clinch but Thai is controlling him.
Petrov is trying to break the clinch but Thai is controlling him.#BC2#
Petrov breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Thai drives through and clinches with Petrov against the cage.
Thai missing with knees to the body.
Petrov is trying to break the clinch but Thai is controlling him.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Petrov 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.
Thai keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Petrov's efforts to push away.
Thai putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Petrov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Petrov is trying to break the clinch but Thai is controlling him.
Thai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Petrov.
Petrov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thai has him pressed against the cage.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Petrov. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Thai.
Thai scores a nice knee to the body.
Petrov is looking to break free of the clinch but Thai has double underhooks.
Petrov prevents a body shot from Thai.
Thai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Petrov avoids it.
Petrov is trying to break the clinch but Thai has him pressed against the cage.
Thai landing some nice looking knees to the body. #T2#
Thai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thai using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body. #BC2#
Petrov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Petrov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thai.
Petrov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Thai is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Petrov.
Decent striking displayed by Petrov there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sloppy strikes from Petrov. Those never looked like landing.
Petrov wants to slow Thai down by chopping away at his legs.
Petrov throws a hook but Thai blocks it.
Petrov connects with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Petrov misses the target. #T3#
Thai wants to clinch.
Thai scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Petrov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Thai.
Thai fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Petrov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Petrov misses with a hook
and Thai counters with a thumping low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Thai.
Thai throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T4#
Thai throws a head kick but Petrov moves out of range.
Thai wants to clinch.
Petrov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL#
and Thai counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Thai.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Thai.
Thai trying to land knees to the body. #BC2#
Petrov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thai moves away.
Petrov loads up on a big right hand but Thai slips the punch.
Thai scores with a nice head shot.
Petrov throws a hook but Thai avoids it easily.
Thai lands with an overhand left.#ROC#Petrov is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Long Thai dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Petrov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Petrov is still on wobbly legs! Can Thai finish him?
A big right from Petrov misses.
Thai tries to counter by clinching up but Petrov breaks away and moves out of range.
Thai lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Petrov is looking to close the distance but Thai sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Petrov crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Petrov is OK because that was naaaaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Long Thai!

Event: WVT 76: Vargas v Thompson
Date: Mar 03, 2023

#R1#
Petrov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Henderson misses with a takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Petrov looks to score with a jab to the body but Henderson is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Petrov.#TD#
Henderson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Petrov is trying to maintain the position but Henderson is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson lands with a punch from half guard. #T1#
Henderson thows a huge punch but Petrov dodges it nicely.
Henderson looks to land a strike but Petrov avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Petrov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Henderson slips nicely into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Henderson in particular looking to stall.
Petrov trying to control here.
Henderson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Henderson controlling the action here.
Henderson trying to control from half guard but Petrov is working away. #T2#
Henderson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Henderson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Henderson passes the guard and advances to mount!
Henderson unloads with some shots from mount but Petrov bucks and avoids them well.
Henderson with the ground and pound from mount.
Henderson raining down shots from the mount!#ROC#Petrov is rocked!
Henderson postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Petrov in real trouble here! The ref calls for Petrov to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Henderson !
An out of breath and clearly excited Ryan Henderson thanked Voodoo Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: WVT 69: Knox v Torvik
Date: Feb 04, 2023

#R1#
Petrov connects with a jab.
Petrov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hendersons.
Hendersons with a poor takedown
and Petrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Petrov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Petrov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hendersons really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Petrov lands a really nice looking cross but Hendersons seems unphased.
Hendersons tries for a takedown but Petrov circles away easily
and Petrov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Hendersons. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Petrov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Petrov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hendersons has time to react.
Petrov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hendersons fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Petrov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #T1#
Hendersons looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #ROC2#Hendersons is rocked!
Aaron Petrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrov walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Hendersons drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Petrov swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Hendersons's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aaron Petrov!
Aaron Petrov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Harry Hendersons was interviewed post fight and said 'I’ll be back '.

Event: WVT 61: Ihantala v McDonald 3
Date: Jan 07, 2023

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Sixteen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sixteen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sixteen seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Petrov 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.
Petrov takes a swing at Sixteen's ribcage but misses.
Sixteen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Petrov! But no joy.
Sixteen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sixteen thows a leg kick but Petrov checks it
and Petrov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Petrov keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sixteen on the side of the head.
Sixteen tries to clinch up but Petrov circles away and keeps his distance.
Sixteen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Petrov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sixteen doesn't manage to clinch there - Petrov circles away. #T1#
Sixteen wants to clinch.
Petrov 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.
Age Sixteen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sixteen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Petrov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sixteen throws a lazy uppercut
and Petrov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sixteen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Petrov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Petrov thuds a left hand into Sixteen's body.
Petrov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sixteen wants to clinch.
Petrov throws out a counter right but Sixteen avoids it with no problem.
Petrov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T2#
Petrov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Petrov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#CL#
Sixteen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Petrov, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Petrov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot by Petrov.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL#
Sixteen closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Petrov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sixteen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sixteen looks to clinch
and Petrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#Sixteen is rocked!
Petrov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Oh Sixteen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#ROC#Petrov is rocked!
Petrov throws a lazy right hand but Sixteen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Petrov is still on wobbly legs! Can Sixteen finish him?
Sixteen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Petrov seems to have recovered his senses.
Petrov lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sixteen takes a step back to recover.
Sixteen tries to clinch but Petrov is having none of it.
Sixteen misses with a hook
and Petrov counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aaron Petrov!
During a confident post fight interview, Aaron Petrov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 09, 2022

#R1#
Petrov throws an overhand right that lands on Cooke's shoulder, as Cooke tries to avoid the shot.
Petrov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cooke really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Petrov throws the left hand but Cooke avoids the punch easily.
Petrov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cooke has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Petrov finds it's way round the side to connect with Cooke's head.
Petrov connects with a single shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov misses with a looping right.
Cooke changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Petrov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cooke appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Petrov misses with a looping left.
Cooke half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1#
Petrov throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Cooke counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Cooke is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Cooke is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Petrov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Petrov keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB#
Cooke seems to be working for a kimura but Petrov defends the submission attempt.#T2#
Petrov keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB#
Cooke is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are battling for position here. Petrov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Petrov pulls Cooke in to control the position.
Cooke trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Petrov manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##T3#
Cooke throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Cooke throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Petrov looking to sit in guard and control but Cooke gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Petrov pulls Cooke in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cooke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Petrov is keeping the position for now.
Petrov pulls Cooke in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Cooke postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Petrov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Cooke, into his guard. #REVB##T4#
Cooke tries to strike from the bottom.
Cooke is striking but Petrov is not phased and passes to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cooke punching from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cooke punching from the bottom.
Petrov is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Cooke reverses the position - he's now on top in Petrov's guard. #SUB#
Cooke drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Petrov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cooke has Petrov in his guard.#REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Petrov 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#
Cooke defending well as Petrov loads up on a big left hand.
Cooke tries to counter with a takedown but Petrov is quick to defend against it.
Petrov misses with a head kick.
Petrov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Cooke defending well as Petrov loads up on a big left hand.
Cooke defending well as Petrov loads up on a big left hand.
Petrov throws a right and a left that Cooke avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooke takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Aaron Petrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrov tries to score with a low kick but Cooke moves his leg out of the way.#T1#
Cooke on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Petrov throws an overhand right that lands on Cooke's shoulder, as Cooke tries to avoid the shot.
Petrov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#ROC2#Cooke is rocked!
Cooke slips under a jab.
Oh Cooke is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cooke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petrov throws out the jab.
Cooke feinted with a counter takedown.
Cooke seems to have got his legs back now.
Petrov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cooke.
Cooke half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Petrov 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.
A swing and a miss from Petrov.
Cooke feinted with a counter takedown.
Petrov scores with a shot to the body.
Aaron Petrov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Petrov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cooke has time to react.
Cooke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cooke appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Petrov jabs Cooke right on the nose. Cooke blinks but takes it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petrov throws a leg kick #TD#
and Cooke decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Petrov's guard.
Cooke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Cooke is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Petrov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Petrov has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Cooke throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back. #T3#
Cooke wants to sweep but no luck.
Cooke trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Petrov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cooke lands an upkick as Petrov stands over him.
Cooke throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Petrov stopping the sweep attempt from Cooke.
Petrov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cooke tries to strike from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cooke striking off his back but it's not causing Petrov any problems. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Cooke has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Petrov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cooke appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Aaron Petrov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cooke drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cooke moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Petrov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Petrov closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Cooke! Petrov dives in looking to finish! Cooke is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aaron Petrov!
A relieved looking Aaron Petrov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 28, 2022

#R1#
Sang Hun tries to clinch there but Petrov circles away.
Sang Hun tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Petrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sang Hun wants to clinch but Petrov slips to the side
and Petrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from Petrov misses.
Petrov throws the left hand but Sang Hun avoids the punch easily.
Sang Hun tries to close the distance and clinch up but Petrov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sang Hun tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Petrov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sang Hun steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Petrov.
Sang Hun ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Sang Hun steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Petrov.
Sang Hun tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sang Hun wants to clinch but Petrov slips to the side
and Petrov counters with a straight right hand.
Petrov throws a big shot that misses.
Sang Hun tries to clinch there but Petrov circles away. #CL2#
Sang Hun instigates a clinch.
Petrov tries to break free but Sang Hun pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Petrov manages to break the clinch. #T1#
Sang Hun fails in his attempt to clinch.
Petrov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Petrov loads up on a big right hand but Sang Hun slips the punch.
Sang Hun fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Petrov gets tackled into the cage by Sang Hun. Sang Hun maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Sang Hun decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Sang Hun looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Sang Hun looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Petrov passes into side control.
Sang Hun being controlled for a moment.
Sang Hun trying to control but Petrov flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!#T2#
Sang Hun trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
I really don't envy Sang Hun right now.
Sang Hun trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Petrov controlling well, preventing Sang Hun from escaping the position. #T3#
Petrov trying to control.
Sang Hun trying to control the hands but Petrov won't let him.
Sang Hun is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Petrov just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Sang Hun is really stuck here. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sang Hun is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Sang Hun tries to break free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Petrov's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Sang Hun is trying to break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sang Hun trying to control the action but Petrov just sinks the hooks in.
Petrov biding his time, looking for the opening.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Petrov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Sang Hun staying out of range there.
Sang Hun throws a shot from downtown. Petrov moves away and avoids it.
Petrov misses with an uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Sang Hun.
Sang Hun tries to clinch there but Petrov circles away.
Sang Hun tries to clinch there but Petrov circles away.
Petrov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sang Hun is looking to clinch but Petrov is avoiding it.
An attempted straight right counter from Petrov misses the target.
Sang Hun tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Petrov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sang Hun wants to clinch but Petrov slips to the side
letting Petrov counter with a right hand.
Petrov lands with an uppercut that bounces Sang Hun off the cage and back into range.
Petrov swats away the attempt to clinch by Sang Hun.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sang Hun tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Petrov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sang Hun fails in his attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petrov. Sang Hun does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sang Hun wants to clinch.#T1#
Sang Hun cracks Petrov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sang Hun tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Petrov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sang Hun tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sang Hun throws out a loose jab but Petrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sang Hun tries to clinch up
letting Petrov counter with a right hand.
Sang Hun tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Petrov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Petrov misses with the combination.
Sang Hun misses with a wild body shot.
Sang Hun tries to clinch up but Petrov circles away and keeps his distance.
A little feinted left hand from Petrov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Sang Hun tries to clinch but Petrov moves away
and Petrov counters with a nice body shot.
Sang Hun fails with an attempt to clinch.
Petrov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sang Hun can do to turn this around?
A jab from Petrov misses.
Sang Hun wants to counter the offense by Petrov and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
Sang Hun moves into the clinch successfully.
Sang Hun goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Petrov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sang Hun tries to clinch up but Petrov circles away and keeps his distance.
Sang Hun lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Petrov misses with the combination.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Petrov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sang Hun tries to clinch up.
Sang Hun closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sang Hun takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sang Hun fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sang Hun tries to close the distance and clinch up but Petrov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Joon Sang Hun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Sang Hun is looking to clinch.
Sang Hun is looking to clinch.
Sang Hun tries to clinch up
and Petrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sang Hun tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sang Hun connects with a nice looking jab.
Petrov throws a leg kick but Sang Hun sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Petrov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sang Hun is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Petrov misses the target.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Petrov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sang Hun has him pressed against the cage.
Sang Hun jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Petrov walks away with a smile on his face. Sang Hun gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T4#
Sang Hun displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petrov throws out the jab.
Petrov swats away the attempt to clinch by Sang Hun.
Sang Hun tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Sang Hun forces Petrov back against the cage and clinches.
A short body shot lands from Sang Hun as the two fighters clinch.
Petrov tries to break the clinch but Sang Hun is controlling the position. #BC#
Petrov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sang Hun uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Petrov.#CL2#
Sang Hun has managed to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Sang Hun drags the fight down to the ground.
Sang Hun manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Petrov manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petrov working a defensive guard but Sang Hun manages to pass into side control anyway.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Petrov dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Sang Hun fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Sang Hun moves into range and clinches up with Petrov.#BC#
Petrov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sang Hun wants to clinch.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sang Hun jumps guard but Petrov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Petrov wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sang Hun is trying to pull guard but Petrov has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Sang Hun. #BC#
Petrov manages to break the clinch.
Petrov swats away the attempt to clinch by Sang Hun.
Sang Hun lunges at Petrov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Petrov's hand. #T1#
Sang Hun is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Petrov keeps the fight on the outside.
Petrov keeps the fight on the outside.
Sang Hun is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Petrov keeps the fight on the outside.
Sang Hun tries to clinch up
enabling Petrov to counter with a crisp jab.
Sang Hun tries to clinch up.
Sang Hun tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Sang Hun pushes Petrov up against the cage in a clinch.
Petrov is trying to break free.#BC#
Petrov breaks from the clinch.
Sang Hun avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sang Hun moves away.#CL2#
Sang Hun gets a clinch.
Petrov working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Petrov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Sang Hun moves into range and clinches up with Petrov.
Sang Hun is trying to pull guard but Petrov has him pressed against the cage.
Aaron Petrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joon Sang Hun.
Sang Hun is trying to pull guard but Petrov has him pressed against the cage.
Sang Hun tries a body shot but Petrov blocks it.
Sang Hun scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petrov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sang Hun stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sang Hun tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Petrov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Petrov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sang Hun has him pressed against the cage.
Petrov is trying to force a seperation but Sang Hun has the dominant position.#BC#
Petrov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sang Hun drops his hands momentarily and Petrov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Petrov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Petrov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sang Hun tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Petrov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Petrov appears to be looking for a big counter.#T3#
Petrov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sang Hun tries to close the distance and clinch up but Petrov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sang Hun is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sang Hun looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sang Hun fails in his attempt to clinch.
Petrov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Petrov counters with a nice uppercut.
Petrov swats away the attempt to clinch by Sang Hun.
Petrov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sang Hun tries to clinch up.
Petrov misses with the combination. #T4#
Sang Hun lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Petrov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Sang Hun.
Petrov throws a jab but it's blocked by Sang Hun.
Petrov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sang Hun moves to clinch but Petrov breaks away
enabling Petrov to counter with a crisp jab.
Petrov walks into a stiff left hand from Sang Hun.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petrov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sang Hun is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sang Hun wants to clinch
and Petrov counters with a straight right hand.
Joon Sang Hun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A shot to the liver by Sang Hun. Beautiful body shot.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 25, 2022

#R1#
OByrne blocks a jab.
OByrne connects with a looping right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from OByrne.
OByrne 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.
OByrne throws a hook to the side of Petrov's head but Petrov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Petrov is looking to counter punch.
OByrne misses with a combination
and Petrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
OByrne misses with a right hand
and Petrov counters with a nice uppercut.
OByrne lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
OByrne just misses with a punch to the body.
OByrne throws a right and a left that both miss.
OByrne scores with the left hand. Petrov knows he should have avoided that one. #ROC2#Petrov is rocked!
OByrne throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Petrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oh Petrov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
OByrne fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Petrov throws a hook but OByrne avoids it easily.
OByrne looks to land a left hand but Petrov moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Petrov misses the target.
Petrov seems to have got his legs back now.
OByrne misses with a wild combination.
OByrne circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Petrov drops to the canvas, hurt badly! OByrne follows Petrov 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 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joseph OByrne!
An out of breath Joseph OByrne thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 21, 2022

#R1#
Garcia tries to score a power double leg takedown but Petrov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Garcia somewhat.
Petrov slaps away a takedown attempt from Garcia, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Petrov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Garcia shoots in for a takedown but Petrov shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Geronimo Garcia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garcia shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Petrov defends it nicely.
Garcia closes the distance and clinches up with Petrov, looking for a takedown. Garcia pushes Petrov against the cage but Petrov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Garcia darts in looking for a takedown but Petrov gets double underhooks and turns Garcia into the cage.
Petrov struggles to land a body shot inside as Garcia controls his hands.
Petrov struggles to land a body shot inside as Garcia controls his hands.
Petrov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Petrov.
Still in the clinch, Petrov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Petrov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Good body shot from Petrov.
Garcia prevents a body shot from Petrov.
Petrov lands with a short shot to the head.
Petrov working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Petrov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Petrov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Garcia backwards.
Petrov misses with a punch to the body.
Garcia is looking to take this one to the mat.
Garcia goes for a takedown attempt but Petrov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Aaron Petrov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Garcia gets a double leg takedown into Petrov's guard.
Garcia being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Garcia has gone for a leg lock! Petrov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Garcia's guard.#REVB#
Petrov trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Petrov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Garcia has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Petrov has managed to get both his arms back between Garcia's legs - danger averted.#T2#
Petrov tries to free his leg and advance position but Garcia is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Garcia has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Petrov is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Garcia.
Petrov just content to control the position.
Garcia is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Petrov is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Garcia holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Petrov tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip. #T3#
Garcia is trying to reverse the position but instead Petrov has taken his back - oops!
Garcia tries to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Petrov is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Garcia looking very determined here, making life difficult for Petrov. #SUB2#
Petrov is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Garcia tries to escape the position.
Petrov is trying to stick to Garcia's back but Garcia is turning into Petrov. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Petrov's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Garcia.
Garcia is pushing down on Petrov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Petrov is fighting to maintain full guard but Garcia has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Garcia is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Petrov defends it well.
Petrov trying to control from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Petrov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Garcia walks into a stiff left hand from Petrov.
Garcia fails with a takedown attempt.
Geronimo Garcia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Garcia closes this distance looking for a takedown but Petrov circles away.
Petrov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Petrov wants it to stay on the feet.
A little jabbing left from Petrov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Geronimo Garcia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garcia with a lazy takedown attempt
and Petrov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Petrov fails to land with a series of punches.
Garcia walks into a jab.
Garcia slips under a jab from Petrov.
Garcia takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Garcia will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A little jabbing left from Petrov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Garcia fails with a takedown attempt.
Petrov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petrov throws a hook to the side of Garcia's head but Garcia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Petrov connects with a jab.#T1#
Garcia fails to land the takedown.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Petrov! But no joy.
Garcia fails with the takedown
and Petrov counters with a nice uppercut.
Garcia fails to land the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Petrov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Petrov wants it to stay on the feet.
Petrov dips to his left and cracks Garcia with an uppercut!
Petrov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
No joy there for Petrov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Garcia drops down looking for a counter takedown but Petrov sprawls and moves away.
Petrov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Garcia tries for a takedown but Petrov circles away easily
enabling Petrov to counter with a crisp jab.
Petrov scores with a jab to the body.
Garcia shoots in but Petrov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Garcia with a poor takedown
and Garcia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garcia moves out of range as Petrov strikes.
Petrov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Garcia dives in for a single leg takedown but Petrov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Petrov! But no joy.
Garcia prevents a body shot from Petrov. #TD#
Garcia gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #SUB#
Garcia drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Petrov dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Petrov advances to half guard.
Petrov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Garcia does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Petrov in particular looking to stall.
Let's hope that Petrov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB#
Garcia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Petrov trying to control the action but Garcia is working from the bottom.
Petrov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Garcia looking for submissions off his back.
Petrov works his foot free and advances to mount.
Garcia is squirming around, avoiding Petrov's attempts to control the action. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Petrov controlling the pace for now.
Garcia is looking to improve his position but Petrov isn't that keen on the idea.
Garcia is working hard here to advance position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Petrov 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#
Garcia misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
It seemed like Petrov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Petrov 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.
Garcia gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Petrov to counter with a crisp jab.
Garcia misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Petrov throws out a counter right but Garcia avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Geronimo Garcia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garcia misses with a takedown
and Petrov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Petrov dips to his left and cracks Garcia with an uppercut!
Petrov throws a hook but Garcia blocks it.
Garcia has his takedown stuffed
and Petrov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Garcias jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Petrov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Petrov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Garcias jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Petrov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Garcia.#T1#
Petrov connects with a crisp jab.
Nice cross by Petrov.
Petrov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Geronimo Garcia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garcia gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Garcia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Garcia has a takedown stuffed.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Petrov! But no joy.
Garcia takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Garcia will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Garcia drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Petrov connects with a leg kick.
Garcia shoots in for a double leg but Petrov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
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!
Garcia fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Petrov! But no joy.#T2#
Petrov scores with a jab. Garcia acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Garcia takes one to the chin there.
Garcia fails with the takedown
and Garcia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#Garcia is rocked!
Petrov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Petrov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Petrov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Oh Garcia is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Petrov stuffs the takedown attempt from Garcia. Garcia gets slowly back to his feet.
It seemed like Petrov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Petrov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Garcia tries to score a power double leg takedown but Petrov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Garcia somewhat.
Garcia seems to have got his legs back now.#T3#
Petrov connects with an inside leg kick.
Petrov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Petrov slaps away a takedown attempt from Garcia, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Garcia shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Petrov defends it nicely.
Petrov cracks Garcia with an open hand slap.#TD#
Garcia drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB#
Garcia is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Petrov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Petrov has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Petrov tries to free his leg and advance position but Garcia is retaining full guard. #T4##SUB#
Garcia throws his legs up looking for a submission but Petrov uses it to pass to side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garcia is looking to reverse the position.
Petrov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Garcia keeps working.
Garcia is looking to reverse the position.
Geronimo Garcia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Garcia striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Garcia manages to work his way to half guard, despite Petrov's best efforts.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron Petrov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Petrov 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 26:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 26:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 26:30

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 18, 2022

#R1#
Petrov connects with a single shot there.
Happy fails to land the takedown.
Petrov throwing a counter right hand but Happy manages to avoid it.
Petrov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Happy.
Happy looks for a takedown but Petrov sprawls well.
Petrov misses with a head kick.
Happy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Petrov is fending him off so far but Happy persists. Nope, Petrov circles away and we're back to standing.
Aaron Petrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anti Happy.
Petrov lands a jab to the nose.
Aaron Petrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrov throws a combination. Happy tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Happy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Petrov is fending him off so far but Happy persists. Nope, Petrov circles away and we're back to standing.
Petrov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Petrov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Happy momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Happy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Petrov is fending him off so far but Happy persists. Nope, Petrov circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice body punch from Petrov.
Petrov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Happy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Happy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Petrov swivels and escapes.
An attempted straight right counter from Petrov misses the target.#TD2#
Happy decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#T1#
Petrov is trying to get back to full guard.
Happy trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Happy maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Petrov could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Happy has cracked it and Petrov is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Anti Happy!
Anti Happy decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: AKF FN | Lightning vs. Boyle
Date: Oct 21, 2022

#R1#
Adesanya is looking to clinch but Petrov is avoiding it.
Adesanya takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Petrov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Adesanya.
Petrov misses with a jab, cross combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Adesanya misses the target.
Adesanya throws a head kick that misses.
It seemed like Petrov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Petrov lands with a cross.
Adesanya slips a jab from Petrov.
Adesanya blocks a head kick by Petrov.
Petrov avoids the head kick by Adesanya.
Petrov throws out a counter right but Adesanya avoids it with no problem.
Petrov lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Petrov finds it's way through Adesanya's defenses.
Adesanya wants to clinch up but Petrov keeps it at a distance.
Petrov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Adesanya is looking for a counter combo.
Petrov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Petrov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Adesanya counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Adesanya tries to bum rush Petrov with a series of wild strikes but Petrov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Adesanya throws a sloppy head kick and Petrov moves out of range easily.
Petrov looks to land a right hand but Adesanya moved out of range.
Adesanya throws a counter high kick but Petrov was just alert enough to avoid it.
Adesanya blocks a head kick by Petrov.
Petrov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Adesanya's hands.
Petrov throws a big shot that misses.
Adesanya is looking for a counter combo.
Adesanya feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Petrov collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Carlton Adesanya!

Event: AKF 69 | Akira vs. Kim
Date: Sep 24, 2022

#R1#
Petrov connects with a right hand. Ulatowski shakes it off.
Petrov cracks Ulatowski with a good jab.
Petrov throws an off balance right hand
and Ulatowski counters with a low kick, right behind Petrov 's knee.
Ulatowski swings widly with a right hand
and Ulatowski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ulatowski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Petrov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Petrov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ulatowski is looking to counter punch.
Petrov scores with a nice head shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Ulatowski blocks the leg kick.
Ulatowski throwing a counter right hand but Petrov manages to avoid it.
Petrov avoids the head kick by Ulatowski.
Ulatowski walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Petrov is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
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!
Ulatowski misses with a straight right.
Petrov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ulatowski.
Petrov scores with a jab to the head.
Petrov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Ulatowski misses with a straight right.
Ulatowski fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Petrov checks it well.
Petrov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Petrov slips a straight right by Ulatowski.#T1#
Ulatowski on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Petrov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ulatowski.
Petrov swinging wildly here.
Petrov misses with an uppercut
and Ulatowski counters with a nice low kick that buckles Petrov's knee momentarily.
A jab from Petrov finds it's way through Ulatowski's defenses.
Petrov scores with the left hand. Ulatowski knows he should have avoided that one.
Ulatowski slips a jab and a cross from Petrov.
Petrov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ulatowski had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#CL#
Ulatowski rushes Petrov and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Ulatowski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Ulatowski - that landed with a thud.
A right hook to the body lands for Ulatowski.
Petrov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ulatowski landing knees to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ulatowski. #ROC#Petrov is rocked!
Petrov dodges an elbow strike from Ulatowski.
Petrov is still on wobbly legs! Can Ulatowski finish him?
Ulatowski blocks an uppercut.
Petrov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A right handed body shot lands from Ulatowski.
Ulatowski gets through Petrov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Petrov scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Ulatowski.
Ulatowski comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Petrov lands a hook that snaps the head of Ulatowski backwards.
Ulatowski has Petrov pushed against the ropes.
Ulatowski will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Petrov up against the ropes.
Ulatowski lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Petrov or not.
Petrov looks winded!
Ulatowski lands a nice knee to the body.
Petrov seems to have recovered his senses.
Ulatowski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Ulatowski.
Ulatowski lands with a left to the head.
Ulatowski is trying to stall.
Ulatowski lands a nice elbow.
Ulatowski with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Petrov misses with a hook from the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Petrov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ulatowski scores with a shot to the side of Petrov's head.
A nice left hand lands by Ulatowski.
Still in the clinch, Petrov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ulatowski lands an elbow that stopped Petrov in his tracks for a moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ulatowski.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Krzysztof Ulatowski will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Ulatowski walks into a straight right hand from Petrov.
We've been told by Ulatowski's head coaches at Certiï¬ed Cave Gang that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Petrov misses with a leg kick
and Ulatowski counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ulatowski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Petrov.
Ulatowski swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ulatowski misses with a hook. Petrov ducked under it nicely.
Ulatowski misses with a kick to the body.
Aaron Petrov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ulatowski. Petrov does a little dance to reset his feet.
And Petrov responds with a good body kick, but Ulatowski manages to step out the way in time.
Petrov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Petrov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL#
Ulatowski clinches up against the ropes.
Ulatowski scores with a knee to the head.
Petrov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petrov misses with the head strike.
Ulatowski throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ulatowski struggles to land a body shot inside as Petrov controls his hands.
Ulatowski digs a right hand into Petrov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Petrov's gas tank.
Petrov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ulatowski backwards.
Ulatowski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ulatowski lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ulatowski blocking some punches.
Petrov can't find room to land a body shot as Ulatowski controls the action. #T1#
A left hand lands to the body for Ulatowski.
Petrov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ulatowski using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Petrov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ulatowski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ulatowski tries to land a knee to the head but Petrov blocks with his arms.
Petrov swings wildly with an uppercut but Ulatowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ulatowski stalling against the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ulatowski.
Petrov throws a punch but it's blocked by Ulatowski.
Petrov scores with a shoulder strike.
Ulatowski lands a damaging elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ulatowski.
Petrov misses with the head strike.
Ulatowski pushes Petrov back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Ulatowski misses with a punch to the body.
Krzysztof Ulatowski has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Petrov.
Knees to the body from Ulatowski.
Petrov blocking some punches.
Ulatowski using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Petrov is breathing heavily.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ulatowski lands a shoulder strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Petrov as Ulatowski tries to tie him up.
Petrov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ulatowski obliges.
A short body shot lands from Ulatowski as the two fighters clinch.
Ulatowski lands with a left to the head.
Ulatowski gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ulatowski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ulatowski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Petrov can do to turn this around?
Ulatowski tries a knee to the head but Petrov blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Petrov as the two fighters clinch.
Petrov tries to throw a body punch but Ulatowski avoids it by throwing Petrov back against the ropes.
Ulatowski can't find room to land a body shot as Petrov controls the action.
A hook to the body from Ulatowski.
Petrov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ulatowski lands an elbow just above Petrov 's eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Ulatowski.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Ulatowski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Ulatowski.
Ulatowski lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Petrov.
Ulatowski lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Petrov backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Krzysztof Ulatowski dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Ulatowski lands a nice shot to the body.
Aaron Petrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL#
Ulatowski has closed the distance and engaged Petrov in a clinch.
Ulatowski has his opponent in a tight Thai clinch and unloads with a massive knee that drops Petrov to the canvas! Can Petrov beat the count? 3,4,5,6 and he's up... is he? Yes, he's up! The referee is taking a long look at him and he's waved off the fight! He didn't think Petrov was in a fit state to continue so this fight is over! Ulatowski is your winner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Krzysztof Ulatowski!
Krzysztof Ulatowski took some time post fight to say the following; 'This division is not on my level.. Poland shall reign Supreme. This "champion" has taken nothing but easy fights. You know who deserves this belt. This is my belt.'.

Event: AKF 65
Date: Aug 20, 2022

#R1#
Route is looking to clinch.
Petrov throws a lazy head kick
and Route counters with a stiff right hand.
Route looks to land a combination but Petrov avoids it well.
Petrov lands a jab to the head.
Route has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cloud9 in the buildup to the fight.
Petrov throws a right hand that Route ducks under and follows up with a left that Route also avoids with ease.
Route looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Route's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Petrov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Route scrambles back to his feet.
Petrov works the jab nicely.
Route takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Route throws a jab but it's blocked by Petrov.
Petrov throws out a counter right but Route avoids it with no problem.
Aaron Petrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrov misses with a leg kick
and Route makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Route.
Route works Petrov's body with a nice hook.
Petrov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Petrov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T1#
Petrov lands a jab.
Petrov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Route has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice uppercut there from Petrov.
Petrov throws a lazy uppercut
and Route counters with a straight right hand.
Route fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Petrov checks it well.
Petrov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Route was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Petrov misses with a hook. Route ducked under it nicely.
Route tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Petrov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Petrov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Petrov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Route.
Petrov avoids the body shot from Route.
Petrov avoids the body shot from Route. #T2#
Petrov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrov misses with a double jab.
Route swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nice shot lands for Petrov.
Petrov connects with a body shot.
Route takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A jab from Petrov misses.
Petrov throws a shot from downtown. Route moves away and avoids it.
Route thinks about countering with a body kick.
Petrov misses with a double jab
letting Route counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petrov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Route is looking to counter punch.
Route slips a straight right by Petrov.
Route half committed to a counter leg kick.
Route tries to land a front kick but Petrov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Petrov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Route walks into a stiff left hand from Petrov.
Route has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Petrov.
Petrov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Route's head backwards.
Petrov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Route loads up on a big right hand but Petrov slips the punch.
Route fails in his attempt to clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Route.#ROC#Petrov is rocked!
Petrov throws a leg kick
and Route counters with a good, hard body kick but Petrov shrugs it off.
Petrov is still on wobbly legs! Can Route finish him?
Route misses with a wild body shot.
As Route backs off Petrov throws a huge counter combo but Route manages to avoid it all.
Petrov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Route blocks a jab.
Route looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Route displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petrov throws out the jab.
Petrov seems to have recovered his senses.
A good leg kick by Route.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Route connects with a crushing straight, right on the bridge of Petrov's nose, sending him crumpling to the mat! That's really rocked Petrov - is he going to beat the count??? 4,5,6,7,8,9.....10 - he's not made it - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). En Route!
En Route thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 165
Date: Jul 31, 2022

#R1#
Petrov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice combination there by Courtial.
Petrov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Courtial eats them both and turns towards Petrov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2#It looks like Godefroy Courtial has been cut.
Courtial ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petrov moves away.
Petrov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Courtial with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Petrov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Petrov 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.
Courtial missing with a left hand there. Petrov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Courtial 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.
Petrov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Courtial misses with an uppercut
and Petrov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Some bone on bone action there as Petrov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Courtial backing away here, and Petrov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Petrov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Courtial walks into a stiff left hand from Petrov.
Courtial throws a jab but it's blocked by Petrov.
Courtial pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Courtial throws a hook to the side of Petrov's head but Petrov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Petrov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Courtial throws out the jab.
Petrov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Courtial is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Petrov's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Courtial misses with a few strikes there. #T1#
Courtial missing with a left hand there. Petrov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A low kick lands for Petrov.
Petrov throws a leg kick
and Courtial counters with a left and a right that stings Petrov.
Courtial wants to land a leg kick but Petrov is out of range.
Courtial will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Courtial throws a body shot but no joy.
Courtial uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Petrov.
Petrov lands with a cross.
A clash of legs there as Petrov blocks the low kick.
Petrov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Courtial.
Petrov throws a leg kick
and Courtial counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Godefroy Courtial seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Petrov throws an overhand right that lands on Courtial's shoulder, as Courtial tries to avoid the shot.
Courtial scores with the left hand. Petrov knows he should have avoided that one.
Petrov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Courtial misses.
Petrov misses the jab.#T2#
Petrov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Courtial eats them both and turns towards Petrov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Petrov throws the left hand but Courtial avoids the punch easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Petrov. That snapped Courtial's head back.
Courtial comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Courtial throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Petrov to counter with a crisp jab.
Petrov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Courtial to score with a decent uppercut.#CL#
Courtial moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Courtial. #BC#
Courtial breaks the clinch.
Courtial connects with an inside leg kick.
Courtial moves out of range as Petrov strikes.
Courtial connects with an inside leg kick.
Petrov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A jab from Petrov misses.
Courtial attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Petrov takes one to the side of the head.
Petrov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Courtial steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petrov.#T3#
The fighters circling - Petrov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Petrov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Donk. Courtial catches Petrov right on the button with a cross.
Courtial steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petrov.
Courtial throws a nice head kick!
Courtial throws a body punch but Petrov moves out of range.
Courtial uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Petrov misses the target.
As Petrov looks to move away, Courtial throws a big counter combo but Petrov just gets out of the way.
Courtial moves out of range of the leg kick from Petrov.
Courtial avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Courtial uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petrov.
Petrov scores with a nice right hand.
Petrov lands with an overhand left.
Courtial moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Petrov misses with a looping left.
Petrov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Courtial.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petrov drops his hands momentarily and Courtial takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T4#
Courtial getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Courtial connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Courtial looks to score with a jab to the body but Petrov is just out of range.
Petrov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Petrov missing with a left hand there. Courtial was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Petrov misses with an uppercut.
Courtial bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Courtial was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Courtial throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Petrov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Petrov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Petrov throws a lazy right hand but Courtial sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Petrov looks to land a combination but Courtial avoids it well.
Courtial jabs Petrov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Courtial waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Petrov.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
That kick from Courtial tenderised Petrov's leg. Petrov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Petrov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sloppy strikes from Petrov. Those never looked like landing.
A swing and a miss from Petrov.
Courtial scores with a crisp jab that stopped Petrov in his tracks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Godefroy Courtial will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Godefroy Courtial's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A punch combination from Courtial misses.
Petrov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Courtial.
Courtial works the jab nicely.
Petrov misses with a wild combination.
Courtial misses with a right hand
and Petrov counters with a straight right hand.
Petrov connects with a body shot that sends Courtial's belly button to the back.
Petrov misses with an uppercut. Courtial saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Courtial.
Petrov throws the left hand but Courtial avoids the punch easily.
Courtial blocks a jab.
Courtial ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Courtial was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by Courtial.
Petrov misses with a body kick.
Courtial goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Petrov throws out a counter right but Courtial avoids it with no problem.
Petrov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big left from Courtial misses.
Courtial lands a nice shot that snaps Petrov's head back. #T1#
Courtial connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Courtial drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Petrov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Courtial throws a looping overhand right but Petrov ducks down to avoid it.
Petrov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Courtial connects with a solid leg kick.
Petrov misses with an uppercut. Courtial saw that one coming.
Petrov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Courtial looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A big right from Courtial misses.
Petrov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Courtial is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Petrov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Petrov.
Courtial lands with a shot to the body.
Petrov walks into a straight right hand from Courtial.
Courtial is looking to clinch.
A slow jab from Petrov misses its intended target. #T2#
Petrov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Petrov looks to score with a jab to the body but Courtial is just out of range.
Courtial steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petrov.
Petrov misses with a looping right.
Godefroy Courtial is winning the standup battle so far.
Petrov misses with a looping left.
Courtial throws a body punch but Petrov moves out of range.
Courtial lands a jab to the head.
Courtial throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #ROC#Petrov is rocked!
Courtial ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Petrov is still on wobbly legs! Can Courtial finish him?
Petrov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Courtial throws a shot from downtown. Petrov moves away and avoids it.
Petrov seems to have recovered his senses.
Courtial is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Petrov.
A big right from Courtial misses.
A little jabbing left from Petrov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Petrov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Courtial.
Petrov throws a low kick, looking for Courtial's leg but Courtial calmly moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Courtial is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Petrov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Petrov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Courtial.
Petrov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Courtial has time to react.#T3#
Petrov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Courtial.
Courtial lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Petrov circles away quickly and effectively.
Petrov throws out a counter right but Courtial avoids it with no problem.
Petrov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Courtial throwing a counter right hand but Petrov manages to avoid it.
Courtial misses with a looping right.
Courtial swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Courtial ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Petrov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Courtial misses with an uppercut.
Nice jab there from Courtial.
Petrov lands a right hook to the body.
Petrov throws a front kick aimed at Courtial's knee but Courtial avoids it well.
Courtial moves out of range of the strikes.
Courtial avoids the body shot from Petrov.
Petrov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Petrov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Petrov swings widly with a right hand
and Petrov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Courtial ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Petrov moves out of range of the strikes.
Petrov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The fighters circling - Courtial throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Courtial slips under a jab from Petrov.
Courtial went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Courtial fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Courtial digs a good hook to Petrov's body.
Courtial cracks Petrov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Petrov cracks Courtial with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A nice leg kick from Courtial, right into the meat of the thigh.
Courtial throws a one two combo.
The fighters circling - Petrov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Petrov connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Courtial looks to land a right hand but Petrov moved out of range.
Petrov throws a counter combo.
Courtial misses with a wild body shot.
Petrov motions for Courtial to come forward. Petrov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Courtial connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Petrov's hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Godefroy Courtial dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Godefroy Courtial's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Courtial connects with a nice looking jab.
Petrov swinging wildly here.
Petrov looks to throw the jab but Courtial is out of range.
Petrov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Courtial makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Petrov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Petrov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Petrov throws out a loose jab but Courtial uses good head movement to avoid it.
Courtial fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Courtial takes one on the button.
Petrov slips under a jab.
Courtial ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petrov moves away.
Petrov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Petrov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Courtial throwing a counter right hand but Petrov manages to avoid it.
Courtial pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Courtial misses with a straight right.
Petrov scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Courtial misses the jab.
Petrov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Petrov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Petrov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Courtial. #T1#
Petrov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Courtial.
Petrov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Courtial lands with a slapping head kick.
Petrov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Courtial scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Courtial defending well as Petrov loads up on a big left hand.
Courtial misses with a straight right.
Courtial misses with a body shot.
Courtial throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A left lands for Petrov.
Petrov throws a shot from downtown. Courtial moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Courtial fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Petrov, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Courtial makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Petrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Courtial lands a right hand that snaps the head of Petrov backwards.
Petrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aaron Petrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Petrov throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Petrov.
Courtial misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Petrov fails to land.
Courtial pushes Petrov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Courtial.
Petrov tries to throw a body punch but Courtial avoids it by throwing Petrov back against the cage.
Courtial is leaning against Petrov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Petrov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short left from Courtial.
Petrov misses with a punch to the body.
Courtial lands a right hand that snaps the head of Petrov backwards.
Courtial blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Courtial lands an uppercut.
Courtial lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Courtial.
Courtial pushes Petrov against the cage. Courtial is working some dirty boxing. Courtial pushes off with a quick right hook! Petrov goes down! Petrov tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Courtial moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Godefroy Courtial!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 159
Date: Jul 04, 2022

#R1#
Petrov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Casey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Casey misses with a body shot.
Petrov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Casey has time to react.
Petrov misses with a shot to the body
and Casey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Casey staying out of range there.
Casey feints the counter takedown.
Petrov throws a series of strikes that have Casey backpedaling.
Casey looks to land a right hand but Petrov moved out of range.
Casey blocks a low kick nicely.
Petrov scores with a punch to the head.
Petrov clobbers Casey with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Casey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Casey moves away from the strike by Petrov.
Petrov throws a leg kick but Casey moved away.
Petrov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Petrov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Casey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Petrov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Casey's head backwards.#T1#
Petrov misses with a body shot.
Casey throws a body punch but Petrov moves out of range.
Petrov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Petrov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Casey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Petrov's corner calls for a 1-2. Petrov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Petrov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Petrov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Casey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Casey avoids a punch combination nicely.
Casey lands a head kick!
Casey lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Aaron Petrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrov lands a jab to Casey's midsection.#T2#
Casey on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Casey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petrov.
A little jabbing left from Casey on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Casey scores with a nice head shot.#ROC2#Petrov is rocked!
Petrov gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Casey gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Petrov is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yellow Belt Casey!
After winning the bout, Yellow Belt Casey thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 151
Date: Jun 05, 2022

#R1#
Vuce shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Petrov defends it nicely.
Vuce shoots in for a takedown but Petrov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Petrov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vuce 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.
Vuce moves in looking to clinch but Petrov pushes him off.
Petrov throws out a loose jab but Vuce uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Vuce shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Petrov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Vuce misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Vuce throws an elbow but Petrov slips to the side and avoids it well.
Vuce misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Vuce working the strikes but Petrov uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Vuce takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Vuce thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Vuce seems to be looking for submissions.
Petrov regains full guard. Nicely done. #T1#
Petrov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vuce makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Petrov trying to keep a closed guard but Vuce is proving a slippery customer.
Vuce loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vuce throwing strikes but missing.
Vuce working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vuce accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Petrov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vuce throws an elbow that misses. Petrov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vuce's guard. Nice move by Petrov!#REVR#
Vuce lands some strikes from the bottom.#T2#
Vuce throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #ES2#
Vuce kicks Petrov off and gets to his feet.
Petrov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Petrov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Petrov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Petrov throws a poor cross that misses
and Vuce counters with a one-two to the body.
Aaron Petrov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vuce shoots for a double leg takedown but Petrov sprawls well. He's pushed Vuce's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Aaron Petrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo Vuce.
Vuce avoids the head kick by Petrov.
Petrov throws the left hand but Vuce avoids the punch easily.
Vuce is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Petrov takes a head kick and keeps coming. #ROC2#Petrov is rocked!
Vuce looks for a takedown but Petrov sprawls well.
Oh Petrov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Petrov misses with a kick to the body.
Petrov seems to have got his legs back now.
Petrov with a hook.#T3##CL2#
Petrov gets tackled into the cage by Vuce. Vuce maintains the clinch.
Petrov struggles to land a body shot inside as Vuce controls his hands.
Vuce's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vuce tries to pull guard but Petrov holds him up against the cage and eventually Vuce drops back down to his feet.
Vuce blocks an uppercut.
Vuce tries to pull guard but Petrov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Vuce is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Petrov to keep the fight standing.
Petrov misses with the head strike.
Petrov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Petrov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Petrov lands a nice shot to the body.
Petrov working aggressively here.
Petrov swings wildly with an uppercut but Vuce uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petrov misses with a punch to the body.
Vuce tries to pull guard but Petrov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Vuce tries to pull guard but Petrov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Vuce jumps into guard, dragging Petrov to the mat.
Vuce has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Petrov is standing up over Vuce. Vuce looks to escape but Petrov dives into side control. #T4#
Petrov advances nicely into full mount.
Petrov controlling from the full mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vuce tries to improve his position but instead Petrov has taken his back!
Petrov tries to get the hooks in deep but Vuce pushed the leg off.
Vuce can't escape the position.
Vuce is still trying to improve position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Aaron Petrov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A left lands for Petrov.
Vuce moves out of range of the strikes.
Aaron Petrov is winning the standup battle so far.
Petrov swings for the body but Vuce moves out of range.
Petrov throws a hook but Vuce avoids it easily.
Vuce is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Petrov blocks a head kick by Vuce.
Petrov scores with a nice right hand.
Petrov lands with an uppercut that bounces Vuce off the cage and back into range.
Leo Vuce is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Petrov swinging wildly here.
Petrov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vuce moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Petrov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vuce can do to turn this around?
Petrov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vuce shoots and misses
letting Petrov counter with a right hand.
Vuce looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Petrov throwing a counter right hand but Vuce manages to avoid it.
Vuce slips a jab from Petrov.
Petrov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vuce sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vuce tries to close the distance and clinch but Petrov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Petrov misses with an uppercut. Vuce saw that one coming.
Vuce is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Vuce tries to clinch up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vuce.
Vuce looks for a takedown but Petrov sprawls well.
Some wild striking there from Vuce.
Petrov tries to land a front kick but Vuce steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Vuce gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Vuce will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Aaron Petrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo Vuce.
Vuce takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Petrov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Vuce uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Petrov.
Petrov looks to land a right hand but Vuce moved out of range.
Petrov throws the left hand but Vuce avoids the punch easily.
Vuce has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vuce tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Petrov swivels and escapes.
Petrov scores with a body shot.
Petrov tries to land a leg kick but Vuce saw it coming and moves away.
Vuce slips a jab from Petrov.
Petrov looks to throw the jab but Vuce is out of range.
Petrov misses with the combination.
We've been informed that Vuce has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Vuce wants to clinch
and Petrov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vuce looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #ROC#Vuce is rocked!
Petrov cracks Vuce with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Vuce falls to his knees and Petrov 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 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aaron Petrov!
Aaron Petrov took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 143
Date: May 08, 2022

#R1#
Petrov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kalmisto.
Petrov misses with a double jab.
Kalmisto stuns Petrov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Good shot there by Petrov.
Kalmisto throws a quick inside leg kick.
Petrov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kalmisto pivots, looking for a leg kick but Petrov is out of range and Kalmisto settles back down.
Kalmisto connects with a crisp jab.
Petrov with a nice cross.
Kalmisto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petrov moves away.
Kalmisto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Petrov.
Kalmisto connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kalmisto.
Petrov is looking to counter punch.
Kalmisto scores with the left hand. Petrov knows he should have avoided that one.
Kalmisto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Petrov takes one on the button.#ROC2#Petrov is rocked!#T1#
Kalmisto throws a head kick but Petrov moves out of range.
Oh Petrov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kalmisto connects with a solid leg kick.
Kalmisto throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kalmisto slips under a jab from Petrov.
Kalmisto throws a hook but Petrov avoids it easily.
Petrov throwing a counter right hand but Kalmisto manages to avoid it.
Petrov seems to have got his legs back now.
Kalmisto checks a low kick from Petrov.
Kalmisto swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kalmisto takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Apophis Kalmisto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kalmisto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Petrov.
Petrov checks a leg kick nicely.
Petrov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Petrov throws a big shot that misses.
Kalmisto misses with a body punch
and Petrov counters with a straight right hand.
Petrov misses with a double jab.
Petrov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kalmisto connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kalmisto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Petrov circles away quickly and effectively.
Kalmisto connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A big left from Kalmisto misses.
Petrov is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Petrov looks to land a left hand but Kalmisto moved out of range nicely.
Kalmisto scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kalmisto's corner calls for a 1-2. Kalmisto obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kalmisto.
Kalmisto moves out of range as Petrov strikes.
Kalmisto throws an overhand right that drops Petrov like a sack of potatoes! Kalmisto dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Apophis Kalmisto!
After winning the bout, Apophis Kalmisto thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 136
Date: Apr 13, 2022

#R1#
Doctore throws a hook but Petrov blocks it.
Doctore throws an off balance right hand
and Petrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Oenomaus Doctore has been cut.
Petrov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#ROC#Doctore is rocked!
A combination from Petrov does no damage.
Doctore is still on wobbly legs! Can Petrov finish him?
Petrov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Doctore throws an overhand right that lands on Petrov's shoulder, as Petrov tries to avoid the shot.
Doctore seems to have recovered his senses.
Petrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Petrov misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov scores with a leg kick.
Petrov connects with a single shot there.
Petrov lands a head shot.#T1#
Petrov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice straight punches there by Petrov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Petrov.
Petrov cracks Doctore with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Doctore falls to his knees and Petrov 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 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aaron Petrov!
Aaron Petrov took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 126
Date: Mar 09, 2022

#R1#
Jain darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jain throws a lazy right hand but Petrov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jain scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jain steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petrov.
Jain misses the jab.
Petrov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jain counters with a left to the body.
Jain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petrov manages to avoid it.
Petrov feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Petrov avoids the body shot from Jain.
Petrov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jain! But no joy.
Petrov moves away from the strike by Jain.
The crowd cheers as Jain lands an impressive looking overhand right. Petrov doesn't seem phased though.
Petrov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A shot to the liver by Jain. Beautiful body shot.
Jain fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petrov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jain avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jain looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Jain works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jain defending well as Petrov loads up on a big left hand.
A swing and a miss from Petrov.
Jain is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Petrov with a body shot.
Jain closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #TD2#
Jain gets a double leg takedown into Petrov's guard.
Jain wants to pass the guard but Petrov is keeping the position.
Jain controlling from the top position.
Petrov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jain's guard. #REVR##T2##SUB2#
Jain is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jain working a defensive guard here.
Petrov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Petrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Jain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Petrov preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Petrov is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Jain has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Petrov is looking to defend but Jain has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Petrov! Jain pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Petrov taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Moganesh Jain!
Moganesh Jain seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 119
Date: Feb 13, 2022

#R1#
Delisle lands a nice shot that snaps Petrov's head back.
Petrov connects with a looping right hand. #TD2#
Delisle drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ground and pound from Delisle seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Petrov is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Delisle tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Delisle has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Delisle misses with the ground and pound.
Petrov is trying to get back to half guard.
Delisle taking a breather here.
Delisle trying to control the action but Petrov is working from the bottom. #T1#
Delisle tries to advance to mount but Petrov denies him.
Delisle in side control, throwing shots but Petrov defends.
Delisle advances to mount.
Delisle thowing shots but they're missing.
Petrov can't escape the position.
Delisle punching from mount but Petrov doing a good job of avoiding damage. #T2#
Petrov avoids a series of strikes thrown by Delisle.
Petrov stops Delisle from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #SUB2#
Delisle swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Petrov is now in Delisle's guard. A big mistake from Delisle there, giving up the dominant position! #SUB2#
Delisle looking for a guillotine here but Petrov defends easily. #SUB2#
Delisle is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Petrov is aware though and is defending well.
Delisle is trying to control the position but Petrov postures up. #T3#
Petrov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Petrov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Delisle working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Petrov has passed into half guard!
Delisle tries to roll over but Petrov keeps him under control.
Petrov is trying to control. Delisle wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Petrov prevents Delisle from improving his position.
Delisle is trying to maintain the position but Petrov is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Delisle looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Delisle wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Delisle is in trouble now - Petrov has advanced to mount!
Delisle is trying to reverse the position but instead Petrov has taken his back - oops!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gauthier Delisle dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
The fighters circling - Delisle throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD2#
Delisle shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Petrov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Delisle wants to control from the top but Petrov keeps moving.
Delisle passes into half guard.
Delisle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Delisle tries to pass the half guard into mount. Petrov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Petrov wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Delisle is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Petrov is looking to improve his position. #T1##SUB2#
Delisle is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Petrov still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Petrov has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Delisle is looking for a sweep.
Delisle is being controlled here.
Delisle struggling a bit here.
Petrov remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T2#
Delisle tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Petrov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Petrov controls the position.
Petrov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Delisle keeps working.
Delisle can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Delisle is trying to work for a sweep but Petrov has mounted him!
Petrov tries to control but Delisle wriggling away.
Delisle manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Delisle has a hand on Petrov's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Petrov takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Delisle is looking to improve his position but Petrov isn't that keen on the idea.
Delisle regains half guard.#T4#
Delisle tries to get to full guard but Petrov has control of the leg.
Petrov wants to take a breather but Delisle is having none of it.
Petrov wants to pass to mount but Delisle is defending the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Petrov seems to be working for a kimura but Delisle defends the submission attempt.
Delisle moves into full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gauthier Delisle will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Petrov tries to land a leg kick but Delisle saw it coming and moves away.
Petrov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Delisle misses.
Gauthier Delisle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Delisle lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Delisle darts in looking for a takedown but Petrov gets double underhooks and turns Delisle into the cage.
Petrov stuffs the takedown.
Delisle throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Petrov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Delisle's knee momentarily.
The fighters circling - Delisle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Petrov loads up on a big right hand but Delisle slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delisle throws a body kick that misses.
Delisle needs to keep his hands up - Petrov had a free shot at his head there.
Delisle misses with a kick to the body.
A big right from Delisle misses.
Aaron Petrov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Petrov lands a lovely overhand right.
A cross from Delisle lands.
Delisle catches Petrov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Delisle takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Petrov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Petrov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Delisle misses the jab.
Petrov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Delisle in his tracks.
Petrov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Delisle misses the target.
Delisle tests Petrov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Delisle throws a push kick but Petrov slaps the foot to one side.
Aaron Petrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gauthier Delisle is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Delisle misses with a body kick.
Delisle is looking to land body kicks.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Delisle moves away.
Petrov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Petrov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Petrov ducks under a wild hook from Delisle.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Delisle.
Delisle goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Petrov misses with an uppercut.
Delisle throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Petrov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Petrov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Delisle moves out of range of the strikes.
Petrov throws a looping overhand right but Delisle ducks down to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Delisle.#T3#
Delisle connects with the punch.
Petrov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gauthier Delisle seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Delisle misses with a right hand
and Petrov counters with a straight right hand.
Delisle throws a jab when Petrov was well out of range.
Petrov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Petrov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Petrov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Delisle's head.
The fighters circling - Delisle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Delisle scores with a jab. Petrov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Delisle moves out of range of the strikes.
Delisle throws the left hand but Petrov avoids the punch easily.
Petrov throws out a leg kick but Delisle moves out of range and Petrov only half commits.
Petrov tries to work over Delisle's front leg with a kick but Delisle checks it. #T4#
Delisle misses with an uppercut.
Petrov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Delisle tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Delisle ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Delisle misses with a looping left.
Delisle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petrov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Delisle drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Petrov has control of Delisle's left arm, preventing Delisle from doing any damage.
Petrov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Delisle controls the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gauthier Delisle.
Well Delisle has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 110
Date: Jan 14, 2022

#R1#
Petrov thuds his right hand into Volkov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Volkov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Petrov looks to throw the jab but Volkov is out of range.
A leg kick checked by Volkov.
Petrov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Volkov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Petrov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Volkov scrambles back to his feet.
Nice cross by Petrov.
Petrov swinging wildly here.
Volkov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ivan Volkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrov misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Volkov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Petrov!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Volkov looking to control but instead Petrov has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Volkov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Volkov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Petrov keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petrov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Volkov. #T1##SUB2#
Volkov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Petrov tries to roll over but Volkov keeps him under control.
Volkov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Volkov lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Volkov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Petrov trying to hold on to Volkov's head to control him but Volkov postures up. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Volkov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Petrov is holding on to half guard well.
Petrov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Volkov is working away from the top position though.
Volkov is trying to control the action in half guard but Petrov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Volkov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Petrov defending well though. #SUB2#
Volkov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Petrov tries to roll over but Volkov keeps him under control.#T3#
Volkov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Petrov defending well though.
Volkov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Volkov throwing shots but Petrov is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Volkov wants to work for an arm triangle but Petrov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Volkov working Petrov over with strikes.
Volkov working Petrov over with strikes.
Volkov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Volkov misses with a head shot. Petrov uses the momentum to regain guard. #T4#
Petrov keeping moving, preventing Volkov from controlling successfully.
Volkov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Volkov trying to control but Petrov is working from the bottom.
Volkov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Petrov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Volkov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ivan Volkov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Volkov looks for a takedown but Petrov sprawls well.
Petrov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Volkov scores with a sloppy right hand. Petrov should have avoided that one.
Volkov slips under a jab from Petrov.
Petrov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Volkov counters with a right hand to the body.
Petrov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Petrov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Volkov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Petrov sprawls well. Petrov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Volkov gets slowly back to his feet.
Petrov is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Volkov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Volkov drops his hands momentarily and Petrov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Petrov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Volkov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Volkov.
Aaron Petrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Volkov.
Volkov throws an overhand right that lands on Petrov's shoulder, as Petrov tries to avoid the shot.
Volkov slips under a jab from Petrov.
Volkov moves away from the strike by Petrov.
Petrov cracks Volkov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A shot to the liver by Volkov. Beautiful body shot.#TD2#
Volkov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Volkov throwing strikes but missing.
Volkov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Volkov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Volkov wants to control from the top but Petrov keeps moving. #T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Volkov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Petrov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Volkov throws a strike but Petrov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Volkov controls Petrov momentarily but Petrov frees himself.
Petrov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Volkov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Volkov looking for subs off his back but Petrov has passed one foot through into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petrov trying to control the action but Volkov is working from the bottom. #T3#
Volkov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Volkov won't allow Petrov to pass to mount.
Volkov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Volkov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Volkov is continuing to stall.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Petrov postures up.
Petrov passes Volkov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Petrov in particular looking to stall.
Petrov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Volkov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Petrov prevents Volkov from improving his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Aaron Petrov will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Petrov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Petrov throws a right hand that Volkov ducks under and follows up with a left that Volkov also avoids with ease.
Petrov throws an overhand right that lands on Volkov's shoulder, as Volkov tries to avoid the shot.
Petrov misses with a straight left.
Volkov fails with the takedown
and Petrov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Volkov fails to land the takedown.
Volkov closes the distance and clinches up with Petrov, looking for a takedown. Volkov pushes Petrov against the cage but Petrov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Aaron Petrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Volkov.
Volkov lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov misses with a hook.
Volkov connects with a right hand. Petrov shakes it off.#CL2#
Petrov gets tackled into the cage by Volkov. Volkov maintains the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Volkov.
Volkov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Volkov gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #T1#
Volkov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Volkov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Volkov preventing the sweep.
Volkov wants to control from the top but Petrov keeps moving.
Volkov postures up.
Volkov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Volkov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Volkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Petrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Volkov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Petrov keeping moving, preventing Volkov from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Petrov misses with the combination.
A big right from Petrov misses.
Volkov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Petrov scores with a hook.#CL2#
Volkov has Petrov up against the cage in a clinch.
Volkov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Petrov can't find room to land a body shot as Volkov controls the action.
Petrov working aggressively here.
Volkov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Petrov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Volkov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Volkov tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short right from Petrov on the inside.
Petrov has a couple of punches blocked by Volkov. #T3#
Petrov throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Volkov lands a takedown into guard.
Petrov working a defensive guard here.
Volkov stopping the sweep attempt from Petrov.
Petrov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Petrov wants to sweep but no luck.
Volkov postures up and lands a big shot to Petrov's brow.
Volkov wants to control from the top but Petrov keeps moving.
Petrov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Volkov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Petrov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Volkov content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Petrov scores with a decent looking hook.
Petrov with a jab.
Petrov misses with a hook.
Good leg kick by Petrov.
Petrov misses with a looping left.
Nice takedown defense from Petrov. No joy for Volkov on that attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron Petrov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Petrov 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Aaron Petrov!
Aaron Petrov got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

Event: OFK 150 - Temirov Vs Power
Date: Dec 12, 2021

#R1#
A jab from Petrov does it's job there.
Petrov loads up on a big right hand but Kutvonen slips the punch.
Petrov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kutvonen sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kutvonen enables Petrov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kutvonen manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kutvonen has Petrov pulled in close to control his posture.
Petrov stopping the sweep attempt from Kutvonen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kutvonen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kutvonen wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Petrov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Petrov wants to control from the top but Kutvonen keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Petrov dives in for a single leg takedown but Kutvonen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Petrov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Petrov working aggressively here.
Petrov swings wildly with an uppercut but Kutvonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petrov lands with a light punch inside.
Kutvonen blocks a body shot from Petrov.
Kutvonen goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Kutvonen breaks the clinch.
Petrov sizes up Kutvonen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T2#
Some wild striking there from Petrov.
Petrov throws a lazy right hand but Kutvonen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kutvonen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Petrov throws a big shot that misses.
Petrov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kutvonen in his tracks.
Petrov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A head kick misses from Petrov.
Kutvonen throws a looping overhand right but Petrov ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice sprawl there from Petrov as Kutvonen shoots in.
Petrov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Petrov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kutvonen on the side of the head.
Kutvonen slips a jab from Petrov.
Kutvonen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A punch combination from Petrov misses. #T3#
Petrov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kutvonen checks the leg kick nicely there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kutvonen! But no joy.
Kutvonen misses the jab.
Kutvonen checks a leg kick.
Kutvonen moves out of range as Petrov strikes.
Kutvonen stuns Petrov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A nice combination there by Petrov. #TD2#
Kutvonen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Petrov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Petrov defending against the ground and pound.
Kutvonen has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Lab. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kutvonen postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Kutvonen working the head and body with strikes. #ROC2#Petrov is rocked!
Kutvonen in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Oh Petrov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kutvonen misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Kutvonen with the ground and pound but Petrov regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Petrov seems to have got his legs back now.
Petrov trying to hold on to Kutvonen's head to control him but Kutvonen postures up.
Kutvonen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kutvonen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Petrov is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kutvonen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Petrov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Kutvonen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lusmu Kutvonen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kutvonen scoring with some ground and pound.
Kutvonen trying to control but Petrov is working from the bottom.
Kutvonen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Petrov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov working a defensive guard here.
Kutvonen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Petrov keeping moving, preventing Kutvonen from controlling successfully. #T1#
Kutvonen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Petrov looking to control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Petrov 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.
Kutvonen scores with a shot to the body.
Petrov throws a series of punches but Kutvonen moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kutvonen! But no joy.
Kutvonen defending well as Petrov loads up on a big left hand.
Petrov throws a hook but Kutvonen avoids it easily.
Petrov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T2#
Kutvonen throws an overhand right that drops Petrov like a sack of potatoes! Kutvonen dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lusmu Kutvonen!
A relieved looking Lusmu Kutvonen 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: OFK 144 - Volkov Vs Temirov
Date: Nov 21, 2021

#R1#
Petrov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice uppercut lands for Asai . That snapped Petrov's head back.
Asai looks to throw a body kick
enabling Petrov to counter with a crisp jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Asai .
Petrov looks to land a combination but Asai avoids it well.
Asai moves out of range as Petrov strikes.
Petrov cracks Asai with a right hand to the side of the head.
Asai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Petrov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Petrov goes for a double leg but Asai avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Asai continues to drive forward.
Petrov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Asai tries to avoid it but Petrov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Asai to the ground. Asai escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Asai throws a nice inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petrov throws a jab when Asai was well out of range.
Asai throwing a counter right hand but Petrov manages to avoid it.
Petrov tries to land a leg kick but Asai saw it coming and moves away.
Petrov throws a jab when Asai was well out of range.
A slow jab from Asai misses its intended target.
Petrov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Petrov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Asai on the side of the head.
Asai explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Petrov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Petrov.
Asai misses the jab.#T1#
Petrov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Asai tries to avoid it but Petrov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Asai to the ground. Asai escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Yoshihiro Asai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Petrov.
Asai looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Petrov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Asai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Petrov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Petrov missing with a left hand there. Asai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Petrov cracks Asai with a right hand to the side of the head.
Asai throws a front kick aimed at Petrov's knee but Petrov avoids it well.
Asai throws a body punch but Petrov moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Asai . That snapped Petrov's head back.
Yoshihiro Asai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Petrov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Asai is able to avoid easily.
Yoshihiro Asai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asai with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Asai lands a lovely overhand right.
Petrov blocks the body kick.
Petrov moves away from the strike by Asai .
Petrov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Asai misses with a leg kick. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Petrov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Asai misses with a wild body shot.
Petrov looks to throw the jab but Asai is out of range.
Asai tried to counter with a leg kick but Petrov avoided it.
Petrov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd cheers as Petrov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Asai doesn't seem phased though.
Asai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good leg kick by Asai .
Petrov throws out a loose jab but Asai uses good head movement to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Asai misses its target.
Petrov scores with a jab. Asai acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Asai slips under a jab.
Asai works the jab nicely.
Petrov blocks a leg kick.
Petrov throws a series of punches but Asai avoids them all with ease.
A big right from Petrov misses.
Asai on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Petrov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T3#
Petrov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Asai with a nice cross.
Asai fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Petrov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Petrov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Asai throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Petrov.#ROC#Petrov is rocked!
A slapping body kick lands there for Asai .
Petrov is still on wobbly legs! Can Asai finish him?
Asai throws a jab when Petrov was well out of range.
Asai scores with a punch to the head.
A swing and a miss from Petrov.
Asai lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice defenses there by Asai .
Petrov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Petrov there as he acknowledges the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Whack! Asai lands a heavy head kick that drops Petrov. The ref tackles Asai to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Petrov was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Yoshihiro Asai !
Yoshihiro Asai got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

Event: OFK 137 -
Date: Oct 30, 2021

#R1#
Tomori tries to clinch but Petrov moves out of range. #CL#
Tomori instigates a clinch.
Petrov gets through Tomori's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Petrov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tomoris head.
Petrov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Petrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Petrov blocks an elbow strike from Tomori.
Petrov takes a shot to the head.
Tomori lands with a short shot to the head.
Tomori blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tomori pressing his opponent against the cage.
Tomori throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Petrov lands with a short shot to the head.
Petrov misses with a punch on the inside.
Tomori scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC#Petrov is rocked!
I was talking to Tomori's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tomori blocks a body shot from Petrov.
Petrov is still on wobbly legs! Can Tomori finish him?
Petrov can't find room to land a body shot as Tomori controls the action.
Petrov misses with a punch on the inside.
Petrov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Petrov seems to have recovered his senses.
Petrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Petrov tries to work over Tomori's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tomori throws an elbow but misses.
Tomori working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Petrov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tomori tries to work over Petrov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Petrov throws a head punch that misses.
Petrov lands with a short shot to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Petrov.
Tomori fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tomori pressing his opponent against the cage.
Petrov working aggressively here.
Petrov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Petrov misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tomori.
Tomori tries to land knees in the clinch but Petrov avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tomori.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Petrov. #T2#
Petrov avoids a wild elbow strike from Tomori.
A right hand to the body from Petrov.
Petrov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tomori backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrov struggles to land a body shot inside as Tomori controls his hands.
Petrov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Petrov gets through Tomori's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Petrov lands a right hand.
A shot in the inside from Petrov. #ROC2#Tomori is rocked!
Petrov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tomori backwards.
Oh Tomori is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Petrov tries to throw a body punch but Tomori avoids it by throwing Petrov back against the cage.
Petrov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Petrov as Tomori tries to tie him up.
A short right from Petrov.
Tomori misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Petrov fails to land.
A short uppercut from Petrov.
Petrov creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Tomori's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Tomori drops to his knees and Petrov pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aaron Petrov!
A determined Aaron Petrov didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

Event: OFK 130 -
Date: Oct 03, 2021

#R1#
Petrov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Petrov misses with a hook.
Tiger fails with the takedown
and Petrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Petrov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT#It looks like Great Tiger has been cut.
Tiger takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tiger ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Tiger fails with the takedown.
Aaron Petrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiger blocks a jab.
Tiger with the counter takedown but Petrov avoids it easily.
Petrov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Petrov swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Tiger counters with a takedown into side control. #T1##SUB2#
Tiger thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Petrov is looking for a sweep.
Petrov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Tiger is looking for submissions but instead, Petrov has regained full guard.
Tiger trying to control but Petrov is working from the bottom.
Petrov has Tiger pulled in close to control his posture.
Petrov looking for a sweep. Not yet Petrov, not yet. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tiger throwing strikes from guard but Petrov blocks nicely.
Petrov seems keen to control Tiger's posture.
Petrov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Petrov pulls Tiger in close to prevent any damage.
Tiger in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Petrov keeping moving, preventing Tiger from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Petrov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tiger tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A big left from Petrov misses.
Tiger has a takedown stuffed.
Aaron Petrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Great Tiger.#T3#
Petrov throws a nice looking combination but Tiger bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Petrov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tiger misses with a takedown
and Petrov counters with a straight right hand.
Tiger closes this distance looking for a takedown but Petrov circles away.
Tiger shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Petrov sprawls well. Petrov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tiger gets slowly back to his feet.
Tiger shoots in for a takedown but Petrov shows good takedown defense.
Petrov swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Tiger counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T4#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Petrov holds on and takes a little breather.
Tiger trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tiger with a flurry of punches that miss.
Petrov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tiger throwing strikes from guard but Petrov blocks nicely.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Petrov is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Petrov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Great Tiger's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
No luck for Tiger with that takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Petrov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Petrov throws a body shot but no joy.
Petrov throws a jab when Tiger was well out of range.
Petrov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Petrov thuds a left hand into Tiger's body.
Tiger moves out of range as Petrov strikes.
Petrov misses with a hook. Tiger ducked under it nicely.
Tiger changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Petrov throws a head kick but Tiger moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov throws a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Petrov misses the target.
A big right from Petrov misses. #T1#
Petrov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tiger under the eye.#TD2#
Tiger throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Petrov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tiger is in Petrov's guard.
Tiger throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Petrov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Petrov is adopting a defensive guard.
Tiger is working Petrov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Petrov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tiger can do to turn this around?
Petrov controlling the position.
Petrov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tiger throws an elbow that misses. Petrov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tiger's guard. Nice move by Petrov!#REVR##T2#
Petrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Tiger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petrov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Petrov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Petrov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T3#
Petrov trying to control but Tiger is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Tiger is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Petrov lands with a hook. Tiger tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Danga de danga de dang - Petrov scores with a four punch combination!
Petrov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Petrov stuffs the takedown.
Tiger tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Petrov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Petrov lands a lovely overhand right.
Petrov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Danga de danga de dang - Petrov scores with a four punch combination!#ROC#Tiger is rocked!
Petrov lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aaron Petrov!
Aaron Petrov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: OFK 119 - Rhino Vs Kriel
Date: Aug 28, 2021

#R1#
Megalos misses with a right hand
enabling Petrov to counter with a crisp jab.
Megalos misses with an uppercut.
Megalos cracks Petrov with an open hand slap.
Megalos drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Petrov right on the button. Petrov goes down! Megalos follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Megalos gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vasilios Megalos!

Event: SMASH: Kirk vs Petrov
Date: Aug 07, 2021

#R1#
Kirk moves out of range of the leg kick from Petrov.
Petrov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL#
Kirk rushes Petrov and presses him up against the cage.
Petrov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kirk's elbow.
Kirk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Petrov backwards.
Kirk lands with a short shot to the head.
Kirk's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Petrov tries to work over Kirk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Petrov lands with a left to the head.
Petrov lands a hook that snaps the head of Kirk backwards.
Kirk changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Petrov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nice body kick there by Petrov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Kirk clinches with his opponent.
Petrov has a couple of punches blocked by Kirk. #T1##TD#
Kirk is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Petrov can't fight it off and eventually Kirk manages to take the fight to the floor. Petrov looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kirk looking to sit in guard and control but Petrov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Kirk keeping full guard, as Petrov tries to pass.
Petrov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kirk pulls Petrov in to control the position. #T2#
Petrov wants to pass the guard but Kirk is keeping the position.
Kirk wants to hit a sweep here but Petrov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kirk there!
Petrov controlling his opponent.
Kirk sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Petrov slows the pace down in half guard.
Kirk is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Kirk trying to control here.
Kirk is looking for a sweep. Petrov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Petrov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Petrov prevents Kirk from improving his position.
Petrov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Petrov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kirk looks like he's trying to stand up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Petrov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Petrov misses with a right hand
and Kirk counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kirk walks into a straight right hand from Petrov.
Petrov lands with a slapping head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Petrov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Kirk tries to close the distance and clinch up but Petrov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Petrov tries to work over Kirk's front leg with a kick but Kirk checks it.
Kirk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Petrov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kirk takes one to the side of the head.
Petrov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kirk drops his hands momentarily and Petrov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kirk tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Petrov.
Kirk throws a big counter combination but Petrov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Petrov throws a jab when Kirk was well out of range.
Kirk attempts a counter takedown but Petrov avoids it well and moves away.
Petrov connects with an inside leg kick.#T1##TD#
Kirk shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kirk throws a big right hand that misses.
Kirk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Petrov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kirk slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Kirk is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Petrov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Petrov wants to get back to full guard.
Kirk seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Petrov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Kirk wants to work for an arm triangle but Petrov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T2##SUB#
Kirk seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Kirk is looking for a kimura but Petrov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kirk to get the leverage. #SUB#
Kirk is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Kirk is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Kirk is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Kirk is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Petrov has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Kirk is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Petrov defends it well. #T3##SUB#
Kirk is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kirk is pressing down on Petrov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Petrov is holding on for now. #SUB#
Kirk is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Kirk is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Kirk is working for a submission of some sort. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Kirk is looking for a kimura but Petrov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kirk to get the leverage. #SUB#
Kirk is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Kirk is looking for a kimura but Petrov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kirk to get the leverage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kirk is trying to control. Petrov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Kirk is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Petrov defends it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Gilmat Kirk will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Petrov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kirk tries to counter with a takedown but Petrov is quick to defend against it.
Kirk shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Petrov defends it nicely.
A slapping body kick lands there for Petrov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov throws a nice head kick!
Petrov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A nice inside leg kick there by Petrov. That's going to slow Kirk down. #T1#
Nice takedown defense from Petrov. No joy for Kirk on that attempt.
Kirk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Petrov.
Petrov misses with a double jab #TD#
and Kirk decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Petrov's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kirk wants to control from the top but Petrov keeps moving. #SUB#
Kirk has gone for a leg lock! Petrov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kirk's guard.#REVB#
Petrov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Petrov trying to control but Kirk is working from the bottom. #T2#
Kirk wants to sweep here but Petrov controlling him for the moment.
Kirk is working hard here to advance position.
Petrov postures up.
Petrov being controlled here momentarily.
Petrov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kirk pulls Petrov in close to prevent any damage.
Petrov preventing the sweep. #T3#
Petrov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Petrov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kirk wants to control the position but Petrov says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Petrov trying to control the action but Kirk is working from the bottom.
Kirk wants to get back to full guard.
Kirk trying to hold on to Petrov's head to control him but Petrov postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kirk actively working from the bottom here.
Kirk is doing well to control the position and prevent Petrov from advancing to side control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kirk takes one to the side of the head. #CL#
Kirk gets a clinch.
Petrov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kirk's elbow.
Kirk gets through Petrov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Petrov lands with a left to the head. #TD#
Kirk successfully pulls guard.
Petrov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Kirk is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron Petrov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Petrov 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: SMASH: Murphy vs Knox
Date: Jul 24, 2021

#R1#
Petrov drops his hands momentarily and Cassino takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cassino fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Petrov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Petrov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Petrov misses with a hook.
Cassino slips under a jab.
Cassino finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cassino tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Petrov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cassino staying out of range there.
Cassino throws a head kick that misses
and Petrov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cassino comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cassino throws a hook but Petrov avoids it easily.
Petrov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cassino. Cassino obviously looking to wear him down.
Petrov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Good leg kick by Cassino.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cassino misses with a leg kick
and Petrov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Petrov throws a head kick but Cassino moves out of range.
A nice side step and Cassino releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Monte Cassino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Petrov scores with a jab to the head.
Cassino tries to close the distance and clinch but Petrov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cassino moves out of range as Petrov strikes.
Cassino throws out a powerful jab.
Petrov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cassino with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A jab from Petrov misses.
Cassino avoids the body shot from Petrov.
An inside leg kick lands from Cassino.
Cassino throws a leg kick which misses Petrov's front leg but catches the back leg as Petrov tries to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cassino, as that shot connected.
Cassino moves away from the strike by Petrov.
Cassino pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cassino connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Petrov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Cassino lands a glancing blow to the side of Petrov's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrov 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.
Petrov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cassino digs a good body shot into Petrov's ribs.
Cassino jabs at Petrov's body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cassino. That's going to slow Petrov down.
Cassino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cassino displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petrov throws out the jab.
Cassino throws a looping overhand right but Petrov ducks down to avoid it.
Petrov is looking to counter punch.
Cassino throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Petrov misses with the combination. #CL2#
Cassino clinches with his opponent.
Cassino goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Petrov working aggressively here. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Petrov.
Petrov misses with a punch on the inside.
Cassino can't find room to land a body shot as Petrov controls the action.
Cassino swings wildly with an uppercut but Petrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petrov lands a shoulder strike.
Petrov misses with the head strike.
Cassino misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Cassino.
Petrov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Petrov tries to throw a body punch but Cassino avoids it by throwing Petrov back against the cage.
Petrov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Petrov lands a right hand.
A body shot lands from Cassino.
Cassino tries a body shot but Petrov blocks it.
Petrov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cassino lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Petrov.
Cassino presses Petrov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cassino scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petrov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Petrov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Cassino.
Petrov throws a punch but it's blocked by Cassino.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Petrov. #T4#
Cassino throws a head punch that misses.
Petrov lands a body punch.
Petrov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Petrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cassino throws a punch but it's blocked by Petrov.
Petrov tries to throw a body punch but Cassino avoids it by throwing Petrov back against the cage.
Cassino misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Petrov.
Cassino swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Petrov lands a hook that snaps the head of Cassino backwards.
Cassino lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A body shot lands from Petrov.
Petrov prevents a body shot from Cassino.
Cassino misses with a punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Petrov.
Cassino throws a head punch that misses.
Cassino blocks a body shot from Petrov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cassino pushes Petrov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cassino working aggressively here.
Petrov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cassino misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cassino lands a right hand that snaps the head of Petrov backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Monte Cassino dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Cassino moves away from the strike by Petrov.
Cassino feints a counter leg kick.
Petrov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Petrov misses the target.
Petrov misses with a hook. Cassino ducked under it nicely.
Cassino throws the left hand but Petrov avoids the punch easily.
Petrov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cassino connects with a jab.
Petrov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cassino. Cassino obviously looking to wear him down.
Petrov dodges the punch combination from Cassino.
Petrov throws a solid leg kick but Cassino takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Petrov.
Cassino feints a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov takes one on the button.
Petrov swings for the body but Cassino moves out of range.
Petrov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cassino on the side of the head.
Cassino fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Monte Cassino seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cassino lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Cassino lands with a nice body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petrov. Cassino does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cassino will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice defenses there by Petrov.
Petrov looks to land a left hand but Cassino moved out of range nicely.
Cassino moves out of range of the leg kick from Petrov.
Cassino lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Petrov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Petrov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cassino.
Cassino throws out a counter right but Petrov avoids it with no problem.
Petrov misses with a left hand
and Cassino counters with a nice body shot.
Petrov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Petrov checks a low kick from Cassino.
Petrov misses with an uppercut. Cassino saw that one coming.
Cassino lands a leg kick that knocks Petrov off balance momentarily.
Cassino has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Petrov throws a solid leg kick but Cassino takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Petrov.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cassino. That's going to slow Petrov down.
Cassino lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Petrov throws a body shot but no joy.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cassino.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Petrov misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cassino steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petrov.
Jab from Cassino.
Cassino throws a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cassino. Petrov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Petrov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cassino tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Petrov is able to avoid easily.
Cassino feints and then cracks Petrov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Petrov down.
Good work by Petrov as he checks the leg kick.
Petrov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Petrov misses the target.
Cassino misses with a straight right.
Cassino defending well as Petrov loads up on a big left hand.
A nice leg kick from Cassino, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cassino. That's going to slow Petrov down.
Cassino blocks a jab.
Nice defenses there by Cassino.
Cassino throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cassino swings away with a body shot that misses
and Petrov counters with a body kick that stops Cassino in his tracks momentarily.
Cassino looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Petrov misses with a wild body shot.
Petrov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cassino. Cassino obviously looking to wear him down.
Petrov throws a body kick that misses.
Cassino swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Petrov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cassino sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Cassino misses its intended target.
Cassino checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#CL2#
Cassino darts in and clinches Petrov up against the cage.
Petrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Petrov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cassino backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petrov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Petrov lands a body punch.
Petrov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Petrov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Aaron Petrov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cassino misses with some punches.
Petrov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cassino creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cassino tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Cassino - that landed with a thud.
Petrov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Petrov.
Petrov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Petrov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cassino.
Petrov tries to work over Cassino's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Monte Cassino showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
A slow jab from Cassino misses its intended target.
It looked like Petrov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cassino will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cassino connects with the punch.
Cassino displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petrov throws out the jab.
Petrov misses with a looping left.
Petrov backing away here, and Cassino unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A good leg kick by Cassino.
Cassino throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cassino throws a chopping leg kick but Petrov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cassino throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Petrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cassino chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cassino is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Petrov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cassino misses with a low kick.
A slow jab from Petrov misses its intended target. #T1#
A slow jab from Cassino misses its intended target.
Cassino misses with a low kick.
Cassino pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Petrov misses its target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cassino.
Cassino with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cassino ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Petrov throws a sloppy head kick
and Cassino counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cassino steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petrov.
Petrov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cassino. Cassino obviously looking to wear him down.
Cassino dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab by Cassino.
Cassino with the inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cassino.
Cassino jabs Petrov right on the nose. Petrov blinks but takes it well.#T2#
Cassino lands with a thumping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petrov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cassino.
Cassino uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Petrov.
Petrov looks to throw the jab but Cassino is out of range.
Cassino ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Cassino lands a leg kick that knocks Petrov off balance momentarily.
Petrov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cassino tries a quick counter leg kick but Petrov is wise to it.
Petrov is looking to slow Cassino down with leg kicks.
Cassino with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Petrov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Petrov moves out of range as Cassino throws a body kick.
Cassino throws out a loose jab but Petrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cassino connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cassino throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T3#
Cassino wants to clinch up but Petrov keeps it at a distance.
Petrov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Petrov moves out of range as Cassino strikes.
Petrov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cassino is out of range.
Petrov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Petrov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cassino sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cassino misses with a looping right.
Petrov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cassino connects with a solid leg kick.
Cassino throws a leg kick
and Petrov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cassino swings for the body but Petrov moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cassino. That's going to slow Petrov down.
Cassino slips under a jab.
Cassino lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cassino ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Cassino appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T4#
A slapping leg kick lands for Cassino.
Cassino misses with a looping right.
Cassino misses with a left hand
and Petrov counters with a straight right hand.
A low kick lands for Cassino.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cassino at a distance.
Cassino throws a right hand that misses
and Petrov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Petrov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Petrov misses the target.
Cassino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cassino moves out of range as Petrov strikes.
Cassino throws out a counter right but Petrov avoids it with no problem.
Cassino fakes the leg kick and cracks Petrov in the body.
Cassino lands a head kick. Petrov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Petrov works Cassino's body with a nice hook.
Petrov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cassino.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Monte Cassino really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Cassino is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Petrov cracks Cassino with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cassino wants to slow Petrov down by chopping away at his legs.
Petrov checks a leg kick.
Petrov tries to bum rush Cassino with a series of wild strikes but Cassino uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cassino swings away with a body shot that misses
and Petrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slapping body kick lands there for Cassino.
Cassino looks to land a left hand but Petrov moved out of range nicely.
Good leg kick by Cassino.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cassino lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cassino throws a low kick but Petrov moves out of range easily.
Cassino works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cassino throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cassino tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T1#
Cassino misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Petrov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cassino ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Petrov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Cassino on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Petrov ducks under a wild hook from Cassino.
Petrov throws a quick counter kick to the body but Cassino avoids it.
Petrov throws a low kick but Cassino avoids it.
Cassino blocks the body kick.
Petrov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cassino slips under a jab from Petrov.
Petrov misses with a left hand
and Cassino cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Petrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That kick from Cassino tenderised Petrov's leg. Petrov is trying to keep his angry face on.
The fighters circling - Petrov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cassino keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Petrov.#T2#
Cassino with the inside leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cassino.
Petrov misses with a head kick.
Petrov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Petrov moves out of range of the body kick.
Petrov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cassino lands the left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cassino just misses with a punch to the body.
Petrov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cassino paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cassino blocks a head kick by Petrov.
Petrov misses with a hook.
Cassino lands a really nice looking cross but Petrov seems unphased.
Cassino throws a leg kick
and Cassino takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Cassino slips under a jab from Petrov.
Petrov looks to throw the jab but Cassino is out of range.
Petrov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Petrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cassino tries to clinch up but Petrov circles away and keeps his distance.
Petrov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cassino throws a leg kick but Petrov checks it.
Petrov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice shot lands for Cassino.
Cassino throws a low kick, looking for Petrov's leg but Petrov calmly moves out of range.
Cassino dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Petrov. That did some damage!
Cassino blocks a head kick by Petrov.
Cassino throws out a counter right but Petrov avoids it with no problem.
Cassino throws a push kick but Petrov slaps the foot to one side.
Petrov misses with a hook. Cassino ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Cassino connects with a solid leg kick. #CL2#
Cassino moves into range and clinches up with Petrov.
Cassino tries to throw a body punch but Petrov avoids it by throwing Cassino back against the cage.
Cassino swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cassino lands a nice shot to the body.
Petrov throws a head punch that misses.
Cassino makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice left hand lands by Cassino.
A short left from Cassino.
Petrov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cassino struggles to land a body shot inside as Petrov controls his hands.
Petrov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A left hand lands to the body for Cassino.
Good body shot from Petrov.
Cassino lands a nice uppercut.
Petrov tries a body shot but Cassino blocks it.
Petrov lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Cassino.
Petrov takes a shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Monte Cassino dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Petrov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cassino is out of range.
Petrov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Cassino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petrov manages to avoid it.
Cassino fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Petrov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cassino feints and then cracks Petrov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Petrov down.
Cassino lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Petrov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Petrov throws a body shot but no joy.
Petrov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Petrov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cassino.
Petrov motions for Cassino to come forward. Petrov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cassino throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Cassino misses with a hook. Petrov ducked under it nicely.
Petrov looks to land a right hand but Cassino moved out of range.
Petrov throws a shot from downtown. Cassino moves away and avoids it.
Cassino let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Cassino looks to throw the jab but Petrov is out of range.
Petrov 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.
Cassino looks to throw the jab but Petrov is out of range.
Petrov fires out a quick counter leg kick but Cassino just manages to avoid it.
Petrov lands a glancing blow to the side of Cassino's head.
Petrov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cassino scores with a leg kick.
Petrov moves out of range of the body kick.
Some wild striking there from Petrov.
Petrov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cassino.
Aaron Petrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Cassino swings for the body but Petrov moves out of range. #CL2#
Cassino rushes Petrov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cassino lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Petrov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cassino misses with a body punch.
Cassino misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Cassino fails to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrov blocks an uppercut.
Petrov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cassino stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cassino tries to work over Petrov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cassino throws a punch but it's blocked by Petrov.
Cassino misses with some punches.
A short left from Cassino.
Petrov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cassino lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Petrov.
Petrov blocks an uppercut.
Cassino prevents a body shot from Petrov. #T3#
Cassino misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cassino goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cassino.
Petrov misses with the head strike.
Cassino tries a body shot but Petrov blocks it.
Cassino lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cassino has a couple of punches blocked by Petrov.
Petrov has a couple of punches blocked by Cassino.
Cassino misses with the head strike.
Petrov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Monte Cassino is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cassino misses with a hook from the clinch.
Petrov working aggressively here.
Petrov misses with a punch on the inside.
Cassino throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch on the inside from Cassino fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Petrov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cassino.
Petrov digs a right hand underneath Cassino's ribcage. Cassino let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T4#
Still in the clinch, Cassino scores with a nice short uppercut.
Petrov can't find room to land a body shot as Cassino controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Petrov as the two fighters clinch.
Cassino is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Cassino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Petrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cassino throws a punch but it's blocked by Petrov.
Petrov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Petrov misses with a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cassino.
Cassino takes a shot to the head.
Petrov scores with a shot to the side of Cassino's head.
Cassino working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Petrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cassino pushes Petrov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Petrov.
A nice left hand lands by Petrov.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Monte Cassino.
Well Cassino has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 46:50
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 45:50
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Monte Cassino!
Monte Cassino is the new featherweight champion!
Monte Cassino bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: SMASH: Delsarte vs Kapisi
Date: Jul 03, 2021

#R1#
Megalos lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL2#
Megalos closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Megalos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good work by Petrov as he checks the leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Petrov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Petrov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Petrov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Megalos missing with a left hand there. Petrov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An inside leg kick lands from Megalos.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Megalos checks a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Megalos.
Megalos is looking to clinch but Petrov is avoiding it.
It looked like Petrov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Megalos throws a leg kick that misses.
Petrov throwing a counter right hand but Megalos manages to avoid it.
Megalos is looking to slow Petrov down with leg kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Megalos throws a leg kick
enabling Petrov to counter with a crisp jab.
Good shot there by Megalos.
Megalos throws a right hand that misses
and Petrov counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#Megalos is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrov misses with a double jab.
Megalos is still on wobbly legs! Can Petrov finish him?
Megalos throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Megalos connects with the punch.
Megalos seems to have recovered his senses.
Petrov moves out of range as Megalos strikes.#T1#
Megalos digs a good body shot into Petrov's ribs.
Megalos throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Petrov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Megalos checks it well.
Some bone on bone action there as Petrov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Megalos ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Megalos looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Petrov throws a body punch but Megalos moves out of range.
Megalos throws a jab when Petrov was well out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Petrov misses its target.
Petrov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Megalos throws a head kick but Petrov moves out of range.
Megalos lands a nice looking body shot.
Megalos ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Petrov 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.
Megalos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Megalos closes the distance but Petrov moves to the side
and Petrov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Megalos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petrov. #T2#
Petrov drops Megalos with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Megalos! Petrov dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aaron Petrov!
Aaron Petrov retains his featherweight title!
Aaron Petrov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SMASH: Ribbit vs Edmond
Date: Jun 12, 2021

#R1#
Petrov looks to land a combination but De Oliveira avoids it well.
Petrov misses with an uppercut. De Oliveira saw that one coming.
De Oliveira appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Aaron Petrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrov misses with a wild body shot.
De Oliveira blocks a head kick by Petrov.
De Oliveira feinted with a counter takedown.
A telegraphed right hand from Petrov misses the target.
De Oliveira attempts a counter takedown but Petrov avoids it well and moves away.
Petrov throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and De Oliveira counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by De Oliveira.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Oliveira wants to pass the guard but Petrov is keeping the position.
Petrov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
De Oliveira tries to free his leg and advance position but Petrov is retaining full guard. #T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Oliveira stopping the sweep attempt from Petrov.
De Oliveira is looking to advance position but Petrov has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
De Oliveira wants to hold on but Petrov pushes him away.
De Oliveira is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Average Joeï¿½s Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
De Oliveira is looking to get to half guard.
De Oliveira tries to hold on but Petrov pushes him away.
De Oliveira is trying to escape the mount.
De Oliveira tries to hold on but Petrov postures up.
Petrov controlling his opponent. #T2#
De Oliveira tries to hold on but Petrov pushes him away.
De Oliveira tries to reverse the position but Petrov maintains control.
Petrov controlling from mount.
De Oliveira tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Petrov controlling from mount.
De Oliveira tries to get back to half guard but can't.
De Oliveira tries to hold on but Petrov pushes him away.
Petrov controlling his opponent.
De Oliveira keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T3#
De Oliveira slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
De Oliveira wants to control but Petrov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Petrov prevents De Oliveira from improving his position.
Petrov is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
De Oliveira actively working from the bottom here.
De Oliveira tries to roll over but Petrov keeps him under control.
Petrov slows the pace down in half guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
De Oliveira gets back to full guard. #SUB#
De Oliveira looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Petrov passes into half guard. #SUB#
De Oliveira looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
De Oliveira looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Petrov trying to control the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Petrov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Petrov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Petrov thows a leg kick but De Oliveira checks it #TD#
and De Oliveira counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
De Oliveira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Petrov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. De Oliveira is aware though and is defending well.
De Oliveira won't allow Petrov to sweep him here.
Aaron Petrov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Petrov keeping full guard, as De Oliveira tries to pass.
De Oliveira postures up.
Petrov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
De Oliveira trying to control but Petrov is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Petrov wants to sweep but no luck.
De Oliveira passes Petrov's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T1#
Petrov keeping control of the position. #SUB#
De Oliveira is working for a kimura but Petrov is defending it quite comfortably.
De Oliveira not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Petrov is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
De Oliveira is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Petrov manages to get to full guard.
De Oliveira looking to pass the guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
De Oliveira passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Petrov is trying to get back to half guard.
De Oliveira tries to advance to mount but Petrov denies him.
Petrov manages to get back to half guard.
Petrov trying to control but De Oliveira postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Oliveira wants to pass the guard but Petrov is defending well. #T3##SUB#
De Oliveira is working for a kimura but Petrov is defending it quite comfortably.
De Oliveira is looking to pass Petrov's guard but actually Petrov recovers to full guard.
De Oliveira trying to control the position from guard on top but Petrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Oliveira slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
De Oliveira is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Petrov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
De Oliveira tries to advance position but instead Petrov slips a leg back in to half guard. #T4#
Petrov is refusing to be controlled, as De Oliveira sits in half guard.
Petrov trying to control here.
De Oliveira trying to control from half guard but Petrov is working away.
De Oliveira throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Oliveira wants to pass the guard but Petrov is defending well. #SUB#
Petrov makes his way to full guard, as De Oliveira worked for a kimura.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Florisvaldo De Oliveira dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Petrov throws a nice looking combination but De Oliveira bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
De Oliveira half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Petrov connects with a jab.
Petrov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt De Oliveira.
Petrov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Petrov misses with an uppercut.
De Oliveira feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Oliveira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petrov.
Petrov connects with a solid leg kick.
A left and a right from Petrov both land. Nice combination. #T1#
Petrov throws a big shot that misses.
A clash of legs there as De Oliveira blocks the low kick.
De Oliveira drops down looking for a counter takedown but Petrov sprawls and moves away.
A swing and a miss from Petrov.
De Oliveira appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Petrov lands a jab to De Oliveira's midsection.
Petrov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Petrov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
De Oliveira blocks a leg kick.
De Oliveira half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
De Oliveira moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Petrov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
De Oliveira defending well as Petrov loads up on a big left hand.
De Oliveira feinted with a counter takedown.
Petrov scores with a jab to the body.
Petrov misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and De Oliveira counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
De Oliveira wants to free his trapped foot but Petrov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
De Oliveira is keen to just control but Petrov is a slippery customer.
De Oliveira trying to pass the guard but Petrov defending well.
De Oliveira throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
De Oliveira not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Petrov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
De Oliveira working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Petrov's thigh. Petrov counters though and makes it back to full guard.
De Oliveira trying to control but Petrov is working from the bottom.
Petrov pulls De Oliveira in close to prevent any damage.
De Oliveira trying to control the position from guard on top but Petrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petrov seems keen to control De Oliveira's posture.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Petrov keeping moving, preventing De Oliveira from controlling successfully.
De Oliveira wants to pass the guard but Petrov is keeping the position.
Petrov seems keen to control De Oliveira's posture.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
De Oliveira pushes down on Petrov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
De Oliveira frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Petrov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Oliveira wants to free his trapped foot but Petrov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
De Oliveira stalling away here and it's allowed Petrov to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Petrov 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#
A big left from Petrov misses.
De Oliveira feinted with a counter takedown.
De Oliveira slips a jab from Petrov.
De Oliveira moves out of range as Petrov strikes.
De Oliveira tries to counter with a takedown but Petrov is quick to defend against it.
Petrov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Oliveira.
De Oliveira changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A nice leg kick lands there from Petrov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov tests De Oliveira's chin there with a solid looking shot.
De Oliveira slips a jab from Petrov.
De Oliveira feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
A jab lands there for Petrov.
De Oliveira ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
A jab from Petrov does it's job there.
Petrov looks to throw the jab but De Oliveira is out of range.
De Oliveira attempts a counter takedown but Petrov avoids it well and moves away.
Petrov throws a hook but De Oliveira avoids it easily.
Petrov misses with a wild body shot.
De Oliveira drops down looking for a counter takedown but Petrov sprawls and moves away.
De Oliveira defending well as Petrov loads up on a big left hand.
De Oliveira drops down looking for a counter takedown but Petrov sprawls and moves away.#T2#
Petrov misses with an uppercut.
De Oliveira appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Petrov scores with a sloppy right hand. De Oliveira should have avoided that one.
Petrov misses with a straight right.
De Oliveira changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A nice leg kick from Petrov, right into the meat of the thigh.
De Oliveira displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petrov throws out the jab.
De Oliveira changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Petrov feints and then cracks De Oliveira's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow De Oliveira down.
De Oliveira staying out of range there.#T3#
Petrov missing with a left hand there. De Oliveira was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
De Oliveira avoids the head kick by Petrov.
Petrov throws the left hand but De Oliveira avoids the punch easily.
Petrov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Good shot there by Petrov.
Petrov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Petrov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T4#
Petrov throws a body shot but no joy.
Petrov throws out a powerful jab.
No joy there for Petrov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Petrov misses with an uppercut.
Aaron Petrov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Petrov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Petrov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Petrov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Petrov dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
A jab from Petrov misses.
Petrov swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and De Oliveira counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Petrov is trying to maintain the position but De Oliveira is very close to passing his half guard.
Petrov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Petrov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Oliveira looking to pass the guard.
De Oliveira trying to control the position from guard on top but Petrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
De Oliveira is really struggling to control Petrov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
De Oliveira looking to pass the guard.
De Oliveira trying to control the position from guard on top but Petrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petrov is adopting a defensive guard.
De Oliveira stopping the sweep attempt from Petrov.
De Oliveira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Petrov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
De Oliveira drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Petrov dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Florisvaldo De Oliveira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
De Oliveira is looking for a triangle but Petrov pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Petrov avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
De Oliveira looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Petrov has picked De Oliveira up and slammed him! De Oliveira can't keep hold of the triangle and Petrov manages to pass to side control!
De Oliveira tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Petrov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Petrov taking a breather here.
De Oliveira is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Petrov controls the position.
De Oliveira is looking to regain half guard here but Petrov keeps moving and retains side control.
De Oliveira trying to remain calm as Petrov controls from the top position.
De Oliveira can't do much from the bottom here.
De Oliveira tries to get back to half guard but can't.
De Oliveira is being controlled here.
De Oliveira is looking to regain half guard here but Petrov keeps moving and retains side control.
De Oliveira manages to work his way to half guard, despite Petrov's best efforts.#T4#
Petrov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
De Oliveira looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Petrov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
De Oliveira tries to roll over but Petrov keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Oliveira punching from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A slow jab from Petrov misses its intended target.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Aaron Petrov.
I think Petrov 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 45:49
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 45:49
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 45:49

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

Event: SMASH: Asai vs Viktorov
Date: Jun 05, 2021

#R1#
Doyle misses with a right hand
and Doyle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Doyle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Doyle tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Doyle swings widly with a right hand
and Petrov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Doyle connects with a jab.
Petrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Petrov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Petrov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Petrov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A jab from Doyle misses.
Jimmy Doyle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Doyle.
Doyle drops his hands momentarily and Petrov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Petrov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Doyle has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Petrov.
Doyle avoids a punch combination nicely.
Doyle scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
A low kick from Doyle is predictable there
letting Petrov counter with a right hand.
Petrov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Doyle comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Donk. Doyle catches Petrov right on the button with a cross.
Petrov lands a lovely overhand right.
Petrov misses the body punch
and Doyle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Petrov thuds his shin into the meat of Doyle's side.
Doyle misses with a right hand
and Petrov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Petrov lands a nice looking body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petrov avoids the body shot from Doyle.
Doyle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Petrov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Doyle takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Doyle wants to clinch up but Petrov keeps it at a distance.
Doyle tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Petrov counters with a two punch combo.
Doyle pivots, looking for a leg kick but Petrov is out of range and Doyle settles back down.
Petrov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T2#
Petrov moves away from the strike by Doyle.
Petrov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Petrov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A big right from Doyle misses.
Petrov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Petrov feints a jab and as Doyle dips his head, Petrov unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Doyle right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Doyle falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Petrov smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Aaron Petrov!
Aaron Petrov is the new featherweight champion!
A very excited looking Aaron Petrov 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: Ambush 6: Swanson VS Yonic
Date: May 20, 2021

#R1#
Petrov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Petrov feints and then cracks Jackson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jackson down.
Jackson throws a jab when Petrov was well out of range.
Petrov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Petrov moves out of range easily.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Petrov moved out of range.
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but Petrov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Petrov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackson.
Petrov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Petrov staying out of range there.
Petrov's corner calls for a 1-2. Petrov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A nice combination there by Petrov. #CUT#It looks like Oshan Jackson has been cut.
Petrov throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson misses with a left hand
and Petrov counters with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Petrov.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice body kick from Petrov.
That kick from Petrov tenderised Jackson's leg. Jackson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petrov manages to avoid it.#T1#
Petrov misses with a low kick.
Petrov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petrov moves away.
Jackson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Petrov misses with the combination.
Jackson lands a nice shot that snaps Petrov's head back.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
A quick step to the side and Petrov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good leg kick by Petrov.
Petrov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jackson misses with a jab to the body
and Petrov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jackson misses with a hook. Petrov ducked under it nicely.
Petrov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jackson checks a leg kick.
Petrov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jackson at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petrov throws a right and a left that both miss.#T2#
Petrov throws a body kick that misses.
Petrov with a hook.
Jackson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Petrov.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Petrov is looking to wear down Jackson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Petrov misses with a head kick.
Petrov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Petrov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Petrov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jackson - the referee stops the clock and Petrov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jackson. Petrov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Petrov takes one to the side of the head.
Petrov ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Jackson motions for Petrov to come forward. Jackson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Petrov.
Petrov avoids the body shot from Jackson. #T3#
Petrov blocks the body kick.
Petrov cracks a nice hook into Jackson's ribs.
Jackson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jackson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jackson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jackson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Petrov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jackson throws a lazy uppercut
and Petrov counters with an inside leg kick.
Petrov scores with a nice strike.
Petrov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jackson throws a body shot but no joy.
Petrov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Petrov.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson takes a swing at Petrov's ribcage but misses.
Petrov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petrov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Petrov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T4#
Petrov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jackson's head backwards.
Petrov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackson.
Petrov jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Petrov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Petrov scores with the left hand. Jackson knows he should have avoided that one.
Jackson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jackson misses with a looping left.
Jackson dodges the punch combination from Petrov.
Petrov throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Jackson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Petrov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jackson throws a leg kick that misses.
Petrov misses with a looping left.
Jackson is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petrov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Petrov duly obliges.
Petrov tries to bum rush Jackson with a series of wild strikes but Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Petrov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jackson misses with an uppercut
and Petrov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Petrov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Oshan Jackson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Sloppy strikes from Petrov. Those never looked like landing.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Petrov moved out of range.
Nice defenses there by Petrov.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Petrov scores with the left hand. Jackson knows he should have avoided that one.
Jackson jabs at Petrov's body.
Jackson scores with a nice right hand.
Petrov looks to land a combination. Jackson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Petrov throws a nice inside leg kick.
A combination from Petrov does no damage.
Petrov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson misses with a looping left.
Jackson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jackson lands with a shot to the body.
Jackson works Petrov's body with a nice hook.
Jackson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Aaron Petrov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Jackson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Petrov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jackson.
Petrov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson tests Petrov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jackson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jackson throws out a counter right but Petrov avoids it with no problem.
Jackson throws a body punch but Petrov moves out of range.
Petrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson cracks a nice hook into Petrov's ribs.
Petrov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Petrov misses with a body shot.
Petrov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Petrov misses with a hook.
Jackson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jackson misses with a looping left.
Jackson scores with a jab. Petrov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jackson connects with a looping right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petrov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.#T2#
A left lands for Petrov.
Jackson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Petrov punishes Jackson's body with a nice straight punch.
Petrov throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Petrov lands with an uppercut that bounces Jackson off the ropes and back into range.
Petrov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jackson under the eye.
Jackson throws a leg kick but Petrov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Petrov fakes the leg kick and cracks Jackson in the body.
Jackson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Oshan Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Petrov.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Petrov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Petrov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Petrov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jackson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jackson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Petrov's head.#T3#
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Petrov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Petrov duly obliges.
Petrov moves away from the strike by Jackson.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jackson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Petrov connects with a jab.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petrov moves away.
Petrov punishes Jackson's body with a nice straight punch.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petrov was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Aaron Petrov is winning the standup battle so far.
A solid leg kick lands there for Petrov.
Petrov tries to land a leg kick but Jackson saw it coming and moves away.
We've been informed that Jackson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Petrov is looking to score with low kicks.#T4#
Jackson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson misses with a looping left.
Petrov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Petrov scores with a hook to the body. Jackson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Petrov.
Petrov misses with a body punch
and Jackson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Petrov's knee momentarily.
Petrov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Petrov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jackson lands with a shot to the body.
Petrov throws a series of strikes that have Jackson backpedaling.
Jackson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Petrov.
Petrov staying out of range there.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Petrov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Petrov.
Jackson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It appears Petrov was looking to counter with a kick there.
Petrov throws a chopping leg kick but Jackson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Aaron Petrov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Oshan Jackson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Petrov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Petrov scores with a jab to the body.
Petrov looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
Jackson scores with a nice head shot.
Petrov tries a head kick but it misses.
Petrov tries to move into range but Jackson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Petrov tries to land a front kick but Jackson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Petrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jackson throws a body shot but no joy.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Petrov misses with a head kick.
Petrov tests Jackson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Petrov scores with a four punch combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
A left lands for Jackson.#ROC2#Petrov is rocked!
Jackson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Oh Petrov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Petrov loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Petrov jabs at Jackson's body.
Jackson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Petrov tests Jackson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Petrov looks to land a combination but Jackson avoids it well.
A countering left hand to the body from Jackson misses.
Petrov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Petrov seems to have got his legs back now.
A jab from Petrov misses.
Petrov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Petrov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jackson.
Jackson throws a body shot but no joy.
Petrov lands a body shot.
Petrov lands with a nice body kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jackson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T2#
Jackson scores with a shot to the body.
Jackson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Petrov's hands.
Petrov slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Jackson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Petrov.
Jackson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jackson throws a good cross that connects.
Petrov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Petrov misses with a low kick.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
Nice cross by Petrov.
Petrov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Petrov lands with a good body shot.
A nice leg kick from Petrov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jackson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Petrov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Petrov duly obliges.
Petrov misses with a two punch combination.
A nice side step and Jackson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.#T3#
Jackson connects with a body shot.
Petrov misses with a head kick.
Petrov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Petrov lands a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target.
Jackson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Petrov under the eye.
Jackson scores with a decent looking hook.
Petrov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Petrov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jackson is looking to slow Petrov down with leg kicks.
Jackson blocks a jab.
Jackson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson pushes Petrov away with a front kick.#T4#
Petrov blocks the body kick.
It looked like Petrov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jackson.
Nice jab there from Petrov.
Good leg kick by Petrov.
Jackson misses with the body kick
and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jackson lands a nice looking body shot.
Petrov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Petrov lands a jab-cross combination.
Petrov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Petrov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Petrov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jackson doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oshan Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Petrov lands the left hand.
Petrov scores with a kick to the midsection.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron Petrov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Petrov 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 John Roberts scores the fight for Aaron Petrov!
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight for Aaron Petrov!
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight for Aaron Petrov!

Aaron Petrov wins by unanimous decision!
Aaron Petrov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Oshan Jackson stepped up to the mic, saying 'I tryed my best i want to thank the fans for coming out and supporting me. Ill be back and next time ill get the finish for you guys.'.

Event: Ambush 5 Hightower VS Madzarov
Date: May 11, 2021

#R1#
Chu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Petrov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Petrov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Chu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Petrov thinks about the counter body kick.
Chu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Petrov.
Petrov throws a counter combo.
Chu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tzu Chu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chu moves out of range of the body kick.
Chu misses with a straight right.
Chu is looking to clinch but Petrov is avoiding it.
Chu throws a lazy uppercut
and Petrov counters with a two punch combo.
Petrov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Chu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Petrov counters with a stiff right hand.
Chu falls off balance throwing a combination
and Petrov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrov throws a series of punches but Chu moves out of range.
Petrov moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Chu looks to score with a jab to the body but Petrov is just out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Petrov misses.
Petrov slips a jab and a cross from Chu.
Chu misses with a combination
and Petrov counters with a two punch combo.
Chu throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Petrov to counter with a crisp jab.
Chu throws a head kick but Petrov moves out of range.
Petrov throws out a powerful jab.#ROC2#Chu is rocked!
Chu leaves his chin hanging out and Petrov seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Chu crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aaron Petrov!
A very excited looking Aaron Petrov 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: C33: Lydon vs. Umm
Date: May 01, 2021

#R1#
Fairbanks misses with a right hand
letting Petrov counter with a right hand.
Fairbanks showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Petrov.
It looked like Fairbanks was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Petrov.
Petrov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fairbanks throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Petrov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fairbanks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fairbanks throws a leg kick
and Petrov counters with a three punch combo that has Fairbanks backing up. Fairbanks nods at Petrov to acknowledge the strikes.
Petrov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fairbanks.
Fairbanks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petrov manages to avoid it.
Fairbanks jabs Petrov right on the nose. Petrov blinks but takes it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fairbanks misses with a lunging right hand
and Petrov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fairbanks pivots, looking for a leg kick but Petrov is out of range and Fairbanks settles back down.
Petrov replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Fairbanks blocks it well.
Fairbanks slips under a jab.
Fairbanks comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fairbanks. #T1#
Fairbanks misses with a low kick.
Fairbanks has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tōshi in the buildup to the fight.
Petrov walks into a straight right hand from Fairbanks.
Fairbanks throws an off balance right hand
and Petrov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fairbanks misses with an uppercut
and Petrov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nice uppercut there from Fairbanks.#ROC#Petrov is rocked!
Fairbanks looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Petrov is still on wobbly legs! Can Fairbanks finish him?
Petrov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fairbanks thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fairbanks takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fairbanks moves out of range of the leg kick from Petrov.
Fairbanks misses the shot to the body.
Desmond Fairbanks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fairbanks throws a series of punches but Petrov moves out of range.
Petrov seems to have recovered his senses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petrov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fairbanks.
Fairbanks takes one on the button.#KD#
Oooh a lovely combination from Fairbanks sends Petrov down but not out. Fairbanks dives into side control looking to finish.
Fairbanks wants to control but Petrov is keeping him busy. #SU#
Fairbanks decides to stand up, so the ref orders Petrov to his feet. #T2#
Fairbanks throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Petrov to counter with a crisp jab.
Fairbanks digs a good hook to Petrov's body.
Petrov misses the shot to the body.
Fairbanks swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd cheers as Petrov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fairbanks doesn't seem phased though.
Fairbanks throws a head kick but Petrov moves out of range.
Petrov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Fairbanks stuns Petrov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Petrov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Fairbanks! Petrov is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Desmond Fairbanks!
Desmond Fairbanks 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: C26: Shamrock vs. Delisle
Date: Mar 28, 2021

#R1#
Petrov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Petrov thows a body kick. Sitsongrit tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. Petrov moves away and avoids it.
Petrov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sitsongrit with a body shot.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab from Petrov.
Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but Petrov slips the punch.
Petrov misses with a lunging right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a slapping leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sitsongrit checks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit connects with a jab.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Petrov.
Sitsongrit lands a right hook to the body.
Sitsongrit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sitsongrit drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw 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!
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Sitsongrit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Petrov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Petrov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a leg kick.
Petrov throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sitsongrit looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Petrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Petrov thuds a left hand into Sitsongrit's body.
Good shot there by Sitsongrit.
Petrov misses with the body kick
and Sitsongrit counters with an outside leg kick.
Petrov is looking to land body kicks.
Petrov looks for the body kick but Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Sitsongrit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Petrov.
Sitsongrit connects with a good right hand that stumbles Petrov. Petrov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#ROC#Petrov is rocked!
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the head.
Petrov is still on wobbly legs! Can Sitsongrit finish him?
Petrov just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sitsongrit.
Petrov misses with a lunging right hand
and Sitsongrit scores with a counter punch that sends Petrov to the canvas! Sitsongrit smells blood - he's punishing Petrov with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Petrov has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Detkhunjon Sitsongrit!
Detkhunjon Sitsongrit retains his bantamweight title!
After the fight, Detkhunjon Sitsongrit was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: C19: Shabazz vs. Lydon
Date: Feb 27, 2021

#R1#
McGinnis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cruz swings for the body but McGinnis moves out of range.
McGinnis takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cruz with a lazy takedown attempt
and McGinnis counters with a straight right hand.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown but McGinnis shows good takedown defense.
Cruz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McGinnis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cruz falls off balance throwing a combination
and McGinnis counters with a straight right hand.
Dom Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGinnis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cruz manages to avoid it.
We've been hearing reports that Cruz has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A punch lands to the side of McGinnis 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McGinnis moves out of range as Cruz strikes.
McGinnis throws a body kick that misses.
McGinnis scores with a jab to the head.
Cruz shoots and misses
and McGinnis counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#Cruz is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dom Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cruz scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Cruz misses with a body shot
and McGinnis counters with a nice body kick.
McGinnis walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cruz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cruz lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #T1#
McGinnis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McGinnis swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cruz misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McGinnis counters with a slapping leg kick.
McGinnis lands a really nice looking cross but Cruz seems unphased.
Oh Cruz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McGinnis has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Cruz with a lazy takedown attempt
and McGinnis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from McGinnis. Cruz shrugs it off though.
Cruz dives in and grabs McGinnis's left leg, looking for a takedown. McGinnis pushes down on Cruz's head and hops out.
McGinnis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cruz is breathing heavily.
McGinnis feints and then cracks Cruz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cruz down.
McGinnis throws a looping overhand right but Cruz ducks down to avoid it.
Cruz seems to have got his legs back now.
Cruz tries to move into range but McGinnis moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McGinnis moves out of range of the strikes.
McGinnis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cruz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McGinnis as he jumps to the side.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGinnis fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cruz on the side of the head.#T2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cruz.
McGinnis looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McGinnis connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cruz's hands.
McGinnis misses with a leg kick.
Cruz was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McGinnis lets loose with a powerful body kick. Cruz will feel that in the morning.
Cruz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McGinnis counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Aaron McGinnis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGinnis throws a body punch but Cruz moves out of range.
McGinnis connects with a crisp jab.
McGinnis throws out a loose jab but Cruz uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGinnis takes one to the chin there.
Cruz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McGinnis finds it's way round the side to connect with Cruz's head.
McGinnis slips under a jab from Cruz.
McGinnis lands a glancing blow to the side of Cruz's head.
McGinnis lands a nice looking body shot.
Cruz moves out of range of the body kick.
Cruz throws a shot to the body.
Cruz throws an off balance right hand
enabling McGinnis to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Cruz misses with a wild combination.
McGinnis misses with a body kick.
McGinnis throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McGinnis sizes up Cruz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McGinnis tries to clinch there but Cruz circles away.
McGinnis connects with an inside leg kick.
McGinnis fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cruz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cruz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cruz throws out a loose jab but McGinnis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cruz pushes McGinnis away with a front kick.
Cruz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGinnis manages to avoid it.
McGinnis drops Cruz with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Cruz! McGinnis dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aaron McGinnis!
An out of breath Aaron McGinnis thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Combate 14: Jesus vs. Maxim 2
Date: Jan 23, 2021

#R1#
McGinnis lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #CL2#
McGinnis takes the fight into the clinch.
Burnham's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McGinnis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #TD#
Burnham is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. McGinnis can't fight it off and eventually Burnham manages to take the fight to the floor. McGinnis looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
McGinnis keeping moving, preventing Burnham from controlling successfully.
McGinnis working a defensive guard here.
Burnham looking to pass the guard.
McGinnis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McGinnis pulls Burnham in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Burnham drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Burnham jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1#
Burnham wants to pass the guard but McGinnis is keeping the position.
McGinnis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Burnham wants to improve his position but McGinnis is controlling well.
McGinnis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burnham keeps working. #SUB#
Burnham looking for submissions off his back.
Burnham looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T2#
McGinnis content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
McGinnis is continuing to stall.
McGinnis's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3##SUB#
Burnham looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McGinnis is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McGinnis misses the jab.
Burnham shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McGinnis as he jumps to the side.
McGinnis throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Burnham feinted with a counter takedown.
McGinnis scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Burnham shoots in for a takedown but McGinnis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McGinnis misses with a straight right.
McGinnis throws a half hearted mid kick.
Burnham changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McGinnis looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Burnham looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lester Burnham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burnham has a takedown stuffed.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burnham tries for a takedown but McGinnis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Burnham fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McGinnis avoids it really well and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron McGinnis dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
McGinnis keeps Burnham at a distance using the push kick.
Burnham looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McGinnis lands an overhand right.
McGinnis connects with a right hand. Burnham shakes it off.#ROC2#Burnham is rocked!
Burnham shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McGinnis as he jumps to the side.
Oh Burnham is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Burnham fails with a takedown attempt.
Burnham seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lester Burnham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burnham tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McGinnis defends well and Burnham ends up having to push McGinnis into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Burnham tries to work over McGinnis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burnham.
McGinnis working aggressively here.
McGinnis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McGinnis lands a left hand. #TD#
Burnham has dropped down and is working for a takedown. McGinnis is trying to keep an underhook but Burnham manages to get the takedown into half guard.#T1#
Burnham is keen to just control but McGinnis is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Burnham is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
McGinnis is trying to maintain the position but Burnham is very close to passing his half guard.
McGinnis is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Burnham is working for a kimura but McGinnis is defending it quite comfortably.
Burnham works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB#
Burnham jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… McGinnis is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by McGinnis and Burnham has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
McGinnis wants to control but Burnham postures up.#SUB#
Burnham tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Burnham has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Burnham creates some space and throws a big elbow, but McGinnis sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Burnham wants to take a breather but McGinnis manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Burnham.
Burnham is looking to work some ground and pound but McGinnis has wrist control.#T3#
Burnham wants to control from the top but McGinnis keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGinnis is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Burnham wants to control from the top but McGinnis keeps moving.
Burnham missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Burnham trying to control but McGinnis is working from the bottom.
McGinnis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Burnham's guard. #REVB##T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
McGinnis trying to control but Burnham is working from the bottom.
Burnham being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
McGinnis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGinnis is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron McGinnis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
McGinnis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Burnham.#CL2#
McGinnis has taken the fight to the clinch.
Burnham misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burnham.
McGinnis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Burnham lands a body shot.
A short left from Burnham.
McGinnis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McGinnis blocking some punches.
McGinnis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Burnham throws a punch but it's blocked by McGinnis.
McGinnis tries to throw a body punch but Burnham avoids it by throwing McGinnis back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Burnham fails to land.
McGinnis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Burnham has a couple of punches blocked by McGinnis.
A short uppercut from McGinnis.
McGinnis misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGinnis lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short left from McGinnis.
A short right from Burnham.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Burnham creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Burnham drops down looking for an ankle pick but McGinnis pulls his leg out and moves away.
Burnham doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McGinnis counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lester Burnham. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Burnham has his takedown stuffed
and McGinnis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Burnham checks a leg kick.
Burnham slips under a jab.
Burnham dives in for a single leg takedown but McGinnis sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McGinnis.
McGinnis has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Burnham has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McGinnis after a bit of a struggle.
McGinnis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Burnham scores with a shoulder strike.
McGinnis misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from McGinnis fails to land.
Burnham misses with a body punch.
Burnham tries to work over McGinnis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGinnis lands a right hand.
McGinnis lands a nice uppercut.
Burnham swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGinnis cracks Burnham with a nice body shot.
Burnham swings wildly with an uppercut but McGinnis uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGinnis lands with a right to the head.
Lester Burnham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burnham misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGinnis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burnham.
McGinnis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGinnis tries to work over Burnham's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGinnis blocks an uppercut.
Burnham lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGinnis backwards.
A short right from Burnham on the inside.
A short body shot lands from McGinnis as the two fighters clinch.
McGinnis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Burnham backwards.
McGinnis scores with a shot to the side of Burnham's head.
Burnham tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from McGinnis.
Nice body punch from McGinnis - that landed with a thud.
Burnham swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGinnis gets through Burnham's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McGinnis misses with the head strike.
Burnham misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Burnham.
McGinnis can't find room to land a body shot as Burnham controls the action. #T3#
Burnham blocking some punches. #TD#
Burnham gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, McGinnis regains guard.
Burnham looking to sit in guard and control but McGinnis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Burnham is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McGinnis is aware though and is defending well.
Burnham can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McGinnis controls the pace.
McGinnis trying to control but Burnham is working from the bottom.
McGinnis content to stall in guard here. #T4##SUB#
Burnham is looking for a triangle here but McGinnis uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
McGinnis controlling the position from side mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron McGinnis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McGinnis 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron McGinnis!
After winning the bout, Aaron McGinnis thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CFN8: Fairbanks vs. Burnham
Date: Dec 31, 2020

#R1#
McGinnis thumps Murray with a low kick.
McGinnis throws a jab but it's blocked by Murray.
Murray misses with an uppercut
and McGinnis counters with a straight right hand.
Murray has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA in the buildup to the fight.
McGinnis misses with a body kick.
Murray throws a big counter combination but McGinnis scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Murray bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McGinnis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Murray throws a right hand that misses
enabling McGinnis to counter with a crisp jab.
McGinnis throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Murray walks into a jab.
Alex Murray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGinnis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McGinnis swats away the attempt to clinch by Murray.
McGinnis connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Murray's hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murray missing with a left hand there. McGinnis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murray tries to bum rush McGinnis with a series of wild strikes but McGinnis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Murray pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL#
Murray takes the fight into the clinch.
Murray blocks an uppercut. #T1#
McGinnis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, McGinnis scores with a nice short uppercut.
McGinnis scores with a shot to the side of Murray's head.
McGinnis misses with a punch to the body.
McGinnis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Murray lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
McGinnis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Murray throws an elbow but misses.
Murray lands an elbow inside.
Murray blocks a body shot from McGinnis.
Murray lands an elbow inside.
McGinnis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McGinnis is leaning against Murray and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McGinnis lands with a light punch inside.
McGinnis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGinnis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Murrays head.
Murray stalling.
McGinnis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Murray blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2##BC#
Murray breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGinnis slips under a jab.
McGinnis just misses with a punch to the body.
McGinnis throws out a loose jab but Murray uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGinnis has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Murray throws a right hand that misses
and McGinnis counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Murray just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Murray does it's job there.
McGinnis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Murray doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McGinnis lands a nice looking body kick.
McGinnis misses with a low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Murray on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fighters circling - Murray throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murray misses with a head kick.
McGinnis is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Murray with a body shot.
Murray throws a looping overhand right but McGinnis ducks down to avoid it.
Murray looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McGinnis tries to clinch but Murray moves out of range.
Murray misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Murray ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGinnis moves away.
McGinnis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murray.
Murray cracks McGinnis with a right hand to the side of the head.
Murray throws a good cross that connects.
Nice body kick there by McGinnis.
Murray needs to keep his hands up - McGinnis had a free shot at his head there.
McGinnis wants to clinch up but Murray keeps it at a distance.
McGinnis blocks the body kick.
Murray takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McGinnis misses with a body kick.
Murray avoids the body shot from McGinnis.
Murray attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Murray ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGinnis moves away.
Murray misses with a low kick.
McGinnis misses with a kick to the body.
Murray quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Murray throws a right hand that misses
and McGinnis counters with a right hand to the body. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGinnis thows a body kick. Murray tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Murray on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McGinnis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murray sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGinnis misses with a looping left.
Murray fails in his attempt to clinch.
McGinnis tries to land a body kick
and Murray counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That kick from McGinnis tenderised Murray's leg. Murray is trying to keep his angry face on.
McGinnis scoring well with a low kick there.
Murray takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
McGinnis feints and then cracks Murray's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Murray down.
McGinnis moves away from the strike by Murray.
Murray waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGinnis.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
McGinnis drives through and clinches with Murray against the cage.
McGinnis throws a head punch that misses.
Murray tries to land knees in the clinch but McGinnis avoids the damage to the body.
McGinnis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murray's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron McGinnis dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Murray lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McGinnis avoids the body shot from Murray.
Murray backing away here, and McGinnis unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Murray just misses with a punch to the body.
McGinnis wants to slow Murray down by chopping away at his legs.
McGinnis takes a swing at Murray's ribcage but misses.
McGinnis tries a low kick but Murray avoids it.
Murray rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McGinnis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McGinnis throws a leg kick which misses Murray's front leg but catches the back leg as Murray tries to avoid it.
McGinnis checks a low kick from Murray.
Murray tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McGinnis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A nice leg kick lands there from McGinnis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGinnis throws a jab when Murray was well out of range.
Murray throwing a counter right hand but McGinnis manages to avoid it.
McGinnis with a nice cross.
Murray takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A big right from Murray misses.
McGinnis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGinnis jabs Murray to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Aaron McGinnis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Murray throws a jab but it's blocked by McGinnis. #T1#
McGinnis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Murray.
Murray jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGinnis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murray misses with a head kick.
Murray rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McGinnis counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McGinnis throws a leg kick that misses.
McGinnis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGinnis throws an off balance right hand
enabling Murray to counter with a crisp jab.
McGinnis takes a jab right on the kisser.
McGinnis lands an overhand right.
McGinnis looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Murray scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McGinnis doesn't seem bothered though.
A low kick from McGinnis is predictable there
and Murray counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McGinnis thinking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick by Murray misses
and McGinnis counters with a stiff right hand.
McGinnis misses with a straight right.
Murray missing with a left hand there. McGinnis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGinnis now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T2#
McGinnis connects with a looping right hand. #ROC2#Murray is rocked!
Murray fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Oh Murray is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McGinnis misses with a hook.
Jab from McGinnis.#CL2#
McGinnis gets a clinch.
McGinnis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGinnis can't find room to land a body shot as Murray controls the action.
Murray blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murray throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McGinnis tries to work over Murray's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGinnis misses with a punch to the body.
McGinnis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murray misses with a punch on the inside.
Murray is trying to maintain a safe position but McGinnis gets an underhook and turns Murray into the cage.
Murray blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGinnis avoids a wild elbow strike from Murray.
McGinnis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murray seems to have got his legs back now.
Murray tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Murray tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
With the fighters up against the cage, Murray throws an elbow but misses. #T3#
Murray blocks a body shot from McGinnis.
McGinnis misses with a punch on the inside.
McGinnis tries to work over Murray's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGinnis works on Murray's body with a couple of short punches.
Murray throws an elbow that misses.
McGinnis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Murray looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Murray looking to slow down the pace here.
Murray blocks a body shot from McGinnis.
McGinnis misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGinnis misses with a punch to the body.
Aaron McGinnis seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from McGinnis.
McGinnis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Murray backwards.
McGinnis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGinnis avoids a wild elbow strike from Murray.
McGinnis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGinnis misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Murray is trying to break the clinch but McGinnis is controlling him.
Murray tries to break free but McGinnis pushes him back against the cage.
McGinnis tries to work over Murray's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murray looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A nice left hand lands by McGinnis.
Murray blocks a body shot from McGinnis.
McGinnis throws a punch but it's blocked by Murray.
McGinnis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McGinnis lands a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGinnis lands a hook that snaps the head of Murray backwards. #BC#
Murray manages to break the clinch.
Murray is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Murray checks a low kick from McGinnis.
McGinnis takes one on the button.
McGinnis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Murray throws an overhand right that lands on McGinnis's shoulder, as McGinnis tries to avoid the shot.
McGinnis counters with a body kick.
McGinnis looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron McGinnis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Murray throws a body punch but McGinnis moves out of range.
McGinnis slips a jab from Murray.
McGinnis misses with a hook
and Murray counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McGinnis thinking.
A nice leg kick lands there from McGinnis.
McGinnis looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McGinnis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGinnis avoids the body shot from Murray.
McGinnis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murray was well out of range. Poor timing from McGinnis.
McGinnis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Murray throws a poor cross that misses
and Murray takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Murray has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murray prevents a body shot from McGinnis.
Murray is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McGinnis misses with a punch to the body.
Murray presses McGinnis against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Murray is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
McGinnis working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Murray misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGinnis can't find room to land a body shot as Murray controls the action.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McGinnis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McGinnis lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murray creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McGinnis lands a hook that snaps the head of Murray backwards.
McGinnis creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Murray with a big uppercut! Murray tries to clinch up but McGinnis pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Murray to the mat! Murray covers up and McGinnis unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Aaron McGinnis!
A relieved looking Aaron McGinnis thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Alex Murray stepped up to the mic, saying 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.

Event: Combate 7: Kazuma vs. Shabazz
Date: Nov 28, 2020

#R1#
Burnham misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McGinnis stuffs the takedown attempt from Burnham. Burnham gets slowly back to his feet.
Burnham shoots and misses
and McGinnis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aaron McGinnis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lester Burnham.
Burnham shoots in looking for a takedown. McGinnis tries to sprawl out of it but Burnham keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McGinnis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McGinnis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Burnham walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Burnham moves out of range of the strikes.
Burnham walks into a stiff left hand from McGinnis.
Burnham has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McGinnis.
No luck for Burnham with that takedown attempt.
McGinnis half committed to a counter leg kick.
McGinnis sizes up Burnham with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #ROC#Burnham is rocked!
Burnham looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Burnham is still on wobbly legs! Can McGinnis finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGinnis lands with a kick to the ribs.
McGinnis looks to land a body kick but Burnham moved away.
Burnham darts in looking for a takedown but McGinnis gets double underhooks and turns Burnham into the cage. #T1##CL#
McGinnis closes the distance and clinches.
Burnham seems to have recovered his senses.
A hook to the body from Burnham.
Burnham has a couple of punches blocked by McGinnis.
McGinnis misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, McGinnis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Burnham working aggressively here.
Burnham looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McGinnis misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGinnis cracks Burnham with a nice body shot.
Burnham misses with a short punch on the inside.
Burnham lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGinnis blocks an uppercut.
McGinnis misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGinnis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGinnis.
A head punch on the inside from McGinnis fails to land.
A short right from McGinnis.
Burnham lands with a right to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short left from McGinnis.
McGinnis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Burnhams head.
McGinnis is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McGinnis misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGinnis presses Burnham against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Burnham tries to throw a body punch but McGinnis avoids it by throwing Burnham back against the cage. #T2#
McGinnis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGinnis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Burnham lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Burnham.
Burnham struggles to land a body shot inside as McGinnis controls his hands.
McGinnis lands with a short shot to the head.
Burnham prevents a body shot from McGinnis.
A short left from Burnham.
Burnham is trying to drag McGinnis to the mat but McGinnis just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A short uppercut from McGinnis.
Burnham misses with some punches.
McGinnis misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Burnham on the inside.
McGinnis blocking some punches.
McGinnis tries to throw a body punch but Burnham avoids it by throwing McGinnis back against the cage.
Burnham misses with a body punch.
McGinnis blocks an uppercut.
McGinnis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Burnham working aggressively here. #T3#
Burnham lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Burnham working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Burnham throws a head punch that misses.
McGinnis lands with a light punch inside.
McGinnis throws a head punch that misses.
McGinnis can't find room to land a body shot as Burnham controls the action.
McGinnis misses with a punch to the body.
Burnham throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGinniss head.
Burnham misses with a punch to the body.
McGinnis throws a head punch that misses.
McGinnis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Burnhams head.
Burnham misses with the head strike.
McGinnis presses Burnham against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McGinnis tries a body shot but Burnham blocks it.
Burnham blocks a body shot from McGinnis.
McGinnis pushes Burnham back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGinnis lands with a left to the head.
Burnham is looking to take this one to the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGinnis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Burnham.
McGinnis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4#
McGinnis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGinnis lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGinnis lands a hook that snaps the head of Burnham backwards.
Burnham prevents a body shot from McGinnis.
Burnham tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGinnis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Good body shot from McGinnis.
McGinnis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McGinnis misses with the head strike.
Burnham blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGinnis throws a head punch that misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Burnham tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Burnham throws a punch but it's blocked by McGinnis.
McGinnis has a couple of punches blocked by Burnham.
McGinnis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Burnham misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burnham lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Burnham misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGinnis.
A head punch on the inside from McGinnis fails to land.
Burnham working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McGinnis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron McGinnis dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
McGinnis misses the shot to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Burnham blocks the leg kick.
McGinnis cracks Burnham with a good jab.
A swing and a miss from McGinnis.
Burnham fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Burnham looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McGinnis lands with a good body shot.
McGinnis throws a chopping leg kick but Burnham manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McGinnis scores with a hook.
Burnham takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burnham shoots and misses
and McGinnis counters with a straight right hand.
Aaron McGinnis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lester Burnham.
Burnham fails to land the takedown.
McGinnis scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Burnham with a lazy takedown attempt
and McGinnis finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Burnham is breathing heavily.#T1#
Burnham misses with a takedown
and McGinnis counters with a nice uppercut.
Burnham has his takedown stuffed
and McGinnis counters with a nice kick to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Burnham is defended easily by McGinnis.
McGinnis scores with a punch to the head.
Burnham takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Burnham shoots in but McGinnis avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McGinnis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Burnham.
McGinnis stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McGinnis lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Burnham falls backwards - clearly groggy! McGinnis dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aaron McGinnis!
A victorious Aaron McGinnis thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Ezekiel 25:17
Date: Nov 14, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Burnham closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB2#
Burnham tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Burnham has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Burnham is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McGinnis is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
McGinnis tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Burnham wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Burnham with the ground and pound but McGinnis regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Burnham wants to pass the guard but McGinnis is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burnham is still trying to improve position.
McGinnis is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
McGinnis wants to control but Burnham is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McGinnis won't allow Burnham to pass to mount.
McGinnis keeping control of the position. #SUB2#
Burnham is working for a kimura but McGinnis is defending it quite comfortably.
McGinnis gets back to full guard.
McGinnis wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Burnham wants to control from the top but McGinnis keeps moving.
McGinnis managing to control the position.
Burnham trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McGinnis seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
McGinnis is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Burnham sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Burnham shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McGinnis pinned against the cage. McGinnis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T3##TD2#
Burnham shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. McGinnis is trying to defend but Burnham finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB2#
Burnham seems to be working for a kimura but McGinnis defends the submission attempt.
McGinnis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Burnham. #SUB2#
Burnham is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Burnham trying to control from half guard but McGinnis is working away.
Burnham tries to pass to full mount but McGinnis defends it. #T4#
Burnham looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
McGinnis gets back to full guard.
Burnham preventing the sweep.
Burnham stands and throws McGinnis's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burnham postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lester Burnham dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Burnham darts in looking for a takedown but McGinnis gets double underhooks and turns Burnham into the cage.
McGinnis slaps away a takedown attempt from Burnham, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Burnham fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McGinnis avoids it really well and circles away.
Aaron McGinnis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lester Burnham.
Burnham doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lester Burnham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGinnis misses with a body shot.
Burnham keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burnham with the counter takedown but McGinnis avoids it easily.
McGinnis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Burnham. That did some damage!
McGinnis throws a wild body kick that Burnham sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burnham tries for a takedown but McGinnis circles away easily
and McGinnis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McGinnis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Burnham looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD2#
Burnham shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. McGinnis manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Burnham looking to pass the guard. #T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Burnham drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but McGinnis manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Burnham has McGinnis in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Burnham is looking for a triangle but McGinnis pushes his legs off easily.
McGinnis won't allow Burnham to sweep him here. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McGinnis not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Burnham throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McGinnis is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Burnham is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McGinnis is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
McGinnis controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
McGinnis is sitting in close to Burnham's body. Burnham has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! McGinnis is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, McGinnis is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Burnham.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lester Burnham!
Lester Burnham thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: D is silent
Date: Oct 10, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McGinnis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garcia was well out of range. Poor timing from McGinnis.#CL2#
Garcia clinches with his opponent.
McGinnis tries a body shot but Garcia blocks it.
A short right from McGinnis.
A head punch on the inside from McGinnis fails to land.
Garcia working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Garcia lands with a light punch inside.
McGinnis presses Garcia against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Garcia taking a breather.
Garcia has a couple of punches blocked by McGinnis.
Garcia swings wildly with an uppercut but McGinnis uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGinnis tries to throw a body punch but Garcia avoids it by throwing McGinnis back against the cage.
Garcia misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGinnis can't find room to land a body shot as Garcia controls the action.
McGinnis swings wildly with an uppercut but Garcia uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Garcia fails to land.
Garcia working aggressively here.
McGinnis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGinnis lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
McGinnis misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Garcia.
McGinnis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGinnis misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGinnis lands a body shot.
Garcia throws a head punch that misses.
Garcia misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGinnis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Garcia lands a nice uppercut.
Garcia misses with some punches.
Garcia swings wildly with an uppercut but McGinnis uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from McGinnis.
Garcia slowing the pace effectively.
McGinnis misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGinnis.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McGinnis.
McGinnis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Garcia lands a hook to the side of the head.
Garcia swings wildly with an uppercut but McGinnis uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGinnis misses with the head strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGinnis takes a shot to the head. #T2#
Garcia lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Garcia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGinnis misses with some punches.
McGinnis tries to work over Garcia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Garcia.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Garcia.
McGinnis lands a body punch.
McGinnis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGinnis misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGinnis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McGinnis pushes Garcia back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Garcia throws a punch but it's blocked by McGinnis.
Garcia misses with a hook from the clinch.
Garcia misses with the head strike.
McGinnis misses with a punch on the inside.
Garcia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGinnis lands a right hand.
McGinnis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Garcia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Garcia lands an uppercut.
Garcia working aggressively here.
McGinnis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Garcia blocks a body shot from McGinnis. #T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McGinnis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McGinnis misses with some punches.
McGinnis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Garcia backwards.
McGinnis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Garcia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Garcia.
McGinnis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGinnis.
McGinnis has a couple of punches blocked by Garcia.
McGinnis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGinnis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Garcia misses with a punch on the inside.
McGinnis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McGinnis digs a right hand into Garcia's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Garcia's gas tank.
McGinnis lands with a short shot to the head.
Garcia lands with a short head shot on the inside.
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!
McGinnis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGinnis.
Garcia has a couple of punches blocked by McGinnis.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Garcia.
Garcia has a couple of punches blocked by McGinnis.
McGinnis working aggressively here. #T4#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Garcia swings wildly with an uppercut but McGinnis uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGinnis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Garcia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGinnis misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGinnis cracks Garcia with a nice body shot.
McGinnis lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGinnis.
A hook to the body from McGinnis.
McGinnis working aggressively here.
A short left from McGinnis.
McGinnis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Garcia softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Garcia misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Garcia.
Garcia lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McGinnis blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garcia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGinnis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGinnis misses with some punches.
McGinnis misses with some punches.
Garcia lands with a left to the head.
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 Aaron McGinnis will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Garcia wants to clinch.
McGinnis circles away from the clinch attempt
and McGinnis counters with a nice low kick that buckles Garcia's knee momentarily.
McGinnis bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Garcia's head backwards.#CL2#
McGinnis tries to keep at a distance but Garcia has taken the fight into the clinch.
McGinnis swings wildly with an uppercut but Garcia uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGinnis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Garcia misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGinnis works on Garcia's body with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGinnis misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from McGinnis.
Garcia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGinnis misses with a punch to the body.
McGinnis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Garcia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Garcia misses with a punch on the inside.
Garcia misses with the head strike. #T1#
McGinnis tries to work over Garcia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGinnis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Garcia lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGinnis backwards.
Garcia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from McGinnis.
McGinnis misses with some punches.
Garcia throws a punch but it's blocked by McGinnis.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Garcia creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McGinnis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Garcia misses with some punches.
McGinnis throws a punch but it's blocked by Garcia.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGinnis.
Garcia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Garcia pushes McGinnis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Garcia lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Garcia.
McGinnis scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGinnis blocking some punches.
McGinnis misses with a punch on the inside.
Garcia lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by McGinnis.
McGinnis lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
McGinnis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Garcia lands a right hand.
Garcia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGinnis misses with a punch on the inside.
McGinnis tries to throw a body punch but Garcia avoids it by throwing McGinnis back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from McGinnis as the two fighters clinch.
McGinnis misses with a punch on the inside.
Garcia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Garcia working aggressively here.
McGinnis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGinnis misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Garcia creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Garcia working aggressively here.
Garcia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Garcia has a couple of punches blocked by McGinnis.
Garcia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Garcia throws a punch but it's blocked by McGinnis.
Garcia lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Garcia.
A body shot lands from McGinnis.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGinnis. #T3#
Garcia throws a head punch that misses.
Garcia misses with the head strike.
McGinnis throws a head punch that misses.
Garcia misses with a punch on the inside.
McGinnis blocking some punches.
Garcia working aggressively here.
Garcia swings wildly with an uppercut but McGinnis uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hand to the body from McGinnis.
Garcia is breathing heavily.
McGinnis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McGinnis misses with a body punch.
Aaron McGinnis has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McGinnis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Garcia throws a head punch that misses.
McGinnis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Garcia.
McGinnis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Garcia backwards.
McGinnis stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Garcia working aggressively here.
McGinnis lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by McGinnis.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garcia swings wildly with an uppercut but McGinnis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garcia fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
A short right from McGinnis.
McGinnis throws a head punch that misses.
McGinnis has a couple of punches blocked by Garcia.
A short right from McGinnis.
McGinnis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGinnis throws a head punch that misses.
McGinnis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGinnis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from McGinnis.
Garcia lands with a right to the head.
Garcia takes a shot to the head. #ROC#Garcia is rocked!
McGinnis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Garcia is still on wobbly legs! Can McGinnis finish him?
McGinnis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice right hand lands inside from McGinnis.
McGinnis unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Garcia! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but McGinnis is unloading with more strikes now! Garcia drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aaron McGinnis!
A relieved looking Aaron McGinnis 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: It's a live!
Date: Sep 12, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Gniewek gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McGinnis working aggressively here.
A short right from McGinnis on the inside.
Gniewek throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McGinnis blocks it with crossed arms.
McGinnis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gniewek blocks an uppercut.
McGinnis tries to work over Gniewek's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGinnis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGinnis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gniewek blocking some punches.
Gniewek blocking some punches.
McGinnis lands with a right to the head.
Gniewek wants to get back to striking at distance but McGinnis won't allow it.
Gniewek scores with a knee to the head.
Gniewek lands an uppercut.
McGinnis managing to block the knees to the body from Gniewek.
McGinnis throws a punch but it's blocked by Gniewek.
Gniewek tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGinnis throws a punch but it's blocked by Gniewek.
A head punch on the inside from Gniewek fails to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGinnis scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gniewek tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T1#
McGinnis tries to throw a body punch but Gniewek avoids it by throwing McGinnis back against the cage.
Gniewek lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gniewek tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McGinnis misses with a punch on the inside.
McGinnis throws a punch but it's blocked by Gniewek.
Gniewek tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGinnis's elbow.
McGinnis misses with a punch on the inside.
Gniewek lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gniewek working aggressively here. #BC#
Gniewek manages to break the clinch.
Gniewek shoots in for a takedown but McGinnis shows good takedown defense.
McGinnis digs a good hook to Gniewek's body.
Gniewek lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Aaron McGinnis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGinnis misses with a hook.
Gniewek fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGinnis manages to avoid it.
McGinnis scores with a body shot.
McGinnis with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGinnis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gniewek looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T2#
Gniewek throws a body punch but McGinnis moves out of range.
McGinnis loads up on a big right hand but Gniewek slips the punch.
Gniewek waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGinnis.
McGinnis on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gniewek lands a nice shot to the body.
McGinnis walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gniewek.
A big left from Gniewek misses.
McGinnis scores with a jab to the jaw.
The fighters circling - McGinnis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A clash of legs there as McGinnis blocks the low kick.
McGinnis connects with a body shot.
McGinnis throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It looked like Gniewek wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McGinnis swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gniewek lands a glancing blow to the side of McGinnis's head.
McGinnis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gniewek gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McGinnis.#T3#
Gniewek wants to land a leg kick but McGinnis is out of range.
Gniewek jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Gniewek misses.
Gniewek swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gniewek with a nice cross.
Gniewek throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McGinnis bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gniewek's head backwards.
Gniewek pivots, looking for a leg kick but McGinnis is out of range and Gniewek settles back down.
Gniewek moves out of range of the strikes.
McGinnis throws a lazy right hand but Gniewek sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gniewek looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gniewek fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McGinnis throws a shot from downtown. Gniewek moves away and avoids it.
Gniewek went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
McGinnis throws a wild body kick that Gniewek sees coming a mile off.
McGinnis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gniewek lands a leg kick that knocks McGinnis off balance momentarily.#T4#
Gniewek throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gniewek takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gniewek scores with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGinnis misses with a looping right.
Gniewek 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.
McGinnis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A clash of legs there as McGinnis blocks the low kick.
McGinnis misses the jab.
Gniewek moves out of range of the leg kick from McGinnis.
McGinnis walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gniewek.
McGinnis tests Gniewek's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McGinnis jabs Gniewek to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGinnis is looking to score with low kicks.
McGinnis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gniewek avoids the body shot from McGinnis.
Gniewek looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Aaron McGinnis will probably get the nod.
That's time! Gniewek's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Gniewek throws a leg kick but McGinnis moved away.
Gniewek throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGinnis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gniewek.
Gniewek tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGinnis misses the jab.
Gniewek swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McGinnis throws a solid leg kick but Gniewek takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McGinnis.
Gniewek lands with a good body shot.
Gniewek uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Both fighters circling a little - McGinnis finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Gniewek darts in trying to clinch
and McGinnis 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.
Gniewek throws a jab when McGinnis was well out of range.
McGinnis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Aaron McGinnis seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Gniewek tries to clinch up.
Gniewek throws a nice looking combination but McGinnis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gniewek slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McGinnis blocks a leg kick.
Gniewek slips a straight right by McGinnis.
Gniewek lands a high kick!
McGinnis throws a jab but it's blocked by Gniewek.
Gniewek was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gniewek needs to keep his hands up - McGinnis had a free shot at his head there.
A big left from McGinnis misses.
McGinnis moves away from the strike by Gniewek.
Gniewek looks for the body kick but McGinnis saw that one coming.
McGinnis now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gniewek throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gniewek fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McGinnis misses with an attempted mid kick.
McGinnis is looking to land body kicks.
Gniewek went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T2#
Gniewek throws a right hand that misses
and McGinnis counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gniewek's knee momentarily.
McGinnis swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gniewek.
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!
McGinnis avoids a kick to the body.
Gniewek slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McGinnis scores with a decent looking hook.
Gniewek takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gniewek. McGinnis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gniewek shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julian Gniewek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gniewek uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGinnis.
Gniewek throws a jab but it's blocked by McGinnis.
Gniewek misses with a hook.
McGinnis throws an off balance right hand
and Gniewek counters with a nice uppercut.
Gniewek moves in looking to clinch but McGinnis pushes him off.
McGinnis throws a looping overhand right but Gniewek ducks down to avoid it.
Gniewek throwing a counter right hand but McGinnis manages to avoid it.
Gniewek throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGinnis sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Nice shot lands for McGinnis.
Gniewek's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McGinnis connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gniewek scrambles back to his feet.
Gniewek moves out of range of the body kick.
Gniewek waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGinnis.#TD#
Gniewek scores with a takedown into McGinnis's guard.
McGinnis seems keen to control Gniewek's posture.
Gniewek stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGinnis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McGinnis controlling the position.#T4#
Gniewek looking to pass the guard.
McGinnis pulls Gniewek in close to prevent any damage.
Gniewek trying to move into half guard but instead McGinnis has managed to sweep!#REVB##SUB#
Gniewek has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McGinnis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Gniewek is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McGinnis defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Aaron McGinnis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
McGinnis scores with a punch to the head.
McGinnis lands with a shot to the body.
Gniewek is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McGinnis looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gniewek scores with a jab to the head.
An inside leg kick from Gniewek misses.
Gniewek misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGinnis throws a good cross that connects.
Gniewek shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McGinnis as he avoids it easily.
McGinnis throws a shot from downtown. Gniewek moves away and avoids it.
McGinnis tries to work over Gniewek's front leg with a kick but Gniewek checks it.
Gniewek slips under a jab from McGinnis.
It looked like Gniewek wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Gniewek is looking to clinch.
Gniewek looks to throw the jab but McGinnis is out of range.
Gniewek misses with an uppercut. McGinnis saw that one coming.
Gniewek throws a front kick aimed at McGinnis's knee but McGinnis avoids it well.
Gniewek lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice defenses there by McGinnis.
Gniewek misses with a wild body shot.
Gniewek keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGinnis.
Gniewek swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McGinnis fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gniewek takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
McGinnis avoids a kick to the body.
McGinnis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gniewek manages to avoid it.
McGinnis takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T2#
McGinnis defending well as Gniewek loads up on a big left hand.
Gniewek looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McGinnis fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gniewek is out of range.
Gniewek throws a wild body kick that McGinnis sees coming a mile off.
McGinnis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGinnis lands with a nice body punch.
Julian Gniewek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gniewek throws a sloppy head kick and McGinnis moves out of range easily.
McGinnis tests Gniewek's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McGinnis feints and then cracks Gniewek's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gniewek down.
McGinnis misses with a straight right.
An attempted straight right counter from Gniewek misses the target.
Gniewek throws the kick towards the body but McGinnis avoids it.
McGinnis punishes Gniewek's body with a nice straight punch.
McGinnis takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gniewek is looking to clinch but McGinnis is avoiding it. #T3#
A low kick from Gniewek is predictable there
enabling McGinnis to counter with a crisp jab.
Gniewek throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gniewek misses with a looping right.
It seemed like McGinnis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McGinnis works the jab nicely.
Gniewek walks into a jab.
McGinnis misses the jab.
McGinnis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gniewek momentarily.
McGinnis thumps Gniewek with a low kick.
McGinnis throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gniewek scores with a shot to the body.
Gniewek connects with a looping right hand.
Gniewek throws an off balance right hand
and Gniewek takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gniewek ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGinnis moves away.
Gniewek avoids a kick to the body. #T4#
A solid leg kick lands there for McGinnis.
Gniewek uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGinnis.
McGinnis throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Gniewek counters with a nice uppercut.
McGinnis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gniewek throws out the jab.
McGinnis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McGinnis moves out of range of the body kick from Gniewek.
McGinnis throws out a counter right but Gniewek avoids it with no problem.
Gniewek throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A shot to the liver by Gniewek. Beautiful body shot.
McGinnis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McGinnis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gniewek misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGinnis only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Gniewek tries to clinch but McGinnis moves out of range.
McGinnis throws a body punch but Gniewek moves out of range.
McGinnis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gniewek.
Gniewek tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McGinnis paws at him with a jab and circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron McGinnis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McGinnis 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron McGinnis!
Our winner, Aaron McGinnis, 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: smell of napalm in the morning
Date: Aug 08, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tzien throws the kick towards the body but McGinnis avoids it.
Tzien checks a low kick from McGinnis.
McGinnis drops his hands momentarily and Tzien takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tzien paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McGinnis throws a body kick that misses
and Tzien counters with a nice leg kick.
McGinnis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tzien misses with a straight left.
Tzien moves out of range of the body kick from McGinnis.
McGinnis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice cross by Tzien.
McGinnis takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Tzien is looking to land body kicks.
McGinnis lands with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tzien moves away from the strike by McGinnis.
McGinnis on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tzien misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Tzien closes the distance and clinches.
McGinnis prevents a body shot from Tzien. #T1#
Tzien misses with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Tzien.
McGinnis blocking some punches.
McGinnis lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Tzien fails to land.
Tzien misses with the head strike.
McGinnis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tzien or not.
McGinnis tries to throw a body punch but Tzien avoids it by throwing McGinnis back against the ropes.
McGinnis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tzien works on McGinnis's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tzien.
Tzien fails to pull guard.
Tzien throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGinniss head.
Still in the clinch, Tzien scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tzien lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGinnis backwards.
Tzien misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tzien goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tzien throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGinniss head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tzien.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tzien lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
McGinnis blocking some punches.
Tzien lands with a left to the head. #T2#
Tzien lands with a light punch inside.
McGinnis prevents a body shot from Tzien. #TD#
Tzien manages to pull guard.
McGinnis trying to control the position from guard on top but Tzien is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGinnis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
McGinnis is sitting in close to Tzien's body. Tzien has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! McGinnis is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, McGinnis is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Tzien.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hratch Tzien!
Our winner, Hratch Tzien, 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 05, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGinnis walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL2#
Vandelay forces McGinnis back against the cage and clinches.
A short body shot lands from McGinnis as the two fighters clinch.
McGinnis lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Vandelay's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGinnis's corner calls for a 1-2. McGinnis obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McGinnis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vandelay moves away.
Vandelay shapes to counter with a head kick.
Vandelay misses with a series of wild punches.
A quick step to the side and McGinnis tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vandelay throws a low kick but it's checked well by McGinnis.
McGinnis explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Vandelay slips under a jab.
McGinnis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vandelay manages to avoid it.
McGinnis connects with a crisp jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vandelay wants to slow McGinnis down by chopping away at his legs.
McGinnis is looking to land body kicks.
McGinnis moves out of range of the leg kick from Vandelay.
McGinnis throwing a counter right hand but Vandelay manages to avoid it.#T1#
Vandelay doesn't manage to clinch there - McGinnis circles away.
McGinnis swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Vandelay doesn't manage to clinch there - McGinnis circles away.
Vandelay wants to clinch
letting McGinnis counter with a right hand.
Vandelay tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and McGinnis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vandelay moves in looking to clinch but McGinnis pushes him off.
An inside leg kick lands from Vandelay.
Vandelay tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McGinnis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McGinnis misses with a hook. Vandelay ducked under it nicely.
Vandelay throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vandelay misses with a low kick as McGinnis jumps back.
McGinnis lands a nice shot to the body.
McGinnis attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Vandelay moves out of range of the body kick from McGinnis.
Aaron McGinnis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot by Vandelay.
Vandelay tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and McGinnis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McGinnis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGinnis moves out of range of the strikes.
A clash of legs there as Vandelay blocks the low kick.#CL2#
Vandelay takes the fight into the clinch.
Vandelay softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vandelay prevents a body shot from McGinnis.
Vandelay is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
McGinnis scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3##BC2#
Vandelay's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vandelay looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Vandelay rushes McGinnis and presses him up against the cage.
Vandelay struggles to land a body shot inside as McGinnis controls his hands.
McGinnis blocks the elbow strike.
McGinnis misses with some punches.
Vandelay wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vandelay lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGinnis backwards.
Nice body punch from McGinnis.
McGinnis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vandelay backwards.
Vandelay tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGinnis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGinnis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vandelay throws a punch but it's blocked by McGinnis.
Vandelay working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McGinnis pushes Vandelay back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Vandelay lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vandelay prevents a body shot from McGinnis.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A head punch on the inside from McGinnis fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vandelay.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vandelay.
Vandelay fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vandelay's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Vandelay pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
McGinnis closes the distance and clinches.
Vandelay blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGinnis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGinnis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McGinnis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McGinnis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vandelays head.
McGinnis throws a head punch that misses.
McGinnis throws a head punch that misses.
Vandelay creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron McGinnis dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
A chopping leg kick lands by McGinnis.
McGinnis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vandelay.
An inside leg kick from McGinnis misses.
Vandelay looks to clinch
and McGinnis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McGinnis stuns Vandelay with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McGinnis connects with a leg kick.
Vandelay is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McGinnis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vandelay.
Vandelay is looking to clinch.
McGinnis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vandelay can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGinnis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vandelay.
McGinnis jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Vandelay tries to clinch up but McGinnis circles away and keeps his distance.
A telegraphed right hand from McGinnis misses the target. #CL2#
Vandelay clinches up against the cage.
Aaron McGinnis has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1#
McGinnis working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vandelay.
McGinnis misses with a punch to the body.
McGinnis lands a left hand.
Vandelay tries a body shot but McGinnis blocks it.
McGinnis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vandelay blocks a body shot from McGinnis.
Vandelay prevents a body shot from McGinnis.
Vandelay misses with a punch on the inside.
Vandelay throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McGinnis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vandelay tries to land knees in the clinch but McGinnis avoids the damage to the body.
McGinnis misses with the head strike.
A short left from Vandelay.
McGinnis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vandelay backwards. #BC2#
Vandelay's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A slow jab from McGinnis misses its intended target. #CL2#
Vandelay clinches with his opponent. #T2#
McGinnis being controlled against the cage.
McGinnis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vandelay's elbow.
Vandelay blocks an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McGinnis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGinnis prevents Vandelay from breaking the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGinnis.
McGinnis misses with the head strike.
McGinnis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vandelay lands an uppercut.
McGinnis working aggressively here.
A short left from Vandelay.
McGinnis blocks an uppercut.
Vandelay misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vandelay is trying to break the clinch but McGinnis has him pressed against the cage.
Vandelay blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vandelay creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
McGinnis digs a right hand underneath Vandelay's ribcage. Vandelay let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vandelay misses with some punches.
McGinnis blocks the elbow strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McGinnis.
Vandelay misses with an elbow strike. #BC2#
Vandelay manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Vandelay rushes McGinnis and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vandelay working aggressively here.
McGinnis can't find room to land a body shot as Vandelay controls the action.
McGinnis keeps control of Vandelay as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McGinnis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGinnis lands a body shot.
McGinnis blocking some punches.
McGinnis lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vandelay throws a head punch that misses.
McGinnis lands a right hand.
McGinnis misses with the head strike. #T4#
A short uppercut from McGinnis.
McGinnis cracks Vandelay with a nice body shot.
McGinnis tries to work over Vandelay's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGinnis has a couple of punches blocked by Vandelay.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vandelay misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGinnis takes a shot to the head.
McGinnis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vandelay's elbow.
Vandelay is looking to control McGinnis's arms but McGinnis gets an underhook and turns him. Now Vandelay has his back to the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
McGinnis has a couple of punches blocked by Vandelay.
Vandelay creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short right from McGinnis on the inside.
Vandelay is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McGinnis is keeping busy.
McGinnis misses with a body punch.
McGinnis lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron McGinnis dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Vandelay throws a leg kick which misses McGinnis's front leg but catches the back leg as McGinnis tries to avoid it. #CL2#
Vandelay clinches.
McGinnis working aggressively here.
Vandelay lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from McGinnis.
Vandelay blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vandelay has a couple of punches blocked by McGinnis.
Vandelay misses with some punches.
Vandelay is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McGinnis presses Vandelay against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vandelay blocks a body shot from McGinnis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vandelay tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGinnis misses with a punch to the body.
Vandelay manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Vandelay misses with the head strike. #T1#
McGinnis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vandelays head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
McGinnis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGinnis lands a hook that snaps the head of Vandelay backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vandelay.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGinnis.
Vandelay is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McGinnis is defending well for now.#BC2#
Vandelay breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vandelay misses with a head kick.
A big right from McGinnis misses.
Vandelay tries to close the distance and clinch but McGinnis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A jab from Vandelay does it's job there.
Vandelay tries to close the distance and clinch but McGinnis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McGinnis misses with a kick to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vandelay looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Vandelay fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vandelay wants to clinch up but McGinnis keeps it at a distance.
McGinnis looks to land a body kick but Vandelay moved away.
A slow jab from McGinnis misses its intended target.
McGinnis lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGinnis keeps the fight on the outside.
Vandelay tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McGinnis slips under a jab from Vandelay.
McGinnis fires out a quick counter leg kick but Vandelay just manages to avoid it.
McGinnis keeps the fight on the outside.
McGinnis throws an overhand right that lands on Vandelay's shoulder, as Vandelay tries to avoid the shot.
Vandelay throws a counter combo.
Vandelay wants to clinch
and Vandelay takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vandelay wants to clinch.#T3##CL2#
Vandelay rushes McGinnis and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McGinnis swings wildly with an uppercut but Vandelay uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGinnis lands with a left to the head.
McGinnis swings wildly with an uppercut but Vandelay uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vandelay throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McGinnis has a couple of punches blocked by Vandelay.
Vandelay blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vandelay swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGinnis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGinnis misses with the head strike. #T4#
Vandelay is pushing McGinnis up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McGinnis as Vandelay tries to tie him up.
Vandelay lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vandelay working aggressively here.
McGinnis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Art Vandelay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vandelay lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McGinnis tries to throw a body punch but Vandelay avoids it by throwing McGinnis back against the cage.
McGinnis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vandelay prevents a body shot from McGinnis.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vandelay tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McGinnis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vandelay lands a shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Vandelay. #BC2#
Vandelay breaks the clinch.

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 Aaron McGinnis.
Well McGinnis has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:28

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 02, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pending takes a jab right on the kisser.
A punch lands to the side of Pending 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McGinnis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McGinnis cracks a nice hook into Pending's ribs.
Nice shot lands for McGinnis.
Pending 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.
McGinnis thows a body kick. Pending tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The crowd cheers as McGinnis lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pending doesn't seem phased though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGinnis scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pending takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McGinnis scores with a nice strike.#ROC2#Pending is rocked!#T1#
McGinnis drops Pending with a naaaaasty hook - Pending is in real trouble here! McGinnis dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aaron McGinnis!
A victorious Aaron McGinnis thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: PFC 76 Alzheimer vs Jorma
Date: Dec 01, 2018

#R1#
Lennon moves away from the strike by McGinnis.
McGinnis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lennon.
McGinnis dips to his left and cracks Lennon with an uppercut!
Lennon checks the leg kick.
Lennon throws a lazy right hand but McGinnis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McGinnis scores with a decent looking hook.
McGinnis throws a wild body kick that Lennon sees coming a mile off.
Lennon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McGinnis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A jab from Lennon misses.
McGinnis tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lennon tries to counter by moving into the clinch but McGinnis manages to circle out of the way.
McGinnis connects with a leg kick. Lennon looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGinnis lands a jab to Lennon's midsection.
Lennon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Lennon gets tackled into the cage by McGinnis. McGinnis maintains the clinch.
Lennon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGinnis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lennon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGinnis lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T1#
Lennon struggles to land a body shot inside as McGinnis controls his hands.
McGinnis swings wildly with an uppercut but Lennon uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGinnis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lennon backwards.
McGinnis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lennon misses with an elbow over the top.
A short left from McGinnis.
Lennon throws a head punch that misses.
Lennon misses with a punch on the inside.
Lennon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Lennon.
Lennon misses with a body punch.
McGinnis lands a right hand.
Lennon presses McGinnis against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McGinnis pushes Lennon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lennon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lennon misses with a body punch.
Lennon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lennon gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lennon misses with some punches.
Lennon lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lennon pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T2#
McGinnis throws a punch but it's blocked by Lennon.
Lennon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGinnis backwards.
Lennon can't find room to land a body shot as McGinnis controls the action.
McGinnis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGinnis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McGinnis misses with a punch on the inside.
Lennon pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Lennon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGinnis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lennon blocks a body shot from McGinnis.
McGinnis scores with a shot to the side of Lennon's head.
Lennon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGinnis tries a body shot but Lennon blocks it.
McGinnis misses with the head strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lennon just misses with a elbow thrown towards McGinnis's brow.
A short right from McGinnis on the inside.
McGinnis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lennon or not.
Lennon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lennon.
Lennon lands a damaging elbow.
Lennon tries to throw a body punch but McGinnis avoids it by throwing Lennon back against the cage.
A short left from McGinnis. #T3#
A left hand lands to the body for McGinnis.
Lennon blocks an uppercut.
McGinnis tries a body shot but Lennon blocks it.
Lennon tries to work over McGinnis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGinnis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lennon's elbow.
Lennon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGinnis lands a shot to the body.
McGinnis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGinnis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lennon backwards.
McGinnis tries to throw a body punch but Lennon avoids it by throwing McGinnis back against the cage.
McGinnis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGinnis tries to throw a body punch but Lennon avoids it by throwing McGinnis back against the cage.
Lennon pushes off an throws an elbow but McGinnis leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lennon scores with a shoulder strike.
Lennon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McGinnis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lennon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lennon misses with an elbow strike.
McGinnis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lennon doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Nice elbow from Lennon.
McGinnis lands a right hand. #ROC2#
Lennon is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lennon pushes off an throws an elbow but McGinnis leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Oh Lennon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McGinnis throws a big uppercut that drops Lennon! More strikes from McGinnis and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Lennon lies dazed against the cage as McGinnis celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aaron McGinnis!
A relieved looking Aaron McGinnis 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 72 Stein vs Mookjai
Date: Nov 03, 2018

#R1#
Priester staying out of range there.
McGinnis throws a good cross that connects.
McGinnis has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Priester is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Priester throws a shot from downtown. McGinnis moves away and avoids it.
McGinnis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Priester listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Priester.
Priester slips under a jab.
McGinnis tries to move into range but Priester moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McGinnis tries to clinch there but Priester circles away.
Priester cracks McGinnis with a right hand to the side of the head.
Landon Priester seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGinnis throws a body kick that misses.
McGinnis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for McGinnis. #TD#
Priester looking to score a takedown here. McGinnis is defending well but Priester drives through and ends up in McGinnis's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Priester passes McGinnis's left leg - he's now in half guard.
McGinnis is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Priester throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Priester lands strikes from half guard.
Priester wants to control but McGinnis is keeping him busy.
Priester prevents McGinnis from improving his position.
Priester missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McGinnis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Priester seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McGinnis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Priester thows a huge punch but McGinnis dodges it nicely. #T2#
Priester looks to land a strike but McGinnis avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
McGinnis being controlled here, momentarily.
Priester has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Priester looking to sit in guard and control but McGinnis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
McGinnis is stalling in the full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T3#
Priester looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McGinnis looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Let's hope that McGinnis has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Priester cracks the inside of McGinnis's front leg.
Priester loads up on a big right hand but McGinnis slips the punch.
Priester connects with a body shot that sends McGinnis's belly button to the back.
Aaron McGinnis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Priester throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGinnis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That kick from Priester tenderised McGinnis's leg. McGinnis is trying to keep his angry face on.#TD#
Priester closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming McGinnis to the mat! McGinnis manages to get full guard.
Priester postures up in McGinnis's guard and throws a big left but McGinnis blocks it.
McGinnis has Priester pulled in close to control his posture.
Priester throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Priester accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Priester throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Landon Priester dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
McGinnis takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McGinnis lands an overhand right.
Priester throws a leg kick that is checked
and McGinnis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGinnis scores with a nice body kick.
Priester lands with a kick to the temple. McGinnis shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
McGinnis gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#ROC#
McGinnis is rocked!
Priester throws the left hand but McGinnis avoids the punch easily.
McGinnis attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Priester misses with a right hand
and McGinnis counters with a thumping low kick.
McGinnis misses with a leg kick.
McGinnis bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Priester's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Priester misses.
McGinnis throws a lazy body kick
and Priester counters with a leg kick.
Priester connects with a nice looking jab.
McGinnis takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Priester attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McGinnis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Priester misses with an uppercut
and McGinnis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
McGinnis tries a head kick but it misses.
Priester lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A solid leg kick lands there for McGinnis.
McGinnis is looking to clinch.
McGinnis misses with a body shot.
Priester has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McGinnis.
McGinnis shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McGinnis looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Priester looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Priester throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McGinnis throws a body shot but no joy.
Priester throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McGinnis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGinnis lands with a right hand.
Priester throws a right hand that McGinnis ducks under and follows up with a left that McGinnis also avoids with ease.
Priester throws a lazy right hand but McGinnis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McGinnis swings away with a body shot that misses
and Priester counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Priester lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A combination from Priester does no damage.
A good leg kick by Priester.
Priester moves out of range as McGinnis strikes.
Landon Priester is winning the standup battle so far.
Priester throws a front kick aimed at McGinnis's knee but McGinnis avoids it well.
Priester lands a nice shot to the body.
Priester moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McGinnis just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Priester misses the target.
A punch combination from Priester misses.
Priester uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGinnis.
Nice defenses there by McGinnis.
McGinnis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Priester.
McGinnis lands a front kick.#T3#
Priester checks a leg kick.
A big left from Priester misses.
McGinnis misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Priester was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
McGinnis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Priester.
Priester throwing a counter right hand but McGinnis manages to avoid it.
McGinnis swings away with a body shot that misses
and Priester counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Priester ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGinnis moves away.
McGinnis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGinnis's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McGinnis loads up on a big right hand but Priester slips the punch.
McGinnis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGinnis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Priester jabs McGinnis to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Priester misses the shot to the body.
McGinnis checks a leg kick nicely.
Priester lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Priester is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGinnis can do to turn this around?
A big left from Priester misses.
McGinnis wants to land a leg kick but Priester is out of range.
Priester is looking to counter punch.#T4#
McGinnis throws a shot from downtown. Priester moves away and avoids it.
A bone on bone clash there as McGinnis blocks the leg kick.
McGinnis throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Priester.
McGinnis throws a body kick that misses.
Priester has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McGinnis.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Priester waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGinnis.
Nice uppercut lands for McGinnis. That snapped Priester's head back.
McGinnis misses with a lunging right hand
and Priester counters with a straight right hand.
McGinnis jabs Priester right on the nose. Priester blinks but takes it well.
McGinnis walks into a straight right hand from Priester.#TD#
Priester shoots in and bounces McGinnis off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGinnis controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Landon Priester dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Priester with a poor takedown
and McGinnis counters with a good, hard body kick but Priester shrugs it off.
McGinnis gets cracked there but stands up to it.
An inside leg kick lands from McGinnis.
McGinnis throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Priester moves out of range of the strikes.
McGinnis explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
McGinnis ducks right into an uppercut from Priester.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Priester.
McGinnis is trying to counter with his kicks.
Priester checks a leg kick.
Priester swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McGinnis tries to clinch but Priester moves out of range.
Priester on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McGinnis lands a nice hook to Priester's body. Priester takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGinnis misses with a looping left.
Priester fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGinnis manages to avoid it.
McGinnis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Priester throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
McGinnis ducks under a wild hook from Priester.
McGinnis misses with a left hand
and Priester counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Priester connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Priester stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McGinnis.
McGinnis thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Priester if he has to take too many more of those.
McGinnis swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Priester.
Priester tries to land a front kick but McGinnis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Priester will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
McGinnis scores with a push kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Priester tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGinnis was well out of range. Poor timing from Priester.
Priester thumps McGinnis with a low kick.
Priester takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Priester.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crunch! Priester slams his shin into McGinnis's torso.
Priester takes a swing at McGinnis's ribcage but misses.
McGinnis lands a body shot.
Aaron McGinnis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Priester fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Priester throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL2#
McGinnis has managed to clinch.
McGinnis misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by McGinnis.
McGinnis scores with a hook to the body.
Good body shot from McGinnis.
Priester swings wildly with an uppercut but McGinnis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Priester throws a punch but it's blocked by McGinnis.
Priester lands a nice shot to the body.
McGinnis scores with a nice hook to the head.
McGinnis tries to throw a body punch but Priester avoids it by throwing McGinnis back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by McGinnis.
Priester wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McGinnis scores with a shot to the side of Priester's head.
McGinnis blocking some punches.
McGinnis scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Priester manages to break the clinch.
Priester tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T3#
Priester motions for McGinnis to come forward. Priester throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Priester scores with a nice head shot.
Priester looks to land a left hand but McGinnis moved out of range nicely.
Priester is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGinnis.
McGinnis flicks out a counter leg kick but Priester steps away.
A swing and a miss from McGinnis.
Priester missing with a left hand there. McGinnis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Priester keeps McGinnis at a distance using the push kick.
Priester throws a looping overhand right but McGinnis ducks down to avoid it.
McGinnis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Priester lands with a nice body punch.
Priester misses with a body shot.
A big left from McGinnis misses.
McGinnis scoring well with a low kick there.
McGinnis blocks the body kick.
McGinnis moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #T4#
McGinnis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Priester.
Priester throws a shot from downtown. McGinnis moves away and avoids it.
McGinnis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Priester.
McGinnis throws a jab when Priester was well out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Priester gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting McGinnis counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Landon Priester has been cut.#TD#
Priester bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
McGinnis tries to improve position but can't.
Landon Priester overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
You can see the frustration on McGinnis's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McGinnis is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Priester is staying active.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Priester throwing strikes but McGinnis manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!

And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron McGinnis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Priester 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Landon Priester!
Our winner, Landon Priester, 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: DARE 50
Date: Jun 09, 2018

#R1#
Galtieri misses with an uppercut. McGinnis saw that one coming.#CL#
Galtieri tries to keep at a distance but McGinnis has taken the fight into the clinch.
Galtieri looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Galtieri blocking some punches.
A short left from McGinnis.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Galtieri.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Galtieri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from McGinnis.
Galtieri's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McGinnis blocks the elbow strike.
McGinnis lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from McGinnis. #ROC#
Galtieri is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Paulie Galtieri has been cut.
McGinnis throws a head punch that misses.
Galtieri is still on wobbly legs! Can McGinnis finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGinnis misses with a punch to the body.
Galtieri seems to have recovered his senses.
Galtieri throws an elbow that misses.
McGinnis scores with a shoulder strike.
McGinnis misses with a punch on the inside.
McGinnis scores with a shoulder strike.
Galtieri pushes off an throws an elbow but McGinnis leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
McGinnis misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Galtieri misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McGinnis.
Galtieri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGinnis gets underhooks to prevent Galtieri's takedown attempt.
McGinnis 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.
McGinnis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Galtieri backwards.
McGinnis tries to work over Galtieri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGinnis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McGinnis.
McGinnis lands a nice shot to the body.
McGinnis stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McGinnis lands a body punch in the clinch.
McGinnis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Galtieri backwards.
Galtieri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGinnis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Galtieri misses with some punches.
McGinnis misses with the head strike.
McGinnis misses with a punch to the body.
McGinnis works on Galtieri's body with a couple of short punches.
McGinnis scores with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Galtieri takes a shot to the head.
McGinnis doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
McGinnis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right handed body shot lands from McGinnis.
McGinnis lands a body punch.
McGinnis lands a right hand.
Galtieri can't get the takedown.
McGinnis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Galtieri backwards.
Galtieri throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McGinnis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Galtieris head.
McGinnis lands a right hand.
McGinnis misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGinnis tries to throw a body punch but Galtieri avoids it by throwing McGinnis back against the cage.
McGinnis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Galtieri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Galtieri pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
McGinnis is working Galtieri over against the cage.
McGinnis lands a left hand.
McGinnis lands a body punch.
McGinnis misses with a body punch.
McGinnis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Galtieri backwards.
Galtieri pushes off an throws an elbow but McGinnis leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T3#
McGinnis lands with a left to the head.
McGinnis throws a big uppercut that drops Galtieri! More strikes from McGinnis and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Galtieri lies dazed against the cage as McGinnis celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aaron McGinnis!
During a confident post fight interview, Aaron McGinnis thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Paulie Galtieri spoke after the fight, saying 'Ah well, Im still young and its early in my career. Well done to David. Ill learn from this and move on.'.

Event: DARE 43
Date: May 05, 2018

#R1#
Atsushii moves out of range as McGinnis throws a body kick.
McGinnis misses with an uppercut. Atsushii saw that one coming.
McGinnis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Atsushii looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Atsushii sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Atsushii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGinnis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McGinnis throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've been informed that Atsushii 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.
McGinnis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Atsushii.
Atsushii slips under a jab.
Atsushii moves out of range as McGinnis strikes.
Aaron McGinnis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGinnis scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atsushii with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McGinnis to score with a decent uppercut.
Atsushii walks into a jab.#CL#
McGinnis clinches with his opponent.
McGinnis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Atsushii tries to work over McGinnis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
McGinnis pushes Atsushii back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGinnis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Atsushii lands a right hand that snaps the head of McGinnis backwards.
McGinnis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Atsushii misses with a body punch.
McGinnis working aggressively here.
McGinnis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGinnis tries to throw a body punch but Atsushii avoids it by throwing McGinnis back against the cage.
McGinnis lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Atsushii - that landed with a thud.
McGinnis misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Atsushii breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGinnis lands with a thumping leg kick.
Atsushii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Atsushii throws a low kick but McGinnis avoids it.
McGinnis stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McGinnis cracks Atsushii with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T2#
McGinnis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Atsushii flicks out a counter leg kick but McGinnis steps away.
McGinnis lands with a nice body kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McGinnis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Atsushii at a distance.
McGinnis tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Atsushii moves out of range of the body kick from McGinnis.
McGinnis scores with a spinning back kick!
McGinnis plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A lazy left from McGinnis finds it's target.
McGinnis motions for Atsushii to come forward. McGinnis throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from McGinnis is predictable there
and Atsushii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McGinnis misses with a body kick.
Atsushii feints and then cracks McGinnis's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McGinnis down.
McGinnis looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T3#
McGinnis tries a low kick but Atsushii avoids it.
Atsushii displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGinnis throws out the jab.
McGinnis throws the left hand but Atsushii avoids the punch easily.
A little jabbing left from Atsushii on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#KD2#
Atsushii lands a big head kick that sends McGinnis tumbling to the mat! Atsushii takes a step backwards and waves McGinnis back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
McGinnis is rocked!
McGinnis throws a lazy head kick
and Atsushii scores with a counter punch that sends McGinnis to the canvas! Atsushii smells blood - he's punishing McGinnis with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! McGinnis has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kuroda Atsushii!
A victorious Kuroda Atsushii thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DARE 34
Date: Mar 24, 2018

#R1#
McGinnis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from McLaughlin misses the target.
Good standup being displayed there by McGinnis as he connects with a hook.
McLaughlin checks a leg kick.
McLaughlin fires out a quick counter leg kick but McGinnis just manages to avoid it.
McGinnis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McLaughlin manages to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from McLaughlin misses its target.
McLaughlin ducks under a wild hook from McGinnis.
McGinnis shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A kick lands to the mid section there for McGinnis.
McGinnis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McLaughlin has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McGinnis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLaughlin looks to land a left hand but McGinnis moved out of range nicely.
McLaughlin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. McGinnis darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice shot lands for McGinnis.#T1#
McGinnis lands a jab.
McGinnis throws a looping overhand right but McLaughlin ducks down to avoid it.
McLaughlin appears to be looking for a big counter.
McGinnis tries to close the distance and clinch but McLaughlin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McLaughlin is looking to counter punch.
McGinnis throws the left hand but McLaughlin avoids the punch easily.
McGinnis looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McLaughlin ducks under a wild hook from McGinnis.
McGinnis thumps McLaughlin with a low kick.
McGinnis lands an overhand right.
McGinnis throws a leg kick that is checked
and McLaughlin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGinnis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Some bone on bone action there as McLaughlin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McLaughlin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T2##CL2#
McGinnis has managed to clinch.
McGinnis misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from McGinnis fails to land.
McGinnis can't find room to land a body shot as McLaughlin controls the action.
McLaughlin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGinnis takes a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McLaughlin lands a shoulder strike.
McGinnis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McLaughlin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGinnis's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from McLaughlin. #BC2#
McGinnis breaks from the clinch.
McGinnis looks to land a right hand but McLaughlin moved out of range.
McGinnis scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McGinnis misses with a left hand
and McLaughlin counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#
McGinnis is rocked!
Aaron McGinnis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGinnis throws a low kick, looking for McLaughlin's leg but McLaughlin calmly moves out of range.
McGinnis is still on wobbly legs! Can McLaughlin finish him?
McLaughlin misses with an uppercut
and McGinnis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McGinnis seems to have recovered his senses.
McGinnis is looking to clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from McLaughlin misses its target.#T3#
McGinnis throws a chopping leg kick but McLaughlin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McGinnis lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McGinnis darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McGinnis scores with a jab to the jaw.
McGinnis fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McLaughlin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McGinnis lands a nice looking body kick.
McGinnis misses with a double jab
and McLaughlin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McLaughlin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McGinnis has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
McGinnis's corner calls for a 1-2. McGinnis obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL2#
McGinnis has managed to clinch. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGinnis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McGinnis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McGinnis swings wildly with an uppercut but McLaughlin uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGinnis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McLaughlin.
A nice left hand lands by McGinnis.
McLaughlin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McGinnis throws a punch but it's blocked by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGinnis backwards.
McGinnis lands with a right to the head.
McGinnis blocking some punches.
A short right from McGinnis.
McLaughlin has a couple of punches blocked by McGinnis.
McLaughlin misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGinnis misses with a hook to the ribs.
McLaughlin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGinnis's elbow.
McLaughlin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McGinnis swings wildly with an uppercut but McLaughlin uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McLaughlin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron McGinnis dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
McGinnis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McLaughlin appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
McLaughlin lands a slapping body shot.
McGinnis throws a body punch but McLaughlin moves out of range.
McGinnis tries to close the distance and clinch but McLaughlin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McGinnis throws a poor cross that misses
and McLaughlin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McLaughlin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McGinnis throws the kick towards the body but McLaughlin avoids it.
McGinnis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McLaughlin at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGinnis will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
An attempted straight right counter from McLaughlin misses the target.
McLaughlin lands with a right hand.
McLaughlin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGinnis misses with a left hand
and McLaughlin counters with a crisp right that sends McGinnis to the canvas! McLaughlin follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike McLaughlin!
Mike McLaughlin retains his featherweight title!
A less than humble Mike McLaughlin misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: DARE: WHYTE VS. EKAKU JR.
Date: Feb 28, 2018

#R1#
Bunker scores with a leg kick.
Bunker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGinnis was well out of range. Poor timing from Bunker.#CL2#
McGinnis gets tackled into the cage by Bunker. Bunker maintains the clinch.
McGinnis 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.
McGinnis lands an uppercut.
Bunker prevents a body shot from McGinnis.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bunker 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.
McGinnis misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
McGinnis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bunker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McGinnis. McGinnis obviously looking to wear him down.
Bunker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGinnis.
Good work by Bunker as he checks the leg kick.
Bunker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bunker 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.
McGinnis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bunker.
Bunker misses with a two punch combination.
Bunker throws a body punch but McGinnis moves out of range.
McGinnis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bunker.
Bunker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bunker is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A swing and a miss from McGinnis.
McGinnis fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bunker on the side of the head.#T1#
McGinnis throws a solid leg kick but Bunker takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McGinnis.
McGinnis throws a body punch but Bunker moves out of range.
Bunker throws a counter combo.
Bunker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McGinnis moves away from the strike by Bunker.
Bunker blocks a head kick by McGinnis.
McGinnis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bunker lands a nice looking body shot.
McGinnis misses with a hook to the body
and Bunker counters with a head kick.
McGinnis cracks Bunker with a good jab.
McGinnis on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McGinnis connects with a solid leg kick.
Aaron McGinnis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bunker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McGinnis can pounce on him.
Bunker takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
McGinnis throws a leg kick but Bunker sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bunker raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGinnis wants to slow Bunker down by chopping away at his legs.
A jab from McGinnis does it's job there.
A head kick from Bunker lands but McGinnis takes it in his stride. #T2#
McGinnis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bunker shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bunker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McGinnis has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bunker scores with a decent looking hook.
Good standup being displayed there by McGinnis as he connects with a hook.
Bunker ducks under a wild hook from McGinnis.
Bunker is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
McGinnis tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from McGinnis.
Bunker throws a leg kick that misses.
McGinnis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bunker throws a leg kick but McGinnis moved away.
McGinnis feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bunker's calf.
McGinnis feints and then cracks Bunker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bunker down.
Bunker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGinnis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGinnis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bunker.
McGinnis is looking to counter with a body kick.
McGinnis wants to land a leg kick but Bunker is out of range. #T3#
McGinnis slips under a jab from Bunker.
McGinnis blocks a leg kick.
It looked like McGinnis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McGinnis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bunker shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bunker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #TD2#
Bunker closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bunker missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McGinnis works his way to full guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGinnis wants to sweep but no luck.
McGinnis pulls Bunker in close to his closed guard and prevents Bunker from doing any damage or advancing position.#T4#
Bunker not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bunker throwing strikes from guard but McGinnis blocks nicely.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McGinnis is on top in guard. #REVR#
McGinnis stays in close to Bunker's body and controls the position.
Bunker managing to control the position.
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 Aaron McGinnis 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#
McGinnis lands a nice shot to the body. #TD2#
Bunker closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McGinnis trying to control but Bunker postures up.
McGinnis is staying active underneath Bunker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bunker sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McGinnis defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGinnis gets full guard.
Bunker is looking to work some ground and pound but McGinnis has wrist control.
Bunker looking to sit in guard and control but McGinnis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T1#
McGinnis sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bunker wants to hit a switch here but McGinnis passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bunker there!
Bunker wants to control but McGinnis is having none of it.
Bunker working to try and regain half guard. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bunker is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
McGinnis sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bunker working to try and regain half guard. #T3#
McGinnis takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bunker keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
McGinnis trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
McGinnis content just to control the position here.
McGinnis looking to control but Bunker is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bunker is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron McGinnis dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bunker.
Bunker is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bunker tries to clinch but McGinnis moves out of range.
Bunker avoids the body shot from McGinnis.
McGinnis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bunker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McGinnis is fending him off so far but Bunker persists. Nope, McGinnis circles away and we're back to standing.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McGinnis.
McGinnis scores with a body shot.
Bunker gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McGinnis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGinnis throws a poor cross that misses
and Bunker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good work by Bunker as he checks the leg kick.
McGinnis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bunker can do to turn this around?
A jab from McGinnis finds it's way through Bunker's defenses.
Bunker darts in looking for a takedown but McGinnis gets double underhooks and turns Bunker into the cage.
Aaron McGinnis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Bunker.
Bunker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bunker avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T1#
McGinnis throws a head kick that misses.
McGinnis takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McGinnis fakes the leg kick and cracks Bunker in the body.
Bunker avoids the head kick by McGinnis.
Aaron McGinnis is winning the standup battle so far.
Bunker blocks a low kick nicely.
Bunker loads up on a big right hand but McGinnis slips the punch.
Bunker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McGinnis misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bunker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McGinnis makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
McGinnis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McGinnis throws a front kick aimed at Bunker's knee but Bunker avoids it well.
Bunker'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 McGinnis.
McGinnis scores with a jab to the head.
McGinnis throws a looping overhand right but Bunker ducks down to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McGinnis.
Tony Bunker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bunker throws the left hand but McGinnis avoids the punch easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bunker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McGinnis.
Bunker scores with a crisp jab that stopped McGinnis in his tracks.
McGinnis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bunker throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Bunker instigates a clinch.
Bunker blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
McGinnis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bunker feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McGinniss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bunker takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bunker throws out a loose jab but McGinnis uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGinnis throws a front kick aimed at Bunker's knee but Bunker avoids it well.
Bunker counters with a body kick.
McGinnis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Bunker.
McGinnis misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
McGinnis lands with a straight right. Bunker didn't see that one coming.
Bunker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGinnis.
It looked like McGinnis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McGinnis lands a lovely overhand right.#CL2#
Bunker has McGinnis up against the cage in a clinch.
Bunker throws a head punch that misses.
McGinnis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bunker works on McGinnis's body with a couple of short punches.
Bunker blocks an uppercut.
Bunker throws a punch but it's blocked by McGinnis.
Bunker lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McGinnis or not.
Bunker misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGinnis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Bunker.
Bunker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGinnis struggles to land a body shot inside as Bunker controls his hands.
Bunker misses with some punches.
Bunker blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Bunker blocks a body shot from McGinnis.
Bunker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGinnis throws a punch but it's blocked by Bunker. #BC#
McGinnis breaks the clinch.
Bunker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McGinnis counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bunker thinking.
Bunker throws a sloppy head kick and McGinnis moves out of range easily.
A jab from McGinnis finds it's way through Bunker's defenses.
McGinnis avoids the body shot from Bunker.
McGinnis takes a swing at Bunker's ribcage but misses.
Bunker now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McGinnis ducks under a wild hook from Bunker.
Bunker throws a push kick but McGinnis slaps the foot to one side.
Bunker moves out of range as McGinnis strikes.
McGinnis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A bone on bone clash there as Bunker blocks the leg kick.
Bunker lands with a thumping leg kick.
McGinnis misses with a straight left.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron McGinnis!
After winning the bout, Aaron McGinnis thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DARE 23
Date: Jan 13, 2018

#R1#
Fighter throws a jab when McGinnis was well out of range.
McGinnis moves out of range of the body kick from Fighter.
McGinnis takes a swing at Fighter's ribcage but misses.
McGinnis walks into a stiff left hand from Fighter.
A slapping leg kick lands for McGinnis.
Fighter throws a leg kick but McGinnis sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fighter looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McGinnis misses with a wild body shot.
McGinnis 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.
The fighters circling - Fighter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McGinnis looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nice cross by McGinnis.
McGinnis blocks the body kick.
Fighter tries a low kick but McGinnis avoids it.
Fighter has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Alpha Midget in the buildup to the fight.#CL2#
McGinnis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McGinnis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fighter's elbow.
Fighter misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGinnis tries to throw a body punch but Fighter avoids it by throwing McGinnis back against the cage.
Fighter misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGinnis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fighter throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGinniss head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fighter fails to pull guard. #T1#
Fighter is trying to break the clinch but McGinnis is controlling him.
Fighter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fighter prevents a body shot from McGinnis.
McGinnis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGinnis lands a right hand.
Fighter misses with a punch to the body.
Fighter tries to pull guard but McGinnis forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Fighter scores with a shoulder strike.
McGinnis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McGinnis lands with a left to the head.
McGinnis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fighter lands a shot to the body.#TD#
Fighter successfully pulls guard.
Fighter seems keen to control McGinnis's posture.
McGinnis is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fighter seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T2#
McGinnis tries to free his leg and advance position but Fighter is retaining full guard.
Fighter is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGinnis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fighter pulls McGinnis in close to his closed guard and prevents McGinnis from doing any damage or advancing position.
Fighter keeping full guard, as McGinnis tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
McGinnis with a nice cross.
McGinnis looks to score with a jab to the body but Fighter is just out of range.#T3#
McGinnis blocks the body kick.
McGinnis steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Fighter.
Fighter thows a left - swing and a miss!
McGinnis tries to counter by closing the distance.#TD#
Fighter closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into McGinnis's guard.
Fighter throws a big right hand that misses.
McGinnis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fighter.
Fighter controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fighter continues to stall.
Fighter's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Fighter trying to control but McGinnis is working from the bottom. #T4#
Fighter is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fighter throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
McGinnis has Fighter up against the cage in a clinch.
McGinnis misses with a hook to the ribs.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Fighter takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
McGinnis tries to work over Fighter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGinnis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fighter backwards.
Fighter has a couple of punches blocked by McGinnis.
McGinnis blocks an uppercut.
Fighter blocking some punches.
McGinnis keeps control of Fighter as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McGinnis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fighter's elbow.
Fighter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fighter tries to work over McGinnis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Street Fighter 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#
McGinnis wants to slow Fighter down by chopping away at his legs.
Fighter throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fighter connects with a looping right hand. #CL2#
McGinnis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McGinnis lands a shot to the body.
McGinnis throws a head punch that misses.
McGinnis misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGinnis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fighter lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fighter misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGinnis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Fighter.
Fighter swings wildly with an uppercut but McGinnis uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGinnis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fighter or not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGinnis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fighter.
Fighter blocking some punches.
McGinnis blocks a body shot from Fighter.
Fighter stalling.
McGinnis swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Fighter misses with a punch on the inside.
McGinnis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fighter misses with a punch on the inside.
Good body shot from McGinnis.
Fighter prevents a body shot from McGinnis.
McGinnis struggles to land a body shot inside as Fighter controls his hands.
Fighter tries to work over McGinnis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGinnis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fighter taking a breather.
Fighter misses with a body punch.
McGinnis has a couple of punches blocked by Fighter.
Fighter blocks a body shot from McGinnis.
Fighter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGinnis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fighter backwards.
McGinnis blocks a body shot from Fighter.
McGinnis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fighter's elbow.
McGinnis lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Aaron McGinnis seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fighter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fighter lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGinnis backwards.
Fighter misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
McGinnis misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGinnis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fighter misses with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from McGinnis.
McGinnis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGinnis lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fighter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fighter has a couple of punches blocked by McGinnis.
Fighter fails to pull guard.
Fighter lands with a left to the head.
Fighter blocks an uppercut.
McGinnis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGinnis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McGinnis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McGinnis working aggressively here.
Fighter is trying to pull guard but McGinnis has him pressed against the cage.
McGinnis lands a body punch in the clinch.
Good body shot from McGinnis.
McGinnis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fighter lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3#
Fighter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fighter tries a body shot but McGinnis blocks it.
McGinnis blocks an uppercut.
Fighter digs a right hand underneath McGinnis's ribcage. McGinnis let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McGinnis.
Fighter throws a head punch that misses.
McGinnis misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGinnis.
Fighter misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGinnis swings wildly with an uppercut but Fighter uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hook to the body lands for McGinnis.
McGinnis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Fighter fails to land.
A short right from McGinnis.
McGinnis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McGinnis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fighter is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
McGinnis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fighter lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGinnis.
McGinnis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McGinnis struggles to land a body shot inside as Fighter controls his hands.
McGinnis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McGinnis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McGinnis misses with a punch on the inside.
McGinnis misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGinnis blocks an uppercut.
McGinnis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fighters head.
Fighter misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGinnis misses with the head strike.
McGinnis struggles to land a body shot inside as Fighter controls his hands.
Fighter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGinnis misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGinnis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fighter misses with some punches.
McGinnis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGinnis lands a nice shot to the body.
Fighter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fighter jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McGinnis walks away with a smile on his face. Fighter gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron McGinnis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
McGinnis wants to clinch up but Fighter keeps it at a distance.
Fighter scores with a crisp jab that stopped McGinnis in his tracks.
Street Fighter is winning the standup battle so far.
McGinnis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McGinnis lands with an uppercut that bounces Fighter off the cage and back into range.
Fighter blocks a low kick nicely.
Fighter avoids the body shot from McGinnis.
A telegraphed right hand from McGinnis misses the target.
McGinnis is looking to score with low kicks.
McGinnis misses with a low kick.
Fighter swings for the body but McGinnis moves out of range.
Street Fighter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGinnis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fighter's corner calls for a 1-2. Fighter obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGinnis throws an overhand right that lands on Fighter's shoulder, as Fighter tries to avoid the shot.
McGinnis misses with a kick to the body.
That kick from Fighter tenderised McGinnis's leg. McGinnis is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fighter works the jab nicely.
Fighter fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGinnis keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T1#
Fighter misses with a straight right.
Fighter looks to land a right hand but McGinnis moved out of range.
McGinnis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fighter swings for the body but McGinnis moves out of range.
Fighter wants to land a leg kick but McGinnis is out of range.
Fighter chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McGinnis can pounce on him.
Nice defenses there by McGinnis.
McGinnis wants to counter with a clinch but Fighter pushes him away.
Fighter thuds a left hand into McGinnis's body.#CL2#
McGinnis closes the distance and clinches.
McGinnis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fighter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McGinnis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McGinnis lands a body punch.
McGinnis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McGinnis lands with a left to the head.
McGinnis lands with a short punch 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!
A short left from McGinnis.
McGinnis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
McGinnis lands with a left to the head.
Fighter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGinnis has a couple of punches blocked by Fighter.
McGinnis misses with some punches.
Fighter blocks an uppercut.
Fighter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fighter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGinnis throws a punch but it's blocked by Fighter.
Fighter working aggressively here.
McGinnis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McGinnis throws a head punch that misses.
Fighter is leaning against McGinnis and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fighter.
Fighter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fighter blocking some punches.
Fighter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fighter lands a left hand.
McGinnis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGinnis lands a right hand.
Fighter will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning McGinnis up against the cage.
McGinnis working aggressively here. #T3#
McGinnis misses with the head strike.
Fighter working aggressively here.
Fighter blocking some punches.
Fighter tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McGinnis just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fighter swings wildly with an uppercut but McGinnis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fighter is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
McGinnis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fighter tries a body shot but McGinnis blocks it.
Fighter scores with a nice hook to the head.
McGinnis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fighter backwards.
Fighter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fighter tries to pull guard but McGinnis forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Fighter tries to throw a body punch but McGinnis avoids it by throwing Fighter back against the cage.
Fighter taking a breather.#T4#
McGinnis lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGinnis blocking some punches.
Fighter jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McGinnis walks away with a smile on his face. Fighter gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Street Fighter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGinnis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fighter misses with a kick to the body.
Fighter ducks under a wild hook from McGinnis.
Fighter takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McGinnis blocks a low kick nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fighter misses with a looping right.
McGinnis throws a jab but it's blocked by Fighter.
McGinnis throws a body punch but Fighter moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Fighter.
McGinnis scoring well with a low kick there.
Fighter scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McGinnis doesn't seem bothered though.
McGinnis lands a nice hook to Fighter's body. Fighter takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fighter takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fighter attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron McGinnis really 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.
#R4#
McGinnis wants to clinch but Fighter slips to the side
and Fighter counters with a straight right hand.
McGinnis feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fighters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McGinnis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGinnis lands with a straight right. Fighter didn't see that one coming.
McGinnis tries to clinch but Fighter moves out of range.
Fighter misses with a body shot.
McGinnis walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fighter lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fighter's corner calls for a 1-2. Fighter obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McGinnis connects with a looping right hand.
Fighter misses with a body shot.
McGinnis tries to counter by closing the distance.
Fighter chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McGinnis can pounce on him.
Fighter swats away the attempt to clinch by McGinnis.
Fighter appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Fighter lands a jab to the nose.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good exchange - McGinnis coming out on top.#T1#
Fighter lands a right hook to the body.
McGinnis on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McGinnis throws a hook to the side of Fighter's head but Fighter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McGinnis's corner calls for a 1-2. McGinnis obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McGinnis's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fighter connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McGinnis scrambles back to his feet.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! McGinnis crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Fighter - the referee stops the clock and McGinnis gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Fighter. McGinnis manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Fighter gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL2#
Fighter tries to keep at a distance but McGinnis has taken the fight into the clinch.
McGinnis swings wildly with an uppercut but Fighter uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGinnis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McGinnis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGinnis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fighter misses with some punches.
Fighter misses with some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fighter lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
McGinnis tries to throw a body punch but Fighter avoids it by throwing McGinnis back against the cage.
A short right from McGinnis on the inside. #BC#
Fighter manages to break the clinch.
Crunch! McGinnis slams his shin into Fighter's torso.
Fighter smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jab by McGinnis.
McGinnis throws a push kick but Fighter slaps the foot to one side.
It appears Fighter was looking to counter with a kick there.
Fighter throws a lazy right hand but McGinnis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fighter closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fighter throws a big shot that misses.
A head kick misses from McGinnis.
McGinnis throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fighter just misses with a punch to the body.
Fighter circles away from the clinch attempt.
McGinnis tries to clinch up but Fighter circles away and keeps his distance.
Fighter throws a sloppy body shot #CL2#
and McGinnis counters by moving into the clinch.
McGinnis goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
McGinnis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fighter backwards.
McGinnis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fighter working aggressively here.
McGinnis struggles to land a body shot inside as Fighter controls his hands.
McGinnis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fighter backwards.
McGinnis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fighter backwards.
Fighter throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McGinnis lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fighter misses with the head strike.
McGinnis throws a head punch that misses.
Fighter trying to stall but McGinnis improves his position.
McGinnis is working Fighter over against the cage.
McGinnis misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Fighter fails to land.
McGinnis misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGinnis lands a right hand.
Fighter lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fighter throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGinniss head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T4#
Fighter working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGinnis.
McGinnis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McGinnis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fighter blocks an uppercut.
Fighter blocks a body shot from McGinnis.
McGinnis blocking some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Fighter has a couple of punches blocked by McGinnis.
McGinnis swings wildly with an uppercut but Fighter uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Fighter fails to land.
McGinnis scores with a nice hook to the head.
A hook to the body from McGinnis.
McGinnis prevents a body shot from Fighter.
Fighter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fighter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGinnis misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron McGinnis dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R5#
McGinnis throws a low kick, looking for Fighter's leg but Fighter calmly moves out of range.
McGinnis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fighter moves away.
Fighter throws a leg kick but McGinnis moved away.
Fighter uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McGinnis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fighter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fighter misses with an uppercut.
McGinnis moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Fighter misses the target.
McGinnis wants to counter with a clinch but Fighter pushes him away.
Fighter throws a hook to the side of McGinnis's head but McGinnis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fighter tries a low kick but McGinnis avoids it.#CL2#
McGinnis moves into the clinch.
McGinnis misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter tries a body shot but McGinnis blocks it.
McGinnis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McGinnis misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McGinnis.
McGinnis lands a left hand. #TD#
Fighter manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T1#
Fighter controlling the position.
McGinnis's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Fighter has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think McGinnis should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Fighter has tightened it up now! McGinnis 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 1:33 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Street Fighter!
Street Fighter retains his featherweight title!
As Street Fighter got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Hey, Mommie, let's dance; the only reason I signed with this org is to quiet your mouth. I'll be looking for you on the message boards.'.

Event: DARE 20 X-MAS
Date: Dec 23, 2017

#R1#
Fighter turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McGinnis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fighter was well out of range. Poor timing from McGinnis.
A swing and a miss from McGinnis.
Fighter appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A jab from McGinnis misses.
Fighter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGinnis.
Fighter lands a really nice looking cross but McGinnis seems unphased.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McGinnis 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 Fighter has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fighter and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Fighter seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Fighter shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McGinnis throws a leg kick but Fighter sees it coming and moves out of range.
McGinnis takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McGinnis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fighter throws out a leg kick but McGinnis moves out of range and Fighter only half commits.
McGinnis counters with a body kick.#TD#
Fighter looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for McGinnis!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGinnis is not content to let Fighter control the position.
Fighter postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #T1#
Fighter is looking to take a break and control but McGinnis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McGinnis tries to improve position but can't.
Fighter is looking to take a break and control but McGinnis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McGinnis is trying to get back to half guard.
Fighter working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Fighter content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Fighter's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Fighter wants to lay and pray for a moment but McGinnis keeps working.
Fighter is staying tight to McGinnis's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGinnis sneaks back into half guard.
Fighter looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Fighter seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McGinnis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Fighter content to control rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
McGinnis throws a body punch but Fighter moves out of range.
McGinnis misses with an uppercut. Fighter saw that one coming.
Fighter fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McGinnis checks it well.
Fighter throws a big shot that misses.
Fighter avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McGinnis ducks under a wild hook from Fighter.
Fighter connects with a crisp jab.
McGinnis takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
McGinnis misses with a wild body shot.
Fighter throws a looping overhand right but McGinnis ducks down to avoid it.
Fighter bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fighter misses with the body kick
and McGinnis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fighter fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fighter throws a leg kick but McGinnis moved away.
McGinnis misses with a hook.#T4#
Fighter throws a leg kick but McGinnis checks it.
Fighter throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McGinnis makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Street Fighter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fighter uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McGinnis tries to clinch up but Fighter circles away and keeps his distance.
Fighter fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McGinnis checks it well.
McGinnis keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fighter lands with a shot to the body.
Fighter misses with an uppercut. McGinnis saw that one coming.
McGinnis moves forwards but Fighter connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fighter wants to slow McGinnis down by chopping away at his legs.
Fighter scores with a jab. McGinnis acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fighter jabs McGinnis to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McGinnis cracks Fighter with a right hand to the side of the head.
McGinnis lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McGinnis throws a low kick, looking for Fighter's leg but Fighter calmly moves out of range.
McGinnis takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McGinnis moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
McGinnis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Street Fighter dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Fighter scores with a body shot.
Good work by Fighter as he checks the leg kick.
Fighter changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McGinnis slips a straight right by Fighter.
Fighter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fighter throws an overhand right that lands on McGinnis's shoulder, as McGinnis tries to avoid the shot.
McGinnis pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fighter is out of range and McGinnis settles back down.
McGinnis lands a jab to Fighter's midsection.
Fighter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGinnis can do to turn this around?
Fighter throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fighter throws a wild body kick that McGinnis sees coming a mile off.
Jab by Fighter.
Fighter tries to score with a low kick but McGinnis moves his leg out of the way.
McGinnis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Fighter misses the target.
McGinnis throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGinnis slips a jab from Fighter.
Nice cross by McGinnis.
Fighter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Fighter does it's job there.
Fighter misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fighter.#T1#
Fighter staying out of range there.
McGinnis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fighter moves away.
Fighter swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fighter throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fighter has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McGinnis.
Fighter blocks a leg kick.
McGinnis has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fighter finds it's way round the side to connect with McGinnis's head.
Fighter is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fighter just misses with a punch to the body.
McGinnis tries a low kick but Fighter avoids it.
Fighter was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A nice inside leg kick there by McGinnis. That's going to slow Fighter down.
Street Fighter is winning the standup battle so far.
Fighter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGinnis counters with a body kick.
McGinnis lands with a nice body punch.
Fighter throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fighter backing away here, and McGinnis unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Fighter throws a wild body kick that McGinnis sees coming a mile off.
McGinnis flicks out a counter leg kick but Fighter steps away.
McGinnis throws out a loose jab but Fighter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fighter takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from McGinnis. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fighter throws a hook but McGinnis avoids it easily.
Fighter takes one on the button.
McGinnis takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fighter throws a lazy right hand but McGinnis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fighter connects with a crisp jab.
McGinnis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fighter moves away.
Fighter lands a leg kick that knocks McGinnis off balance momentarily.
McGinnis lands with a nice body kick.
McGinnis avoids a kick to the body.
McGinnis looks to land a right hand but Fighter moved out of range.
McGinnis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fighter misses with an uppercut. McGinnis saw that one coming.
Fighter missing with a left hand there. McGinnis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGinnis checks a leg kick nicely.
Fighter throws a low kick but McGinnis moves out of range easily.
McGinnis moves out of range of the body kick.
McGinnis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McGinnis drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T3#
McGinnis misses with a kick to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Fighter.
McGinnis on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fighter misses with a straight right.
Fighter misses the jab.
Fighter throws a big shot that misses.
McGinnis flicks out a counter leg kick but Fighter steps away.
McGinnis misses with a low kick.
Fighter on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McGinnis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McGinnis misses with an uppercut. Fighter saw that one coming.
Fighter looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fighter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGinnis was well out of range. Poor timing from Fighter.
McGinnis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fighter throws a good cross that connects.
McGinnis moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGinnis tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fighter is looking to slow McGinnis down with leg kicks.
McGinnis misses with an uppercut. #T4#
McGinnis misses with a wild body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fighter.
McGinnis moves out of range of the strikes.
Fighter gets off balance looking for a body kick
and McGinnis counters with a nice leg kick.
McGinnis misses with a low kick.
Fighter misses with a right hand
and McGinnis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fighter staying out of range there.
Fighter dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McGinnis. That did some damage!
McGinnis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fighter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGinnis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fighter throws out the jab.
A nice side step and McGinnis releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Fighter lands with a shot to the body.
Fighter 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.
Fighter throws out a loose jab but McGinnis uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGinnis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fighter misses with a low kick.
Nice body punch from McGinnis.
A big left from McGinnis misses.
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 Street Fighter will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
McGinnis checks a low kick from Fighter.
McGinnis throws a hook but Fighter avoids it easily.
McGinnis thows a body kick. Fighter tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A swing and a miss from Fighter.
McGinnis 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.
Fighter pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McGinnis swings widly with a right hand
and Fighter counters with a stiff right hand.
McGinnis tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fighter is able to avoid easily.
Fighter throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
McGinnis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fighter.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from McGinnis. Fighter shrugs it off though.
Fighter scores with a kick to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGinnis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fighter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fighter fails with a takedown attempt.
McGinnis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGinnis bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Fighter lands a body shot. #T1#
McGinnis shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Fighter tries to work over McGinnis's front leg with a kick but McGinnis checks it.
McGinnis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fighter doesn't seem bothered though.
Fighter throws a shot from downtown. McGinnis moves away and avoids it.
Fighter scores with a jab.
A big left from Fighter misses.
Fighter throws a low kick but McGinnis avoids it.
Fighter backing away here, and McGinnis unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
McGinnis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fighter chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McGinnis can pounce on him.
McGinnis throws a series of punches but Fighter avoids them all with ease.
Fighter cracks McGinnis with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A low kick from Fighter misses
and McGinnis counters with a nice low kick that buckles Fighter's knee momentarily.
McGinnis buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McGinnis moves out of range of the strikes.
McGinnis moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fighter takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
McGinnis takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T2#
McGinnis throws a hook to the side of Fighter's head but Fighter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McGinnis lands a glancing blow to the side of Fighter's head.
McGinnis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGinnis has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A cross from McGinnis lands.
Fighter misses with a hook.
McGinnis cracks Fighter with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McGinnis takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fighter attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McGinnis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fighter.
Fighter lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McGinnis lands with a kick to the temple. Fighter shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
McGinnis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McGinnis wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Street Fighter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGinnis. Fighter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fighter will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
McGinnis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fighter.
Fighter gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McGinnis throws a nice outside leg kick. #T3#
Fighter finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McGinnis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fighter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGinnis takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McGinnis throws a hook but Fighter blocks it.
It looked like Fighter wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fighter throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fighter takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Fighter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fighter missing with a left hand there. McGinnis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Some bone on bone action there as McGinnis checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Good exchange - McGinnis coming out on top.
Fighter throws a shot from downtown. McGinnis moves away and avoids it.
The crowd cheers as McGinnis lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fighter doesn't seem phased though.
McGinnis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McGinnis throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fighter on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McGinnis throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fighter throws a lazy body kick
and McGinnis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGinnis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McGinnis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fighter backing away here, and McGinnis unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Fighter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fighter avoids a kick to the body.
McGinnis connects with a leg kick. Fighter looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McGinnis's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fighter scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fighter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGinnis.
Fighter scores with a hook to the body. McGinnis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McGinnis connects with a solid leg kick.
McGinnis takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McGinnis.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fighter is looking to chop away at McGinnis's legs.
A good leg kick by Fighter.
McGinnis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McGinnis moves out of range as Fighter throws a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron McGinnis really dominated that round.
That's time! Fighter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
McGinnis throws a body shot but no joy.
McGinnis looks to throw the jab but Fighter is out of range.
Fighter needs to keep his hands up - McGinnis had a free shot at his head there.
McGinnis connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice body punch from Fighter.
Fighter uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fighter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGinnis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGinnis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fighter manages to avoid it.
McGinnis throws a jab when Fighter was well out of range.
Fighter slips a straight right by McGinnis.
Fighter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fighter dips to his left and cracks McGinnis with an uppercut!
Fighter lands with a cross.
Fighter misses with an uppercut. McGinnis saw that one coming.
Fighter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fighter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fighter bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
Fighter cracks McGinnis with an open hand slap.
McGinnis connects with a solid leg kick.
Good leg kick by Fighter there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fighter throws a hook but McGinnis avoids it easily.
Fighter throws a body shot but no joy.
Fighter just misses with a punch to the body.
Fighter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McGinnis staying out of range there.
McGinnis looks to score with a jab to the body but Fighter is just out of range.
Fighter slips under a jab.
Fighter is looking to score with low kicks.
Fighter attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fighter scores with a nice strike.
Fighter scores with a jab to the jaw.
McGinnis fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fighter misses with a body shot.
McGinnis throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T2#
McGinnis lands a head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fighter misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fighter slips under a jab from McGinnis.
A low kick from Fighter is predictable there
and McGinnis counters with a straight right hand.
Fighter scores with a nice body kick.
Fighter throws a sloppy body shot
and McGinnis counters with a good low kick that Fighter was not able to check.
McGinnis ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A jab from McGinnis finds it's way through Fighter's defenses.
Fighter throws a low kick, looking for McGinnis's leg but McGinnis calmly moves out of range.
Fighter misses the shot to the body.
Fighter fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McGinnis.
Fighter throws a looping overhand right but McGinnis ducks down to avoid it.
McGinnis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fighter.
McGinnis slips a straight right by Fighter.
Fighter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Fighter walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McGinnis checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McGinnis only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Fighter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McGinnis feints and then cracks Fighter's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fighter down.
McGinnis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fighter throws out the jab.
Fighter takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fighter blocks the body kick.
McGinnis misses with a kick to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fighter.
Fighter throws a hook to the side of McGinnis's head but McGinnis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fighter tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McGinnis moves out of range of the strikes.
McGinnis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGinnis checks a low kick from Fighter.
McGinnis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fighter.
Fighter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fighter pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McGinnis tries a quick counter leg kick but Fighter is wise to it.#T4#
Fighter fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fighter walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McGinnis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fighter.
Fighter lands with a hook. McGinnis tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A solid leg kick lands there for Fighter.
McGinnis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fighter.
McGinnis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McGinnis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fighter.
McGinnis swinging wildly here.
Fighter throws a right hand that misses
and McGinnis counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fighter thows a leg kick but McGinnis checks it
letting McGinnis counter with a right hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fighter 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 McGinnis has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McGinnis and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McGinnis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fighter can pounce on him.
Fighter misses with a body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McGinnis, right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Street Fighter will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
McGinnis defending well as Fighter loads up on a big left hand.
An inside leg kick lands from McGinnis.
A slow jab from McGinnis misses its intended target.
McGinnis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fighter throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fighter throws a front kick aimed at McGinnis's knee but McGinnis avoids it well.
McGinnis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fighter can pounce on him.
McGinnis checks a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by McGinnis.
McGinnis checks a low kick from Fighter.
McGinnis throws a push kick but Fighter slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter throws a hook but McGinnis avoids it easily.
Fighter scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McGinnis slips a straight right by Fighter.
Fighter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fighter lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for McGinnis. #T1#
Fighter throws a hook but McGinnis avoids it easily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Fighter - that will leave a mark!
McGinnis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fighter loads up on a big right hand but McGinnis slips the punch.
McGinnis throws a nice inside leg kick.
McGinnis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fighter throws out the jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Fighter.
McGinnis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fighter shoots and misses
and McGinnis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Fighter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fighter throws a body shot but no joy.
McGinnis tries to land a leg kick but Fighter saw it coming and moves away.
Fighter swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McGinnis blocks a jab.
Fighter throws a leg kick but McGinnis sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Fighter. That snapped McGinnis's head back.
Fighter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGinnis.
Aaron McGinnis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Street Fighter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Fighter thows a left - swing and a miss!
McGinnis misses with a wild body shot.
McGinnis ducks under a wild hook from Fighter.
A low kick from Fighter is predictable there
and McGinnis counters with a good low kick that Fighter was not able to check.
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!
Decent striking displayed by McGinnis there.
McGinnis lands a jab.
McGinnis throws a nice outside leg kick.
McGinnis throws a head kick but Fighter moves out of range.
McGinnis with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fighter to score with a decent uppercut.
Fighter cracks the inside of McGinnis's front leg.
Fighter lands with a nice body kick.
Fighter jabs McGinnis right on the nose. McGinnis blinks but takes it well.#CL2#
McGinnis has Fighter up against the cage in a clinch.
McGinnis struggles to land a body shot inside as Fighter controls his hands. #T3#
McGinnis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGinnis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fighter keeps control of McGinnis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McGinnis can't find room to land a body shot as Fighter controls the action.
Fighter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fighter lands with a right to the head.
McGinnis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fighter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fighter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fighter misses with a punch to the body.
McGinnis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGinnis misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
McGinnis can't find room to land a body shot as Fighter controls the action.
McGinnis misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from McGinnis.
Good body shot from McGinnis.
McGinnis throws a punch but it's blocked by Fighter.
McGinnis misses with a body punch.
McGinnis blocks an uppercut.
McGinnis misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGinnis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McGinnis can't find room to land a body shot as Fighter controls the action.
McGinnis works on Fighter's body with a couple of short punches.
McGinnis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Aaron McGinnis.
I think Fighter has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 46:49
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 48:48
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 48:47

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

Event: DARE 16
Date: Dec 01, 2017

#R1#
Nordquist lets loose with a powerful body kick. McGinnis will feel that in the morning.
Nordquist takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've been informed that Nordquist 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.
Nordquist throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McGinnis counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#
It looks like John Nordquist has been cut.
Nordquist attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McGinnis digs a good body shot into Nordquist's ribs.
Nordquist throws a body kick that misses
and McGinnis counters with a straight right hand.#TD2#
Nordquist changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. McGinnis looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGinnis is looking for a sweep.
An elbow from Nordquist crashes against the mat.
Nordquist lands a few punches from side control.
Nordquist in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Nordquist working the strikes but McGinnis uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
McGinnis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nordquist lands with a punch from half guard.
McGinnis is not content to let Nordquist control the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nordquist lands a nice short elbow.#T1#
McGinnis is controlling Nordquist's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Nordquist drops an elbow to the side of McGinnis's head.
Nordquist missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nordquist is nestled in close to McGinnis, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Nordquist is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nordquist throws a strike but McGinnis avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Nordquist stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGinnis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nordquist looking to sit in guard and control but McGinnis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Nordquist wants to sweep here but McGinnis controlling him for the moment.
McGinnis has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
McGinnis controlling from the top position.
McGinnis passes Nordquist's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nordquist has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nordquist is trying to control but McGinnis manages to pass to mount!
Nordquist is looking to improve his position but McGinnis isn't that keen on the idea.
McGinnis content just to control the position here.
Nordquist wants to control but McGinnis is having none of it.#T3#
Nordquist can't escape the position.
McGinnis avoids the attempt from Nordquist to control.
McGinnis tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nordquist tries to hold on but McGinnis postures up.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nordquist tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nordquist just holding on.
Nordquist is in all sorts of trouble here.
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 Aaron McGinnis will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Nordquist's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Nordquist ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McGinnis misses with an uppercut. Nordquist saw that one coming.
McGinnis keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McGinnis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McGinnis takes one on the button.
McGinnis buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McGinnis throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nordquist uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGinnis.
McGinnis checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A punch lands to the side of Nordquist 's head but he takes it in his stride.
John Nordquist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGinnis ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nordquist uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McGinnis has time to react.
McGinnis scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nordquist misses with a body punch
and McGinnis counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGinnis throws a leg kick but Nordquist sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nordquist misses the shot to the body.
McGinnis is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McGinnis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nordquist feints the counter takedown.
Nordquist misses with a body shot
and McGinnis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Nordquist takes a swing at McGinnis's ribcage but misses.
Nordquist looks to throw a body kick
and McGinnis counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#
Nordquist is rocked!
Nordquist walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Nordquist limp body while McGinnis jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aaron McGinnis!
After winning the bout, Aaron McGinnis thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DARE RISING SUN
Date: Nov 04, 2017

#R1#
Nordquist bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from McGinnis misses the target.
Nice jab there from Nordquist.
Nordquist throws a leg kick but McGinnis moved away.
A good leg kick by Nordquist.
Nordquist throws a leg kick
and McGinnis counters with a stiff right hand.
Nordquist moves away from the strike by McGinnis.
McGinnis moves out of range as Nordquist throws a body kick.
McGinnis 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.
McGinnis walks into a jab.
McGinnis needs to keep his hands up - Nordquist had a free shot at his head there.#ROC2#
McGinnis is rocked!
Jab from McGinnis.
Oh McGinnis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Nordquist misses with a lunging right hand
and McGinnis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nordquist pounces like a tiger and cracks McGinnis with a vicious hook! McGinnis is down but not out! Nordquist follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). John Nordquist!
After winning the bout, John Nordquist thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Bushido 71 Jacobson v Bunker 3
Date: Sep 30, 2017

#R1#
Baals 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.
Baals moves out of range of the leg kick from McGinnis.
McGinnis works Baals's body with a nice hook.
A lazy left from McGinnis finds it's target.
McGinnis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baals moves away.
McGinnis walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Baals checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Baals thows a left - swing and a miss!
McGinnis lands a really nice looking cross but Baals seems unphased.
Baals takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Baals checks a low kick from McGinnis.
Baals misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McGinnis counters with a body kick that stops Baals in his tracks momentarily.
Nice jab there from Baals.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baals. McGinnis does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from McGinnis.
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!
Baals swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McGinnis is looking for a counter combo.
Baals misses with an uppercut.
Baals is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Baals walks into a left hand.
Baals misses with an attempted mid kick. #T1#
McGinnis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baals manages to avoid it.
Baals misses with a straight left.
McGinnis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McGinnis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Baals moves away from the strike by McGinnis.
A slow jab from McGinnis misses its intended target.
McGinnis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Baals changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Baals lands a jab to McGinnis's midsection.
McGinnis scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Baals tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. McGinnis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McGinnis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baals throws out the jab.
Baals lands a front kick.
McGinnis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Baals 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.
Baals lands with an overhand left.
McGinnis is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
McGinnis uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Baals has time to react.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baals takes a swing at McGinnis's ribcage but misses. #T2#
McGinnis is looking to land body kicks.
Baals scores with a leg kick.
McGinnis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McGinnis with a jab.
Baals looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Baals moves away from the strike by McGinnis.
McGinnis looks for the body kick but Baals saw that one coming.
Aaron McGinnis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Baals throws a shot to the body.
Baals wants to clinch
and McGinnis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGinnis feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Baals's calf.
McGinnis avoids the body shot from Baals.
McGinnis lands a jab.
McGinnis lands the left hand.
McGinnis circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Baals drops to the canvas, hurt badly! McGinnis follows Baals 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 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aaron McGinnis!
Aaron McGinnis decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DFC 62: Lobtov Vs McDonnell
Date: Jul 21, 2017

#R1#
Nordquist misses with a double jab
and McGinnis counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from McGinnis misses.
A jab from Nordquist misses.
Nordquist wants to clinch.
McGinnis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nordquist momentarily.
McGinnis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nordquist stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nordquist tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGinnis was well out of range. Poor timing from Nordquist.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGinnis lets loose with a powerful body kick. Nordquist will feel that in the morning.
McGinnis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nordquist. That did some damage!
McGinnis defending well as Nordquist loads up on a big left hand.
McGinnis circles away from the clinch attempt
and McGinnis counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
McGinnis lands a front kick.
Nordquist bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McGinnis 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.
Nordquist with the counter takedown but McGinnis avoids it easily.
Nordquist moves out of range of the leg kick from McGinnis.
Nordquist feints the counter takedown.
Nordquist staying out of range there.
McGinnis throws a hook but Nordquist avoids it easily.
McGinnis looks to land a right hand but Nordquist moved out of range.
McGinnis moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McGinnis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A good leg kick by McGinnis.
Nordquist misses with a shot to the body
and McGinnis counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#
Nordquist is rocked!
McGinnis fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Nordquist to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Nordquist looks to clinch but McGinnis throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Nordquist taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Aaron McGinnis!
Aaron McGinnis retains his featherweight title!
Our winner, Aaron McGinnis, 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: DFC 55: McDonnell Vs Phol
Date: Jun 23, 2017

#R1#
McGinnis loads up on a big right hand but Lindberg slips the punch.
Lindberg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGinnis manages to avoid it.
Lindberg lands a body shot.
McGinnis swings widly with a right hand
and Lindberg counters with a stiff right hand.
McGinnis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGinnis lands the left hand.
Lindberg takes a swing at McGinnis's ribcage but misses.
Lindberg throws a right hand that McGinnis ducks under and follows up with a left that McGinnis also avoids with ease.
A solid leg kick lands there for McGinnis.
Lindberg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGinnis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGinnis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lindberg throws the left hand but McGinnis avoids the punch easily.
Lindberg just misses with a punch to the body.
As Lindberg backs away, McGinnis returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
McGinnis 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.
McGinnis thows a left - swing and a miss!
McGinnis throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice uppercut lands for McGinnis. That snapped Lindberg's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from McGinnis. #T1#
Lindberg throws a sloppy body shot
and McGinnis counters with a stiff right hand.
McGinnis throws a hook to the side of Lindberg's head but Lindberg sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lindberg throws a series of punches but McGinnis moves out of range.
Lindberg misses with a wild combination.
Lindberg connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lindberg misses with the combination.
Lindberg moves away from the strike by McGinnis.
Lindberg throws out a counter right but McGinnis avoids it with no problem.
Lindberg's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lindberg duly obliges.
McGinnis scores with a hook to the body. Lindberg takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Aaron McGinnis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lindberg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lindberg scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McGinnis doesn't seem bothered though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGinnis lands a leg kick that knocks Lindberg off balance momentarily.#T2#
Lindberg moves away from the strike by McGinnis.
A big right from McGinnis misses.
Lindberg lands a jab.
Lindberg waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGinnis.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McGinnis.
Lindberg throws a lazy right hand but McGinnis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lindberg misses with a straight left.
A little feinted left hand from McGinnis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Decent striking displayed by Lindberg there.
A slapping leg kick lands for McGinnis.
A head kick misses from McGinnis.
McGinnis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McGinnis looks to score with a jab to the body but Lindberg is just out of range.
Lindberg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McGinnis misses with a straight left.
McGinnis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lindberg throws out the jab. #T3#
Lindberg rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McGinnis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McGinnis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McGinnis throws a leg kick which misses Lindberg's front leg but catches the back leg as Lindberg tries to avoid it.
McGinnis lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lindberg digs a good body shot into McGinnis's ribs.
McGinnis misses with a low kick.
Lindberg takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lindberg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGinnis.
McGinnis fires out a quick counter leg kick but Lindberg just manages to avoid it.
Lindberg takes a swing at McGinnis's ribcage but misses.
McGinnis misses with a low kick.
McGinnis lands with a nice body kick.
Lindberg takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McGinnis throws a head kick that Lindberg semi-blocks.
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!
McGinnis throws a leg kick that is checked
and McGinnis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lindberg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from McGinnis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Lindberg throws out a powerful jab.
McGinnis on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lindberg throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McGinnis on the side of the head.
A jab from Lindberg misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from McGinnis.
McGinnis scores with a head kick.
McGinnis tries a head kick but it misses.
Lindberg connects with a looping right hand.
McGinnis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lindberg manages to avoid it.
McGinnis connects with the punch.
McGinnis lands with a straight right. Lindberg didn't see that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Lindberg.
McGinnis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lindberg looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lindberg throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McGinnis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McGinnis staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tomas Lindberg will probably get the nod.
That's time! McGinnis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
McGinnis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Lindberg blocks the leg kick.
Lindberg scores with a jab. McGinnis acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lindberg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lindberg connects with a body shot that sends McGinnis's belly button to the back.
McGinnis misses with a leg kick.
Lindberg blocks a jab.
McGinnis lands with a thumping leg kick.
McGinnis loads up on a big right hand but Lindberg slips the punch.
McGinnis thuds a left hand into Lindberg's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGinnis ducks under a wild hook from Lindberg.
McGinnis appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lindberg moves out of range of the strikes.
A big left from Lindberg misses.
Lindberg throws a jab when McGinnis was well out of range.
McGinnis fires out a quick counter leg kick but Lindberg just manages to avoid it.
Lindberg throws out a loose jab but McGinnis uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
McGinnis ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McGinnis just misses with a punch to the body.
McGinnis throws a good cross that connects.
McGinnis digs a good body shot into Lindberg's ribs.
A big left from McGinnis misses.
McGinnis takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McGinnis misses with a body kick.
Lindberg misses with a right hand
and McGinnis counters with a nice leg kick.
McGinnis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lindberg.
Lindberg throws a right hand that misses
and McGinnis counters with a nice uppercut.
McGinnis lands with a nice body punch.
McGinnis just misses with a punch to the body.
Lindberg throws a shot from downtown. McGinnis moves away and avoids it.
Aaron McGinnis is winning the standup battle so far.
Lindberg lands a right hook 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!
Lindberg misses with a hook.#T2#
Lindberg misses with a body shot.
McGinnis throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
McGinnis with a hook.
Lindberg misses with a hook
and McGinnis counters with a right hand to the body.
Lindberg closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lindberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGinnis moves away.
McGinnis smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lindberg throws a hook but McGinnis blocks it.
McGinnis connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice body punch from McGinnis.
A nice inside leg kick there by McGinnis. That's going to slow Lindberg down.
A swing and a miss from Lindberg.
McGinnis throwing a counter right hand but Lindberg manages to avoid it.
Lindberg misses the body punch
and McGinnis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGinnis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lindberg stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T3#
McGinnis with a hook.
Lindberg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGinnis pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lindberg is out of range and McGinnis settles back down.
Lindberg throws a body shot but no joy.
McGinnis lands a jab to the nose.
McGinnis takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lindberg checks a leg kick nicely.
McGinnis connects with a looping right hand.
McGinnis 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.
McGinnis lands a nice looking body shot.
McGinnis thuds a left hand into Lindberg's body.
Lindberg jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A good leg kick by McGinnis.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lindberg misses with an uppercut.
McGinnis is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T4#
McGinnis looks to score with a jab to the body but Lindberg is just out of range.
Lindberg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lindberg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGinnis manages to avoid it.
Lindberg takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McGinnis attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McGinnis throws a push kick but Lindberg slaps the foot to one side.
McGinnis throws a sloppy head kick and Lindberg moves out of range easily.
A little jabbing left from Lindberg on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McGinnis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lindberg can do to turn this around?
Lindberg pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lindberg digs a good body shot into McGinnis's ribs.
McGinnis jabs Lindberg right on the nose. Lindberg blinks but takes it well.
Lindberg connects with a right hand. McGinnis shakes it off.
McGinnis moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McGinnis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lindberg stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGinnis tries to score with a low kick but Lindberg moves his leg out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron McGinnis dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
McGinnis throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lindberg lands with a hook. McGinnis tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McGinnis connects with a right hand. Lindberg shakes it off.
McGinnis looks to score with a jab to the body but Lindberg is just out of range.
Lindberg takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
No joy there for Lindberg, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lindberg takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McGinnis throws a nice outside leg kick.
McGinnis wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lindberg misses with a left hand
and McGinnis counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lindberg. McGinnis does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGinnis feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Lindberg misses with a wild combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGinnis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
McGinnis throws a body punch but Lindberg moves out of range.
McGinnis with a jab.
Lindberg swings widly with a right hand
and McGinnis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A solid leg kick lands there for McGinnis.
Lindberg takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McGinnis missing with a left hand there. Lindberg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lindberg scores with a nice strike.
Lindberg has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McGinnis.
McGinnis looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lindberg stuns McGinnis with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lindberg moves away from the strike by McGinnis.
Lindberg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lindberg throws a jab when McGinnis was well out of range.
McGinnis thuds his right hand into Lindberg's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lindberg scores with a jab to the body.
Lindberg's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lindberg moves out of range as McGinnis strikes.
McGinnis is looking to score with low kicks.
Lindberg lands a jab to McGinnis's midsection.
Lindberg connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McGinnis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lindberg.
McGinnis looks to land a left hand but Lindberg moved out of range nicely.
McGinnis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lindberg.
Lindberg with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McGinnis to score with a decent uppercut.
McGinnis throws a jab when Lindberg was well out of range.
A big right from McGinnis misses.
Lindberg throws an off balance right hand
and McGinnis counters with an inside leg kick.
Nice body punch from Lindberg.
Lindberg scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T3#
McGinnis lands with a shot to the body.
Lindberg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lindberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGinnis moves away.
Lindberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGinnis moves away.
McGinnis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lindberg was well out of range. Poor timing from McGinnis.
A decent looking body kick lands there for McGinnis.
McGinnis 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.
Lindberg misses with a wild combination.
McGinnis moves into range and connects with a jab.
McGinnis misses with a low kick.
Lindberg has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McGinnis slips a jab from Lindberg.#T4#
A big left from Lindberg misses.
Lindberg takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lindberg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGinnis throws a leg kick
and Lindberg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lindberg moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lindberg rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McGinnis counters with a left to the body.
McGinnis cracks Lindberg with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McGinnis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McGinnis with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McGinnis slips under a jab from Lindberg.
McGinnis misses with a wild body shot.
Lindberg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGinnis.
Lindberg misses with a hook. McGinnis ducked under it nicely.
Lindberg takes a swing at McGinnis's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron McGinnis clearly takes 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.
#R4#
McGinnis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lindberg.
Lindberg cracks McGinnis with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lindberg misses with a hook
and McGinnis counters with a nice uppercut.
Lindberg avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lindberg lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McGinnis circles away quickly and effectively.
Lindberg takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McGinnis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McGinnis cracks Lindberg with an open hand slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lindberg takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McGinnis misses with a straight left.
McGinnis misses with a looping left.
McGinnis takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
Lindberg takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McGinnis scores with a punch to the head.
Lindberg throws a right hand that McGinnis ducks under and follows up with a left that McGinnis also avoids with ease.
McGinnis half committed to a counter leg kick.
McGinnis fails to land with a series of punches.
Lindberg throws a hook but McGinnis avoids it easily.
McGinnis throws a lazy head kick
and Lindberg counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McGinnis on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for McGinnis.
McGinnis throws a leg kick but Lindberg sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lindberg misses with a straight left.
Lindberg checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lindberg ducks under a wild hook from McGinnis.
McGinnis throws a jab when Lindberg was well out of range.
Lindberg misses with a body shot. #T2#
McGinnis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lindberg.
McGinnis fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lindberg misses with a body shot.
Lindberg scores with a decent looking hook.
Lindberg wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Donk. Lindberg catches McGinnis right on the button with a cross.
McGinnis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lindberg.
Lindberg doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McGinnis avoids the body shot from Lindberg.
McGinnis thumps Lindberg with a low kick.
McGinnis throws a hook to the side of Lindberg's head but Lindberg sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McGinnis lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McGinnis misses with a body shot. #T3#
Lindberg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McGinnis throws a head kick that misses
and Lindberg counters with a nice uppercut.
Lindberg blocks a jab.
Lindberg appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McGinnis lands with an uppercut that bounces Lindberg off the cage and back into range.
McGinnis throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lindberg misses with the combination.
Lindberg takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lindberg doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lindberg waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGinnis.
McGinnis connects with a jab.
McGinnis throws a nice inside leg kick. #T4#
McGinnis loads up on a big right hand but Lindberg slips the punch.
Lindberg checks a leg kick nicely.
McGinnis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McGinnis missing with a left hand there. Lindberg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lindberg slips under a jab.
Lindberg throws a jab when McGinnis was well out of range.
Lindberg misses with a straight left.
McGinnis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lindberg was well out of range. Poor timing from McGinnis.
Lindberg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGinnis.
Lindberg takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A left lands for Lindberg.
Lindberg misses with a looping left.
McGinnis throws a leg kick that misses.
Lindberg closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron McGinnis had his way with Tomas Lindberg in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
McGinnis moves out of range as Lindberg strikes.
McGinnis catches Lindberg with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lindberg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGinnis looks to land a right hand but Lindberg moved out of range.
A swing and a miss from Lindberg.
McGinnis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lindberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGinnis moves away.
It looked like McGinnis was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lindberg.
McGinnis lands a head kick!
McGinnis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGinnis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lindberg.
Lindberg looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McGinnis ducks under a wild hook from Lindberg.
Lindberg scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Lindberg dodges the punch combination from McGinnis. #T1#
Lindberg misses with an uppercut. McGinnis saw that one coming.
Lindberg dips to his left and cracks McGinnis with an uppercut!
McGinnis connects with a leg kick. Lindberg looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McGinnis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lindberg.
McGinnis throws a quick inside leg kick.
McGinnis throws a sloppy head kick and Lindberg moves out of range easily.
Lindberg throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McGinnis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lindberg lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A head kick misses from McGinnis.
McGinnis connects with a right hand. Lindberg shakes it off.
Lindberg has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lindberg there as he acknowledges the shot.
McGinnis lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lindberg takes a step back to recover. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lindberg tries to move into range but McGinnis moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lindberg lands a nice hook to McGinnis's body. McGinnis takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
No joy there for Lindberg, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Donk. McGinnis catches Lindberg right on the button with a cross.
Tomas Lindberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lindberg misses with a right hand
and McGinnis counters with a nice uppercut.
McGinnis throws a solid leg kick but Lindberg takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McGinnis.
Lindberg throws a body shot but no joy.
Lindberg defending well as McGinnis loads up on a big left hand.
McGinnis is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McGinnis throws a looping overhand right but Lindberg ducks down to avoid it.
Lindberg misses the shot to the body.
Lindberg throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McGinnis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
McGinnis shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lindberg blocks a jab.
Some wild striking there from Lindberg.
McGinnis lands a nice shot to the body.
Lindberg throws a looping overhand right but McGinnis ducks down to avoid it.
That kick from McGinnis tenderised Lindberg's leg. Lindberg is trying to keep his angry face on.
McGinnis avoids the body shot from Lindberg.
McGinnis throws a body punch but Lindberg moves out of range.
McGinnis feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lindbergs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lindberg throws a hook but McGinnis avoids it easily.
McGinnis scores with a kick to the body.
Lindberg misses with a jab, cross combination. #T4#
McGinnis throws a leg kick which misses Lindberg's front leg but catches the back leg as Lindberg tries to avoid it.
McGinnis avoids the body shot from Lindberg.
McGinnis lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lindberg's sensitive parts.
Nice shot lands for McGinnis.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGinnis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lindberg was well out of range. Poor timing from McGinnis.
Lindberg stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McGinnis.
Lindberg has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McGinnis finds it's way round the side to connect with Lindberg's head.
McGinnis lands a body shot.
Lindberg missing with a left hand there. McGinnis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lindberg. McGinnis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lindberg misses the shot to the body.
McGinnis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McGinnis lands a leg kick that knocks Lindberg off balance momentarily.
McGinnis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lindberg.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 50:45
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 49:46

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

Event: DFC 48: Rampage
Date: May 26, 2017

#R1#
McGinnis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McGinnis throws a low kick but Larratt moves out of range easily.
Larratt drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McGinnis defends it well.
McGinnis clobbers Larratt with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McGinnis 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.
McGinnis swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McGinnis swings for the body but Larratt moves out of range.
McGinnis misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD2#
and Larratt counters with a nice double leg into side control. McGinnis won't be happy with that.
McGinnis is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
McGinnis controlling the position for now.
Larratt throws a strike but McGinnis avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Larratt throws a big elbow that misses.
Larratt tries to free his leg and advance position but McGinnis is retaining full guard.
Larratt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Larratt stopping the sweep attempt from McGinnis.
McGinnis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Larratt postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGinnis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Larratt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Larratt won't allow McGinnis to sweep him here.
Larratt must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McGinnis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Larratt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Larratt throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McGinnis cracks Larratt with a right hand to the side of the head.
McGinnis connects with the punch.
McGinnis throws a hook but Larratt avoids it easily.
Larratt with the counter takedown but McGinnis avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGinnis. Larratt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Larratt tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T2#
Larratt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGinnis.
Larratt tries to move into range but McGinnis moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McGinnis misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from McGinnis misses the target.
Larratt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGinnis.
And Larratt tries to counter it with a takedown but McGinnis pushes his down on his head and steps out.
McGinnis throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Larratt counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGinnis wants to get back to full guard.
Larratt missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Larratt throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3#
Larratt thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McGinnis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Larratt.
Larratt thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McGinnis's head.
Nice strikes from Larratt there.
Larratt throws a strike but McGinnis avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
McGinnis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McGinnis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Larratt.
Larratt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McGinnis pulls Larratt in close to prevent any damage.
Larratt postures up in McGinnis's guard and throws a big left but McGinnis blocks it.
Larratt throws a strike but McGinnis rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
McGinnis stands and throws Larratt's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T4#
Larratt is looking for a sweep.
The referee asks McGinnis politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. McGinnis prefers to stall for the moment though.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Aaron McGinnis 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#
McGinnis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Larratt slips under a jab.
McGinnis misses with an uppercut.
Larratt changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
McGinnis misses with a body shot.
Larratt drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McGinnis defends it well.
Larratt walks into a jab.
Larratt ducks under a wild hook from McGinnis.
Larratt is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGinnis throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Larratt.
McGinnis misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Larratt counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Larratt.
McGinnis wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Larratt lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T1#
Larratt throwing strikes but missing.
McGinnis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Larratt manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
McGinnis stays in close to Larratt's body and controls the position.
Larratt is trying to control the position but McGinnis postures up.
McGinnis controlling from the top position.
Larratt is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Larratt seems keen to control McGinnis's posture.
Larratt keeping full guard, as McGinnis tries to pass.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
McGinnis slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T3#
McGinnis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Larratt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McGinnis stopping the sweep attempt from Larratt.
McGinnis sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Larratt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGinnis.
Larratt changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
McGinnis lands a glancing blow to the side of Larratt's head.
McGinnis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T4#
McGinnis throws a shot from downtown. Larratt moves away and avoids it.
McGinnis throws a low kick, looking for Larratt's leg but Larratt calmly moves out of range.
Larratt moves out of range as McGinnis strikes.
McGinnis is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McGinnis looks to throw the jab but Larratt is out of range.
Larratt changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Larratt takes one to the side of the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McGinnis throws a quick inside leg kick.
McGinnis scores with a hook.
Aaron McGinnis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A swing and a miss from McGinnis.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron McGinnis dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Larratt slips a jab from McGinnis.
Larratt with the counter takedown but McGinnis avoids it easily.
Aaron McGinnis is winning the standup battle so far.
McGinnis scores with a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from McGinnis.
Aaron McGinnis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGinnis scores with the left hand. Larratt knows he should have avoided that one.
Larratt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGinnis.
Larratt feints the counter takedown.
McGinnis misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Larratt counters with a single leg into guard. McGinnis didn't expect that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McGinnis is on top in guard. #REVR#
Larratt can't keep his opponent in guard - McGinnis advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T1#
Larratt tries to roll over but McGinnis keeps him under control.
McGinnis stalling.
Larratt keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McGinnis in particular looking to stall.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Larratt trying to control here.
McGinnis stalling. #T3#
Larratt wants to improve his position but McGinnis is controlling well.
Larratt is trying is best to control the position here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McGinnis is looking to advance position but Larratt won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McGinnis just misses with a punch to the body.
Larratt is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Larratt checks a low kick from McGinnis.
McGinnis just misses with a punch to the body.
Larratt tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
McGinnis throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Larratt decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McGinnis's guard.
McGinnis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Larratt manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
McGinnis is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron McGinnis clearly takes 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.
#R4#
McGinnis misses with an uppercut.
And Larratt tries to counter it with a takedown but McGinnis pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Larratt checks the leg kick nicely there.
Larratt tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Larratt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGinnis.
McGinnis misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Larratt counters with a single leg into guard. McGinnis didn't expect that.
McGinnis lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
McGinnis wants to pass the guard but Larratt is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larratt is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1#
McGinnis pushing down on Larratt's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McGinnis takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Larratt tries to get to full guard but McGinnis has control of the leg.
McGinnis trying to control the pace.
McGinnis wants to control but Larratt is keeping him busy. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Larratt is positioning himself well to prevent McGinnis advancing to mount.
McGinnis slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
McGinnis wants to stand up but Larratt manages to regain full guard.
Larratt keeping moving, preventing McGinnis from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
McGinnis looks to land a right hand but Larratt moved out of range.
McGinnis throws a hook to the side of Larratt's head but Larratt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McGinnis throws a big shot that misses.
Larratt is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
McGinnis throws a body shot but no joy.
McGinnis wants to land a leg kick but Larratt is out of range.
McGinnis misses with a wild body shot.
McGinnis looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McGinnis misses with a body shot #TD2#
and Larratt counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for McGinnis!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McGinnis tries to bench press Larratt off him but Larratt keeps the position.
McGinnis regains half guard, as Larratt was trying to land strikes.
Larratt missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron McGinnis had his way with Shannon Larratt in 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. This is the final round!
#R5#
A lazy left from McGinnis finds it's target.
McGinnis connects with an inside leg kick.
McGinnis lands a nice shot that snaps Larratt's head back.
Larratt drops his hands momentarily and McGinnis takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McGinnis throws a hook but Larratt avoids it easily.
Larratt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGinnis scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
McGinnis uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McGinnis misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Larratt counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T1#
Larratt postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
McGinnis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McGinnis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Larratt postures up in McGinnis's guard and throws a big left but McGinnis blocks it.
Larratt throws an elbow that misses. McGinnis uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Larratt's guard. Nice move by McGinnis!#REVR#
Larratt pulls McGinnis in close to prevent any damage.
Shannon Larratt has got the better of the ground game so far.
McGinnis is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McGinnis continues to stall.
Larratt can't keep his opponent in guard - McGinnis advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
McGinnis performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
Larratt is looking for a sweep. McGinnis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Larratt trying to control here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Larratt can do anything to dispel that myth.
McGinnis sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McGinnis looks to score with a jab to the body but Larratt is just out of range.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McGinnis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Larratt with the counter takedown but McGinnis avoids it easily.
McGinnis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Larratt can do to turn this around?
McGinnis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Larratt is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Larratt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGinnis.
Larratt tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Larratt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McGinnis keeps Larratt at a distance using the push kick.
Larratt 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 thankful this round is nearly over.
McGinnis throws a lazy right hand but Larratt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Larratt staying out of range there.
Larratt drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McGinnis defends it well.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 50:45
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 50:45
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron McGinnis!
Aaron McGinnis is the new featherweight champion!
Our winner, Aaron McGinnis, 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: DFC 38: Dalton Vs Phol
Date: Apr 21, 2017

#R1#
Cruz doesn't manage to clinch there - McGinnis circles away.
Cruz throws a body punch but McGinnis moves out of range.
McGinnis swings for the body but Cruz moves out of range.
McGinnis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGinnis looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Cruz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McGinnis.
Cruz scores with a jab to the body.
McGinnis misses with a straight right.
Cruz drops his hands momentarily and McGinnis takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McGinnis 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.
McGinnis misses with a hook.
McGinnis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cruz.
Cruz throws a nice looking combination but McGinnis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McGinnis appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A jab lands there for McGinnis.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cruz. McGinnis does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGinnis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#TD2#
Cruz throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. McGinnis was covering up waiting for the punch and Cruz finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGinnis managing to control the position.
Cruz won't allow McGinnis to sweep him here. #T1#
McGinnis is pulling down on Cruz's head to control his posture.
Cruz throws a big right hand that misses.
Cruz chips away with some ground and pound.
Cruz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cruz is in close to McGinnis's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but McGinnis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cruz sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz is looking to work some ground and pound but McGinnis has wrist control.
Cruz stays in close to McGinnis's body and controls the position.
Cruz scoring with some ground and pound. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McGinnis seems keen to control Cruz's posture.
Cruz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cruz throwing strikes from guard but McGinnis blocks nicely.
Cruz wants to control from the top but McGinnis keeps moving.
Cruz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cruz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McGinnis checks the leg kick.
Cruz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McGinnis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McGinnis looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cruz is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McGinnis rather than just go for the knockout.
Cruz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That kick from Cruz tenderised McGinnis's leg. McGinnis is trying to keep his angry face on.#T3#
A big right from McGinnis misses.
McGinnis thuds a left hand into Cruz's body.
Cruz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McGinnis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sloppy strikes from Cruz. Those never looked like landing.
McGinnis is looking to counter punch.
McGinnis bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cruz's head.
McGinnis misses with a low kick.
McGinnis lands a leg kick that knocks Cruz off balance momentarily.
McGinnis lands a slapping body shot.
Cruz staying out of range there.
Cruz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL2#
Cruz moves into range and clinches up with McGinnis.
Still in the clinch, McGinnis scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cruz tries to work over McGinnis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGinnis swings wildly with an uppercut but Cruz uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Cruz jumps into guard, dragging McGinnis to the mat. #SUB2#
McGinnis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McGinnis wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving. #T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McGinnis sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cruz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
McGinnis controlling from the top position.
Cruz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
McGinnis slips nicely into half guard.
Cruz is looking to control McGinnis's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cruz avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dom Cruz will probably get the nod.
That's time! McGinnis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Cruz tries to land a front kick but McGinnis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cruz defending well as McGinnis loads up on a big left hand.
A combination from McGinnis does no damage.
Cruz fails with the takedown.
McGinnis looks to land a right hand but Cruz moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from Cruz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as McGinnis blocks the leg kick.
McGinnis misses with a straight left.
Cruz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cruz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fighters circling - Cruz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cruz lands with a nice body punch.
McGinnis throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like Cruz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGinnis misses with a hook to the body
and Cruz counters with a three punch combo that has McGinnis backing up. McGinnis nods at Cruz to acknowledge the strikes.
Dom Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by McGinnis.
McGinnis will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cruz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cruz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dom Cruz seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Cruz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McGinnis feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cruz's calf.
McGinnis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cruz.
McGinnis chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McGinnis as he jumps to the side.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cruz or perhaps it was just good defense by McGinnis, which made it look bad.
Aaron McGinnis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dom Cruz.
Cruz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McGinnis doesn't seem bothered though.
McGinnis scores with a nice right hand.
McGinnis takes a swing at Cruz's ribcage but misses.
Cruz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cruz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cruz throws a head kick that misses.
McGinnis misses with a straight left.
Cruz throws a head kick but McGinnis moves out of range.
Cruz misses with a hook
and McGinnis counters with a nice body shot. #T2#
McGinnis throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
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!
McGinnis fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McGinnis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circle momentarily. McGinnis darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McGinnis misses with a looping left.
Cruz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like McGinnis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cruz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cruz works McGinnis's body with a nice hook.
Cruz misses with a few strikes there.
A shot to the liver by McGinnis. Beautiful body shot.
McGinnis lands with a nice body kick.
Cruz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McGinnis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McGinnis scores with a jab to the jaw.
McGinnis lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#ROC#
Cruz is rocked!
McGinnis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cruz is still on wobbly legs! Can McGinnis finish him?#T3#
Cruz throws a leg kick that is checked
and McGinnis counters with a nice uppercut.
Cruz takes a swing at McGinnis's ribcage but misses.
Cruz is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
McGinnis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cruz.
A swing and a miss from Cruz.
Cruz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McGinnis takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McGinnis checks a low kick from Cruz.
Cruz seems to have recovered his senses.
McGinnis takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A left lands for McGinnis.
Cruz just misses with a punch to the body.
Cruz misses with a hook
and McGinnis counters with a straight right hand.
McGinnis drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Cruz right on the button. Cruz goes down! McGinnis follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! McGinnis gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aaron McGinnis!
After winning the bout, Aaron McGinnis thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DFC Las Vegas Fight Night V
Date: Feb 28, 2017

#R1#
McGinnis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vargas drops his hands momentarily and McGinnis takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jab from McGinnis.
McGinnis throws a hook but Vargas blocks it.
McGinnis looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McGinnis scores with a kick to the body.
McGinnis lands a head kick. Vargas smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
McGinnis throws a nice inside leg kick.
McGinnis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vargas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGinnis.
Vargas changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McGinnis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vargas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McGinnis misses with a lunging right hand
and Vargas counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGinnis with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
McGinnis scores with a head kick. Vargas tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
McGinnis fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGinnis. Vargas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vargas tries to counter by clinching up but McGinnis breaks away and moves out of range.
McGinnis connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McGinnis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vargas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McGinnis.
McGinnis is looking to slow Vargas down with leg kicks.
McGinnis stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've been hearing reports that Vargas has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Vargas is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #ROC2#
Vargas is rocked!
Vargas takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vargas changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T2#
McGinnis throws out a powerful jab.
Oh Vargas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGinnis swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vargas.
McGinnis feints and then cracks Vargas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vargas down.
Vargas walks into a stiff left hand from McGinnis.
McGinnis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vargas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McGinnis misses with an uppercut.
Vargas attempts a counter takedown but McGinnis avoids it well and moves away.
Vargas seems to have got his legs back now.
A chopping leg kick lands by McGinnis.
McGinnis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McGinnis takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McGinnis is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Vargas had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#T3#
McGinnis lands a jab to the nose.
McGinnis paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Aaron McGinnis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD2#
McGinnis steps into range and cracks Vargas with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Vargas flops backwards and McGinnis dives into his guard looking to finish!
McGinnis won't allow Vargas to get back to his feet.
McGinnis pushing down on Vargas's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vargas won't allow McGinnis to pass to mount.
McGinnis controlling the pace.
Vargas is trying to escape back to his feet but McGinnis uses the scramble to pass into side control. #T4#
McGinnis controlling the position.
McGinnis advances nicely into full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron McGinnis dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
McGinnis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for McGinnis.
McGinnis connects with a single shot there.
McGinnis looks to throw the jab but Vargas is out of range.
Vargas half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
McGinnis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGinnis throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Vargas counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
McGinnis is refusing to be controlled, as Vargas sits in half guard.
Vargas throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McGinnis is controlling Vargas's position as best he can from this difficult position.
McGinnis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vargas is trying to control. McGinnis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Vargas not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vargas is trying to control. McGinnis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Vargas performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
McGinnis is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Vargas connects with a nice short shot to McGinnis's temple.
Vargas not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vargas looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Vargas is trying to control the action in half guard but McGinnis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Vargas trying to pass the guard but McGinnis defending well.
McGinnis is trying to control but can't. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McGinnis lands a nice shot to the body.
McGinnis bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McGinnis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vargas.
McGinnis throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Vargas's head.
A nice inside leg kick there by McGinnis. That's going to slow Vargas down.
McGinnis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T3#
McGinnis throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Vargas misses the target.
Vargas walks into a left hand.
Vargas takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McGinnis throws a nice inside leg kick.
McGinnis is looking to slow Vargas down with leg kicks.
McGinnis misses with a body kick.
McGinnis throws a poor cross that misses
and Vargas counters with a stiff right hand.
McGinnis misses with an uppercut.
An attempted straight right counter from Vargas misses the target.
McGinnis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
McGinnis connects with a body shot.
McGinnis fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Vargas.
Vargas feinted with a counter takedown.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McGinnis.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGinnis misses with a straight left.
McGinnis lands with an uppercut that bounces Vargas off the cage and back into range.
McGinnis lands a nice looking kick to the body. Vargas takes a step back to recover.
McGinnis scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A solid leg kick lands there for McGinnis.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron McGinnis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
McGinnis lunges at Vargas with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Vargas's hand.
McGinnis lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McGinnis lands with an uppercut that bounces Vargas off the cage and back into range.
McGinnis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vargas.
Vargas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McGinnis slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The fighters circling - McGinnis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vargas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from McGinnis.
McGinnis darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McGinnis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
McGinnis moves into range and connects with a jab.
McGinnis stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McGinnis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vargas moves away.
Vargas attempts a counter takedown but McGinnis avoids it well and moves away.
McGinnis sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Vargas's defenses. It connects perfectly with Vargas's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aaron McGinnis!
Aaron McGinnis is the new featherweight champion!
Aaron McGinnis decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DFC Las Vegas 49
Date: Feb 03, 2017

#R1#
Clark tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McGinnis swivels and escapes.
McGinnis lands the left hand.
A jab from McGinnis finds it's way through Clark's defenses. #CUT2#
It looks like Anthony Clark has been cut.
Clark shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Clark misses with a takedown attempt
and McGinnis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Clark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGinnis lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
McGinnis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McGinnis scores with a hook.
McGinnis lands a lovely overhand right.
Clark dives in for a single leg takedown but McGinnis sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Anthony Clark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGinnis scores 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!
Clark on the wrong end of a nice hook.#TD#
Clark feints and as McGinnis raises his hands in defense, Clark changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Clark in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Clark throwing strikes but missing.
McGinnis has Clark pulled in close to control his posture.
Clark tries to free his leg and advance position but McGinnis is retaining full guard. #T1#
McGinnis pulls Clark in close to prevent any damage.
Clark loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Clark pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McGinnis is keeping the position for now.
Clark is pushing down on McGinnis's leg trying to pass to half guard. McGinnis is fighting to maintain full guard but Clark has managed to sneak the leg through.
McGinnis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Clark is working away from the top position though.
Clark missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Clark throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McGinnis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Clark.
McGinnis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Clark trying to mount his opponent but McGinnis defends it.
Clark wants to control but McGinnis is keeping him busy.
Clark trying to control from McGinnis's half guard. McGinnis has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Clark is looking to work some ground and pound but McGinnis has wrist control.
Clark working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Clark has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
McGinnis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McGinnis controls Clark momentarily but Clark frees himself.
McGinnis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Clark is one step ahead there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Clark's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
McGinnis pulls Clark in close to his closed guard and prevents Clark from doing any damage or advancing position.
Clark scoring with punches to the head and body.
Clark with a nice head shot there.
Clark throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Clark in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Clark working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McGinnis's head.
Clark looking to pass the guard.
McGinnis keeping moving, preventing Clark from controlling successfully.
McGinnis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Clark postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McGinnis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Clark.
Clark missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Clark postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Clark postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McGinnis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Clark accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Clark is looking to work some ground and pound but McGinnis has wrist control.
Clark throws a strike but McGinnis rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T4#
McGinnis wanted to stand there but Clark had control of the position.
Clark looking for a sweep. Not yet Clark, not yet.
McGinnis slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Clark wants to stand up but McGinnis is controlling him.
Clark can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McGinnis controls the pace.
McGinnis trying to control but Clark is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Aaron McGinnis will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Anthony Clark's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Clark takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Aaron McGinnis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McGinnis lands with an uppercut that bounces Clark off the cage and back into range.
McGinnis cracks Clark with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McGinnis lands with a nice body punch. #TD#
Clark looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for McGinnis!
McGinnis wants to control but Clark postures up.
Clark working the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGinnis dodges the ground and pound from Clark.
Anthony Clark overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Clark scores with a couple of short elbows.
Clark trying to control the action but McGinnis is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGinnis is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Clark misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Clark misses with the ground and pound.
McGinnis avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Clark.
The strikes coming from Clark are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Clark lands a few punches from side control.
McGinnis is looking for a sweep.
Clark lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
McGinnis has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Clark working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Clark scores with punches from side control.
McGinnis manages to get back to half guard.
McGinnis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Clark.
Clark thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McGinnis's head.
McGinnis regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Clark.
Clark won't allow McGinnis to get back to his feet. #T2#
Clark lands a couple of elbows.
Clark missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Clark is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Clark makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
McGinnis trying to control the position here.
Clark loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McGinnis is controlling Clark's posture.
Clark trying to control the position from guard on top but McGinnis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
McGinnis trying to keep a closed guard but Clark is proving a slippery customer.
McGinnis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Clark manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Clark trying to control the position here.
Clark wants to sweep but no luck.
McGinnis trying to control the position from guard on top but Clark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGinnis controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Clark is adopting a defensive guard.
Clark wants to stand up but McGinnis is controlling him.
Clark being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGinnis clobbers Clark with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McGinnis scores with a nice head shot.
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 Anthony Clark will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Anthony Clark's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
McGinnis ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Clark tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McGinnis defends well and Clark ends up having to push McGinnis into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McGinnis! But no joy.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Clark is defended easily by McGinnis.
McGinnis throws a big counter head kick but Clark avoids it with no problem.
McGinnis stalks Clark and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Clark's face. Clark staggers backwards, shaken.
McGinnis connects with a nice looking jab.
Clark shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McGinnis defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Clark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGinnis stuffs the takedown attempt from Clark. Clark gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark looks for a takedown but McGinnis sprawls well.
McGinnis appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Clark has his takedown stuffed
and McGinnis counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McGinnis scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1#
McGinnis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Clark doesn't seem bothered though.
Jab, jab by McGinnis - just one landing.
McGinnis jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #ROC2#
Clark is rocked!
McGinnis moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Oh Clark is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Clark with a poor takedown
and McGinnis counters with a nice uppercut.
Clark walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from McGinnis! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aaron McGinnis!
Our winner, Aaron McGinnis, 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.
Anthony Clark was interviewed post fight and said 'I will be back stronger'.

Event: DFC Las Vegas 45
Date: Jan 06, 2017

#R1#
McGinnis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Xhaka.
McGinnis connects with a single shot there.
Xhaka fails in his attempt to clinch.
McGinnis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xhaka.
McGinnis throws a wild body kick that Xhaka sees coming a mile off.
Xhaka checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McGinnis throws the kick towards the body but Xhaka avoids it.
McGinnis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Xhaka wants to clinch up but McGinnis keeps it at a distance.
Xhaka tries to close the distance and clinch but McGinnis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from McGinnis misses the target.#CL2#
Xhaka forces McGinnis back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Xhaka creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from McGinnis.
McGinnis lands a left hand.
Xhaka working aggressively here.
Xhaka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xhaka has a couple of punches blocked by McGinnis.
Xhaka misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGinnis.
Xhaka has a couple of punches blocked by McGinnis.
A shot in the inside from McGinnis.
McGinnis blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for McGinnis.
Xhaka throws a punch but it's blocked by McGinnis. #BC#
McGinnis breaks from the clinch.
McGinnis has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ganja Ninjas in the buildup to the fight.
McGinnis misses with a straight right.
McGinnis lands a jab.
McGinnis pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McGinnis lands a jab to the nose.
Crunch! McGinnis slams his shin into Xhaka's torso.
McGinnis lands with an uppercut that bounces Xhaka off the cage and back into range.
McGinnis slips under a jab from Xhaka.
Xhaka tries to clinch but McGinnis moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xhaka moves forwards but McGinnis connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Xhaka tries to clinch but McGinnis moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from McGinnis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
McGinnis scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Xhaka on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Xhaka wants to clinch.
McGinnis lands with a thumping leg kick.
McGinnis throws the kick towards the body but Xhaka avoids it.
Xhaka throws out a counter right but McGinnis avoids it with no problem.
Xhaka tries to close the distance and clinch but McGinnis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McGinnis lands with a right hand.
McGinnis's corner calls for a 1-2. McGinnis obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McGinnis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Xhaka. That did some damage!
Aaron McGinnis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xhaka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Xhaka moves into range and clinches up with McGinnis.#T3#
McGinnis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGinnis tries to throw a body punch but Xhaka avoids it by throwing McGinnis back against the cage.
McGinnis pushes Xhaka back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
McGinnis breaks the clinch.
McGinnis scoring well with a low kick there.
McGinnis jabs Xhaka to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McGinnis throws a shot to the body.
McGinnis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Xhaka walks into a left hand.
McGinnis throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
McGinnis thows a body kick. Xhaka tries to catch it but that hurt him.
McGinnis cracks Xhaka with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xhaka tries to close the distance and clinch up but McGinnis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McGinnis takes a swing at Xhaka's ribcage but misses.
Xhaka looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Xhaka doesn't manage to clinch there - McGinnis circles away.
McGinnis was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T4#
McGinnis connects with a jab.#CL2#
Xhaka darts in and clinches McGinnis up against the cage.
McGinnis pushes Xhaka back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Xhaka fails to land. #BC#
McGinnis breaks the clinch.
McGinnis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Xhaka momentarily.
McGinnis getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McGinnis lands a lovely overhand right.#ROC#
Xhaka is rocked!
Xhaka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McGinnis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Xhaka is still on wobbly legs! Can McGinnis finish him?
Xhaka gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! McGinnis gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Xhaka is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aaron McGinnis!
Aaron McGinnis decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DFC LV SIN CITY 20
Date: Dec 17, 2016

#R1#
McGinnis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McGinnis cracks Reealopubo with a right hand to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Reealopubo is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Joe Reealopubo has been cut.
McGinnis scores with a nice strike.
Oh Reealopubo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McGinnis lands a jab to Reealopubo's midsection.
A jab from McGinnis misses.
Reealopubo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McGinnis lands a body shot. #KD2#
McGinnis throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Reealopubo tumbling to the canvas!
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!
Reealopubo is wriggling around but McGinnis manages to pass to half guard.
McGinnis moves into full mount! Reealopubo won't be happy about that!
McGinnis looking to control and managing it successfully.
Reealopubo seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
McGinnis's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
More stalling from McGinnis.
McGinnis is continuing to stall.
McGinnis with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#T3#
Reealopubo'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.
McGinnis takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
McGinnis looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Reealopubo is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
McGinnis controlling from the full mount.
Reealopubo is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGinnis controlling the pace for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reealopubo really wants to buck McGinnis off and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron McGinnis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Reealopubo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
McGinnis shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Reealopubo eats them both and turns towards McGinnis to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Reealopubo darts in trying to clinch#KD2#
and Reealopubo is countered with a crisp right hand from McGinnis that sends him to the canvas! McGinnis follows him to the mat into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGinnis controls the position.#SU2#
McGinnis has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Reealopubo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McGinnis missing with a left hand there. Reealopubo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reealopubo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Reealopubo tries to clinch but McGinnis is having none of it.
Jab, jab by McGinnis - just one landing.
McGinnis swats away the attempt to clinch by Reealopubo.
Reealopubo fails with an attempt to clinch.
McGinnis cracks Reealopubo with a hook to the temple - Reealopubo is on wobbly legs here! McGinnis swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Reealopubo falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! McGinnis wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Aaron McGinnis!
Aaron McGinnis decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DFC Sin City 18
Date: Nov 19, 2016

#R1##TD#
Power feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
McGinnis is adopting a defensive guard.
Power throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Power postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Power stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGinnis swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Power drops back, looking for a kneebar! McGinnis looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. McGinnis looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from McGinnis! #REVB#
Power struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because McGinnis is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Power manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T1##SUB#
Power is trying to work for a kimura but McGinnis is defending well.
Power tries to pass to full mount but McGinnis defends it.
McGinnis is controlling Power's trapped leg to prevent Power from advancing to side control.
Power prevents McGinnis from improving his position.
Power trying to advance position but McGinnis counters by regaining guard.
Power wants to pass the guard but McGinnis is keeping the position.#SUB#
Power is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Power trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Power wants to control from the top but McGinnis keeps moving.
Power pushes down on McGinnis's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Power trying to control the action but McGinnis is working from the bottom.
Power content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
McGinnis is looking for a sweep. Power is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Power is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Power stalling away here and it's allowed McGinnis to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
McGinnis pulls Power in close to prevent any damage.
McGinnis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Power is one step ahead there.
Power tries to free his leg and advance position but McGinnis is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McGinnis digs a good body shot into Power's ribs.
Power takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Power fails with the takedown
and McGinnis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Power seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
McGinnis cracks Power with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McGinnis with a jab.
McGinnis connects with a nice looking jab.
McGinnis has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Power is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Aaron McGinnis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGinnis scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGinnis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McGinnis cracks Power with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron McGinnis 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#
Nice uppercut there from McGinnis.
McGinnis connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Power's hands.
McGinnis lands a jab.
McGinnis has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Power shoots for a double leg takedown but McGinnis sprawls well. He's pushed Power's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #KD2#
McGinnis feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Power sprawling to the canvas! Power rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can McGinnis finish him?! #ROC2#
Power is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Max Power has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGinnis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Power momentarily.
Oh Power is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aaron McGinnis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGinnis pounces like a tiger and cracks Power with a vicious hook! Power is down but not out! McGinnis follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Aaron McGinnis!
A very excited looking Aaron McGinnis 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: DFC Sin City 16
Date: Nov 05, 2016

#R1#
Nooles takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McGinnis's corner calls for a 1-2. McGinnis obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McGinnis connects with a right hand. Nooles shakes it off.
McGinnis lands a really nice looking cross but Nooles seems unphased. #ROC#
Nooles is rocked!#CL#
McGinnis closes the distance and clinches.
McGinnis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nooles is still on wobbly legs! Can McGinnis finish him?
McGinnis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McGinnis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nooles goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McGinnis.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGinnis creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Nooles with a big uppercut! Nooles tries to clinch up but McGinnis pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Nooles to the mat! Nooles covers up and McGinnis unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Aaron McGinnis!
A very excited looking Aaron McGinnis made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 15, 2016

#R1##CL#
Johnson pushes McGinnis up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
McGinnis breaks from the clinch.
McGinnis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Johnson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McGinnis cracks Johnson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Johnson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Johnson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Johnson misses with a looping left.
A countering left hand to the body from McGinnis misses.#CL#
Johnson moves into the clinch.#BC2#
McGinnis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Johnson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson controlling from the top position.
Johnson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down McGinnis for as long as he can get away with.#T1#
McGinnis trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
Johnson stays in close to McGinnis's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD#
Johnson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Johnson gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Johnson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McGinnis lands with an overhand left.
Aaron McGinnis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McGinnis! But no joy.
Johnson closes this distance looking for a takedown but McGinnis circles away.
McGinnis scores with a body shot.
Johnson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McGinnis.
McGinnis lands with a nice combination. Johnson backs away looking to recover.
Johnson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T3#
Johnson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McGinnis to score with a decent uppercut.
Johnson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. McGinnis eats them both and turns towards Johnson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A lazy left from McGinnis finds it's target.
Horrible takedown attempt by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by McGinnis, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cedric Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGinnis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd cheers as McGinnis lands an impressive looking overhand right. Johnson doesn't seem phased though.
McGinnis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Johnson throws a right hand that McGinnis ducks under and follows up with a left that McGinnis also avoids with ease.#CL#
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnson is breathing heavily.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGinnis scores with a jab to the body.
McGinnis is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Johnson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aaron McGinnis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McGinnis throws a right hand that Johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson also avoids with ease.#TD#
Johnson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. McGinnis was covering up waiting for the punch and Johnson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
McGinnis looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Johnson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
McGinnis won't allow Johnson to pass to mount. #SU#
Johnson decides to stand and escape the position.
McGinnis fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
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 Cedric Johnson 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#
Nice body punch from McGinnis.
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
McGinnis with a hook.
A shot to the liver by McGinnis. Beautiful body shot.
Johnson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Johnson shoots in but McGinnis avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Aaron McGinnis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab by McGinnis.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McGinnis connects with a jab.
McGinnis has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McGinnis thuds a left hand into Johnson's body.
McGinnis lands a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Johnson moves into the clinch successfully. #T1##TD#
Johnson gets control of McGinnis's arms and successfully pulls guard. Johnson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Johnson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Johnson is pulling down on McGinnis's head. It's preventing any offense from McGinnis, at least for the moment.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McGinnis looking to sit in guard and control but Johnson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Johnson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Johnson is pushing down on McGinnis's leg trying to pass to half guard. McGinnis is fighting to maintain full guard but Johnson has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McGinnis trying to control from the bottom.
McGinnis is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Johnson scores with a couple of nice shots.#T3#
Johnson stalling.
Johnson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SU#
Johnson gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
An inside leg kick from Johnson misses.
Johnson takes one on the button.
McGinnis cracks a nice hook into Johnson's ribs.
Johnson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cedric Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGinnis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T4#
The fighters circle momentarily. McGinnis darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Johnson pushes McGinnis up against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson slips a jab and a cross from McGinnis.
McGinnis is breathing heavily.
The fighters circle momentarily. McGinnis darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
McGinnis with a hook.
McGinnis lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#TD#
Johnson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Johnson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Aaron McGinnis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A punch lands to the side of Johnson 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL#
Johnson moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
McGinnis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A jab from McGinnis finds it's way through Johnson's defenses.
McGinnis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Johnson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Johnson shoots in but no luck this time.
Johnson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McGinnis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
McGinnis lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson tries for a takedown but McGinnis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Johnson shoots and misses
and McGinnis counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cedric Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGinnis lands with a good body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McGinnis's jab looks to have found its range, popping Johnson under the eye.#T1#
McGinnis thuds a left hand into Johnson's body.
Johnson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McGinnis connects with a body shot that sends Johnson's belly button to the back.
Johnson throws a right hand that McGinnis ducks under and follows up with a left that McGinnis also avoids with ease.
McGinnis scores with a hook to the body. Johnson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Johnson drops his hands momentarily and McGinnis takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Johnson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McGinnis's jab looks to have found its range, popping Johnson under the eye.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Johnson instigates a clinch. #BC#
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGinnis connects with the punch.
McGinnis smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McGinnis connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL#
Johnson forces McGinnis back against the cage and clinches.#T2#
Johnson wants a takedown but no success here. #TD#
Johnson jumps guard.
Johnson trying to control the position here.
McGinnis prevents Johnson from getting back to his feet.
McGinnis trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Johnson working for a triangle but McGinnis defends it easily. #T3##ES#
Johnson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
McGinnis lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McGinnis fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A punch combination from Johnson misses.
McGinnis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McGinnis lands a really nice looking cross but Johnson seems unphased. #T4##CL#
Johnson closes the distance and pushes McGinnis back into the cage.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body. #TD#
Johnson successfully pulls guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGinnis looking to sit in guard and control but Johnson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Johnson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Johnson is pushing down on McGinnis's leg trying to pass to half guard. McGinnis is fighting to maintain full guard but Johnson has managed to sneak the leg through.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron McGinnis!

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